Love First Christian Center / Internships
Learn by doing.
Grow by serving.
A season of hands-on ministry, meaningful responsibility, and a mentor who walks with you.
Explore internship tracksRiverview, Florida Love God. Love People. Love First.
A place to learn. People to learn from.
We built these internships to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real ministry.
Personal Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from ministry leaders as you learn and serve.
Real Responsibility
Contribute to the services, projects, and everyday work of ministry.
Professional Development
Transferable skills in leadership, communication, media, and operations.
Community
Serve alongside peers and mentors, and build relationships along the way.
Find Your Track
Choose a track to see the responsibilities and skills you’ll develop. You can explore more than one before you apply.
01Leadership & Ministry Intern
Personal growth, servant leadership, and ministry exposure
Leadership & Ministry Intern
Personal growth, servant leadership, and ministry exposure
Work alongside pastoral and ministry leaders to gain hands-on experience in church leadership and operations. This role helps young adults discover their gifts, understand servant leadership, and grow spiritually while serving in multiple ministry areas.
What you’ll do
- Shadow pastors and ministry leaders in meetings and planning sessions
- Assist with leadership training, discipleship groups, and ministry initiatives
- Help coordinate leadership events, workshops, or classes
- Participate in personal development, mentoring, and spiritual formation sessions
Skills you’ll develop
Opens your email app with the track already filled in.
02Youth & Next Gen Ministry Intern
Students, young adults, and emerging leaders
Youth & Next Gen Ministry Intern
Students, young adults, and emerging leaders
Support youth and young adult ministries by helping plan engaging programs, mentoring students, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the next generation. Ideal if you're passionate about guiding young people and building community.
What you’ll do
- Assist with youth services, Bible studies, and small groups
- Support event planning for youth nights, retreats, and outreach activities
- Help mentor and connect with students on a weekly basis
- Collaborate with leaders to develop creative and relevant programming
Skills you’ll develop
Opens your email app with the track already filled in.
03Communications & Media Intern
Digital media, branding, and storytelling
Communications & Media Intern
Digital media, branding, and storytelling
Help share the church's mission through visual and digital platforms. You'll work closely with leadership to communicate messages that engage the church and community both in person and online.
What you’ll do
- Create and schedule social media content
- Assist with graphic design, photography, or video projects
- Help write announcements, emails, and promotional materials
- Support live services with slides, livestreams, or tech coordination
Skills you’ll develop
Opens your email app with the track already filled in.
04Community Outreach & Missions Intern
Service, outreach, and community impact
Community Outreach & Missions Intern
Service, outreach, and community impact
Help plan and lead outreach efforts that serve the local community and support missions initiatives. This role emphasizes compassion, organization, and real-world ministry application beyond the church walls.
What you’ll do
- Assist in planning outreach events, service projects, and mission trips
- Partner with community organizations and local nonprofits
- Help recruit and organize volunteers for outreach efforts
- Track outreach impact and assist with follow-up and engagement
Skills you’ll develop
Opens your email app with the track already filled in.
05Church Operations & Administration Intern
Behind-the-scenes ministry operations
Church Operations & Administration Intern
Behind-the-scenes ministry operations
Support the administrative and operational side of ministry. You'll learn how churches function organizationally while developing professional and transferable workplace skills.
What you’ll do
- Assist with office administration, scheduling, and data organization
- Help prepare materials for services, meetings, and events
- Support budgeting, inventory, or volunteer coordination processes
- Maintain organized records and assist with church communications
Skills you’ll develop
Opens your email app with the track already filled in.
Grow in Every Direction
Every track combines three things: learning from leaders who do this every day, serving in ministry that touches real lives, and growing into the person God is calling you to be.
Learn
Practical ministry skills, leadership development, and spiritual formation with weekly mentoring.
Serve
Hands-on ministry experience, community outreach, and events that directly impact lives in Riverview.
Grow
Personal mentorship, a professional network, and clarity about where God is leading you next.
How to Apply
Three steps between you and your first day.
Apply
Email us your application with the track you're interested in and a little about yourself.
Interview
Sit down with ministry leaders to talk through your goals, gifts, and calling.
Get Placed
Receive your track placement and start serving with your mentor.
What We Look For
- Current college student or recent graduate
- Strong Christian faith and testimony
- Commitment to personal growth and willingness to serve
- References from pastors or professors
- Background check (for certain positions)
Your Season Starts Here
Pick a track and reach out, or ask us anything first. Either way, Valencia would love to hear from you.