MIT (Ministry in Training) Details and Application

Have you ever wondered what you are made of?

We are all made in the image of God and are "fearfully and wonderfully made." Yet, we sometimes need help pulling out the gifts latent within us. Sometimes we need help honing honing our most obvious talents into abilities that are useful and effective. MIT is a program designed to do both through the forging of relationships and the forging of character.

Information

The MIT program will be held May 14 - June 5th, in Denver, CO. This training is a course that endeavors to put college students into an environment equipped to effectively prepare them for spiritual leadership. This is accomplished through fun but rigorous exercises, daily expectations, and through some of the best teaching the Rocky Mountain Region can offer. Furthermore, a camaraderie and fellowship is created that will bind these future leaders for the important years to come.

Practicum 1: The Classroom

The classroom practicum will not only teach sound principles for leadership and effective Biblical communication but will put students into controlled “mock” situations where they can practice what they are learning. Knowledge gathered in a vacuum without practical application is soon lost. The classroom practicum is a “lab” where MIT participants will experiment, test, and apply what they are learning. For the most part this is a “Socratic” environment where lectures do not dominate the classroom. Instead, our teachers will engage participants in consistent dialogue while ideas and principles are discussed and debated. 

Practicum 2: The Missionary

The missionary practicum will send anyone that doesn’t have a summer internship and would like to volunteer their time this summer to a location in the Rocky Mountain Region to “work” in the ministry for three weeks after the classroom practicum is concluded. They will be housed and fed by those places where they work– a worker deserves his wages! This will be a voluntary position without pay. It will provide a ministry experience for those who may one day be interested in interning or working full-time for the church. This also provides the opportunity to explore whether or not it is the type of work you would like to pursue following college. 

Internship Opportunities

We will also be filling several internship opportunities through this program. Throughout the program there may be Evangelists and Women’s Ministry Leaders stopping by to personally meet potential interns to work within their fellowships the rest of the summer. Please indicate on your application whether you are interested in an internship this summer . Details to follow.

FAQ's

Who is MIT for? 

Any college student who wants to be in the ministry, wants to learn more about ministry, or desires to be a more effective leader.

How do I apply? 

Fill out the following application form (download below) and attach a one page essay about why you want to be a part of the program. At the top of your essay include your name, the college you attend, age, baptism date, year in school, and area of study. Then attain a written recommendation from your ministry leader and email the recommendation and all other information to Chris Zillman.

What is the cost? 

$400 for the entire program whether you participate in one, or both, practicums. This will cover room, the cost of program materials, plus breakfast and lunch during the days of the program. You will be staying with host families who will also help provide for meals while you attend the program. Spending money is recommended as well.

For further information or other questions, please contact Chris Zillman at czillman@denverchurchofchrist.org.