What is a Shore Vineyard Ministry Internship?

This will be a year of adventure, learning, challenge, fun, and growth as a follower of Jesus. You'll be part of the staff team at Shore Vineyard and get hands-on opportunities to help shape the life and activity of our local church. Alongside this, you'll receive fantastic teaching and input to grow your understanding of scripture and God's kingdom work in and through His people. Throughout the year you'll have opportunities to connect with national and international leaders from the Vineyard and beyond, mission trip opportunities as they arise, and space to grow in your relationship with Jesus, in risk-taking, and in understanding the heart of the kingdom.

Who is it for?

• School leavers, or people in transition (university, job, etc.)

• Anyone aged 17+

• People who want to deepen their faith

• People who want to grow in Christian ministry and leadership

Ministry Internship Options

Standard:

• Certificate in Christian Ministry

• 1 February – 24 December, 26 hours per week

• Includes: reading and assignments, personal mentoring, 4 block courses (one at the start of each term, 3–5 days each, best attended in person with an online option), a Certificate in Christian Ministry (NZQA), a 2-day leaders intensive twice a year, and leadership responsibilities

• It's recommended you get a part-time job of around 20 hours a week — allow up to $250/week for living costs

Custom:
We can sometimes tailor an internship — for example, a shorter timeframe (e.g. 6 months), a different start date (e.g. August for those coming from the Northern Hemisphere), or a study programme more specifically targeted toward an area of focus.

International Ministry Interns

International interns are very welcome! While international ministry assistants can't qualify for the NZQA Certificate, you can complete the programme and receive a Vineyard Certificate in Christian Ministry. You may need a visa to be in New Zealand, and a work visa if you intend to work part-time here. Guidance with visa applications is provided for successful applicants.

Financial Information

All information on fees found here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:a3322456-125c-411e-bddd-1ae13c3ab659?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

Fees include:

• Vineyard College Ministry Internship fees

• Flight costs for Leadership Intensives (if more than 5 hours' drive away)

• Attendance fee for the Vineyard National Conference

• Flight costs for the Vineyard National Conference (if more than 5 hours' drive away)

• If the course of study and ministry experience is completed satisfactorily, Shore Vineyard will reimburse $2,000

Please note:

• The ministry internship is unpaid

• Allow a minimum of $250 for books and study materials

• We strongly recommend owning an insured car (third-party insurance is less than $500 NZD/year)

• A subsidy is available for ministry assistants' mission trip costs if they apply and are selected

(Custom internship costs are calculated separately.)

Other Info

• You may be eligible for NZQA-approved loans and allowances

• You'll get 2 weeks of leave during the programme, plus additional days by request/agreement

• You'll work alongside the Shore staff team (two full days plus Sunday services per week for the standard internship), designing, organising, and running ministry activity

• You're welcome to apply even if you're from another church

To find out more, take a look at the Vineyard College prospectus, download our Ministry Internship Flyer, or email us at paul@svc.org.nz