The EXSEL Discipleship Program provides a Christ-centered discipleship experience which thoughtfully integrates spiritual growth and vocational experience. Young men and women, high school graduates aged 18-24 years, who are willing to follow Jesus’ example of servant leadership, should give strong consideration to applying for EXSEL.
There are two levels within the program. The entry-level program is our Internship. Most applicants would start here. The Fellowship program is aimed at a smaller number of participants who have either completed the EXSEL Internship, have completed a bachelor’s degree, have special skills or additional life experience, or a combination of the three.
What does a typical week look like for interns & fellows?
White Sulphur Springs is a dynamic and busy place, with retreat groups and ministry happening virtually year-round. We work hard to provide some consistency to the schedule for the interns & fellows to have as much predictability as possible, with the understanding that some weeks are atypical due to the dynamic nature of the conference center ministry. September through May, a typical week looks like this:
| Monday | Day off for all interns & fellows (for personal time, reading, study and academic preparation); Fellows are given an additional day off each week, scheduled with their supervisors based on vocational needs. |
| Tuesday | For the Interns, Tuesday is focused on academic classes with a team lunch in the middle of the day. Two-to-three times a month, Interns and Fellows enjoy dinners either in the homes of WSS staff members or on their own. |
| Wednesday-Saturday | Vocational program, with each intern & fellow working alongside their ministry team supervisors in their assigned departments. On Wednesday evenings, interns & fellows have dinner at a ministry team couples’ house. |
| Friday | In the morning, Fellows attend a Servant Leadership class facilitated by the one of the ministry team members. |
| Sunday | The EXSEL team will work to serve the weekend retreat guests throughout the the day and will also have the opportunity to attend a local community worship service in the evening. |
