EBF Internship Overview

EBF interns will actively participate in EBF’s mission as a Christ-centered community, making disciples and loving people. They’ll serve alongside pastors and leaders, gaining hands-on experience in discipleship, leadership, and teaching. Additionally, they’ll receive mentorship from EBF pastors and engage with enriching books to grow as children of God and leaders in the Church.


This internship is flexible to accommodate different needs. Some will need a church for three months to fulfill a Bible college internship at 10 hours a week, while others may want to serve 20 hours a week for two years. Our aim is to fill the house on church property with four men who love Jesus and want to gain experience in church ministry.

Internship Features

The interns will get experience, equipment, and education in all sorts of areas. Some of these areas include:

· Teaching/Preaching
· Leading Groups (discussion, facilitation, conversations, etc.)
· Discipleship & Evangelism
· Counseling
· Staff Development (volunteer leader meetings)
· Finances/Budgeting/Fundraising
· Retreat/Trip Planning/Leading
· Personal Spiritual Disciplines

Compensation

This internship is not a paid internship, but it does come with free housing with up to 3 male housemates who also love Jesus and are serving as interns.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 18+ year-old unmarried man.
  • Must be a born-again Christian and living the Christian lifestyle.
  • Must have some knowledge of scripture and can clearly articulate the gospel message.
  • Must be faithful, available, teachable, and responsible.
  • Must agree with EBF’s doctrinal statement.
  • Must be approved by the board of elders at EBF.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must have the financial means of getting to and from Olympia, Washington, for the internship.
  • Must be able to work a part-time job while interning (this internship is unpaid, but housing is provided).

Intern Grant Hellesto

Grant Hellesto grew up in beautiful Philomath, Oregon in a large Christian family. In the summer of 2021, while working at a Christian summer camp as a councilor, Grant met the Lord and began pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus. Since then, it has been a priority and love of Grant’s to build his relationships with the Lord and others. 


After working at Frontier Ranch summer camp for two summers, the Lord led Grant to Suburban Christian Church in Corvallis, Oregon, where he interned with the youth for a year. At the start of 2024, Grant, alongside two of his friends, served at a drug rehabilitation center in Mumbai, India for 5 months. They also served a group of orphans and children without safe homes while there. In January of 2025, Grant started his internship at Emmanuel Bible Fellowship.


Grant loves to explore and adventure. He sees it as a way of experiencing and understanding the jaw dropping creation of God. Whether it is bicycling, climbing, or traveling, he finds joy in admiring the handy work of God. 

Intern Zachary Brown

Zachary  graduated Moody Bible Institute in 2024. He is eager to continue pursuing his passion for youth ministry through this internship opportunity at Emmanuel Bible Fellowship.


Outside of ministry, Zach enjoys using his creativity to write and craft new stories. He also loves spending time outdoors, appreciating God's creation through hiking and other activities. Zach values time spent with his friends, cherishing the relationships that bring joy and support to his life.

Intern Jude Galloway

Growing up in San Diego, CA  Jude enjoyed spending time at the beach, skateboarding, art, playing board games, and spending time with friends. Music is a big part of his family. Jude plays the drums and toured with his father’s band during his younger years.

After high school, I went to college in San Diego at Point Loma Nazarene University. I worked with youth at my church and within my community, worked at a local elementary school, and pursued my goals as an illustrator. 


I love the Lord and am very thankful for all the blessings He has showered upon me. I want to give back by shepherding the next generation the best I can with all the joy and community-building skills He has entrusted to me. In this next season of life, I am looking to take that to the next level and press into Him for guidance into full-time ministry.



Intern Seth Arthurs

My name is Seth Arthurs. I was born in Pullman Washington and lived there for the first 8 years of my life. After those 8 years, I moved to Philomath Oregon and have lived there since.


I grew up in a Christian household and have been devoted to God for the majority of my life. During quarantine I developed my faith into my own and have done my best to put God first.


My biggest passion is soccer. It’s been a main driving force in my life. I went to college at Bushnell university for a year and a half and played soccer during my time there.


While at Bushnell, I was able to lead Bible studies with my soccer team and be a team Chaplin. I was also involved with many other small Bible groups, such as the running Fellowship of Christian Athletes sessions, being part of another Bible study, and a local college group that was hosted by the church I was attending.

How do I apply?

Email Justin@ebfolympia.com to find out more information and to receive the application and forms.