Prayerfully scroll through this list to see where your pastoral gifts could be used. For more information on each church, use the website link and then reach out to the mentor to hear more details.

If you have questions on how to receive your academic credit for working with an AMD location, schedule an appointment with Dr. Heather Crews.
 

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Berean Transformation Center, South Bend IN

Looking for:  Media Pastor
Seeking reliable, knowledgeable, passionate, team minded pastor.
For additional information, please contact Pastor Claval Hunter (claval@andrews.edu).

 

Dowagiac SDA Churches

Join Us in Growing Together: Internship Opportunity at Dowagiac SDA Church

Are you seeking an internship where you can make a meaningful difference while growing personally and professionally? The Dowagiac SDA Church, a warm and mission-oriented congregation, is excited to invite passionate ministry students to join us in our journey of faith, service, and community growth.

What You’ll Experience:

• Preaching and Teaching Opportunities: Share messages of hope and faith from the pulpit and lead engaging Sabbath School discussions that inspire spiritual growth.
• Small Group Ministry: Help us nurture deeper connections by organizing and leading small groups that strengthen relationships and build community.
• Community Outreach: Partner with us to expand our impact in the local community through outreach initiatives that reflect Christ’s love and compassion.
• Leadership Development: Participate in church operations, board meetings, and ministry planning, gaining valuable insights into church leadership in a smaller congregation setting.

Why the Dowagiac SDA Church?

The Dowagiac SDA Church is a welcoming congregation with a strong sense of mission and a commitment to sharing Christ’s love in practical, meaningful ways. While we are a smaller church, we are also a community with a big vision—a church ready to embrace growth, foster relationships, and deepen its connection with both members and the wider community. Your role here will have a direct and lasting impact, offering you hands-on experience and the opportunity to see the results of your ministry firsthand.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you are:

• Passionate about ministry and community building,
• Excited to be part of a mission-driven church seeking for growth,
• Ready to contribute your gifts while learning in a supportive environment,

We would love to welcome you to our team!

For more information, please contact Pastor Bruno Menezes at brunom@andrews.edu or bmenezes@misda.church
 

Eau Claire SDA Church

Are you looking for an AMD opportunity at a small church near Andrews? Consider the Eau Claire Church.

You will have opportunity to:

• preach
• be an elder
• teach Sabbath School
• get involved in Pathfinders
• see how a church board is run efficiently
• do outreach including evangelism and visitation

Contact Dr. Tom Shepherd, Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Pastor of these churches. Write to trs@andrews.edu or call 269-277-9488 to discuss.

 

Elkhart Hispanic SDA Church

Looking for: Youth pastor.
 
What You´ll Experience:

• Be an elder
• Preaching and Teaching
• Lead and development the Youth Ministry in the Church
• You will free to share and implement your ideas

 
Who We’re Looking For:

• Passionate about youth ministry
• Ready for learn how to conduct and work in Hispanic Ministry
• Someone who can speak Spanish and English

 
We provide:

• Mileage reimbursed and housing as needed for service weekend
• Meals each sabbath or weekend

 

Epic SDA Church, Chicago, IL

Vision: We exist to see everyone find life in Christ
Mission: We share a journey in Christ through creative ministries, loving communities, and lifelong discipleship

• Contemporary, non-traditional settings
• Urban and suburb ministry experience
• Learn how to work with for-and-non-profit ministries in a church/business model
• Opportunities for creative ministries and outreach
• Gain experience in leadership, discipleship, teaching, and preaching

Contact Pastor Jon Remitera via text at 407-247-0958 or email via remitera@andrews.edu.

 

The Grace Place, South Bend, IN

The Grace Place is looking for AMD students who are willing and available to assist in
addressing these key challenges:

• How do we help new members grow their relationship with Jesus,
• immersing them into the church community, and developing their spiritual gifts?
• How do we empower and motivate existing members to be active, engaged participants?
• How do we expand our reach into the local South Bend community so that we can continue to grow?
• How do we develop a meaningful, effective, and creative worship service that connects people with God?

