school

of ministry & leadership

Equipping
young adults

to further God’s Kingdom in Yakima & to the ends of the earth

aBOUT

Benefits of this Program

  • Earn your college degree online through Northwest University while interning at Grace of Christ Church
  • Internship provides a scholarship up to $4500 towards tuition
  • Receive excellent academic, spiritual, and personal support
  • Get hands on training and real experience in your chosen ministry area
  • Grow in community with other students as you learn and serve at Grace
  • Participate in weekly group study sessions with an academic coach

Next Steps

OPTIONS

Degree Options

  • BA in Business Management
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in Ministry Leadership
  • BA in Organizational Leadership
  • BA in Psychology
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Ministry Leadership

Ministry Areas

  • Youth & Student Ministries
  • Worship
  • Children & Families
  • Preschool
  • Media & Technology
  • Camp Ghormley

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Meet the team

Don Stuber

Director
Driven by a deep commitment to serve God, Don has established a program dedicated to equipping future Christian leaders to serve both within Grace of Christ and beyond. He tirelessly works to provide support for the program, foster church community, and help potential interns discern and pursue God’s calling on their lives.

Kara Candid

Ministry Lead
As a devoted follower of Christ, Kara is passionate about guiding and mentoring others in their spiritual journeys. Through her leadership, she creates a dynamic program that encourages interns to grow in their faith, develop their unique gifts, and serve with purpose and effectiveness in God’s kingdom.

Larissa Belknap

Coordinator
Larissa’s love for Christ and others fuels her mission to cultivate a holistic training program. She focuses on nurturing participants’ relationship with Jesus while equipping them with essential skills in leadership, ministry, academics, life-skills, and relationship-building, ensuring they are well-prepared for impactful service.

A week in the life

Monday

  • NU-Academic reading & assignments

Tuesday

  • Grace-Bible Study & Training
  • Grace-Meet with Ministry Lead
  • NU-Academic Reading & Assignments

Wednesday

  • Grace-Study Hall with Academic Coach
  • Grace-Serve in Ministry Area
  • NU-Academic Reading & Assignment

Thursday

  • NU-Reply to Discussion Posts

Friday

  • Rest!

Saturday

  • NU-Reply to Discussion Posts

Sunday

  • Grace-Serve in Ministry Area
  • Grace-Attend Grace Christ Service or Young Adult Ministries Group
  • NU-Applied Learning Activity (Essay)