CCLB INTERNSHIPS

Ministry Internship Program
Cornerstone Church of Long Beach

August 2025 – May 2026
Paid | 10 Hours per Week

Program Description:

Cornerstone Church of Long Beach is committed to raising up the next generation of church leaders. One of the ways we express this value is through a 9-month paid internship program where students are invited to discern a call to ministry.  Throughout the experience staff members invest time, energy, and resources to help interns increase in theological understanding and practical ministry experience.

Interns will serve 10 hours per week and participate in a comprehensive ministry formation process, which includes: 

Weekly Intern Cohort Meetings (1 hour)

One-on-one mentorship with an experienced ministry leader

Practical ministry experience in one of the following focus areas:

Children’s Ministry

Youth Ministry

Youth Worship

Local Outreach

Production & Media

Fall and Spring Retreats to strengthen spiritual growth

Mission:

Our mission is to develop future ministry leaders who love God, equip and strengthen believers, respond faithfully to God’s call, and boldly proclaim the gospel.

Vision:

The vision is to see every intern equipped and empowered to serve as a leader in vocational, bi-vocational, or lay-led ministry.

Apply:

If you are ready to begin your Cornerstone Ministry Internship Journey view the open positions below then let us know which position you are interested in.

OPEN INTERN POSITIONS

Cornerstone Internship Program - Youth

Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/wk), paid 
Position Summary: The Youth Intern serves under the authority of the Young Adult and College Pastor. The intern participates actively in all components of Cornerstone's internship program, including executing core responsibilities and participating in more general professional development opportunities. The primary focus of the Intern is to learn through hands-on engagement with church staff, ministry leaders, the church family, and local ministry partners as they discern a call to vocational ministry. The majority of the Intern's focus is on the youth ministry's efforts that advance the church's mission of Loving God,Equipping Believers, Answering God's Call, and Declaring the Good News (L.E.A.D.).

Cornerstone Internship Program – Youth Worship

Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/wk), paid
Position Summary: The Youth Worship Intern serves under the authority of the Young Adult/College Pastor and works closely with the Worship Ministry Team. The intern actively participates in all components of Cornerstone's internship program, including executing core responsibilities and engaging in general professional development opportunities. The primary focus is to develop as a worship leader by gaining hands-on experience in leading youth worship, supporting the creative aspects of ministry, and learning to disciple others through musical and spiritual leadership. This role directly supports the church's mission of Loving God, Equipping Believers, Answering God's Call, and Declaring the Good News (L.E.A.D.) through the lens of worship in the youth ministry context.

Cornerstone Internship Program – Children’s Ministry

Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/wk), paid 
Position Summary: The Children's Ministry Intern serves under the authority of the Children's Minister. The Intern participates actively in all components of Cornerstone's Intern program including executing core responsibilities and participating in more general professional development opportunities. The primary focus of the Intern is to learn through hands-on engagement with church staff, ministry leaders, the church family and the children of Cornerstone Church as they discern a call to vocational ministry. The majority of the Intern's focus is on children's ministry efforts that advance the church's mission of Loving God, Equipping Believers, Answering God's Call and Declaring the Good News (L.E.A.D.).

Cornerstone Internship Program – Local Outreach

Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/wk), paid 
Position Summary: The Local Outreach Intern serves under the authority of the Local Outreach Minister. The Intern participates actively in all components of Cornerstone's Intern program including executing core responsibilities and participating in more general professional development opportunities. The primary focus of the Intern is to learn through hands-on engagement with church staff, ministry leaders, the church family and local ministry partners as they discern a call to vocational ministry. The majority of the Intern's focus is on local evangelistic efforts that advance the church's mission of Loving God,mEquipping Believers, Answering God's Call and Declaring the Good News (L.E.A.D.).