Calling 21
A summer internship program for college students in VA as they explore their calling.
One intern who spoke about the program, said, "On entering the program, I was sure that my place was in the ministry somewhere. I knew I had a calling, but I was unsure what it was...One of the most compelling parts of this program is that no one pressures you about your calling. They are there to talk about it with you, but the choice is truly yours."
And another said, "This was the best summer of my life."
Finally, another, "I recommend this to any and every student who is interested in pursuing ministry. I am eternally grateful that God blessed me with this amazing experience."
The Shenandoah University Institute for Church Professions initiated the program in Virginia, "Calling 21" (In partnership with the Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, The Fund for Theological Education, the Virginia Conference Cabinet, and the Calling 21 Host Congregations).
"Calling 21" is a conference-wide, grass roots, congregation-based, youth-focused approach to the Virginia Conference's emerging culture of call. During the summer, college students from across Virginia are placed in church internships. These students spend a summer immersed in the life of a local church, not their own, discerning God's call into church leadership. They are trained on the Shenandoah campus. The program exceeded expectations in its first two years. It proved to be a valuable experience for the interns, pastors and churches. The program continues this year with Shenandoah University once again being the place of intern training.
Contact Information
Phone: (540) 535-3546
E-mail: GoodsonChapel@su.edu
Address:
1460 University Dr.
Winchester, VA 22601