2025 Summer Internship

Are you looking for practical ministry experience in multiple areas at a large, vibrant SBC church? We invite you to apply a summer internship at Abilene! Our 2025 summer internships will take place May 18 – July 27, 2025.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. John Sansom, Discipleship & Family Pastor, at jsansom@myabilene.org.

Testimonials

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Adalyn Byrd

2024 Preschool / Kidz Ministry Intern

“My role as a summer intern was such a blessing-filled opportunity. Being pushed out of my comfort zone to teach the Gospel challenged me to grow in my walk with the Lord, opened my eyes to the gifts God had given me, and helped me flourish in relationships with others. There is no greater gift than to serve through the love of Christ, and Abilene Baptist Church is a wonderful place to experience this to the fullest!”

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Jared McKinney

2024 Pastoral Ministry Intern

“What I enjoyed the most about my internship at Abilene was the opportunities and trust I was given. I am very grateful for the opportunity to teach straight from the pulpit and gain real ministry experience. It was so beneficial to interact with the staff and seek wisdom from everyone at Abilene.”

About Abilene

The mission of Abilene Baptist Church is to bring those who are lost into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and then build them into fully, mature, reproducing followers of Christ.

The vision for Abilene Baptist Church is to fulfill the mission locally through two church campuses (Martinez and Appling/Harlem), nationally through the Abilene Network, and internationally through missionary partnerships.

Our church is currently home to just under 3,800 members, with an average of 1,300 in attendance for three Sunday morning services across two campuses.

About the Area

Martinez, Georgia, is in the eastern area of Columbia County and is bordered by Augusta (Richmond County) and Evans. In 2020, Evans was ranked the best place to live in America (Money).

In 2021, Columbia County was identified as one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia (WJBF). According to the 2020 census, within a 10-minute drive of Abilene Baptist Church’s Martinez Campus, there were 31,859 households, 90,228 residents, and an average household income of $89,434. By 2025, the population is projected to be 114,354, which is a 26.7% increase.