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A Note from Pastors Doug & Donna Lasit
After 17 years of youth and young adult ministry, I am convinced that one of the most impacting years that a young adult can have is one dedicated to hear from and be changed by God. A year that is full of prayer, systematic Bible training, and serving in the church, is a year that can never be without purpose and excitement. I have personally seen the power of being trained by and serving in the local church. Regardless of whether or not a person feels called to full-time ministry, we are still all called to full-time ministry. Denver Interns will prepare any person for kingdom service anywhere, whether in the church, the educational system, the marketplace, or any field of employment in real life context where we must let Christ be seen in who we are as well as what we do. I am excited about the opportunity to start this new program here in Denver Colorado, with some new elements, and new direction from God. In addition these first year interns will have the opportunity to be apart of the building of The Pearl Church from the ground level. This will be a special year with special fruit that none of us will ever forget. Please ask God if this is the program for you this year and if it is, then we are excited to see you in the fall as we make history in Colorado serving the Kingdom of God and make his name great together.
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Pastor Doug Lasit
I am so excited about what God is going to do this year in our first internship program. When God calls you to something and we respond, the result is fruitfulness, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit. I predict that this year will be a year of this and more as we do something wonderful together for God. I am especially thrilled about the Worship Ministry track where I will personally be spending my time pouring into the next generation of worship leaders, musicians and pastors. Our team here at The Pearl Church is awaiting your arrival! God is going to open doors for you, bless you, and provide all that you need as you begin your journey here at The Pearl Church this year. We can’t wait to see you…
- Donna Lasit
About
Classes
Classroom instruction will be a combination of systematic biblical instruction, practical ministry training, and discipleship. Each day will begin with prayer, workshops and classes that all contribute to the classroom atmosphere. These core classes offered through Denver Interns are an extension of Portland Bible College. Interns will receive degree credits upon the completion of specified classes.
Practical Ministry Training
A combination of classroom training and hands on ministry experience will allow the interns to apply immediately what they are learning. Denver Interns will be involved in all aspects of the ministry from weekend service set up and implementation, campus Bible studies, tutoring programs, tech and media, and community outreach. You will have the opportunity to become an integral part of The Pearl Church at every level of ministry.
Ministry Emphasis
Interns will have choose an emphasis where they will be trained and serve throughout the course of the year. Some options are Worship Ministry, Youth/Young Adult ministry, Technology, Audio Visual, or Administration. Regardless, of what emphasis one chooses there will some training in all aspects of running the church.
Missions and Outreach
We believe in participating with the body of Christ as it grows both here and around the world. The Denver Interns will participate in mission/ministry trips either in the United States or abroad to churches, church plants, and various ministries including, Mexico, San Diego, Africa, Australia, New York, Los Angeles, and many other destinations.
Staff & Instructors
Doug and Donna Lasit – Lead Pastors, The Pearl Church
Doug and Donna are considered to be two of the most respected youth pastors in America. For the past 15 years, they have been pastoring Generation Church in Portland Oregon- a youth ministry that gathers more than 1000 youth and young adults weekly on four different campuses in the Portland Metro region. They are the founders of Generation Unleashed a youth conference drawing more than 8000 youth, young adults, youth pastors and leaders from across the United States to Portland each year. Generation Unleashed is considered by many to be the premier youth conference in America today. They launched the Pearl Church in November 2009 in Denver, CO and this journey is being marked by the years in ministry, experience, depth, and passion that Pastor Doug & Donna have for God and the church. They now move their focus here to Denver, CO as the build The Pearl Church, and new and exciting church meeting right in the middle of Denver. They have trained thousands of youth and young adults for ministry and kingdom service in the last 17 years, and they bring that expreince to the Denver Intern program.
Asim and Lisa Trent- Generation Pastors/Intern directors
Asim and Lisa have been on staff as youth pastors with Pastor Doug and Donna for the past seven years at City Bible Church in Portland, OR. Asim and Lisa are widely respected youth pastors, camp and conference speakers, and equippers for the next generation. The have been instrumental in bringing profound change to the atmosphere in the youth ministries of the Northwest, and as Intern Directors will bring depth, experience, and a prophetic edge to this dynamic program.
Planning For Program Success
It is essential for success in this program that your spiritual authorities are in unity with your decision to participate in Denver Interns. Without the covering of your pastors, parents, and other important leaders and mentors it will be difficult have total peace concerning your involvement in the program. It is your spiritual covering that can help assess your maturity and readiness for a program of this type. There input is important. Please know that you must also show that can successfully meet the financial requirements outlined in this application. You must also show that you can sustain a part-time job throughout the length of the program that do not conflict with classroom hours.
SCHEDULE
Denver Interns will follow the Colorado academic calendar, which begins in August and ends in June.
Mon.-Tues. – Interns will be expected to have alternate part time jobs- no meetings will be held on these days
Wednesday
8:00am-9:00am - Corporate Prayer
9:30am - 12:30am - Ministry Outreach on School Campuses
1:30pm - 4:30pm - Classroom Instruction (two sessions)
Thursday
8:00am - 9:00am – Corporate Prayer
9:30am - 12:30am - Ministry Track Training and Instruction
1:30pm - 4:30pm - Classroom Instruction (two sessions)
Friday
8:00am - 9:00am- Corporate Prayer
9:30am - 12:30pm - Classroom Instruction (two sessions)
1:30pm - 4:30pm - Weekend Service Preparation
5:00pm - 9:30pm - Ministry training through
Saturday
4:30pm - 9:30 – Saturday Night Service Boulder/Ministry Training
Sunday
6:30am - 1:00pm- Sunday Service Denver Tech Center/Ministry Training
