CHICAGO, IL (September 20, 2011) – A free webinar on developing an internship program within churches will be hosted by the Center for Youth Ministry Studies at North Park University.

It will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CDT) Thursday. Although the webinar will be free and open to the public, participants must register to participate.

Joining in the discussion will be Jim Dekker, associate professor of youth ministry; Judy Peterson, campus pastor; and Tim Johnson, associate professor of ministry and the director of field education at North Park Theological Seminary.

The webinar will include practical steps for developing an internship program as well as suggestions for strengthening a current program.

The center hosts free webinars once a month. Click here to see a list of upcoming events.

The center is a unique partnership of North Park Theological Seminary, North Park University, and the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Department of Christian Formation.