Set Apart a Time to Encounter God

Interns at the IHOPKC spend a focused season of their lives worshiping Jesus, studying the Word, engaging in works of justice, ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit, and contending for the full release of the Lord’s kingdom purposes. When the people of God know they were created to love Him and be loved by Him, their hearts soar with confidence in His abundant grace.

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Which program is right for me?

Our Five Internships

Internships are three to six months long and accommodate all seasons of life. The purpose of the internships is to further prepare individuals of all ages for a life of impact, prayer, and intimacy with Jesus.

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What will I learn?

Your Season in Kansas City

While each internship has a distinctive age range and schedule, they all share the same central training components: corporate prayer meetings, classroom instruction, practical ministry experience  and relationship-building. Biblical teaching in all of the internships focuses on intimacy with Jesus, ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit, the Return of Jesus and cultivating a lifestyle of prayer. 

What happens after?

Filled Up to Be Poured Out

Upon successful completion of an internship (or two three-month tracks), some will stay and apply to join our staff. Many will continue training in our ministry, music, and media schools at IHOPU. Still others will return home strengthened in their spiritual life to continue with further study, pursue a career in the marketplace, or be a full-time mom, and more.

 

Encounter Jesus in Prayer and Worship

Come experience something historic: over twenty years of unceasing prayer and worship, contending for a breakthrough and more of the presence of God in our hearts, our city, and nation.

Experience Powerful Teaching and Messaging

From intimacy with Jesus to His beauty and majesty, to the end-time drama of His glorious return, our messaging is designed to fuel prayer and passionate pursuit.

Express the Love of Jesus and the Power of His Spirit

Come spend a season growing in the gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit in dynamic ministry and service as we experience the dynamic relationship between prayer and mission together.

Engage in Preparation of the Heart for Jesus' Unfolding Plans

Our team believes that an awakened, transformed heart is poised and more able to engage with what the Lord is doing across the earth. We take your season here seriously because we take the future seriously.

Engage in Passionate Pursuit with Passionate People

Come discover potential lifelong friendships with like-minded believers who see the first commandment as non-negotiable and share a common ache to lay hold of a heart that burns for Jesus.

Enjoy a Season to "Reset" Your Heart and Rediscover Jesus

Consider joining our family for a season to discover what’s possible when we give an extended season to prayer, scripture, and the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our life and our hearts.

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INTRO TO IHOPKC

The Intro to IHOPKC internship is a full-time training program designed to prepare individuals for a lifetime of prayer and friendship with Jesus. This internship offers a time of consecration, a place of encounter, and a mission in prayer. We welcome individuals and families of all ages, both domestic and international.

Ages
All ages, families welcome
Duration
One 3-month track
Housing & Food
Not provided
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ONE THING

Whether you just finished high school, are in the middle of college, or have just graduated, the One Thing Internship is for singles, ages 18–25, who desire to dedicate six months of their life to a focused season of prayer and studying the Word with a college-age community of believers.

Ages
18–25, singles
Duration
Six months
Housing & Food
Provided
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FIRE IN THE NIGHT

Fire in the Night is the internship joined to the NightWatch, the faithful musicians and intercessors who cover the hours of midnight to 6am in the prayer room. We believe that the night belongs to the Lord. While most people are sleeping and while many deeds of darkness are committed, Fire in the Night interns cry out in prayer for justice and revival to break in on the earth, and are involved in outreaches and ministering to others in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ages
All ages
Duration
Two 3-month tracks (tracks run concurrently)
Housing & Food
Depends on program
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SIMEON COMPANY

The Simeon Company is a gathering point for fifty-and-overs, married or single, who desire to give their lives more fully to prayer, worship, service, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the ministry of justice. All over the earth, the Lord is stirring the hearts of those like Simeon in Luke 2:25, who are hearing what the Spirit is saying in this hour and are willing to answer the call to partner with Him in preparing this generation for the glory of God.

Ages
50+
Duration
One 3-month track
Housing & Food
Not provided
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HOPE CITY

The Hope City Internship (HCI) trains people to work in missions in the Inner City.  Alongside the core value of intimacy with Jesus, HCI also focuses on a lifestyle of prayer, character development, and promoting unity in the Body of Christ. Participants grow in the knowledge and love of God through Bible study and prayer; they also develop the life skills they need to minister in an inner city context by leading in the Hope City prayer room, serving in the soup kitchen, participating in the food distribution project, and evangelism outreaches.

Ages
18–40, singles
Duration
Two 3-month tracks (tracks run concurrently)
Housing & Food
Provided
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Explore More about Internships

Why take three or six months to do an internship? To set aside a focused season to seek the Lord and encounter Jesus in new and deeper ways.


See a list of our General Internship FAQ’s by visiting this page. Each Internship page features FAQ’s that specifically apply to that internship.

What's your next step?

Take a Gap Year to Pursue God.

Prioritize time to lay biblical and spiritual foundations that shape how you think, live, and relate with others. It is vital to take a season to set the groundwork for education, career, marriage, parenting, and all God has for you!