Surrounded by unspoiled nature, majestic mountains, ancient glaciers, majestic fjords, crystal clear lakes, and gorgeous waterfalls; the Great Land Christian Church (GLCC) is an exciting, forward-thinking, graced-based church that is seeking volunteer, full-time, and part-time interns to learn, grow and thrive as a part of our Ministry Apprenticeship Program (M.A.P.). Discover the beauty of God’s creation, the majesty of his Kingdom, and the wonders of his church as you strive to serve and learn the full ministry of Jesus. 

Program Overview

The GLCC M.A.P. is designed to give individuals firsthand ministry experience and provide an opportunity for a real-world apprenticeship, servant leadership, nonprofit business training, and life skills development. We offer a wide range of experiences, from serving at our agricultural camp to leading wilderness trips to ministering in the urban Anchorage areas. We will match your skills with the best opportunities to grow and develop. Interns will gain proficiency by serving and working with the leadership team, board, and various church groups to make an impact and spread the gospel throughout our community. 

GLCC is uniquely positioned to provide this type of experience through our house church model and the Gateway To The Arctic agricultural retreat facility. Gateway to the Arctic Camp is a hub for the community. It is 100 acres that consist of a farm, a lodge, cabins, trails, and a view of the largest mountain in the US. The Camp was founded in 2013 by Anchorage’s Great Land Christian Church and has continued to grow ever since. We host day and week-long summer camps for the local community, youth, and adults with special abilities. We teach construction, agriculture, Alaska bushcraft, sustainability, and much more. We will incorporate and explore each intern’s unique gift set and apply those gifts to serve in the best place according to our various activities in our GLCC and G2A programs. 

We believe in a roll of your sleeves, hands dirty, and put on your boots service mindset. 
Participants will learn how to apply biblical concepts and theology into real work action and transformation, promoting the full Gospel of Jesus through our healing, teaching, and preaching programs. Additionally, you will learn how to swing a hammer, use a chainsaw and build with the resources God provides.

The prospective intern will:

Seek to understand and practice the full ministry of Jesus (Mark 4:32) Strong emphasis on serving. Serving the church, the G2A camp facilities, and serving the community training in nonprofit best practices, fundraising, program development, and designExplore the calling and giftedness for leadership through meaningful activity. Opportunities to explore and learn vocational skills such as agricultural development, carpentry, backpacking, and survival skills. Develop the practices of spiritual disciplines and transformation. Participate and learn retreat planning. Assist in the development of service projects and trips such as HOPEww Volunteer Corps Alaska and the GLCC Adventure Corps programs. Gain practical ministry experience through serving in the local church and communityGlimpse the life of someone in full-time ministry and nonprofit business development equipped with the biblical, theological, and practical skills necessary for part or full-time service.

Be mentored by mature leaders, receiving and offering feedback on interpersonal growth and ministry dynamics Qualifications a heart for God and a desire to learn.

Pay and Accommodations

This is an unpaid internship; however, interns will receive free room and board (including all of your meals) for the duration of the internship.

Ideal Candidates

This internship is ideal for college students, pre-professionals, young married, and retirees who are seeking purpose and practical training in their lives. We are excited to welcome your application to our internship program, and if accepted, we pray that this experience will be beneficial in your future endeavors in ministry or the marketplace.

Please submit your resume and a 1-2 minute video answering ‘what your kingdom dream is and why you should be selected as one of this year’s interns’ to Patrick Hilton at [email protected].

For questions or more information, call or send a text message to 907-223-5279.