2025-2026 Interns

October was such a fun and busy month! I kicked it off with DreamTeam Night, where the staff got to serve coffee to our amazing DreamTeam while they heard about the church’s vision. That night, I had the opportunity to lead a breakout group for elementary, which was such a great time to gather feedback and talk through ways we can make our ministry even better.

For our intern class, we went on a day retreat to the 5-7-7 Foundation, where we discussed the six spiritual disciplines and how to incorporate them into our daily lives. These practices are so important for staying close to God. The two disciplines I’ve decided to focus on are journaling and scripture memorization. My goal is to learn a new verse a week and write in my journal a sentence a day. We also recently had our Masterclass with Jason Jones this month. He gave us a behind-the-scenes look at his role as a booking agent for Live Nation, and he shared how CedarCreek has influenced his work. It was really inspiring to see another side of his world.

During our Chicago trip last month, all of us interns decided to take a day trip to visit Cedar Point together. It was such a great experience to bond outside of work. We rode tons of fun rides, screamed a few times, and made some unforgettable memories!

In our intern class, we also spent time writing and sharing our testimonies. I had never really taken the time to reflect on where my journey with God began, so it was meaningful to look back and see how He’s been at work in my life. I’m grateful for the chance to share my story and how God continues to shape my life for others. We also had a Guest Services Training, which was super beneficial since it was something new for me. We learned how the guest software works and practiced real-life scenarios, like adding new families into the system.

Halloweekend was an absolute blast! We had a pumpkin patch, photo booth, trunk-or-treat, and hayrides for families. The kids loved every bit of it. Inside, we celebrated by dressing up in costumes, and the kids had so much fun seeing their group leaders dressed up too. I even had the opportunity to lead a huddle and run my first service by myself, which included opening and closing doors, meeting needs, teaching a large group, and opening rooms back up. It was an amazing experience that stretched and grew me as a leader. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I’m so grateful for the opportunities that are helping me grow. Overall, this month has been full of growth, learning, and fun. I’m so excited to see what’s next in this internship journey!

Hi Everyone!

I can’t believe September is already over! It feels like the month flew by! Here’s a little recap of what I’ve been up to:

This month, I attended my very first coordinator night at the church. We enjoyed Chipotle together and had some great conversations about what it means to serve as a coordinator and the important role coordinators play. I also joined one of our family meetings with the 11:30 service DreamTeam. Since I didn’t know many people on that team yet, it was such a good opportunity to connect and get to know them better.

Another highlight has been starting Lunch Buddies at Bigelow Hill in Findlay. I get to spend time with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders during lunch, sitting at their tables and simply building relationships. You can tell how much it means to them to see a familiar face each week. After lunch, we join them for recess, which has been so much fun. I’m really looking forward to going back and continuing to grow those connections with the kids.

All the interns also got to take a trip to Chicago, which was such an incredible experience! I went to my very first Major League Baseball game, visited “the Bean” (which was even cooler to see in person than I expected), and tried Chicago deep-dish pizza for the first time (so good)!

The next day, we visited Willow Creek Church. I knew it was big, but I was still blown away when I saw it in person. I had the chance to observe their kids’ ministry, and it was amazing. The space had so many different areas for kids to engage such as technology, crafts, sensory corner, toys, and games. I spent time with the 2nd and 3rd grade group, and the kids were so open and welcoming, even though I was new. It was also really interesting to see both the similarities and differences between Willow Creek and what we do at Cedar Creek. Afterward, we toured the church and attended a service, which was powerful and meaningful to experience.

Later that day, we gathered to learn about our Working Genius. We dug into how each of us is wired, our strengths and weaknesses, and how we can collaborate more effectively as a team. We also heard an incredible life-change story of how God worked in a couple’s life. It was so inspiring to see the Holy Spirit moving and to be reminded that no matter the obstacle, God is always present.

Overall, it was such a great month filled with learning, connection, and growth. I’m excited to see all that God has in store for the months ahead!