Jubilee Fellows serve across North America
Jubilee Fellows serve for 10 weeks during the summer in outstanding teaching congregations. We match students with the internship sites, taking into consideration the individual interests of the Jubilee Fellows and the needs of the churches. Their internship responsibilities can include:
- planning summer programs
- preaching
- teaching
- making pastoral visits
- planning and leading worship
- and much more
A pastor or other full-time staff member from each church commits to mentoring the student, encouraging his or her personal, professional and spiritual growth. The summer internships are often the highlight of the Jubilee Fellows' experience.
Summer internship placements
We work closely with each student to determine his or her vocational goals and any particular preferences we should consider, such as ministry focus, denomination, location, congregation size, etc. While the final decision for internship placement is made by the Program Coordinator, we work together to ensure that it is a place where the student will learn, grow, and be challenged and encouraged by his or her experiences.
In the sidebar (right) you'll find a list of the 2011 Fellows and where they served. On the 2011 Jubilee Fellows page, you can read a more detailed description of each student's experiences.
Also, feel free to browse the churches' websites to get a feel for the types of communities in which the students serve. We have a few churches who have hosted students for many years, because they provide such an outstanding experience for our Jubilee Fellows; but we are also open to exploring new internship sites each year, based on the interests of our Jubilee Fellows.
Program Coodinator Kary Bosma contributes in an article Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry. Whether you're a student or a mentor, you'll find insights into what an internship might look like.
Also, 2011 Jubilee Fellow Nicole Veenkamp shares her reflections on finding home during her summer internship.
"I always had an idea that I wanted to go into ministry, but this summer's internship affirmed that calling. It was amazing to see how God could use me in ways that I didn't think possible." -Michael Bailey, 2008 Jubilee Fellow
"It was both an unforgettable summer, and a summer that helped me solidify my decision to pursue seminary post-Calvin." -Jessica Driesenga, 2008 Jubilee Fellow
Contact us about hosting an internship
God continues to provide connections to churches across the country who are eager to partner with us in this unique program. If you know of a church or mentor who we should consider for the future, please contact the Program Coordinator, Kary Bosma: 616-526-7804 or email klb8@calvin.edu.
