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Intern Program
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Hope Chapel is a Christian inter-denominational church with an emphasis on Bible teaching and inspirational worship. Our 20-member staff serves a membership base of 1,300 people.

Our Goal is to equip serious servant-oriented leaders for full-time vocational ministry, and to give each one a deeper sense of God's calling in their life.

Our Purpose is to provide hands-on experience from gifted and experienced leaders in various ministry-related areas within the church.

Our Internship Program
This year's internship starts August 27, 2010, and concludes August 21, 2011. Our vision is to train individuals in dynamic hands-on ministry skills and nurture and develop their unique spiritual gifts and passions. This year we are selecting 8 single college age interns (18-26) who will be assigned to a ministry overseer whose gifts and talents compliment theirs. Available ministry areas include:
Our desire is to develop our interns' unique spiritual gifts and fuel their spiritual passions. Our internship program covers comprehensive exposure to all areas of ministry.

Key Elements
This is an energetic and challenging 50 hour a week program designed to sharpen and train our interns so that they are fully equipped to serve God in every area of ministry from the mission field to the marketplace. Each week, our interns spend 40 hours dedicated to their area of specialty. The rest of their time will include serving the church in our cafe or facility upkeep. Other opportunities for involvement can include::
  • Sunday Afternoon/Sunset Volleyball
  • Discipleship Training w/Senior Pastor
  • Mentor Relationship Time
  • University of Hope Courses
  • Leadership or attendance in our Young Adult Bible study fellowship. Rise (See website at www.risemaui.com)
  • Overseas Short Term Mission Preparation
Specifics and Finances:
Our intern program allows for 4 positions receiving $400 per month and 4 positions required to raise a minimum of $400 per month of support. All 8 positions receive the same experience in training and exposure to ministry. There is no distinction between interns based on compensation. Positions receiving a $400 stipend are Small Group, Jr High, Sr High and a Children’s intern position. The remaining 4 (Young Adult, one Children and two Worship positions) are required to raise $400 monthly support. When applying please check the position/s you are interested in applying for. Those willing or able to raise support are given strong consideration in the application process.

Hope Chapels provides:
  • A fully furnished 2 bedroom apt to live in ( 4 guys in one and 4 girls in the other)
  • Transportation is included to and from the church and for ministry use
Each intern must provide:
  • Health insurance for a year
  • A roundtrip ticket
  • Clearance from immigration, if not a US citizen

Intern Fun: 

Intern Kaenae Retreat --Each year the interns "retreat" from their ministry responsibilities and routine to restore the body, soul, and spirit in beautiful North/East Maui.

Click here to view the 2010 Intern Retreat Slideshow.


 

For more information contact:

Hope Chapel Church Office
300 E Welakahao Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753
Tel: 808-879-3853 ext. 229
FAX: 808-874-2886
Contact Jason Spence

Applications

Below are the applications for the 2010 - 2011 intern year. 
  • Click here for an application in Microsoft Word format with fillable forms.
  • Click here for an application in Adobe pdf format.