Opportunities to learn

Personal mentoring

Ascend participants will be paired with seasoned ministry professionals who will infuse their years of experience into the relationship. This type of one-on-one, up-close and personal relationship will prove invaluable as participants gain a real-world picture of what ministry is like as well as how to balance ministry with other responsibilities such as family, friends and more.

Sharpen your skills

An important part of Ascend is time focused on personal ministry. Ascend isn't the kind of internship in which participants are tasked only with the most unappealing work left over from ministry leaders. Individuals selected will improve their skills as they work in daily ministry.

Missions opportunities

Gaining a unique perspective on how God is at work throughout the world is essential. Therefore, all Ascend interns will have the opportunity to experience exponential transformation through serving in global and local missions ministries.

Intellectual development

A hallmark component of Ascend is a daily time for formal education exploring topics that aren't typically covered in college or seminary ministry programs. This invaluable portion of the program includes topics such as: discipleship and small group ministry, church communication, theology, worship experiences, conflict management, strategic planning, technology and much more. Classes are taught by a variety of ministry professionals from the Pinelake Staff, not only educated in their areas of expertise, but also involved in the practical application of their subject areas on a daily basis. Through Ascend you'll learn how to lead yourself, others and ministries - it's leadership redefined.

Spiritual growth

We believe ministry is what you leave behind while you are following Christ. You will experience life-on-life discipleship as you walk closely with a ministry coach, digging deep into the Word of God and through prayer.