Internship Spotlights

The Perkins Intern Program is widely recognized for preparing women and men for faithful leadership in Christian ministry. Internships allow students to integrate classroom learning with the real-life demands of serving congregations or agencies in urban, suburban and rural settings. Interns are encouraged to follow three guiding practices: “Be Aware, Think Theologically, and Lead Faithfully.” Interns receive guidance from trained mentors, feedback from on-site committees, and support from their cohort, intern program faculty and consultants through the Internship Seminars. They gain hands-on experience, reflect theologically and explore how God is calling them to serve.

Each featured student internship:

Eriz Gomez grew up in Juarez, Mexico, but his connection to UPUMC goes back more than 10 years. Read the full spotlight here.

Emmanuel Anning - In choosing to pursue a career as a hospital chaplain, Emmanuel Anning worried that his African accent might hold him back. Read the full spotlight here.

Kathleen Spangler -Bridging Church and World: Hear more from her Q & A here.