Internship

Do you have a passion for youth, missions, and action sports? 

our hope is to identify, equip, empower, and release the next generation of leaders who will creatively and courageously advance the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

The Ride Nature Leadership Internship is a six-month discipleship, leadership development, and ministry training experience designed to equip the next generation of leaders to advance the Good News of Jesus Christ through action sports.

This internship combines spiritual growth, hands-on ministry experience, leadership development, local outreach, global missions, and practical skill development in a Christ-centered community.

We hope to not just provide ministry experience, but to help each intern discover how God has uniquely gifted them and prepare them to faithfully serve wherever He calls them next.

Our greatest desire is that every intern leaves with a deeper love for Jesus and a stronger understanding of His Word.

TRAIN |

EQUIP |

EMPOWER |

TRAIN |

EQUIP |

EMPOWER |

TRAIN | EQUIP | EMPOWER | TRAIN | EQUIP | EMPOWER |

The internship follows a
simple leadership development model

We Do, Interns Watch
Observe and learn.

We Do, Interns Help
Participate and assist.

interns Do, we Help
assist with outreach and logistics.

interns Do, we Watch
Interns begin to lead confidently while receiving encouragement and feedback.

Our goal is to gradually move every intern from observation to ownership during their time here at Ride Nature.

WE DO.
YOU
WATCH.

WE DO.
YOU
HELP.

YOU DO.
WE HELP.

YOU DO.
WE WATCH.

Daily Rhythm

Team Gathering

Monday – Friday // 9:30 AM

  • Morning prayer

  • Team devotions

  • Daily Schedule overview

  • Leadership development steps

  • Ministry updates

  • Team encouragement

Spiritual Development

  • Personal devotional time

  • Daily Bible studies

  • One-on-one mentoring/discipleship

  • Guest teaching and ministry training

  • Reading assignments

  • Outreach leadership training

  • Team retreats

  • Local church involvement

Ministry Experience

Interns will an opportunity (pending interest and ability) to gain practical experience in:

  • Creative & Media Projects

  • Business as Mission Strategies

  • Local Outreach & Evangelism

  • International Missions

Life in Community

  • Live in Christian community

  • Practice personal spiritual disciplines

  • Participate in team activities

  • Maintain a teachable attitude

  • Serve others with humility

  • Demonstrate Christian character

weekly outreach schedule

Interns are expected to actively participate in Ride Nature’s local ministry efforts throughout the semester. Outreach opportunities may vary slightly throughout the year depending on ministry needs and special events but the goal for interns is to participate in some level of outreach almost daily.

    • Skate Church – Lehigh Acres

    • Shred Sisters - Fort Myers

  • Tuesday

    • Upper Room Men's Bible Study

    • Ignite College Ministry - Summit Church

  • Naples Skate Church

    • Climb Church

    • Cape Coral Skate Church

    • Bonita Springs Skate Church

    • The House of Ride Nature Events

    • Community Outreach Opportunities

    • Wake Church (2nd and 4th Saturday)

    • Periodic Community Outreach

SPRING SEMESTER

Early January – Mid June

Key Events:

  • Surf Expo – Orlando (January)

  • Team Retreat (March)

  • Tampa Pro (April)

  • Spring Fling Event (April)

  • Shaka Gnar Outreach (May)

  • Go Skate Day (June)

FALL SEMESTER

Mid July – Mid December

Key Events:

  • Surf Expo – Orlando (September)

  • The Grind Conference (September)

  • Team Retreat (October)

  • Tampa Am (November)

  • Winter Outreach Event (December)

mission trips

  • Every intern is encouraged to participate in 1-2 International mission trips per semester.

  • Mission trips provide practical experience in evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and cross-cultural ministry.

  • Trip opportunities are dependent upon scheduling, fundraising, and ministry needs.

internahip COST

$3,000 per semester

Program fees include:

  • Internship curriculum/books/materials

  • Local outreach opportunities

  • Domestic internship-related travel, Ministry Events

  • Team retreat

not included:

  • Personal spending

  • Food

  • International travel expenses

RAISING UP F.A.t. LEADERS

F.AITHFUL
A.VAILABLE
T.EACHABLE

These traits are the foundation of a growing disciple and ultimately someone who is HUNGRY to grow in their walk with Jesus and are committed to the process. It exemplifies someone who is available to serve and be invested in, with a teachable and humble heart willing to learn, be corrected, and grow.

We have seen that 9 times out of 10, the interns who embody these qualities are the ones who will be the most transformed and ultimately equipped to lead and disciple others long term.

“My time at Ride was crucial for my faith. It helped me build a strong relationship with the Lord. it Taught me how to evangelize, how to properly practice spiritual disciplines, and so much more. It has surrounded me with an incredible community. I’ve never really had a solid group of friends before, and that’s something I had always longed for.”

Grace Hall (Ride Nature Student Intern)