Intern Development Camp equips future pastors

Around 50 ministerial interns and Australian Union Conference (AUC) admin team members gathered from March 18 to 21 for the national Intern Development Camp at Adventist Alpine Village in Jindabyne, New South Wales.

Organised annually by the AUC, the camp provides intensive training to help equip future pastors for practical ministry. Interns participate in real-life scenarios, panel discussions and small group sessions, with opportunities to ask candid questions and reflect on their calling.

Special guests included South Pacific Division ministerial secretary Dr Darius Jankiewicz and associate ministerial secretary Dr Edyta Jankiewicz. The program featured sessions on preaching, pastoral visitation and building healthy relationships.

John Michael Ghosn, a chaplain at Gilson College in Victoria, said the highlight was “the wealth of knowledge that was shared and meeting new people.”

“Interns Development Camp is always a highlight on the calendar,” said AUC ministerial secretary Pastor Lyndelle Peterson. “It’s an important time of equipping, empowering and supporting our new ministers. We address the challenges and celebrate the joys of ministry in a prayerful and supportive environment. The enthusiasm and passion our interns bring to ministry is infectious, and our team leaves feeling inspired as well.”