LEADERS IN FIELD TRAINING
Nine months. Real ministry. A clearer picture of where God is calling you.
The LIFT Internship is designed for emerging leaders who want more than a resume line. You’ll work alongside experienced staff, lead in real ministry contexts, and grow in ways that require you to show up fully — spiritually, mentally, and practically.
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YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF…
- You’ve spent at least one summer on staff at Lake Ann Camp
- You’re exploring a calling to ministry or Christian leadership
- You want hands-on experience, not just classroom theory
- You’re ready to be challenged and held to a high standard
- You can commit fully to a nine-month residential program
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Some of the best interns just show up with willing hearts and great attitudes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
LIFT interns are involved across the full life of camp.
Responsibilities include:
“The LIFT internship helped me walk confidently into the teaching profession with a greater understanding of emotional intelligence to connect with my students and provide appropriate instructional to their individual needs.”
LECRETIA
FORMER LIFT INTERN
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
We believe great leaders are built through support, not pressure.
Throughout the internship, you’ll receive:
- Intentional mentorship from experienced ministry leaders
- Leadership development rooted in real responsibility
- A community of peers invested in the same growth
- Clear expectations and consistent feedback
IMPORTANT DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY
Getting started is easy. Here’s what the application process looks like:
- Review the program details and make sure LIFT is the right fit for you
- Submit your online applicaiton (30-60) minutes
- We connect with you one-on-one
- Interview and role matching
- You’re In! Onboarding and training begin soon
Positions are limited. Not every qualified applicant will be accepted.
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Yes. LIFT requires at least one summer of counseling or program experience at LAC, including two weeks of Staff Training. That foundation is essential to what the program builds on.
Interns write a weekly paper, read required books on a rotating schedule, and complete all assigned coursework. Deadlines are taken seriously — there’s a three-strike policy for late work.
Online coursework may be permitted with supervisor approval, balanced against the program’s demands. Graduate students may also elect to receive credit through LAC’s partnership with Southern Baptist University.
Each intern participates in a missions experience focused on camp ministry in another cultural context. Interns are responsible for raising their own prayer and financial support. A valid passport is required.
Any gap between support raised and trip costs is the intern’s responsibility to cover.
No. The demands of the program require full availability. Outside employment is not permitted during the nine-month period.
Many LIFT interns move directly into summer staff roles. If your summer responsibilities begin before May 30, arrangements can be made with your supervisor for an early transition.
Submit an online application, connect one-on-one with our team, complete an interview, and receive program confirmation. We’ll guide you through each step.
READY? LET'S GO.
A year that will shape the rest of your ministry.