Take disciple-making training to the next level
Summer Internship is from May 10th to August 15th. The field internship generally takes place over the course of the international leadership trainings that we put on.
Learn at our Ministry Center in the beautiful Black Hills of Keystone, South Dakota (home of Mount Rushmore).
College students aged 18-25. You must also legally be allowed to work in the U.S.
No cost to be a part of the internship program! The Summer Internship program is a paid internship however the field internship is not.
Summer Internship
Accept the three-month challenge to live out the life of a disciple of Christ. Learn to walk in the Spirit, share your testimony, and be equipped in practical ways so that you can impact the world with the gospel. Whether you are a ministry major, not currently attending college, or have just graduated, we want to instill in you the essentials to launch a disciple-making movement and see the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Live and work for a summer in Keystone, S.D., home of Mt. Rushmore and gathering place for over 3 million visitors each summer.
Receive The Keystone Project level 1 and 2 vision and equipping training for launching organic, missional, disciple-making movements.
Develop life-long friendships as you learn to work with others as a team.
Learn cross-cultural ministry as you work alongside and build relationships with non-Christian international students.
Work in various positions within the hospitality industry and experience a Christ-centered, business-as-mission environment.
Note: This program requires you to be able to legally work in the US. We do not process work visas for any applicants.
Field Internship
Embrace the opportunity to integrate your academic studies with hands-on ministry experience through The Keystone Project's Field Internship. This program is designed for students who wish to apply their academic knowledge in a practical ministry setting, while growing spiritually and contributing to the Great Commission.
Apply your field of study in a real-world ministry context.
Gain practical experience in non-profit ministry operations.
Learn and grow under the mentorship of experienced ministry leaders.
Engage in meaningful projects that contribute to the mission.
Develop a deeper understanding of Christian ministry and discipleship.
Note: This internship offers remote or commute options and is non-paid.
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May 10 to August 14. It typically begins with orientation in early May and ends with graduation in mid-August.
All interns are required to participate from May 11 to August 14.
The Keystone Project training focuses on launching disciple-making movements and the emergence of healthy, multiplying churches from the lives of committed disciples. It emphasizes a reliance on prayer, the empowering of the Holy Spirit, and multiplication at every level. It is universal in application and can be implemented in any cultural setting, regardless of financial resources or ministry position.
All students will be employed by The Keystone Project Services, LLC., so all jobs will be limited to jobs in the hospitality industry (i.e. Front Desk Receptionist, Housekeeper, Maintenance, etc.).
Most of our staff is paid $15 an hour.
The program costs us $500 per intern. We encourage our interns to raise support to be able to help cover some of these costs; however, we do not require or charge a program fee. You will be responsible for all of your own living expenses (food, housing, and transportation). Rent is only $100 per month.
If you are an international student coming with a J1 visa, there are additional sponsorship costs that can be between $2,500 to $3,000 USD, not including airfare. These sponsorship costs for the J1 visa are independent of the Keystone Project Internship Program.
The Keystone Project owns some trailers, each containing three bedrooms. Most bedrooms will house two interns, and a few will house three. Some interns may be housed with KP staff families. Rent is only $100 a month to cover utilities and maintenance. Everyone is free to bring their own transportation, but most of the things you will do will be within walking distance.
The first couple weeks consist of intensive training. After that, you will be working a 30-40 hour work week. The rest of the time will be spent developing relationally with international students as much as possible. In addition, we will have 2 team meetings weekly, along with discipleship and accountability times.