Pastoral Internship

Thank you for your interest in the internship program at Bangalore Bible Church. As a congregation, we are committed to glorifying God by obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

The internship program at BBC is a way for us to focus time, attention, and resources on the training of future pastors of churches throughout India. This is a great opportunity for future pastors and church leaders to reflect on the nature of the church and pastoral ministry.

If an internship sounds of interest to you as a future pastor or church leader, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Each internship batch runs for 10 months (it may vary depending on circumstances). Through study, reflection, conversations, training, and simply being a church member, interns will discover that we believe God’s church is a display of God’s glory (Eph. 3:10, 21). Interns will also consider what it means to structure a church, not according to the latest cultural methods or “whatever works,” but according to all that the Bible says a church should be.

The program consists of approximately 30-40 hours per week of study, observation, and regular involvement in the church. There are approximately 20-30 books and articles to read during the internship. A 2-3 page reflection paper is written on each book that engages the book and its value for pastoral ministry and serves as a basis for further discussion. Interns will spend 2 hours a week discussing their papers and readings with the pastoral staff. These are discussions aiming to deepen interns’ understanding of key principles. Interns will also participate in weekly systematic theology readings and discussions. Due to these responsibilities, applicants must have at least average proficiency in spoken and written English.

Interns are expected to keep office hours from 9 am – 5 pm during which they read, write, or attend various meetings. Sometimes after-hours work is required. They are expected to attend all public church functions and build relationships inside and outside the church, just as a normal church member with a secular job would do.

Interns are expected to join the church, having signed the Statement of Faith and Church Covenant. They will meet regularly with different lay elders, deacons, and members to discuss pastoral ministry and church life at BBC.

For further details, please get in touch with us (contact@bangalorebible.church); we would be glad to guide you through the process.