Church Internships
Volunteer to help build a young church in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Internships at Clarity Church
Help build a young church in Brooklyn Park
Clarity Church is a church plant in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Our first public worship gathering was in September 2013, and we still meet in the gym at Edinbrook Elementary, setting up church every Sunday morning. Our volunteer church internships are for people who want to do more than attend a church. They want to help build one.
As an intern you’ll serve alongside our pastor and ministry leaders for a season, learn how a church plant works from the inside, and grow as a follower of Jesus while you do it. If you’re looking for Christian internships near Minneapolis, this one puts you inside a young church, where you’ll see how a church is built week by week.
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18 (BSB)
Jesus builds His church. Our part is to show up, serve and make disciples, and an internship is a focused way to do that for a season.
The work
What a Clarity Church intern does
Every intern leads in one ministry area, and every internship shares the same rhythm:
- Sunday mornings. Serve at our 10am gathering, from setup to the last conversation over coffee.
- Your track. Plan, lead and learn in one ministry area with a leader who has done it before.
- Check-ins. Meet regularly with your ministry leader and spend time with our pastor.
- Community. Join a small group, so you’re growing in faith, not only doing tasks.
Ministry internship roles
Church internship tracks
Pick the area that fits your gifts and goals. You can also tell us what you’re good at, and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Pastoral and leadership
Pastoral and Church Planting Internship
Learn how a church plant runs from the inside: vision and leadership, discipleship, small groups and the work behind every Sunday gathering.
- Sit in on sermon preparation and leadership meetings
- Help lead or host a small group
- Plan an outreach or community event from start to finish
A good fit if you’re exploring a call to pastoral ministry or church planting, or you’re studying at a Bible college or seminary.
Sundays
Worship and Music Internship
Help lead Sunday worship and run the gear that makes a portable church work, from sound and slides to our rolling setup carts.
- Rehearse and sing or play with the worship team
- Run sound and slides on Sunday mornings
- Help set up and tear down at Edinbrook Elementary
A good fit if you sing or play an instrument, or you like audio and production work.
Students, grades 6-12
Youth Ministry Internship
Serve middle and high school students through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group we run with Osseo High School and our Bibles & Breakfast group.
- Help lead FCA nights and Bibles & Breakfast
- Mentor students and pray with them
- Plan service projects and events for students
A good fit if you want to point students to Jesus. A background check is required.
Community and missions
Outreach and Missions Internship
Help Clarity do good in our community with partners like Every Meal, The Sandwich Project and Second Harvest Heartland.
- Coordinate volunteers for the Every Meal weekend food program at Edinbrook Elementary
- Organize a service day, like a sandwich-making event
- Help welcome first-time guests on Sunday mornings
A good fit if you care about your neighbors and like organizing people.
Clarity Kids
Children’s Ministry Internship
Help disciple kids from birth to 5th grade in our two Sunday classrooms, with Bible lessons made for their age.
- Teach or assist in a Sunday classroom
- Help with check-in, safety policies and volunteer scheduling
- Plan a family event
A good fit if you love kids or you’re studying education or family ministry. A background check is required.
Communications
Media and Communications Internship
Tell the story of a growing church through photos and video, social media, our sermon podcast, blog and website.
- Shoot photos and short videos on Sundays and at events
- Write and schedule social media posts
- Help publish sermon audio, blog posts and website updates
A good fit if you’re studying communications, marketing, design or film, or you’re building a portfolio. Some of this work can be done remotely.
The details
Time commitment, dates and location
- Length: a semester or a summer. Not sure yet? Start with a one-month trial internship.
- Time: about 5 to 10 hours a week, including Sunday mornings.
- Start dates: fall, spring or summer. Tell us when you’re available.
- Where: Sundays at Edinbrook Elementary, 8925 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, plus homes, coffee shops and community partners around Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and the northwest Twin Cities. Some communications work can be done remotely.
Pay
Is it paid? What you receive
Our internships are volunteer roles, and they’re unpaid. Here’s what you receive instead:
- A mentor. Regular one-on-one time with a leader in your area, plus time with our pastor.
- Real ministry experience. In a young, small church you’ll help lead, not just watch.
- Spiritual growth. Scripture, prayer and community are part of the internship, not extras.
- Something for your résumé. A reference at the end, and help logging hours if your school gives credit for ministry internships or field education.
Paul wrote that God gave leaders to the church “to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). That’s the heart of this internship. We want to equip you, and we want you to help build up the church.
Who can apply
Who can apply
You don’t need a ministry degree. We’re looking for people who follow Jesus, want to grow and are willing to serve in a young, small church. Interns are often college or seminary students and recent graduates, but there’s no upper age limit, and adults exploring a move toward ministry are welcome. You’ll need to be at least 18 and agree with our foundational beliefs. Kids and youth ministry tracks require a background check, as every Clarity Kids volunteer does.
Next steps
How to apply
- Tell us you’re interested. Fill out our Connect form and mention “internship” and the track you’re curious about.
- Meet us. Get coffee with one of our leaders to talk about your story, goals and schedule, and visit on a Sunday at 10am.
- Start your internship. We’ll set goals together, pair you with a mentor and agree on a schedule.
Church volunteer opportunities
More ways to volunteer at Clarity Church
Looking for church volunteer opportunities near Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove or Osseo, without the commitment of an internship? You can still serve with us:
- Sunday teams. Welcome guests at the door, serve in the cafe, help in Clarity Kids or help set up at Edinbrook Elementary.
- Every Meal. Help with the weekend food program at Edinbrook Elementary. See Community and Missions to sign up.
- Service days. Join us when we make sandwiches with The Sandwich Project or pack food at Second Harvest Heartland in Brooklyn Park.
Volunteering is also a great way to get to know people. Many people at Clarity started by serving on a Sunday team, then joined a small group. Curious about the bigger picture? Read why we plant churches.
FAQs
Church interns help with real ministry under a mentor. At Clarity that means serving on Sunday mornings, leading in one area such as worship, youth, kids, outreach, media or pastoral ministry, and meeting regularly with a leader to grow in skill and faith.
Some churches pay a stipend, but Clarity’s internships are unpaid volunteer roles. In return you get a mentor, real ministry experience and a reference at the end, and we keep your schedule flexible around classes or work.
Yes. You don’t need a degree or ministry experience to intern at Clarity. You need a growing relationship with Jesus, a teachable attitude and a willingness to serve. We’ll train you in your area as you go.
Not at all. Many church internships are built around college students, but ours has no upper age limit. Recent graduates, people in their twenties and adults changing careers are all welcome, as long as you’re at least 18.
Many do, and Clarity does. A semester or summer internship fits around classes, and if your school gives credit for ministry internships or field education, we’ll work with your advisor on supervision, evaluations and logging hours.
Start by visiting on a Sunday, then ask how you can help. At Clarity you can fill out our Connect form or talk with a leader after the service, and we’ll find a team that fits, from welcoming guests to helping with kids or serving in our community.
Yes. List it like any other role, with your title, dates, what you did and what changed because of it. Church internships and volunteer leadership show responsibility, teamwork and initiative, and our interns get a reference at the end.