Preparing Men & Women For Effective Urban Ministry
The Chicago Armitage Urban Study Experience prepares men and women for effective urban ministry. We help participants gain the knowledge and understanding necessary for effective urban ministry, grow in compassion and zeal for the urban masses through one on one ministry, and develop skills for productive ministry through service alongside seasoned staff members in a thriving urban church.
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Spend a week in Chicago and see what an internship at Armitage is all about. We’ll provide housing. All you need is transportation and funds for meals & miscellaneous expenses.
One-year Internship
Our one-year program is designed to thoroughly prepare men and women for urban ministry in any settings. Participants will broaden their foundation of urban ministry intellectually and practically.
Summer Internship
This rewarding summer experience provides solid exposure to urban church ministry. The three-month term helps participants experience urban living in a dynamic inner-city ministry.
Residency
Designed for people who already have urban ministry experience, have finished at least a Bachelor’s degree, and want to be further developed in the laboratory of actual weekly church ministry leadership. The program has 1 or 2 year options, with a 3rd year possible.
Internship Requirements
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Submit a completed internship application.
City Living
Participants must live in the city of Chicago for the duration of the internship.
Self-sustaining
Participants must provide all necessary funds for housing, food and other needs for the duration of the internship.