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Looking to intern at Antioch Church in Bend, OR?

Hi!

My name is Brandon Reynolds and I am the Intern Pastor at Antioch Church here in Bend, Oregon. I'd like to invite you to check out our exciting summer internship and yearlong residency programs listed below. The Antioch Internship Program has been going for six years and has pulled students from colleges and universities all over the US and Canada. If you have a flair for adventure and are looking for an experience like none other, I'd love to talk with you. Check out the information below and fill out the request form if you're interested - or look for both me and the intern ministry on Facebook.

I'm looking forward to talking with you about a season of life you'll never forget.

Use the tabs at the right to learn more about the Antioch Internship Program!

Brandon Reynolds

Brandon Reynolds
brandon@antiochchurch.org

Internship Overview

Interning in Bend for the summer is an intense REI on steroids kind of experience. You will go on guided whitewater rafting trips, float the Deschutes River, rock climb, cruise to the coast for a day of surfing and summit the 10,358 ft South Sister in the Cascade Mt. range.

But Bend is not just an amazing place to visit and play, it's a place to make an impact for Christ in a region considered one of the most non-churched in the country. It is a place to engage the arts in your faith, to find God in solitude, to learn about justice and God's heart for the vulnerable and to learn more about your unique gifts and be empowered to pursue your God-given calling.

Why Bend?
Bend, Oregon is an active city boasting a unique community of people and a laid-back, recreational atmosphere where people work hard and play harder. Bend is a giant, outdoor playground for adventure seekers and those who love mountain views. The proximity to the majestic, snow-covered Cascade Mountain Range has made Bend a destination spot for rock climbing, river rafting, hiking, biking mountain trails, and long summer days (It doesn't get dark until after 10:00 pm). Whether it is downtown for art galleries, film festivals, and live concerts or in the mountains rediscovering beauty in nature, Bend is the place for you.

Mentorship
Pastor Brandon Reynolds is spearheading this ministry and will be placing you with an appropriate mentor. Students will gather regularly to pray, debrief their time and status as an intern and discuss activities of the week.

Sponsor Families
We have great families in Bend who are anticipating your arrival. Why? To provide housing and to assist you with integrating quickly into Antioch.

Schedule
Ten weeks total. June 3rd – August 8th

Cost
$300

For more information on the Year-Long Internship, click the tab to the right.

Intern Categories

As a summer intern, you will experience first-hand what it means to be a part of a church that speaks directly into today's culture. You'll journey through a season of focused community, authentic ministry and intentional Biblical mentorship that will ignite you to discover God's presence and calling in your life.

The following is a list of Antioch's ministry experiences both summer and year-long interns can engage in. Each intern will connect with a Pastor or Director in one of these ministries to shadow, learn, explore, participate and create ministry.

Mouse over and click the differect categories for a fuller description.

An Intern's Week

Bend Life
Bend is a hidden gem is the heart of Oregon. Summers bring long days, as the city is full of adventurous locals and visitors making the absolute most out of its warmth. Winters are filled with excitement as a snowy blanket covers Bend and color our beloved mountains as people make their way to Mt. Bachelor to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and ton of other snow-day activities.

Office Life
Interns work 20 hours a week in their ministry focus. Each intern is partnered with a Mentor in Ministry to help interns set tangible goals and plan projects. This is not an ordinary, run-of-the-mill internship of coffee-runs, making copies, and stapling things. Interns and residents dig deep into the meaningful work at Antioch and can truly affect change here and in the Bend community.

Spiritual Formation Life
One of the four pillars of the Antioch Internship is spiritual formation. This means that around 1/4 of intern time is specifically guided toward growing people spiritually. Our method for spiritual growth is not a complicated formula but rather simply a combination of Scripture and guided space; Central Oregon geography allows great space to get alone and meet with God.

Antioch Sunday Life
Interns and residents right away jump into the flow of life at Antioch participating in Sunday services every week. Each intern and resident will be given a meaningful role in the inner-workings of Sunday mornings, connecting them to the body of the church as it takes many members' service for Antioch to function successfully.

Money Life
Summer interns are housed with host families for the 10-weeks they are in Bend. Host families provide some meals, but not all. Interns should plan on spending $50 a week on food, gas, fun and other things.

Yearlong Residents live in an apartment complex 1 mile from the church offices. Each apartment comes fully furnished. Residents should plan on spending about $200 a month between groceries, utilities and fun.

Yearlong Residency

The Antioch Yearlong Residency Program grew out of Antioch's Summer Internship Program and is designed to give college/seminary graduates a chance to go deeper in a longer, more focused program. This allows yearlong residents to put to practice what they have learned in the classroom.

We believe God has created each individual in a unique way and created us all to serve Him with those unique gifts. Antioch is a place where yearlong residents can be involved in innovative and creative ministries while exploring and developing their calling in life. Bend is a unique place to do ministry and spend 12 months seeking God.

During the Yearlong Residency Program, residents will:

Gain experience being mentored by a pastor or director
Mountain bike, ski, kayak, rock climb, camp, and explore Oregon
Gain a greater understanding of who God has created them to be
Drink countless cups of coffee with friends
Create and be involved in ministry
Live in community with fellow interns
Spend time in solitude
Be mentored and challenged
Serve the local community of Bend

The cost of the Yearlong Residency is $7,000 which covers housing, outdoor trips/retreats, study materials and Kilns classes.

Looking for an exciting, challenging, and growing experience?

If 12 months exploring your calling, gaining ministry experience and being involved in a vibrant church community sounds exciting to you, we would love to talk!

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Testimonials
"I had the most fun I've ever had in a summer. I did things I never thought I'd do." Micah Bournes Moody Bible Student

"I can honestly say that my walk with God has improved more because of the genuine love and authenticity shown from the church staff and its people." Matt Romeo Moody Bible Student

"Bend is a paradise to get away from life's routine. A time of rest to learn about yourself and God's heart." Katy Fein Linfield College Student

"I've learned so much about myself this summer and my relationship with Christ. I was challenged in so many different ways and my life has been changed forever." Kathie Hillberg Azusa Pacific University Student

"Antioch gives you an unmatched opportunity to explore what it means to live as yourself in the reality of God. They enable you to pursue passions, talents, etc. that you otherwise may not have had an opportunity to experience and in a way that few other organizations are able to do." Jonathon Monson Azusa Pacific University Student