Pastoral Ministry Internships

Spend a summer, semester or year serving at a church in the mountains of Western North Carolina near Asheville! Intended for college students, recent graduates and seminary students, the pastoral internships at First Baptist Church in Sylva provide exposure and experience in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to: children’s ministry, youth ministry, music ministry, social justice ministry, pastoral and preaching ministries. Compensation includes a stipend and housing (on-site as available). Interns can expect pastoral coaching, materials for vocational discernment and the support of an encouraging congregation. First Baptist Church is a vibrant faith community with a dynamic mission. The church is located on Main Street in a mountain town near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Western Carolina University and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

To apply for a Pastoral Ministry Internship, please send cover letters and resumes by clicking below and attaching them to an email.