SOUTHSIDE INTERNSHIPS

Your Calling Starts Right Here.

Get experience. Grow your faith. Make an impact.

At Southside Assembly of God, we believe you don’t have to wait until graduation to start making a difference.
Our internship program gives college students the opportunity to gain real, hands-on ministry experience while serving alongside ministry leaders in the local church. Whether you feel called to full-time ministry, want practical experience in your field, or simply want to discover how God can use your gifts, there’s a place for you at Southside.

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MORE THAN AN INTERNSHIP  

It’s a Launchpad.

We don't want interns sitting on the sidelines watching ministry happen.

We want you involved.

You’ll have opportunities to serve, create, lead, learn, make mistakes, receive feedback, build relationships, and experience what ministry actually looks like behind the scenes.

As a Southside Intern, you'll experience:

  • Hands-on ministry experience
  • One-on-one mentorship and leadership development
  • Opportunities to lead and create
  • Real-world ministry responsibilities
  • Spiritual growth and discipleship
  • Team collaboration
  • Special events and outreach
  • Experience you can take into your future ministry or career
  • A church family that wants to see you succeed

FIND YOUR PLACE

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Help shape the faith of the next generation.

Work alongside our Children’s Ministry team and experience what it takes to build an exciting, safe, welcoming, and spiritually impactful ministry for children and families.

  • Sunday Kids Church  
  • Midweek children's programs  
  • Teaching and lesson preparation  
  • Games and activities  
  • Worship and creative elements  
  • Special events
  • Outreach  
  • Volunteer leadership  
  • Check-in and family ministry  
  • Ministry planning  
  • Communications and promotion 

Great for students interested in: Children’s Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education, Education, Family Ministry, or Leadership.

I'M INTERESTED IN KIDS MINISTRY

YOUTH MINISTRY

Invest in students. Build relationships. Change lives.

Get hands-on experience reaching and discipling middle and high school students.

You'll learn how relationships, biblical teaching, events, discipleship, leadership, and outreach work together to create an effective student ministry.

  • Student discipleship  
  • Youth gatherings and services  
  • Small groups  
  • Bible studies and devotionals  
  • Games and activities  
  • Events and outreach  
  • Student follow-up  
  • Leadership development 
  • Ministry planning
  • Volunteer coordination

Great for students interested in: Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Discipleship, Christian Education, Leadership, or Student Ministry.

I'M INTERESTED IN YOUTH MINISTRY

WORSHIP MINISTRY

Develop your gifts. Lead with purpose.

Worship ministry is about more than being on a stage. 

Southside Worship interns will learn the spiritual, musical, relational, and practical sides of helping lead a congregation in worship.

  • Worship rehearsals
  • Sunday services
  • Vocals and instruments
  • Worship planning
  • Song preparation
  • Service flow
  • Tracks and arrangements
  • Special services
  • Working alongside pastors and production teams
  • Developing worship leadership skills

    • Our goal is to help develop worship leaders who pursue both  spiritual depth and musical excellence.

    Great for students interested in: Worship Ministry, Music, Worship Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, or Music Production.

    I'M INTERESTED IN WORSHIP MINISTRY

    MEDIA & PRODUCTION

    Use technology to help tell the greatest story.

    From the sound people hear in the room to what someone watches online, media plays an important role in communicating the Gospel. 

    This internship gives students hands-on experience with the technology and creativity behind modern church ministry.

  • Live audio
  • Digital sound consoles
  • Livestream production
  • Cameras
  • Video production
  • Lighting
  • Presentation software
  • Worship lyrics and sermon media
  • Graphics
  • Social media
  • Digital communications
  • Stage and equipment setup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Special-event production

    • Experience is helpful, but **a willingness to learn is more important.

    Great for students interested in: Audio Engineering, Broadcasting, Media Production, Communications, Graphic Design, Video, Photography, Technology, or Production.

    I'M INTERESTED IN MEDIA MINISTRY

    SERVE. LEARN. LEAD. BELONG.

    At Southside, you're not just filling a position.

    You're joining a team.

    We want to know your goals, understand your calling, discover your strengths, and give you opportunities that help you grow.

    Your internship experience can be tailored around your:

    Major • Ministry Interests • Gifts • Experience • School Requirements • Career Goals

    WHO SHOULD APPLY?

    You don't need to have everything figured out. We're looking for college students who are:

    • Teachable
    • Dependable
    • Passionate about serving people
    • Willing to work as part of a team
    • Ready to learn
    • Open to feedback
    • Interested in growing spiritually
    • Excited about making a difference

    READY TO GET STARTED?

    Your classroom can teach you about ministry.

    We want to give you a place to experience it.

    Come discover your gifts, develop your leadership, build meaningful relationships, and make an impact through the local church.

    YOUR CALLING STARTS RIGHT HERE

    APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP

    Southside Assembly of God

    Lakeland, Florida

    SouthsideAG.com

    Children's Ministry • Youth Ministry • Worship Ministry • Media & Production