At The Grace Place, you will have the opportunity to craft a plan to address
these challenges, and the freedom to execute your ideas, all under the mentorship of Dr. Hyveth Williams.
We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Hinsdale Fil-Am Seventh-day Adventist Church

Focus: Young Adult Ministry

Join our expanding young adult ministry at Hinsdale Fil-am. We are located in Hinsdale, IL. 30 minutes away from downtown Chicago. Our multicultural, intergenerational church focuses on making the gospel central. We seek seminarians interested in helping build our ministry in these key areas:

Spiritual Leadership & Mentorship

• Encourage and guide young adults in their faith journey
• Help lead/facilitate Bible studies and small groups

Event Planning & Coordination

• Help organize social gatherings, worship nights and outreach events
• Ensure that our events align with church’s mission and young adult needs 

Community Building

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Engage with young adults to help them feel connected
• Promote fellowship through small groups and one-one-one interactions

The role can be flexible based on individual skill-sets and gifts but the main focus is to support, encourage, and help young adults grow spiritually and in community.

Interested? Contact Pastor Rodney Balmes at rbalmes@ilcsda.org

 

Home of Shalom

Media Ministry

• Discipleship—focus of every church.
• Utilize digital discipleship.
• Recognize innovative and creative ways to spread the gospel.

Community Outreach

• Being hands and feet of Jesus.
• Serve Authentically without an agenda.

Church Planting

• Digital Church plant with Upper Columbia Conference.
• Passionate in using technology and media to share the gospel.

More Information: Pastor Tyler Kern: 309.231.5400; kernt@andrews.edu.

 

Kentwood SDA Church

• Exercise your spiritual gifts and make a difference. Speaking, church structures, community connections.
• Gender is not a barrier
• Mileage reimbursement available.
• Afternoon outreach includes medical missionary work to connect with the felt needs of affluent community. Youth triathlon for the community, or other outreach events.

Reach out to Pastor Ernest Wolf at pastorwolf@gmail.com or Cell (989) 858-6741.

 

Le Groupe Francophone, Berrien Springs, MI

• Needs to speak French.
• Ability to work with groups, offer visitation, and dream of how to expand the group.
• This PMC church plant meets once per month, last time over 80 people joined.
• Gender not a barrier to a pastor serving this group.

Contact: Davide Sciarabba sciarabb@andrews.edu or via cell: 269-252-9382

 

Living Faith SDA Church Plant , Rochester Hills, MI

What you will experience:

• Interaction with the growing Core Group through daily prayer for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit
• Preaching and fellowship on Sabbath
• Mentored in-person house visits with 30+ active Bible Study contacts
• Learn how to start a Campus Ministry on Oakland University Campus (with 16,000+ students)
• Participate in the planning and execution of the 4 part VOP Mindfit Mental Health bridge program
• Interact with SDA students and their friends from Oakland University.
• A Christ centered Keys to Revelation Seminar Series.

The Rochester Hills Church Plant Project is based out of St Luke's United Methodist Church, 3980 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309, just 2 minutes from Oakland University Campus. You can be a part of this amazing faith opportunity to experience and see first hand the moving of God in a church plant process that seeks to follow the New Testament model of discipleship and church growth. I look forward to sharing how God has led and grown me in 36 years of pastoral ministry. Food, lodging, and additional stipend offered. 

For more information speak to Daniel at 269 370 1700.

 

La Porte SDA Church, LaPorte, IN

• Is your desire to invite youth into a closer walk with Jesus?
• We need a youth focused pastor.
• Stipend available.

Please contact Lee Whittman at 706-577-4441

 

Marion Ephesus SDA Church, Marion, IN &

Fort Wayne Body of Christ SDA Church, Fort Wayne, IN 

Are you a student with a heart for service and a passion to grow in ministry? The Marion Ephesus and Fort Wayne Body of Christ SDA Churches in Indiana are opening opportunities for students to serve as interns in a variety of ministries.

