School of Ministry
We are passionate about raising up the next generation of leaders of God’s church.
Whether you’re considering full-time or ordained ministry, further education or a career in another sector, our School of Ministry discipleship and leadership training program can help you develop and grow your skills.
Through our intern program, we hope to train people for a lifetime of serving God, whatever that might look like- whether as a pastor, church planter, bible-college student, secular worker, campus worker or overseas missionary.
To find out more, please email us. We’d love to talk to you to help you answer any questions you have and help you reflect on whether being an intern is for you.
MEET OUR 2026 INTERNS
(& perhaps consider donating by using the form below)
Charlie Field: As a 14 year old at a youth camp I first understood the grace of God and my need for Jesus as Lord of my life. Since then I have loved growing in conviction and character as I follow Jesus, whether in Argentina where I grew up or in Sydney where I have lived for the past 5 years. A passion of mine is seeing young people grow in love with God’s word, which I have the pleasure of seeing through our Kirribilli/Neutral Bay Ignite Youth group and Ignite Connect Sunday Bible studies. I am also involved in Everyday English ministries where I have the pleasure of seeing how the gospel is good news for all nations and people! I am very excited to see God at work in his church this year!
Steffen Kapke: Growing up in Germany, I thought the best thing about Christianity was the extra free hours in highschool after convincing my mother to write me a letter to exempt me from the classes teaching religion. Graciously, God had other plans for me. Jesus found me, like so many of His prideful sheep, on my knees in the dark valley, where I spotted the narrow gate and entered after witnessing His love and power. Now, I’m a Bible nerd in progress. The current focus of my internship is evangelism and community outreach, including Alpha, the Community Housing Ministry (Greenway) and Aged Care Connection. I’m part of the 8am & 5pm gathering team in Kirribilli and lead a Connect group.
Jeanie Rose: I have been blessed with the opportunity to intern in the Worship and Creative ministry at The Bridge Church for the next two years. I am from the U.S. and I started following Jesus in 2021 and have been serving Him ever since. I worked as a hair colorist for 10 years and ran my own business for 4 of those years. I started Bible college in 2024 and completed my Associates Degree in Biblical studies May 2025 and I am currently continuing on full-time with my studies for a Bachelors degree! I will be involved in many different areas of the worship and creative team, as well as having a secondary rotating focus in areas like Alpha etc. God has given me a passion for music and worship, and I can’t wait to outwork that here and see what He has in store!
If you would like to donate to support any of our interns, please use the form below.
(click intern name field and choose from the drop down menu)
Do you have a dream for what you want to do with your life? Or maybe you have no idea! One of the aims of our School of Ministry Gap Volunteer Year is to help you discern what God might be calling you to, and to help you make practical steps toward your goals, while also helping grow His kingdom.
Open to 18–22-year-old school or university leavers from Australia or overseas, who are keen to spend a year growing in discipleship through studying scripture, formal training sessions, serving in ministry, participating in mission and being mentored by a member of our staff team.
Our gap volunteer positions are limited. If you’re interested, please CONTACT US
Our current Gap Year Volunteer is Suzy! 
You’ll find her serving at Ignite Youth as well as at our Kirribilli 10am & 7pm gatherings and Bridge Young Adults (BYA).
Through the complementing of their formal theological education with hands-on ministry experience, Pastors in Training are prepared for ministry post-college.
Pastors in Training experience leading different ministries, receive formal training & feedback from members of our pastoral team and develop essential skills for their ministry future.
Whilst actively participating in the life of the church, our prayer is that Pastors in Training grow in ministry calling and ability as well as their heart for God’s people.
CONTACT US if you’d like to know more.