-Leadership growth
Students will be given opportunities to develop leadership and management skills throughout the program. Instead of just being given tasks to compete, they will be given responsibility for their success. They will learn about effective leadership and have the chance to put it into practice.
-Spiritual growth
Without Christ at the center, a ministry leader will burn out quickly. During the program, all interns are expected to push deeper in their faith and build habits of healthy spiritual growth. There will be weekly discussions designed to challenge and stretch their faith.
Practicing spiritual disciplines (Prayer, fasting, etc.)
-Personal growth
As students progress through the program, we desire them to show initiative not only in their ministry roles and spiritual life, but also in areas of personal growth and development. It is important to learn to overcome bad habits and instead pursue excellence. Important aspects include:
~Being punctual and professional
~Doing everything with excellence
~Maintaining a positive attitude

Core Activities
-Ministry tasks and projects throughout the week
-Weekly development group (including a book study)
-Weekend services
-Kidz Kaboom (week-long kids crusade)
-Outreach projects
-Intern Retreat

LSC Internship Programs
The LSC Internship Program is designed for both personal and professional growth. As such, the program is divided into two pieces. Each intern will be working directly with the ministry department head for the program they have chosen. Throughout the summer, their primary focus will be honing their skills in their particular craft and gaining valuable experience in leading related projects. Equally important is the time spent together with other interns during weekly development groups led by the Leadership Development Director. The following is a list of internships available:

Outreach Internship
Supervisor: Tiffany Hendrix, Outreach Director
-Objective: To provide a multi-faceted experience in doing outreaches for multiple cultures as well as team building and team leading.

-General schedule:
Monday- Meeting with department head
Friday- Homeless Outreach (Every other Friday)
Saturday- Most outreaches will take place on Saturdays.
Sunday- LSC service

-Activities/Responsibilities:
Participate in Homeless Outreaches. (Every other Friday)
Weekly Meeting with Outreach Director. (Weekly on Mondays)
Assist with IMPACT South Side
Lead a Community Care Day
Advertising for all Outreaches
Furthering Connections with Local Community Organizations.
Create, plan, and lead a July outreach
Coordinate with Davis Vision on "Focus on America Community Outreach" Project
Lead Teams on Outreaches
Assist in planning of Hope 4 The Burgh

-Main projects:
IMPACT South Side, Community Care Day, Davis Vision Project, Advertising for Outreaches, Hope 4 The Burgh

KidsLife Internship
Supervisor: Maryellen Busch, KidsLife Director
-Objective: To give a well-rounded experience in all aspects of childrens’ ministry.

-General schedule:
Sunday morning: KidsLife Service
Thursday night: Intro Guest Reception (Once/month)
Wednesday morning: Leadership meeting

-Activities/Responsibilities:
Kids camp leader
VBS Activities Director
Organize childcare for Intro Guest Receptions
Writing and editing curriculum for KidsLife Ministries
Teaching 3 Sunday’s in the semester
Rotate as a helper for Pre-K or Nursery (1 per month)
Registration/Follow-up Coordinator
Hope For the Burgh Leadership
Recruit 2 leaders for T.A.C.K.L.E. Team

-Main projects:
Registration/Follow-up, Intro Guest Receptions, Lesson Prep, VBS Activity Director

General Pastoral Internship
Supervisor: Jared Lanza, Leadership Development Director
-Objective: To give exposure and opportunities for growth in the various departments and ministries of a new church.

-General schedule:
Sunday morning worship service
Weekly mentoring session with Lead Pastor
Weekly Life Groups
Office hours: WIll maintain regular office hours during the week.

-Activities/Responsibilities:
Office administration work.
Preaching and teaching opportunities.
Assisting with the development of various ministries.
Co-lead a weekly life group.
Book Study: "A Tale of Three Kings" by Gene Edwards and "Next Generation Leader" by Andy Stanley

- Main projects:
Hope 4 The Burgh