In our ministry internships, you will experience firsthand the creative and community activities of Coast Vineyard Church alongside top quality theological study. You will: learn theology, get together with other pastoral and ministry interns, learn about leadership, ministry, and life, gain experience in many ministries while specialising in an area of your choice, and be mentored in personal character and spiritual formation/growth. You will grow in risk-taking, spiritual formation, and participating in God’s kingdom activity.

Want to find out more? Take a look at the Vineyard College prospectus, download our Ministry Internship Flyer or email us at admin@coast.org.nz.

what is a coast vineyard ministry internship?

This will be a year of adventure, learning, challenge, fun and growth as a follower of Jesus. Based in the beach community of Hibiscus Coast, Auckland, New Zealand, you‘ll be part of the staff team at Coast Vineyard and get on-the-job opportunities to facilitate the life and activity of our local church. At the same time, you’ll receive fantastic teaching and input to grow your knowledge and understanding of scripture and God’s kingdom work in and through His people. Throughout the year you will have opportunities to rub shoulders with national and international leaders from the Vineyard and elsewhere. You will have mission trip opportunities when opportunities arise and you will grow in your relationship with Jesus, in risk-taking, and understanding the heart of the kingdom.

who is it for?

  • It is ideal for school leavers, or people in transition (university, job, etc.)

  • Anyone from 17 years old +

  • People who want to deepen their faith

  • People who want to grow in Christian ministry and leadership

ministry Internship options

Standard:

Certificate in Christian Ministry

OR

Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership)

February 1st to December 24th, 26 hours per week

Includes:

  • Reading and assignments

  • Personal mentoring

  • 4 day lecture programme twice a year (Biblical studies, spiritual formation, and church history)

  • Obtaining a Certificate in Christian Ministry (NZQA)

  • 2-day leaders intensive twice a year

  • Leadership responsibilities

It is recommended that you get a part-time job for approximately 20 hours a week. Allow up to $250/ week for living costs.

 

Custom:

For some cases we can customise an internship. For example:

  • Shorter timeframe (e.g. 6 months)

  • Different start time (e.g. August for those from the northern hemisphere)

  • Tailor-made study programme (e.g. more specifically targeted toward an area of focus)

international Ministry Interns

International ministry interns are awesome and very welcome. International ministry assistants cannot qualify for an NZQA Certificate, but can complete the programme and achieve a Vineyard Certificate in Christian Ministry. You may need to obtain a visa to be in New Zealand. You may need to obtain a work visa if you intend to work part-time in New Zealand.

Guidance with obtaining visas is provided for successful applicants.

financial information

Certificate in Christian Ministry

Fees: $4220 (if an application is received before Christmas 2023)

OR

Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership)

Fees: $4741 (if an application is received before Christmas 2023)

Fee includes:

  • Vineyard College Ministry Internship Fees

  • Flight cost for Leadership Intensives (if location is further than 5 hours drive)

  • Attendance fee for the Vineyard National Conference

  • Flight costs for the Vineyard National Conference (if location is further than 5 hours drive)

  • If the course of study and ministry experience is completed satisfactorily, Coast Vineyard will reimburse $2,000

Please note:

  • The ministry internship is unpaid.

  • Allow a minimum of $250 for books and study materials

  • It is a strong recommendation to own a car and have it insured. (Third Party insurance costs less than $500 NZD per year).

  • There will be a subsidy for ministry assistants for any mission trip costs if they apply for the trip and are selected.

*costs will be calculated for a custom ministry internship.

other info

  • You may be eligible for NZQA approved loans and allowances.

  • Coast Vineyard Church has a thriving youth and young adult movement.

  • You can have 2 weeks of leave during the ministry internship prgramme, and other days if requested and agreed upon.

  • You will be working alongside the Coast Staff team (two full days plus Sunday church services per week for standard internship) designing, organising, and implementing ministry activity.

  • You are welcome to undertake the ministry internship if you are from another church.

To find out more, take a look at the Vineyard College prospectus, download our Ministry Internship Flyer, email us at admin@coast.org.nz or call (+64) 9 427 6444.