Covenant Community Church of Wears Valley is looking for single young men (19–30yrs) to participate in St. Andrew's Institute Pastoral Internship. This is a compensated 12-month Residential Internship for those exploring or pursuing pastoral ministry. Learn more: standrewsintitute.com
We are a protestant, evangelical ministry. If you are familiar with John Piper, Voddie Bauckam, and The Gospel Coalition, you can expect like-minded theology at St. Andrew's Institute.
During the 12 month internship, young men (19–30yrs) will make life-long friends while learning from seasoned leaders in the context of everyday ministry. As Mentors at Wears Valley Ranch, all Pastoral Interns receive free room and board, a monthly stipend ($1000 per month), and free seminary/college tuition (nine credit hours).
Through our partnership with one of the largest conservative evangelical, accredited seminaries in the United States, interns can receive nine free hours of credit toward an undergrad or graduate ministry degree. The following three classes taught at St. Andrew's Institute of Biblical Studies provide an essential foundation for the public and private ministry of God's Word.
Pastoral Leadership
Dr. Jordan Branch and the Elders of Covenant Community Church provide wisdom and insight into leading the local church.
Biblical Counseling
Learn how to counsel those who have experienced suffering. Learn how to mediate conflict. The private ministry of the word is essential to all pastoral ministry.
Expositional Preaching
SAIBS interns gain valuable experience in learning how to prepare and deliver sermons. Interns have regular opportunities to teach and preach.
In the context of local church and para-church ministry, you will grow the following skills: leading, preaching, counseling, and peacemaking. These essential pastoral skills will equip you for future ministry wherever the Lord takes you.
We partner with the following ministries in offering our pastoral internship:
Learn more and apply: standrewsintitute.com
We are a body of believers in Jesus Christ, seeking to love God and one another and fulfill the Great Commission. We are located in Sevierville, TN at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We seek to make disciples for Christ in Sevier County, East Tennessee, and the ends of the earth.
The Gospel. We are committed to remembering and celebrating the gospel of Jesus Christ as we gather together for corporate worship.
Growth. We are committed to growing more like Jesus Christ.
Prayer. We are committed to seeking the Lord together through prayer.
Together. We are committed to fellowship and loving one another.
Mission. We are committed to giving to and going on Mission.
Jesus. Most importantly, we are passionate about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!