Many churches and ministry organizations feel the tension of wanting to develop leaders but lacking the time, systems, or support to do it well. Leadership Pipeline exists to come alongside churches to identify, develop, and invest in emerging leaders—not through quick placements, but through intentional discipleship.

By creating a Church Profile on Leadership Pipeline, your church becomes visible to potential interns who are exploring a call to vocational ministry and looking for a place to learn, serve, and grow.

Why Create a Church Profile?

Creating a profile allows your church or organization to:

  • Share your ministry context, vision, and values with potential interns
  • Invite emerging leaders to explore ministry in a real church setting
  • Raise up and invest in leaders for vocational ministry
  • Participate in a shared commitment to discipleship and formation
  • Post internship or residency opportunities at no cost

Leadership Pipeline is free to join, and there are no placement fees or contracts.

What Interns Will See

Your profile helps interns understand:

  • Who your church is
  • What kind of ministry experience you offer
  • How you invest in interns as people, not just helpers
  • How your church participates in leadership formation

This allows interns to prayerfully discern fit and calling before reaching out.

Ready to Get Started?

Creating a church profile is simple and free.

By joining Leadership Pipeline, you are committing to calling out the called and investing in the next generation of leaders for the Church

How it works

Apply

Sign up your church or organization to be part of The Leadership Pipeline by creating a profile. You will be partnered with one of our mobilizers for approval and help with creating a dynamic profile and job opportunities.

Interview

Candidates will view your church’s profile and apply to the ones they feel drawn to. They will then contact you and the interview process can begin. We have resources and guides to help you with that.

Develop

Once hired three things happen simultaneously. First, your organization’s ministry needs are addressed . Second, the candidate will gain real-world ministry experience. Third, The Pipeline Leadership will help develop and resource each candidate with online ministry-specific training from experts and mentors from around the world.

What is required to be accepted in The Leadership Pipeline?

To join The Leadership Pipeline each organization needs to agree to these things.

  1. Provide a point person for the organization (to communicate with the Leadership Pipeline)
  2. Provide a local ministry mentor that oversees the intern to provide direction and leadership.
  3. Provide work that is directly related to the internship’s area of ministry.
  4. Provide time each week for the intern to receive ministry specific online training and personal study
  5. Pay the intern (see below for more details)
  6. Agree to the Mennonite Brethren Confessions of Faith (but you do not have to be an Mennonite Brethren Church)

Have more question? Visit our frequently asked questions page, such as What if we cannot afford an intern? And more…

Getting started is free and easy!

Click the button below to signup for the Leadership Pipeline today!