Internship

About the role

Friends Church is a growing, multi-generational community in North Orange County, California. We are committed to becoming a community of authentic Christ-followers, motivated to change the world. We believe the next generation matters and are passionate about helping students and families know and follow Jesus.

Position Summary

This internship is designed to complement the intern’s academic experience by providing hands-on ministry involvement. The program offers supervised, practical experience within a specific area of ministry, allowing interns to apply classroom learning in a real-world church setting. Interns will have opportunities for intentional leadership development, while also gaining exposure to the daily rhythms and responsibilities of ministry life.

What You’ll Do

• Tailored to the individual goals of the person participating in the internship.
• Summer internship positions are designed to support seasonal programming while also providing intentional experience within a specific ministry area.
• School-year internships may offer a broader overview of ministry, including administrative responsibilities, event planning, team-based ministry experiences, volunteer development, and program planning and implementation.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate follower of Jesus with a heart for ministry.
• A person who is pursuing a degree in Christian Ministries or the related field of internship focus.
• A desire to experience and explore vocational ministry.

Join Our Team

More Than an Internship – A Season That Shapes Your Life
At Friends Church Yorba Linda, we believe leadership is formed through intentional mentoring, hands-on ministry experience, and meaningful relationships. Throughout the internship, experienced leaders invest in your personal and spiritual growth while you engage in diverse areas of ministry alongside a community of fellow interns.

Friends Church

We are committed to building diverse communities that reflect the kingdom of God. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission and values.