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The Leadership Development Program exists to equip the next generation of ministry leaders with the character, capacity, and competency needed through leadership training and hands on experience.
2025 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Internship Overview
Summer Internships are a 10-week intensive designed to teach skills and give hands on leadership experience. Ministry Departments will create Internship Positions that will be project-based in task. Internship Applicants will apply for specific Internship Positions in which they will be either accepted, rejected, or moved into a different position as the Internship Committee sees fit.
OBJECTIVES
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
*We realize that 20 hours onsite does not work for everyone. We are open to discussing atypical options for interested candidates whose work/school life does not allow for 20 hours onsite.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The application deadline is midnight on February 27. All applications must be fully completed and submitted to be considered for a summer position.
OBJECTIVES
- Personal and Spiritual Development
- Basic Leadership Training Course
- Each position will give hands-on experience in some of, if not all, 9 leadership objectives:
- Team Building
- Budget Management
- The Grind (getting things done)
- Small Group Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Project/Event Management
- System Building (scalability)
- Culture of Critique
- Creative Thinking
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
- 10-Week Commitment (5/28 through 8/6)
- 20 hours onsite per week*
- 4 hours of spiritual and personal development
- 16 hours of job training
- 200 hours of earned internship credit at completion
- Complete Basic Leadership Course
- $2500/term
- Paid in $500 bi-weekly increments
*We realize that 20 hours onsite does not work for everyone. We are open to discussing atypical options for interested candidates whose work/school life does not allow for 20 hours onsite.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The application deadline is midnight on February 27. All applications must be fully completed and submitted to be considered for a summer position.
2025 SUMMER INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
Tree Church Kids Internship Position 1
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learning how to use church management software.
- Create and maintain systems that keep TCK organized and systemized.
- Purchase supplies for each week.
- Create and maintain weekly budget.
- Facilitate all weekday volunteers.
- Edit all schedules for every service in Planning Center each week.
- Critique Preschool and Jr. Preschool schedules and create plan to improve schedule and curriculum.
- Project Management
Tree Church Kids Internship Position 2
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learning how to use church management software.
- Writing of curriculum (including Connect Group Guides and Story Times)
- Create story time for Treehouse and Preschool.
- Including writing of story, creating of video, and creating of instructions for leaders.
- Critique of Treehouse, Clubhouse, and Lodge services.
- Create and maintain system for Dropbox to keep all files organized.
- Project Management
Worship Internship (2 positions available)
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Essentials of Worship Leading
- Biblical Worship
- Vocal Training
- Instrumental Training
- Ableton Training Sessions
- Basics of Sound Engineering
- Basics of ProPresenter
- Basics of Planning Center
- Create Lyrics in ProPresenter
- Weekly Service Planning
- Student Team Culture Building - Events, Cards, Care
- Mentorship and multiplication of younger students. We want the next age group under them to be ready for Fall.
- Scheduling
- Audio needs: running lines, weekly setup
- Gear and Instrument Inventory for Lancaster Campus and leading into Logan launch
- Reviewing new arrangement possibilities
Production/IT Internship
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lighting design/Vista & Chroma Q
- ProPresenter 7 interface
- Team scheduling and team building
- Tech management and troubleshooting
- Wifi and network management
Movement Youth Internship
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Weekly Movement Services:
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of weekly Movement services, including worship, teaching, and creative elements.
- Support setup, game prep, and any other needs for services.
- Collaborate with the youth team to brainstorm ideas that engage students and foster faith and community.
- Summer Camp Planning & Execution:
- Work closely with the Youth Director to organize all aspects of summer camp, including logistics, activities, and programming.
- Prepare materials, schedules, and communications for camp.
- Be an active leader during camp (June 2-6), building relationships and fostering a positive experience for students and leaders.
- Volunteer Development:
- Invest in and build relationships with adult & student leaders, encouraging their growth and commitment to the ministry.
- Assist in training and equipping adult leaders for their roles in small groups, events, and services.
- Provide support and feedback to help leaders thrive in their roles.
- Public Speaking & Communication:
- Develop public speaking skills by preparing and delivering teachings or emceeing during services or events.
