Do you wonder if you're called to ministry? Do you aspire to serve others through the local church? Are you considering full-time or part-time ministry? Consider applying for the Aspire Program. Aspire is Temple's ministry intern program for individuals who are sophomores in college or older.
The Apostle Paul wrote these words to his friend and fellow pastor, Timothy, “Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.”(1 Tim 3:1) The word for aspire in the Greek is ὀρέγοuαι, which means to reach out after or long for. An aspiration for ministry is a noble longing, one that the local church is responsible for identifying, equipping, and sending. This is the idea behind the Aspire Program. We desire to allow men and women to serve in a supervised ministry context, getting practical ministry training.
Qualifications
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Born again Christian
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Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
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Do not have to be a member of TBC but must actively participate during the internship
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Member of a Southern Baptist Church for two years
Applications are open until Sunday, April 6 for Fall 2025 internships.
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FALL 2025 positions
Click the links below for each intern job description
College Ministry
College Ministry Intern
The college ministry intern will work directly with the college pastor and college administrative assistant in equipping college students to leverage their influence and lead others to Christ.
Responsibilities:
The ministry intern will assist the college ministry by:
Wednesdays and Sundays
- Helping with set up and clean up
- Connecting with guests & helping those guest get connected to others in the room
- Leading on stage/platform (prayer, announcements, mc events, give instructions, lead a game etc.)
Weekly
- Recruiting and following up with life group leaders (adults/college students)
- Helping develop and organize life groups , as well as leading a life group
- Connecting new students to the ministry and other students
- Counseling students of the same gender with struggles Building relationships with surrounding colleges
- Visiting surrounding campus ministries
- Support area college sports & activities
- Connecting students from campus ministries to the local church
Other
- Running errands
- Organizing trips/events/retreats/mission trips
- Attending trips/events/retreats/mission trips
- Help lead leadership team
Communication & Design Ministry (Marketing, Film, Graphic Design, Photography, Social Media)
Communication & Design (C&D) Ministry Intern
The C&D Ministry Intern will work closely with the C&D team. C&D Ministry uses communication, film, graphic design, marketing, photography and social media to carry out the mission and vision of Temple.
Responsibilities:
- Weekly analytical report
- Assisting with social media content creation
- Assisting with graphic design
- Assist with video/photo organization
- Helping other ministry areas with social media content
- Creating creative briefs (project/event info documents) and event reports
- Manage organizing and cleanliness of the C&D room and studio
- Assist with scheduling volunteers
- Oversee online messages and assign to follow-up
- C&D ministry administration/contact for needs
Creative Arts Ministry
Creative Arts Ministry Intern
As a Creative Arts Ministry Intern, you'll work closely with our Creative Arts Director and gain invaluable hands-on experience across all our teams: Worship, Production, and Communication & Design. You'll have opportunities to lead worship, plan songs, manage marketing and social media, and dive into film, audio, and lighting design. Plus, you'll develop skills in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership. This internship is your chance to grow creatively and professionally in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in creative team meetings and collaborate with all Creative Arts departments (Worship, Production, Comm & Design) to plan services and events
- Assist with project management in the Creative Arts department
- Meet weekly with the Creative Arts Director for development
- Song planning and worship leadership training for Sunday and Wednesday nights
- Work with our Content Tech to load and maintain pro presenter libraries
- Learn marketing and communication strategies with C&D team
- Audio and IEM training, lighting design, and opportunities to learn and perform other responsibilities as determined by the Creative Arts Director and the intern.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Love working and collaborating with others
- Have interest in pursuing ministry in an area of the Creative Arts
- Detailed oriented, self motivated, eager to jump in, learn, and serve
Preschool Ministry
Preschool Ministry Intern
The Preschool Ministry intern at Temple Baptist Church will provide part-time help in accomplishing the five-year vision and mission of Temple as carried out through our preschool. The Preschool Ministry intern reports directly to the Preschool Director.
Responsibilities:
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Preparing for and teaching Bible Fellowship classes
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Intern may participate in College Bible Fellowship one Sunday a month
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Filling Sunday morning tubs with curriculum and snacks for 10:30am service
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Must be available on Sunday mornings
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Must be available on Wednesday afternoons and evenings
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Working on special events (Love the Hub Clubs, Night to Shine, Easter, etc.)
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Assisting with Wednesday night programming (fall and spring semesters)
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Running errands
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Gathering classroom supplies
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Help with set up and clean up
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Stock rooms for Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights (butcher paper, wipes, gloves, communication slips for parents, crayons, markers)
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Recruiting other college students to serve
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Other assigned duties
Production Ministry
Production Ministry Intern
The Production Ministry Intern will work closely with the Production Director to carry out the mission and vision of Temple.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in weekly services on campus ie: taking photos & videos or operating production elements (sound, video, computer graphics, or lights)
- Participating in pre and post production process, editing & posting of content
- Helping with set-up/operation of various functions including special campus events.
- Assisting staff in producing multimedia content for other ministries and departments.
- Shadowing staff and volunteers through on-boarding and training for various roles.
- Recruiting other volunteers to serve.
- Working on special events (camps, VBS, Night to Shine, baptism classes, etc.)
- Collaborating in producing multimedia content for other ministries and departments.
*Must be available on Sunday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons & evenings
FAQ's
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How many hours a week is the internship?
20 hours
How long does the internship last?
5 months, or roughly a school semester
Are the internships paid?
Yes. Each intern is paid an hourly wage
Can I have another job during the internship?
Yes, as long as the hours do not interfere with your schedule at the church
Do I have to be a member of Temple?
You do not have to be a member. However, during the internship, you will be expected to be involved in the life of Temple.