Kairos
Summer

Kairos is designed to give students the opportunity to lead, study, and serve alongside the Grace Church staff. Kairos interns serve full time in one of the practical ministry areas.  Kairos interns have the opportunity and are strongly encouraged to live with one of the Grace Church host families provided. Weekly hours vary per ministry.  Interns may expect to have weekly office hours as well as evening events and weekend services and programming.

internships

Application

Opens September 15 - November 17

Kairos came at a crucial transition point in my life as I graduated from college. It was a reorienting experience that helped me think through who God created me to be, his intended design for local church, and how those two things fit together. I’ve never been exposed to so much wisdom in such a short amount of time and it truly reframed the way I relate to God and his people. I’ve already seen how Kairos has established a foundation that I now get to build on as I continue growing in this new season of life and every season after.

whitney maness
Whitney Maness
Kairos 2020

Frequently Asked

Questions

WHEN & WHERE DOES THE KAIROS SUMMER INTERNSHIP TAKE PLACE?

On May 27, interns will have an orientation day and then start the next day in their ministry area.

Kairos Summer is based out of our Pelham campus in Greenville, SC. where weekly classes are held. After class, interns head out to serve and work with the respective ministries and campuses where they have been placed.

The final day of Kairos is Thursday, August 7.

WILL I GET PAID FOR THIS INTERNSHIP?

Yes, our summer internships combine paid work as well as extensive unpaid educational and training opportunities that are considered a benefit of the internship.

CAN I RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THIS INTERNSHIP?

If your degree program requires you to take part in an internship, we would be happy to work with you to design an internship that would meet the criteria required by your institution. Details regarding paid vs. unpaid will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK IS THE INTERNSHIP?

Kairos interns can expect to work full time throughout the duration of their internship. Exact hours and the weekly schedule of each Internship are dependent on the Ministry you are placed with, as will be stated in your contract and job description. Included in this time are classes and training that are considered a benefit to the internship experience.

IS HOUSING INCLUDED?

Yes, Grace Church host families are provided for those participating in Kairos Summer. Summer interns are strongly encouraged to live with a Host Family for the duration of their internship. We consider this portion of the internship an integral component to the Kairos experience. We encourage all of our interns to spend intentional time with their families, learn from them, and allow them to be a part of your internship experience.

CAN I WORK IN ADDITION TO THE INTERNSHIP?

No, this is a full-time internship that requires all of your time, energy and passion. Kairos Summer interns need to be “all here” for the summer in order to get the desired experience.

CAN I TAKE TIME OFF, GO ON MY FAMILY VACATION, ETC.?

Kairos Summer is an 11-week program, beginning May 27, and ending Thursday, August 7. Due to the nature of this program, it is our hope that interns be “all here” and gain the full experience Kairos Summer has to offer. That being said, we are happy to discuss desired dates off, which will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Please let our Internship staff know any dates you will be requesting as soon as possible. Throughout the internship, all interns may expect to participate in at least one of our summer mission trips through our Outreach Ministry department. Interns should plan to participate in an all-intern mission trip to the Lowcountry of SC at the beginning of the summer. Outside of this week, mission trip placement will be determined and worked around dates submitted and approved.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Applications for Kairos Summer will open on September 15 and close on November 17.

DO I NEED TRANSPORTATION?

Yes, you need to have a car to get around.