- Participate in coaching sessions with the Youth Director to refine communication and teaching abilities.
- Administrative & Organizational Tasks:
- Use Planning Center to create service schedules, assign roles, and manage event logistics.
- Assist with communication, including emails, social media, and promotional materials for events.
- Organize and maintain ministry resources and supplies as needed.
- Student Discipleship & Mentorship:
- Engage with students by attending events, small groups, and other activities.
- Build intentional relationships with students, encouraging their spiritual growth and connection to the ministry.
- Provide support to adult small group leaders in fostering meaningful discussions and connections.
- Leadership Development:
- Take ownership of specific ministry tasks or events with guidance from the Youth Director.
- Participate in leadership training sessions to grow personally and professionally.
- Work collaboratively with the Student Leadership Team to mentor and equip student leaders.
Hospitality Internship
WORKDAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proficiency/usage of church software: Planning Center
- Proficiency/usage of project management and software: Basecamp
- Campus planning development
- Work with both campus Hospitality Directors to help with preparations for the Logan Campus
- Leadership development
- Leadership Development Course
- Opportunities to learn about Tree Church team leadership and management
- Proficiency in hospitality systems
- Research and develop current Tree Church hospitality systems
- Team building and management
- Shadow with all FTM and Hospitality Teams
- Help develop training systems for each team
- Weekly Ministry Critique
- Sunday preparation
- Help the team prepare all items for Sunday mornings.
- Proficiency in communications for: assimilation, teams, and marketing
- Help with the development of guest assimilation and communication
Education Internship
WORKDAYS:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience gained includes but not limited to:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Mandatory: Monday 10am-2pm)
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience gained includes but not limited to:
- Proficiency/usage of church software: Planning Center
- Proficiency/usage of project management software: Basecamp
- Proficiency/usage of Adobe software
- Proficiency/usage of TalentLMS
- Research and development for Tree Church Courses, Tree Church Daily
- Leadership Development in working alongside Coaches in Tree Church Daily
- Systems Management
Mondays 10am-2pm are mandatory for all Summer Interns. All other work days indicated are approximated and may be adjusted per discussion between applicant and supervisor.
2025 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Residency Program
The Tree Church Residency program is a 1-year intensive for those who are seriously exploring a call to full-time ministry and is designed to prepare the next generation of ministry leaders for success in life, leadership, and ministry. Residents will get to experience this through being fully involved in ministry at the local church level. Residency is a part-time position designed to equip you in a specific area of ministry for This position will require the resident to operate at a staff capacity with a purposed mentoring oversight and continued education.
residency Positions
Worship Residency
DESCRIPTION
Lead by example while creating a place for people to be discipled in relevant environments and purposed community. Work alongside a worship director in a key leadership role at a Tree Church campus, engaging with the day-to-day work of maintaining and investing in a worship culture.
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
Lead by example while creating a place for people to be discipled in relevant environments and purposed community. Work alongside a worship director in a key leadership role at a Tree Church campus, engaging with the day-to-day work of maintaining and investing in a worship culture.
