Spend Your Summer Serving in New York
A 9-week ministry internship for college students at Levittown Baptist Church, just outside New York City. Join us on Long Island for hands-on ministry, mentorship from our pastors, and deep study of God's Word.
- When: May 29 – July 30, 2027
- Where: Levittown, Long Island, NY
- Cost: Free. Housing and a grocery stipend are provided.
- Deadline: April 2, 2027. Spots are first come, first served.
About the Internship
For nine weeks, you'll be part of the everyday life of our church: worshiping, serving, studying, and building real relationships with our members. Every intern will:
- Worship with the church on Sundays and Wednesdays, and help with services and events
- Get to know our members through hosted dinners, fellowship meals, and everyday care
- Serve in youth, children's, and young adult ministry, including a full week of Vacation Bible School
- Study God's Word with our pastors through weekly book discussions and Dinner and Doctrine
- Meet with pastors across the region to learn about ministry in New York
- Help with practical projects around the church
Internship Tracks
Church Membership Track (up to 4 men and 4 women) For students not pursuing vocational ministry who want to become strong, committed church members. Serve across many ministries and discover your gifts.
Music Ministry Track (1 position) For musically gifted students. Lead music for services and events, rehearse teams, choose songs with our music ministry leader, and schedule volunteers in Planning Center.
Pastoral Ministry Track (up to 4 positions) For young men pursuing pastoral ministry. Shadow our lead pastor for the summer and prepare a sermon from an assigned text, with feedback from our pastors.
A Typical Week
Every week is a little different, but most look like this:
- Sunday: Worship · Hosted lunch · Weekly journal
- Monday: Day off
- Tuesday: Staff meeting · Office hours · Hosted dinner
- Wednesday: Office hours · Evening service setup · Wednesday night worship
- Thursday: Book discussion · Preaching training · Dinner and Doctrine
- Friday: Conversations with regional pastors · Youth ministry
- Saturday: Various ministries and events
Special dates: Vacation Bible School runs July 19–23, and interns recite Romans 12 for the congregation on their final Sunday, July 25.
Study Plan
- Bible reading: The entire New Testament, five chapters a day
- Books: Enjoying God by Tim Chester and Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray, discussed weekly with our pastors
- Dinner and Doctrine: Deep dives into systematic theology over dinner
- Scripture memory: All of Romans 12
- Journaling: A weekly journal on your reading, plus a sermon journal for Sunday and Wednesday services
Life as an Intern
Interns live at the church, with separate quarters for men and women, and share the church kitchen. We ask everyone to live in a way that honors Christ and protects our church family:
- Love the members: At church gatherings, spend time with members rather than with other interns.
- Dress: Business casual or business formal on Sundays, and modest clothing at the pool or beach.
- Conduct: No cursing or cruel, racist, or sexual language. No alcohol, smoking or vaping, drugs, or weapons.
- Safety with students: Interns are never alone with a youth student of the opposite gender.
- Commitment: Attend all scheduled internship activities.
Getting Here
Plan to drive to Levittown. Our church is at 50 Wolcott Road, Levittown, NY 11756 (directions), and interns park on site. Having a car also makes it easier to get around Long Island during the summer.
How to Apply
The internship is for college students who love Jesus, want to grow in serving His church, and can commit to the full program, May 29 – July 30, 2027.
- Read our beliefs. Applicants should agree with our doctrinal statement.
- Fill out the online application by April 2, 2027.
- We'll be in touch about next steps.
Spots are filled first come, first served, so apply early. Once the internship is full, new applicants join a waitlist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything? No. Housing and a grocery stipend are provided.
Do I get time off? Yes. Mondays are your day off.
Will I get to see New York City? Yes. We're just outside the city, and you'll have chances to visit.
I'm not planning to be a pastor. Is this for me? Yes! The Church Membership Track is designed for you.
What if the internship is full? We'll add you to the waitlist and contact you if a spot opens.
Questions?
Contact Andrew at andrew@levittownbaptist.com. Please pray about serving the Lord with us this summer!