Job Overview

Preaching Internship

Nashville, TN

June 2026 – August 2026

Overview We're looking for seminary students who sense a call to preach and want a focused season to grow in that craft. This internship is designed to help you sharpen your preaching—in a real congregational context. Over the summer, you'll rotate between 6–8 churches in the greater Nashville area, gaining exposure to different congregations, contexts, and preaching environments.

What You'll Do

• Preach at least 2 sermons in a Sunday morning church context
• Read and discuss one preaching book with participating pastors
• Attend staff meetings at various churches to observe ministry rhythms/contexts
• Attend weekly 1-on-1 meetings/lunches with different pastors to discuss preaching, ministry, and pastoral life.

What We're Looking For

• Current seminary students or recent graduates
• A growing desire/calling toward pastoral ministry and preaching
• Teachable, humble, and eager to grow in character and competency
• Able to travel between multiple churches in the Nashville area

What You'll Gain

• A short but intentional season to chisel your preaching craft
• Experience in different contexts, learning varying approaches for messages.
• Practical wisdom from local pastors with different ministry experiences and contexts.

Duration May 2026 – Aug 2026 [final dates will be determined between student and church.]

Compensation Housing and Stipend available (Details provided during interview process)

How to Apply Send your resume, a short note on your call to ministry, and one sermon sample (audio or video) to [email protected].

Job Description

We are seeking seminary students/recent graduates for a Summer Preaching Internship in the Nashville area designed to help you sharpen your preaching craft. Between June, 2026 – Aug, 2026, you'll rotate among 6–8 local churches, preach/teach, read and discuss a preaching book with pastors, attend staff meetings at various churches to observe ministry rhythms, and have 1-on-1 lunches with area pastors to discuss preaching and pastoral life. Ideal candidates are seminary trained, sensing a call to preach, eager for feedback, and able to travel between churches. The internship offers a concentrated season of diverse teaching opportunities. Compensation is available and information will be provided during the interview process.