Pastoral Internship — Fall 2026
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Host Pastor
- Mark Dever
- Duration
- 5 months (August – December 2026)
- Starts
- September 2026
A five-month cohort internship built to unveil regular, day-to-day ministerial life for men pursuing pastoral ministry. The emphasis is ecclesiology, church polity, and the biblical foundations of ministry — engaging historical theological conversations alongside contemporary church practice. Six men per semester.
Applying
Apply at least a year in advance — spaces are limited to six per term. Terms run twice yearly (January–May and August–December). Acceptance decisions are announced 3–4 months before the program starts. Applicants typically attend a Weekender conference after applying.
What Interns Do
Interns complete roughly 5,000 pages of reading across 30+ texts and write about five papers a week, discussed in a weekly three-hour session with the senior pastor and staff. The week also includes staff and elder meetings, all public services, staff prayer, one-on-one lunches with each elder, deacon, and staff member, weekly office administration, and service reviews. This is a full-time commitment; outside employment is not possible. Interns do not teach publicly or oversee ministries — the program is for observation and formation.
Stipend
$1,300/month to cover living expenses. Interns purchase their own health insurance.
Housing
Housing with basic utilities and furnishings is provided within walking distance of the church. Single interns share apartments; married interns receive family units. Family housing is limited, especially for families with multiple children.
Who Should Apply
Men aiming toward pastoral ministry, sent and affirmed by their local church. A college degree is usually expected. Applicants affirm the church covenant and statement of faith. International applicants are welcome and should apply early to allow for visa processing.
Are summer internships offered?
No. Terms run Spring (January to May) and Fall (August to December).
Can married men apply?
Yes. Family housing exists but is limited, particularly for families with multiple children. Applicants are discouraged from leaving their families behind for the term.
Can I work a job during the internship?
No — the program is a full-time commitment.
Is seminary credit available?
Some seminaries have offered credit hours for the internship. Check with your institution.
Is there a vacation policy?
No vacation is provided, though offices close on government holidays and interns typically have Saturdays off.
One application covers every program. Rank this one and any others. A host assigns the seat when the application is reviewed.
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