The Word of Life Internship Program is a multi-year ministry and study program, designed to develop young adults into reproducing leaders that are passionate about God and the Gospel. Word of Life partners with Local Churches to evangelise and disciple youth. The Internship Program utilises the ministry platforms and relationships that Word of Life has to provide an effective development environment for each intern.
Our Mission
“DEVELOPING YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH A STUDY & MINISTRY PROGRAM”
Our Vision
“TO DEVELOP REPRODUCING CHRISTIAN LEADERS”
We follow a 40% ministry, 40% study, 20% personal growth format. Interns will engage with a variety of ministry experiences, while learning through their academic studies and be challenged to grow in faith and character. We strive to provide each intern with the environment to:
- KNOW & ENGAGE IN GOD’S MISSION
- TO MATURE AS A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST
- DEVELOP AS A FUTURE MINISTRY LEADER
- REPRESENT & SERVE GOD FAITHFULLY & PASSIONATELY WHEREVER HE PLACES THEM
The 4 Year Programme
Interns have the opportunity to be on the programme from anywhere between one year, or the entirety of their bachelors degree. Interns in each year of the programme are rubbing shoulders and doing ministry together as a unit, although each year has its own specific emphasis, pushing interns to grow in a focussed area of ministry.
Testimonials
Maria - 1ˢᵗ Year
"My experience in the Word of Life internship has been so impactful and amazing. This year in the internship has changed my life for the better and I am so glad that God directed me to Word of Life. The internship is such a cool space to learn, be challenged, reflect and grow in your faith and being surrounded by people who love God and want to grow in their faith has been so encouraging for me. I have learnt and developed so many ministry skills like communication skills, evangelism, time management and discipleship which are skills that I am determined to apply into my personal life, church and community. Throughout this year I have grown in my love and heart for God and the gospel which has helped me grow in my love for others and being intentional with starting conversations and making the most of the opportunities that God gives me to share the gospel and form connections. I have really enjoyed the study side of the internship, and it has been such an awesome year of diving deeper into the Bible and learning new things about God on a deeper level. I want to continue learning more about God and his word as I leave because I have learnt that God is not limited, and there is always more to learn about him! The internship offers so many amazing opportunities which I have been able to be challenged in and grow in my confidence in my faith and has really changed my perspective on ministry and why we serve our awesome God. Next year I plan to study at university, and I am so excited to see how God will use me and how I can apply these skills that I have gained from this year to help, encourage and be a light to others who do not know Christ. This year has grown a deeper desire and passion in me to continue growing in my knowledge of God and serving him and doing everything to glorify him, wherever that may be. God is so good!"
Andre - 2ⁿᵈ Year
"When I went on Youth Reachout in 2023 I never imagined that I would be the one up the front sharing a gospel message. But through doing the internship these past couple of years I have grown soo much in my confidence to be able to speak boldly the reality of the gospel. Particularly during this year in my second year of the internship I have learnt heaps of valuable leadership and people skills that can transfer into any area of life. One of my favourite parts of this year was being able to go back on Youth Reachout as a leader this grew me in a whole different way. As I developed more of an understanding of relational evangelism and how it is so important to show others the way that you care deeply for them in order to ultimately share the good news of Jesus Christ. I had so many opportunities to consistently share kids talks at different schools and even run a seminar with the youth. The vast amount of opportunities grew me in so many different areas. I have learnt to seek God in all that I do, I can have a plan, but God will ultimately lead my steps wherever I go."
Katelyn - 2ⁿᵈ Year
“Originally, I thought I actually wouldn’t like the internship, it was way too far out of my comfort zone for me as a generally shy individual. However, I decided that I would give it a try, knowing that dedicating a year of my life to God couldn’t hurt. And I am so glad that I did! I have just finished my second year in the internship, and these two years have been the best two years of my life, the most challenging, but so good for me in my faith. Through all of the ministry and the training that the internship provides, I have found my confidence and my identity in Christ, uncovering skills that I never would have found if not for stepping out of my comfort zone here in the internship. I have never loved study, but studying through different Bible colleges has been so beneficial to learning more about leadership and growing way more in my knowledge about God and who he is. I have also grown a desire for discipleship, seeing young people grow in their faith is something that brings me so much joy! I’ve loved seeing them grow a heart to see others grow in their faith and this desire to see more of this is something I will take with me outside of the internship. I am so grateful for all of the opportunities the internship has provided, and I look forward to seeing what God has for me next!!"
Ricky - 3ʳᵈ Year
“My internship with Word of Life has presented me with so many new challenges and experiences. It has been a good training ground to learn more about God through trusting Him as I serve in the ministry He has placed me in. The Word of Life Internship has helped me grow in my confidence in communicating and building relationships with people. It has been such an encouragement to see growth in my life knowing that it’s nothing that I have done, but God working in me. As part of the Internship this year, I was able to spend 3 months in Whangarei serving at Clark Road Chapel. This was an amazing experience to serve and to learn more about church ministry, particularly church leadership. It has been a privilege to be part of this Internship as it has grown into a 4-year program and I look forward to many more experiences with Word of Life.”
Enquire below
office@wol.org.nz
07 846 2101
North Island Office
28 Dinsdale Road
Hamilton 3204
South Island Office
7 Gosset Street
Christchurch 8041
Postal Address
PO BOX 15-242
Hamilton 3244
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