Carlisle Ministry Experience Scheme

Are you wondering what God is calling you to? Come and be part of the adventure in the North! The Northern Young Leaders Project is an exciting internship looking for six young adults from the UK (aged 18-30) interested in exploring their calling and vocation. The year offers a breadth of experience from ourselves and our partners in mission and promises a unique chance to explore the future that God has for you. We have opportunities for both MES interns and Future Youth interns.

It's FREE to join and part of the national Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme in the Diocese of Carlisle. Through a year volunteering in churches, parishes and with Network Youth Church in Cumbria you will join with interns from across the world who come as missionaries to Cumbria and will…

  • Experience parish ministry and community engagement
  • Experience pioneering mission and fresh expressions
  • Attend a ten day cross-cultural training and theological induction hosted by the Norwegian Mission Society in Norway 
  • Learn about discipleship in church leadership and missional living
  • Have the opportunity to engage with interns who are serving in Cumbria from around the world
  • Have engagement and input with the vocations team within Carlisle Diocese
  • If applying to be a Future Youth Internship with us, you’ll be on a dedicated training track in Youth and Children’s work with other Future Youth Interns from around the UK (you can read more here).
  • Have full board, living allowance - and much more! 

We are delighted that The Northern Young Leaders Project is in partnership with the Norwegian Mission Society, the Northern Mission Centre and with Emmanuel Theological College.

Whether you are looking to be an MES intern or a Future Youth intern we have exciting opportunities for you. The internship begins at the end of August 2024 running for 11 months. To find out more or apply please visit our website at nylp.co.uk.

Interested in getting involved?

Learn more about the Ministry Experience Scheme at the Diocese of Carlisle or make an enquiry using our webform, selecting Carlisle diocese.