Lexi Schaab(High School Intern 2010)"This internship opened my eyes, refined love, and sacrafice everyday. How aware I am of God now and how aware of the lonely world. This has prepared me to continue to minister and heal from my broken past."

 

Rachael Van Oss(College Intern 2010)"The Intersnhip has made me more aware of God and has planted the church and it's opportunities in my heart."

 

Kelsey Bos(High School Intern 2010)"The Internship prepared me for working with kids that have all different backgrounds."

 

Justin Dykema(High School Intern 2010)"I believe that this internship has helped me realize God wants to use me and has plan for me to further his Kingdom."

 

Dan Johnson(High School Intern 2010)"It has made me a better leader and I bet that will help me in my future."

 

Katelyn Tucker(High School Intern 2010)"The Internship has taught me a ton about planning, leadership, teamwork, and relationships. All of those things will be very helpful in the coming years."

 

Emily Strikwerda(High School Intern 2010)"This Internship has opened my eyes to what it is like to work at a church and the rewards of hard work. It has also prepped me to better work with a team."

 

Matt Fossen(High School Intern 2010)I learned a lot about spirituality. It has been something I've always strived for. But Daniel taught me something major when he spoke about the component of 'awareness.' I try to always focus on looking for where God is and trying to see him wherever he shows up".

 

Derek Ermatinger(College Intern 2010)"God has taught me more in the planning, preparing for running a ministry. But, mostly I have learned how to lead a group of people to where we want to go."

 

Jessalyn Kooyers(High School Intern 2010)"This internship has taught me how I work with others and made me more aware of my strengths and weaknesses"

 

Austin Rietveld(High School Intern 2010)I think from day one it has changing my life. I think now my walk with Chrsit has doubled."

 

Andrea Rietveld(College Intern 2009)"God pulled and tugged at my heart and showed me the deep love I have for the middle school students. Also, the leadership training allowed me to develop leadership qualities that I didn't know I had."

 

Jovanska Almanza(High School Intern 2009)It prepared me to be a stand-up leader... I think God is preparing me for something to do with people in need."

 

Devin VanDoornick(High School Intern 2009)"I've learned that God is ever present and always listening to my joys and sorrows."

 

Kyle Dykema(High School Intern 2009)"A huge thing I learned from the Internship was leadership... it will help me for the rest of my life."

 

Mark Strikwerda(High School Intern 2009)"[The leadership training] has change me because I feel more confident as a leader and now feel like I can do more good for God."

 

Kylie Maxson(High School Intern 2009)"It was really good that I got a chance to work with kids and learn more about how God wired for later in life."

 

Andrew Dykstra(High School Intern 2009)"I never thought I would be a good, responsible leader. But [the internship] showed me that I do have the ability to lead."

 

Alli Waterway(High School Intern 2009)"I found out how much I love working with kids and I really feel I found what my calling in life is now."

 

Lance Jongekrijg(College Intern 2009)"This internship has got me thinking a lot about what God has next."

 

Benjamin Attema(High School Intern 2009)"[The Internship] helped me learn that in all I do I can minister to others. It combined ministry, work, and fun into one. The internship also taught me that building and making relationships is way better than just getting the tasks done. I have been told a few times that I should go into ministry as a vocation but I crossed that out long ago. Now, I feel like God may be calling me in that direction."

 

Ben Lemmen(High School Intern 2008)For me, the summer internship gave me a great sense of the joy that comes from doing God's work. Everyday was something new and exciting.

 

Emily Johnson(High School Intern 2008)“Through the internship I learned so much more about who I am and what I'm passionate about. It opened up so many opportunities I would never have known about otherwise. I was very blessed through it and I'm still seeing the results of how God used that job to shape me more into who God wants me to be.”

 

Mark Haskin (College Intern 2008)“I learned a lot about the church and how Community Ministry works. This internship has given me a lot of tools and skills that I will be able to use for the future.”

 

Mary Catherine Tien(High School Intern 2008)“This internship really opened my eyes and broadened my worldview about our community right here in Holland. It is such a blessing to see how hard the church works during the week to serve God by reaching out, and I loved being a part of that.”

 

Robbie Elhart(High School Intern 2007)“I feel that the internship has opened my eyes and shown me different ways to help the community, church, and God’s vision of our earth.”

 

Kyle Schaap(High School Intern 2007)“The internship gave me a taste for ministry...that is almost impossible to get anywhere else. It was a unique experience to actually do ministry in a full time way...The internship was a HUGE help!”