Churches/Ministry Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs

1. What will I get with a Bethel Intern?

Someone who has:

• Grappled with Spiritual and Personal Formation
• Experienced instruction in Pastoral Care
• Identified key Developmental Goals

2. What are the components of the Internship Experience?

3. What is expected of a Supervisor?

• A supervisor is a ministry leader within the student’s ministry context who will observe, affirm, guide, and direct the student with regard to her/his practicum ministry. The supervisor may or may not also function as the student’s mentor.

• Responsibilities include:

  • Interaction to form learning agreement
  • Provision of opportunities to fulfill developmental goals
  • Commitment to regular meetings with intern
  • Observation of theological integration, personal maturity, spiritual formation, and skill development 
  • Completion of supervisor evaluation form and reviewal with intern
  • Prayer for intern
  • Compensation for internship hours
    

4. How do I connect with Bethel Interns or post an internship opportunity?

• Post an internship opportunity.

5. How can I partner with Bethel for denominational preparation or ordination requirements? 

• Contact Bethel Seminary's Supervised Ministry Department: Kristine Doten: 651.635.2447, k-doten@bethel.edu

6. How can I post a ministry employment opportunity?

• Post ministry employment.