Ministry Inquiry Program

Ministry Inquiry Program

Natallie Brown and Elizabeth Eby
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Natallie Brown and Elizabeth Eby

Natallie Brown, left, is a youth ministry intern at Divine Unity Community Church this summer. Elizabeth Eby is interning at Ridgeway Mennonite Church.

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Thinking about ministry? MIP is for you!

The Ministry Inquiry Program is an exciting opportunity of the Mennonite Church USA for college-age young adults to explore pastoral ministry. The program offers you the opportunity to experience first hand what ministry is and to test your own gifts and sense of call. Participants work under the supervision of a pastor and are involved in many aspects of a minister’s life and work. Effort is made to place you in the congregation or congregational setting of your choice—urban, rural, large or small. For students of mission, an overseas assignment can be considered.

The Ministry Inquiry Program also offers pastors and congregations a specific way to be involved in helping students experience leadership in the church. Pastors serve as mentors and examples. Students learn by both observing and doing. At the conclusion of the summer, all participants and the pastor or supervisor submit a report and evaluation of the program.

See a list of congregations that have recently welcomed EMU students.

Listen to MIP particpants from the summer of 2018 speak about their experiences.

How does the program work?

The Ministry Inquiry Program is designed to be a summer service-learning experience for college students. It calls for full-time involvement for 11 weeks. The student will receive a scholarship of up to $3,000 to be applied to college or seminary tuition during the next academic year. The money comes from the following sources:

  • $750 from the Mennonite Church USA
  • $750 from the home and host conferences  
  • $750 from the home congregation of the student
  • $750 from EMU

In addition to the above, the congregation in which the student works provides $750 cash for living expenses. The congregation also provides lodging for the summer and any other benefits they may wish to provide.

The program is especially geared to students who will have completed two to three years of college. Seniors who plan to enter a Mennonite seminary may also be considered. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Arrangements can be made to earn academic credit for certain EMU programs that require ministry or mission practicums.

I’m interested. What do I do?

If you are an undergraduate student and would like to apply for the summer internship, please contact Professor Courtney Joyner as early as possible regarding questions and complete the online MIP application to ensure that the assignment and resources may be arranged.

Professor Courtney Joyner

Ministry Inquiry Program Director
Phone: 540-432-4255
Office: Seminary 229

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