Navigating Pastoral Internships

This chapter explores the process of pastoral internships, drawing parallels to medical residencies to highlight the training and evaluation necessary for future pastors. It emphasizes the importance of communication between candidates and their presbyteries, clarifying the distinctions between church and Presbytery internships. Personal anecdotes provide insight into the complexities and requirements of becoming an intern within the Presbyterian framework, stressing the significance of aligning internship experiences with seminary education.