Areas of Ministry Involvement:

• Youth Ministry – Engage with young people through mentorship, discipleship, and dynamic programs.
• Media Ministry – Gain hands-on experience in digital media technology, and worship support and also help to develop the church in its quest to be more present online. 
• Community Outreach – Make an impact through organized service projects and compassion-driven initiatives. Also help to develop relationships with community entities
• Evangelism – Develop skills in sharing the gospel and supporting evangelistic efforts and nurturing and retaining those who have joined the churches. 

This internship will provide valuable practical ministry experience, leadership development, and spiritual growth, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

 For additional information, please contact Pastor Gordon Lindsay  (glindsay@lrcsda.com or cell: 269-759-0157)

 

Michiana Fil-Am SDA Church, Berrien Springs, MI

Do you like serving in an international context? Michiana Fil-Am SDA Church was originally organized to provide the local Filipino community with a place to worship and do ministry. Today, largely as a result of the hospitality and welcoming nature of Filipino culture, the Michiana Fil-Am SDA Church congregation consists of Filipinos, Bengalis, Samoans, Haitians, Norwegians, Hispanics, and a host of other ethnicities and cultures providing a truly global traditional worship experience. The term, “Fil-Am-ly” was coined by a former college student to describe the family atmosphere of this warm and supportive church. 

Areas of Ministry Involvement:

• Filipino Ministry – Engage with the large non-Adventist Filipino community in southwest Michigan through friendship evangelism.
• Youth Ministry – Engage with young people through Pathfinders, Adventurers, collegiate, and youth mentoring leadership opportunities.
• Community Outreach – Lead efforts to support local infrastructure and organizations through friendship evangelism.
• Pickleball & Softball Ministries – Engage with non-Adventists through Christ-focused sports ministries through friendship evangelism.

Fil-Am is a church of professionals that is hungry for ministry and is in need of help to finish the work of the Gospel.

For additional information, please contact Scottie Baker (LS, Baker Jr: lsbakerjr@andrews.edu or call 269-325-5608).

 

 

Mission Group Focused on Madagascar Immigrant Group, Berrien Springs, MI 

• Lead a mission group to focus on their mission as a Seventh-day Adventist congregation.
• Connect with the ethnic group and reach out to the surrounding community through evangelism.
• Relationship focused ministry opportunity.
• Ethnicity not a barrier.

Contact Pastor Robert Stewart rstewart@misda.org or 708-245-3922

On The Way SDA Company, St. Joseph, MI

A church dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth and practical ministry experience of future leaders. Language groups include English, Spanish, or Portuguese. We provide assistance with gasoline and transportation.

• Youth Ministry: Engage with young people, guiding their spiritual growth and development.
• Media and Communication Ministry: Utilize various media channels, including social media, podcasts, and video production, to spread the gospel message.
• Evangelism: Join our evangelistic outreach to share the good news and connect with those seeking spiritual truths.
• Development of a Center of Influence: Play a role in establishing and nurturing a center where community needs are met, and transformative experiences are fostered.

Contact: Pastor Bruno Menezes at brunom@andrews.edu.

 

Paw Paw SDA Church, Paw Paw, MI

A Church of Refuge that provides a supportive and accepting environment
for experience and growth in ministry. Our 380-member congregation presents
numerous opportunities for substantive involvement and meaningful mentoring.
Lead youth group activities. Develop administrative abilities. Hone preaching skills.
Engage in robust community service. Join evangelistic endeavors (we’re a Fall field school site).
Launch a new ministry.

Interested? Contact Pastor Sean Reed (616.377.9460) or speak with Mona Sarcona in the MDiv office.

 

South Haven SDA Church, South Haven, MI

• Multiple Opportunities.
• Make a difference in revitalization.
• Choose your focus from Sabbath School leadership, focus on management and administration, grow authentic relationships, craft worship or plan and implement evangelism.
• Gender not a barrier.
• Pastoral Couples invited.

Contact Pastor Jorge Mata via text 517-331-8332 or via email at mata@andrews.edu.

