2025-2026 Internships and Gap-Year Experiences
Internships and Gap-Year Experiences with Lutherhaven Ministries
Lutherhaven offers unique paid internships that provide hands-on experience in outdoor ministry, community organizing, program development and administration, communication, and teaching. Interns learn skills that are invaluable to careers in Christian camping, outdoor recreation, education, non-profit leadership, youth and pastoral ministry, and many other fields of employment.
Lutherhaven Interns do not always seek careers in camping ministry; many interns go on to work in healthcare, education, non-profit management and more. Our internships are centered around discovering God’s unique vision and call for each person’s life. A Lutherhaven Ministries Internship can be a launching point for your next steps.
Our typical internship runs from end of August through May. Shorter time periods may be available, and summers on each side of the internship may be add-on options.
Interns serve alongside Lutherhaven’s professional camp staff in areas such as outdoor education, challenge course, youth and adult retreat planning and implementation, hosting guest groups, service to the greater camp community, special events, and leadership in Lutherhaven’s community-and congregation-based initiatives around the region.
Internship Details
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Financial Details
Interns are provided with on-site housing and a weekly salary. Interns work from 40 to 50 hours per week, with typically two days off. Depending on the camp schedule, weekends and evenings may be work time. Meals are provided when served on camp. Interns are generally provided a single or double occupancy bedroom in a residence with a shared kitchen and common space.
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Personal and Professional Growth
Lutherhaven Ministries Interns are deeply connected to the overall purpose, vision, and mission of our camps. Interns can anticipate faith formation guidance, learning experiences, meaningful relationships, and significant memories. Interns see camp ministry from a whole new perspective, grow in leadership capabilities, listen for God’s call in their lives, and, prayerfully, capture a new vision for a world in need of transformation.
Lutherhaven Interns do not need to be seeking camp ministry to be a qualified candidate. Our hope is that this internship can more deeply connect you to creation, community and Christ as you connect to God’s vision and call for your life.
The program itself is built around Christ centered community that enables personal growth in leadership, communication, and relationship building, along with a deeper understanding of life and work in the context of a Christian ministry.
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Specific Requirements
- Have a sincere love for God and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Be able to fully participate in the entire duration of the program.
- Post high school experience or College graduate preferred.
- Between the ages of 20-25 preferred.
- Have enthusiasm for contributing to a learning and growing environment.
- Possess excellent speaking, writing, and communication skills and the ability to teach and lead others.
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Six Essentials of a Lutherhaven Ministries Internship
The Internship Program is based around the Vision and Call, A Murdock Trust Program Initiative.
Six Essentials Include:
- A Careful Selection Process
- Involved Experienced Leadership in Mentoring
- An “Apprenticeship” Model of Learning- “Over the Shoulder and Through the Heart”
- Intentional Conversations Concerning “Vocation and Calling” and Giftedness
- Significant Ministry Experiences Within Lutherhaven Ministries
- Educational and Networking Opportunities
Have Questions? Want to Apply?
Contact Executive Director, Rebecca Smith!
Send a letter of inquiry to rebecca@lutherhaven.com to apply for a 2025-2026 Internship.
Rebecca Smith, Executive Director
rebecca@lutherhaven.com
(208) 667-3459