March 15 is deadline for college students to apply for summer 'Christ Academy Residency Program'

Christ United Methodist Church (UMC) in Memphis, Tennessee, is accepting applications from college students for its 10-week Christ Academy Residency Program.

The program brings academics and the church together by combining classroom experience with a ministry internship. Students will intern with a ministry area of Christ UMC, applying what they learn in real time.

The Residency Program begins Wednesday, May 30, and ends Sunday, July 29. Areas of service include: Children’s Ministry, Communications/Media, Congregational Care, Special Needs and Student Ministry.

Applications and more info are available at ChristChurchMemphis.org/Residency. Application deadline is March 15.

Christ UMC is located at 4488 Poplar Avenue across from Oak Court Mall and next door to Laurelwood Shopping Center.