A generation of young adults cultivating deep relationship with Jesus!
Are you a college student who desires to see your generation alive to God and serving His purposes? We believe it is the heart of God to see His children walk in the freedom and fullness that He has made available. The Cultivate Summer Internship is a discipleship immersion designed to activate college students and lead them into deeper relationship with Jesus. We partner with the Holy Spirit to see a generation transformed by Jesus. Applications open in the Spring of 2026
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Student FAQ
When will the application be available?
The application will be available by March of 2026
When will I find out if I have been accepted?
Acceptance dates are currently TBD and will be published when the 2026 application opens.
I am not from Fort Wayne, do I need to pay for summer housing?
If you are not from the area, you will have to arrange housing on your own. There will be no host homes provided.
What does the weekly schedule of the internship look like?
The internship schedule is currently TBD and will be published when the 2026 application opens.
Is this a paid internship?
Yes, this is a paid-internship. The exact amount will be published when the 2026 application opens.
Can I have a part-time job and still participate in the internship?
Yes, due to the program being part time, we understand that additional employment may be necessary if you are needing to save for the upcoming school year. We ask that whatever part time employment you find does not interfere with the internship schedule, as we hope to make the most out of the summer!
Can I take college classes this summer and still participate in the internship?
You are welcome to take summer courses during the internship, but we encourage you to make adequate space in your schedule to be fully present in the internship, as well as spend time with the Lord and in community outside of the regular hours.
Who can apply?
The program is designed for college aged students, incoming freshman through graduating seniors! You do not have to be enrolled in college classes to participate in the program.
Stewarding a Generation
There is a call on our house to steward the next generation for Jesus, and out of that call comes a heart to see a generation of young people living Unto Him! To join us in this movement, you can cover this generation in prayer and support financially through our 'Heart for a Generation' fund.
*choose fund 'Heart for a Generation' on the next page
Our students in 2022 and 2023 were involved in every area of serving at Kingdom Collective, and had the opportunity to lead a Sunday gathering themselves. Above you will find images from the past programs, as well as a link to a student teaching on a intern-led Sunday morning in 2023!