Internships

One application

Submit one application and rank the open programs you hope to join. A full program cannot be ranked. A seat is assigned when a host accepts the application.

Ranked programs

Choose up to 3 programs that still have room. A full program cannot be ranked. After you submit, the application goes to the highest-ranked program that still has room. That host reviews it. A seat is assigned only when the host accepts. Ranking does not hold a seat. If the host denies the application, it moves to the next ranked program that has room. If none of them has room, the application waits until a host reopens a seat.

Pastoral Internship — Fall 2026
Capitol Hill Baptist Church · Washington, DC
Rank for Pastoral Internship — Fall 2026
Ministry Residency 2026
High Pointe Baptist Church · Austin, TX
Rank for Ministry Residency 2026
Pastoral Internship
Mount Vernon Baptist Church · Sandy Springs, GA
Rank for Pastoral Internship
Pastoral Internship
Hinson Baptist Church · Portland, OR
Rank for Pastoral Internship
Pastoral Residency
Park Baptist Church · Rock Hill, SC
Rank for Pastoral Residency

Your name

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

Mailing address

Street *

City *

State or province *

Postal code *

Country *

Date of birth *

Marriage and family

Marital status *

Spouse's name (optional)

Wedding date (optional)

Children (optional)

Church of membership

Church of membership *

Pastor's name *

Church address *

Date joined (optional)

Denomination (optional)

If you attend a different church

Church of attendance (optional)

Dates of attendance (optional)

Attendance church address (optional)

Attendance church pastor (optional)

Attendance church denomination (optional)

Education

School 1 *

State or province (optional)

Major (optional)

Degree (optional)

Year (optional)

References

Letters are sent directly by the referee. One reference should be a pastor. If you are married, one should be a pastor who can speak to the marriage.

Reference 1 name *

Reference 1 relationship *

Reference 2 name *

Reference 2 relationship *

Narrative

How did you become a Christian? *

Describe the circumstances of your baptism, including whether you were baptized as a believer. *

How did you learn about the internship? *

Why do you want to take part in a pastoral internship? *

What do you intend to learn during the internship? *

Describe the church you currently attend and your involvement. Include your spouse, if applicable. *

What kind of service do you think God is leading you into? *

What dates do you prefer? List up to three terms and years. *

What are your plans for financial needs, including health insurance? *

If you are married, tell us about your marriage and any concerns. (optional)

What is something about yourself we would not learn from your résumé? *

Ministry experience (optional)

Doctrinal convictions (optional)

Work authorization

Are you authorized to work in the United States? *

If you are not authorized to work in the United States, add any notes. (optional)

Program questions

Each ranked program asks you to affirm that church's statement of faith. A program shows its own questions only when the church has added them.

Pastoral Residency

Statement of faith: Not provided

I have read and affirm this church's statement of faith.

This program has no additional questions.

What happens next

The application is placed with the highest-ranked program that still has room.
That host reviews it. A seat is assigned only when the host accepts. Ranking does not hold a seat.
If the host denies it, the application moves to the next ranked program that has room.
If every ranked program is full, the application waits until a host reopens a seat.