 

South Bend First SDA Church, South Bend IN

We have multiple AMD opportunities at South Bend First SDA Church.
We at South Bend First partner with the AU Center of Community Engagement,
an entity known for its impactful community programs.

Our main objective is to impact the community through Christ Method Alone (CMA) initiatives.
We are seeking pastors who are knowledgeable and eager to grow in the
following areas where there is significant potential for personal and professional growth:

• Digital Evangelism - In collaboration with several churches across the North American Division, we are planning a Digital Evangelism Series from October 19 - to November 2, 2024 (Flyer attached). This is the first, and we intend to have several others. This is an opportunity for seminarians to change lives through digital spaces. We invite you to join our team as we learn from each other and contribute to a growing network of digital evangelists with the potential for personal and professional growth.
• Soccer Ministry - Our soccer ministry is growing fast. We are reaching families that would have come anywhere near the church through the program. We have kids from different backgrounds who have joined our soccer programs. Some of the kids only speak Spanish. We have been able to connect with this family and initiated Bible studies. In the recently concluded Pathfinder camporee, our soccer kids (ages 10-12) won the Soccer finals game. This is also an opportunity to mentor the children. If you love soccer (football), South Bend First is the place to be. Through Soccer, we are changing lives.
• Worship Ministry - At South Bend First SDA Church, we value diversity in worship and view it as a communal and personal experience. Our worship services are carefully planned and not restricted by traditional liturgical formats. Instead, we embrace the unique worship styles of our congregation. We seek seminarians who can lead worship, incorporate various cultural influences, and play musical instruments. Under the guidance of Dr. David Williams, an Associate Professor of Worship and Sacred Music and Co-director of the International Center for Worship & Music, your worship experience will be significantly enriched.
• AV Ministry - We seek seminarians skilled in handling and managing audio-visual equipment. Our state-of-the-art AV equipment will provide students a platform to enhance their experience. Working with a fantastic team, the seminarian will learn how to enrich worship services while working behind the scenes. Omwocha Nyaribo, the Associate Pastor, an IT expert currently a PhD student at the seminary, will be mentoring them. His particular interest is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Theology. This is an opportunity to learn more beyond the classroom experience.
• Your Ministry - At South Bend First Church, we support pastors and seminarians in realizing their Ministry initiatives. It's more than just a lab. What are your ministry ideas? No matter how unconventional they seem, South Bend First provides fertile ground for growing your ministry.

Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Throstur Thordarson, holds an MBA and a PhD in leadership and is a highly experienced mentor. His unique approach to ministry brings a breath of fresh air. He will work with you and help shape your ministry.

If you are ready to make a long-term commitment (at least one year) and want to be part of our pastoral team, please email us at pastor@sbadventist.org.

 

St. Joseph SDA Church

• Preaching
• Small Group Leadership
• Creative Community Initiatives
• Leadership

Contact Pastor Roy Castelbouno at royac7@yahoo.com.

 

West Central SDA Church, Oak Park, IL

• Many involvement opportunities available
• Young adult focused with campus ministries
• Lead out in Bible Study or Worship weekly or bi-weekly.
• May Focus on a growing Spanish language small group.
• Mileage reimbursed, and housing as needed for service weekend.
• Gender not a barrier to a candidate for this position.

Contact Pastor Ralph Shelton 773-331-0911, rshel412@aol.com.

 

 

 

In case you are new to what Advanced Ministerial Development (AMD) is: This is a course organized and supervised by the NAD Evangelism Institute at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The NAD Evangelism Institute is a Division institution assisting the Seminary in the fulfillment of its practical theological education objectives. As such, this course reflects the Institute’s mission statement: Shaping mission focused leaders to reach North America with the Christ-centered, Seventh-day Adventist message of hope and wholeness.

AMD is built around the coaching relationship between a ministry context coach and an individual seminarian in area churches or community ministry settings. It fosters the formation of ministry practitioners who are intentional about theological reflection to create insightful religious practice. Two credits are required for the MDiv program.