Immersive Internships
Hands-on experience working directly with experienced professionals and seasoned ministers.
Internship
Discover Your Purpose. Develop Your Gift. Deploy Your Faith.
Internship Programmes
Serve in a real church or ministry environment while you learn: an 80% internship, 20% academic programme with Kingdom Alliance Global Network and its partner organisations.
For anyone called to serve who wants hands-on ministry experience while they train.
We're a Christian organisation, and everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a Christian to volunteer, join the college, or take part in an internship.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Anyone called to serve and ready to train
- Length
- 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year
- Split
- 80% placement, 20% academic
- Choose from
- Nine Ministry Tracks
- Where
- Africa & Asia, the Caribbean, North America, the UK & Europe
Being A KAGN Intern
What Does It Mean To Be A KAGN Intern?
Being a KAGN Intern is an opportunity to learn, serve, grow and gain practical ministry experience within a supportive church or ministry environment, with KAGN or one of our partner organisations.
Rather than learning through theory alone, interns spend the majority of their time in practical local placement, serving within a host church while receiving continuous training, mentorship, fellowship and spiritual support from KAGN.
Through the programme, interns develop their spiritual identity, ministry skills, leadership capacity and practical experience, while being guided by a Line Manager, Personal Mentor and KAGN Area Coordinator.
Internship Programmes
The Majority Of Learning Comes By Doing It
Rather than learning through theory alone, interns spend the majority of their time in practical local placement, serving within a host church while receiving continuous training, mentorship, fellowship and spiritual support from KAGN.
80%
Internship
Practical ministry placement
The majority of learning happens by doing. Serve on the ground within a real church or ministry environment.
- Placement in a host church or ministry partner
- Supported by a Line Manager, Mentor and Area Coordinator
20%
Academic
Theology and Ministry Track training
Theology, ministry skills and Ministry Track training, face-to-face or hybrid, alongside your placement.
- Foundations: theology, identity and hermeneutics
- Ministry Track training in the area you are called to
Activation
Internships & Missional Activation
Our academic training doesn't stop in the classroom. We actively launch our students into the harvest field through structured, practical pathways:
Missional Opportunities
Active global deployments allowing you to take your training onto the frontlines of the nations.
Choose Your Pathway
Three Internship Lengths For Every Season
Each pathway is tailored to your current season of life and ministry goals.
Activation & Foundations
Discover your spiritual identity, learn basic ministry tools and take part in your first regional mission trip.
Leadership & Specialisation
Build your leadership capacity: run a ministry department, mentor newer interns and help plan a national or cross-border mission trip.
Pioneering & Deployment
For those called to long-term ministry. Serve at a senior level, create a lasting ministry asset and join an international mission trip.
Ministry Tracks
Find The Track You Are Called To
Every intern serves in one Ministry Track alongside their core training. Explore the nine below and apply for the one that fits your gifting.
Worship
A Biblical theology of worship alongside vocal, instrumental and team-leadership development.
Apply
Creative Arts
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Media
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Teaching
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Evangelism & Preaching
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Counselling
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Sports
Apply
Young People & Children
Safe, creative and age-appropriate ministry to the next generation, including safeguarding.
Apply
Administration
Apply
Every track shares the same core training. Choose the one you are called to and apply.
The Support Network
You Are Never On Your Own
Every intern is supported by a Line Manager, a Mentor and an Area Coordinator, so you are never serving on your own.
Line Manager
A supervisor from your host church who meets with you weekly or fortnightly. KAGN provides a one-day training session to equip them.
Personal Mentor
A dedicated person, separate from your line manager, who invests in you as a person and prays with you.
Area Coordinator
Your KAGN contact in your area, alongside your host church.
Life On Placement
What To Expect While You Serve
Accommodation & Food
Your host church or ministry partner provides housing, often with a welcoming local host family, and meals.
Travel Expenses
Reasonable travel for placement work, cluster meetings and conferences is reimbursed by your placement.
Personal Allowance
We help and encourage you to raise a monthly personal allowance. Some placements also offer a direct stipend.
How To Apply
Three Steps To Get Started
Internship pathways may lead to ministry placements, further training and potential opportunities after the internship, subject to the requirements of the receiving organisation.
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Submit Your Application
Complete the online interest form: tell us about your journey with God, your area of interest and why you want to join the network.
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Assessment & Matching
Shortlisted applicants attend an Intern Assessment Centre to share their gifts. KAGN builds a profile for each suitable candidate to share with potential host churches.
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Onboarding & Clearance
Once matched, we guide you through induction, including your DBS background check, so you are fully equipped and ready to start.
Questions
Everything You Need To Know Before You Apply
Who Can Apply For The Internship?
The internship is open to anyone with a heart to grow, serve and learn. We look for a teachable spirit, a genuine faith and a willingness to serve in a real ministry environment.
How Is The Programme Structured?
The programme is 80% internship and 20% academic. Most of your time is spent serving in your placement, with training delivered face-to-face or hybrid alongside it.
What Support Will I Get During My Placement?
A Line Manager from your host church who meets with you weekly or fortnightly, a Personal Mentor separate from them who invests in you and prays with you, and an Area Coordinator who is your KAGN contact in your area.
What Happens After The Internship?
Internships may lead to ministry placements, further training and other opportunities, subject to the requirements of the receiving organisation.
How Long Is An Internship?
Three months, six months or one year. Each pathway is tailored to your current season of life and ministry goals, and each carries its own award.
What Does It Cost?
Ask us and you will get the real answer. This one is not written down yet and we are not going to invent it.
When Are The Intakes?
Ask us and you will get the real answer. This one is not written down yet and we are not going to invent it.
Do I Need To Be A Christian?
We're a Christian organisation, and everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a Christian to volunteer, join the college, or take part in an internship.
Ready To Make An Impact?
Join a global network equipping the next generation of leaders.