My yearlong internship in Scotland was fantastic experience for preparation for ministry, as was my summer-long internship at Decatur Presbyterian Church.  That said, I think an internship at Broad Street Ministry might be even cooler.

Located in Philadelphia, BSM is doing some really great things in the heart of the city with worship, homelessness, community life, urban living, basically that whole follower of Christ thing.  Not only that, I’ve got a good friend on staff.  So if you’re in seminary you should definitely check out their internship program.

As Adam notes, it’s called, a Seminarian Immersion Program. If you’re looking for something to really impact your life during seminary, this program would be just the thing. If you want to read the flyer, you can download it here, or check out their website for more detailed information. I love this description for what could happen during this immersion experience:

The formation that will occur during this experience will be unique for each participant, but will also bear the unique marks of the contexts which fuel it: an inclination toward collaboration, a taste for risk-taking, openness toward the other, and a holy impatience for the realization of the Kingdom of God. BSM House Alumni/ae will be unleashed with a sense for what is possible within local churches, and with skills and networks that will help them translate dreams into first steps once they graduate from seminary.

If you are looking for an experience that will challenge you in new ways, and allow you to be a part of an amazing community, I’d really look into the Seminarian Immersion Program at Broad Street Ministry.

Note: Jan 2, 2009 application deadline.