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and promote the vision of The Tree Church in many locations
- Assist in fostering a strong culture of worship at a Tree Church campus
- Assist the Worship Director in all weekly responsibilities
- Implement and foster a culture of excellence within your campus
- Learn to recruit, train, and build a worship team
- Lead and disciple the people on the worship team
- Learn to coordinate and organize worship experiences from strategy to planning to execution
- Build relationships with members of the worship team and church
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and spiritually leading multiple worship experiences on weekends and at other events
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
- High in character and integrity
- Passionate about the vision of The Tree
- Talented and have strong musical experience with keys, guitar, or other instruments
- Organized and efficient, especially with time management
- An excellent communicator, both orally and written
- A multi-tasking team player with high energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
- You have experience in building and leading a team
- You are familiar with Ableton or other DAWs and have mad multi-media skills
- The vision of The Tree has already impacted you in a profound way
Campus Pastor Residency
DESCRIPTION
Lead by example while creating a place for people to be discipled in relevant environments and purposed community. Work alongside a campus pastor in a key leadership role at a Tree Church campus, engaging with the day-to-day work of maintaining and investing in a campus. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in the day-to-day work of a Tree Church campus pastor, including:
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
Lead by example while creating a place for people to be discipled in relevant environments and purposed community. Work alongside a campus pastor in a key leadership role at a Tree Church campus, engaging with the day-to-day work of maintaining and investing in a campus. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in the day-to-day work of a Tree Church campus pastor, including:
- Overseeing and improving the culture, environment, and guest experience
- Leading strategies to increase new attendance and improve retention
- Managing campus staff
- Discipling the people who attend the campus
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and promote the vision of The Tree Church in many locations
- Oversee and regularly monitor the culture, environment, and guest experience at your campus
- Implement and foster a culture of excellence within your campus
- Assist in overseeing all ministries within your campus to ensure they are effective and thriving
- Work with campus staff in managing clear expectations and deliverables
- Lead and disciple the people from your campus
- Build relationships with other pastors and leaders in the community
- Help coordinate missions and care
- Train and empower people to do what you do
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
- High in character and integrity
- Proactive and future-minded
- Passionate about the vision of The Tree
- A strong leader who can make decisions
- Has pastoral experience or significant professional work experience
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
- You have the ability to proactively deal with issues before they become issues
- People are already following you
- The vision of The Tree has already impacted you in a profound way
General Ministry Residency
DESCRIPTION
Be a part of an environment where you will learn, grow, and develop the skills and tools necessary to lead in a full-time ministry environment. Work alongside multiple teams and departments in finding your fit and passion. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in the day-to-day work of multiple fields, including:
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
Be a part of an environment where you will learn, grow, and develop the skills and tools necessary to lead in a full-time ministry environment. Work alongside multiple teams and departments in finding your fit and passion. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in the day-to-day work of multiple fields, including:
- Discipleship & Groups
- Production & Media
- Hospitality
- Strategic Planning & Systems
- Family Ministry
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and promote the vision of The Tree Church in many locations
- Implement and foster a culture of excellence within your role and on your team
- Work with campus staff in managing clear expectations and deliverables
- Lead and disciple the people on your team and those you serve with
- Build relationships with other leaders in the church and community
- Train and empower people alongside of you
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
- High in character and integrity
- Proactive and future-minded
- Passionate about the vision of The Tree
- A strong leader who can make decisions
- Has significant ministry or professional work experience
YOU’RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:
- You are a problem-solver
- People are already following you, or you are a natural leader
- The vision of The Tree has already impacted you in a profound way
how to apply
We recommend you complete this on a computer, rather than a mobile device.
Before beginning your application:
- Read the Application Guidelines.
- Look at the Positions Available above or in section 4 of this booklet. You will list which two positions interest you the most and you will indicate these choices on the application. We cannot guarantee this position, but we will do our best to fit you in a position that best suits your interests, experience, and availability.
- Prepare your 5-6 minute admission video (instructions below).
- Submit this application with your video URL (application is also found on our website and app.)
Video Application
All applicants are required to prepare and submit a video for our Admissions Committee. This is a terrific opportunity for us to see and hear you talk about yourself and your interest in The Tree Church Leadership Development Program. PLEASE ENSURE YOU FOLLOW ALL THE DIRECTIONS!
VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
INTRODUCE YOURSELF:
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR VIDEO:
HOW TO SUBMIT:
- Maximum length of 5-6 minutes
- Make it personable in style - we want to get to know you.
- Please ensure the video/audio quality are enough that we can clearly see and hear you.
- If you add music, ensure it does not compete with your voice.
- Act as if this video were to be seen by your lead pastor.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF:
- Your name
- Your age
- Where you are from
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR VIDEO:
- Why do you want to be a part of the Leadership Development Program at The Tree Church?
- Describe any current ministry involvement or experience.
- How does it align or not align with your passions, strengths, and gifts?
- What has been your biggest challenge to date? How did you overcome it?
- Give a brief version of your testimony.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
- Record (video & audio) your introduction and answers to the questions above.
- Edit as needed.
- Upload your video to YouTube/Vimeo.
- Under privacy settings, select "unlisted" and title with "LASTNAMEYEAR - Internship/Residency Application Video".
- Copy and paste the video's URL into the space provided on the application.