INTRODUCTION

Our internship program at C3 Ballina is an exciting pathway for our young and young-at-heart people who want to invest into the future that God has for them.

WHY do an internship at C3 Ballina?

• Discover and develop God’s calling on your life
• Build a stronger relationship with Jesus
• Develop and utilise your God-given gifts and talents in the local church

WHO can be an intern?

• Christian for at least 12 months
• Committed member of C3 Ballina for at least 6 months
• Application requirements met

WHAT does it look like?

The internship program goes for one or two years (February to December) and involves certain commitments and opportunities. Interns will be working closely with the C3 Ballina key team to expand the mission of the church and to gain valuable experience for life and ministry.

Each month, interns will complete different courses through C3 College online and aim to outwork what they have learned in their day-to-day life as well as in the ministry area they are part of. They will be supported by mentoring and coaching through dedicated leaders in our church.

The internship program at C3 Ballina is free, but the intern is expected to pay for the courses at C3 College online. Once the intern has completed all aspects of the internship, a part of the fees will be reimbursed.

HOW to apply:

• Complete Safe Church training course & sign code of conduct
• Provide 2 references (full name and contact details of a leader in your life)
• Submit a short statement (around 300 words) of your personal faith journey and what you want to get out of the internship program
• Choose the courses option (short courses or accredited courses)
• Indicate which ministry area(s) you would like to get involved in

Follow this link to our application form

WHAT IS INVOLVED

YEAR 1: Foundations of Church Ministry

Your Commitment:

• Attend weekly staff meetings (Tuesdays 9.30-11am)
• Help with projects* during the week (at least 3 hours per week)
• Serve on team three Sundays a month
• Complete a variety of short courses at C3 College online and other providers
  OR enrol in the Cert IV/Diploma course at C3 College online

Our Commitment:

• Help you discover and develop God’s calling on your life
• Give the opportunity to experience ministry work in a local church
• Provide mentoring and coaching throughout the internship
• Subsidise course fees upon completion

*Projects involve practical, organisational and spiritual elements and work as a part of the C3 Ballina key team.

YEAR 2: Leadership in Church Ministry (and beyond)

Your Commitment:

• Attend weekly staff meetings (Tuesdays 9.30-11am)
• Help with projects* during the week (at least 6 hours per week)
• Serve on team three Sundays a month
• Complete a variety of short courses at C3 College online and other providers
  OR enrol in the Diploma course at C3 College online

Our Commitment:

• Help you develop Godly leadership traits and skills
• Give an opportunity to gain leadership experience in a local church
• Provide mentoring and coaching throughout the internship
• Subsidise course fees upon completion

*Projects involve practical, organisational and spiritual elements and work as a part of the C3 Ballina key team. These might involve develop new teams or develop leaders around you.

COURSE OPTIONS

OPTION 1: C3 College Accredited classes

• 4 terms of classes
• 3 subjects per term for full time students (12 subjects per year)
• Approximately 4 hours of study time required per subject, per week
  (so approx 12 hours per week for full time)
• Around $3700-4000 per year (C3 Ballina will reimburse $1000 per year upon completion)
• https://www.c3college.com/individuals/online-accredited

OPTION 2: C3 College Short Courses

• Self-paced study (at least one short course per month)
• 10 short courses per year following the below curriculum
• C3 College Short Course Subscription $20/month (C3 Ballina will reimburse $200 per year upon completion)
• https://c3college.thinkific.com/

YEAR 1 Core Short Courses:

• Identity in Christ                                       
• Christian Doctrine 1                                  
• New Testament Survey 1                         
• Old Testament Survey 1                             
• Devotional Life                                             
• How to read your Bible                 
• Developing your Spiritual Gifts             
• Church Fundamental          
• PLUS 2x courses of choice

YEAR 2 Core Short Courses:

• Christian Doctrine 2                                  
• New Testament Survey 2 
• Old Testament Survey 2           
• Leading Yourself                          
• Leading Others                           
• Advanced Discipleship Principles    
• Values of a Leader                       
• PLUS 3x courses of choice

If you are considering this exciting pathway of an internship at C3 Ballina, please fill in the form below and one of our leaders will contact you.