The 2026 Summer Intern Experience
Mackenzie Akiyama
Mackenzie has been researching the Lutheran Hour and the many ways its ministry reaches people across Canada. Her work has included listening to Lutheran Hour podcasts and exploring ways to expand outreach to younger generations. Mackenzie has also been developing a media and outreach plan, researching social media trends and creating a sample TikTok-style video, drawing on her own experience as a member of the generation she’s researching.
Mackenzie has valued the opportunity to meet others who share her faith and to see firsthand the many ways people can use their careers and gifts to support and share God’s Word.
Madison Freiter
Madison has spent her internship with LLL updating and refreshing VBS (Vacation Bible School) files, preparing them for use in future camps across Canada. Her work ensures pastors, teachers, and volunteers have clear, ready-to-use resources for VBS programming.
Alongside this project, Madison has grown in her own faith through her time with LLL/LLL-C, and has valued the opportunity to work alongside a team dedicated to sharing the Gospel.
Bond Brown
Bond has focused on organizing the resources available through Lutheran Hour Ministries, including numerous video Bible studies and courses found on the site. Using these resources, Bond developed a new program for men’s fellowship called the Five and Five Program, designed to foster connection between men in the church through rich, Scripture-based discussion.
Hannah Hatzitolios
Hannah has been putting her creativity, design, and analysis skills to work helping support Lutheran Church – Canada. Through the creation of easy-to-follow video tutorials, Hannah has helped to make a clear, standard procedure for pastors to follow in order to easily create, edit, and upload their video responses for the segment: The Conversations. Hannah has been working directly with Communications Director, Dr. Tasheney in order to simplify making videos, using the platform Canva, and subscribing to the LCC e-news letter, Info Digest.
In addition to her video tutorials project, Hannah is taking a deep dive into the Lutheran Church – Canada public website as she carefully reviews its contents and suggests improvements. She is using her skills of research and analysis, primarily acquired as a sociology student, to explore the LCC website as a newcomer, senior user, and congregation member for the purpose of reporting areas that may need adjustment.
Our 2026 Summer Interns!
Mackenzie Akiyama
Mackenzie is from Surrey, BC, and has been actively involved in serving at her church through Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, youth ministry, and children’s messages. She also serves as a softball coach and instructor, where she enjoys mentoring athletes and helping them grow in confidence and skill. Through these experiences, she has developed a passion for working with youth, serving others, and sharing her faith. She is excited to spend the summer learning, serving, and growing through her internship with Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada.
Madison Freiter
Madison is from Kitchener, ON and is currently an Early Childhood Education (ECE) student at Conestoga College. She is an active member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran church. She was baptised at Holy Cross in 2008 by Pastor Robert Bugbee. Madison has worked as a Summer Camp leader for the City of Kitchener and volunteered for Vacation Bible School at her church. She is looking forward to reaching out to new communities and meeting new people in the Lutheran Laymen’s League.
Bond Brown
Bond is from Fort Qu’Appelle, SK and is a current university student at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna. Bond has a strong interest in doctrine and youth ministry, and wishes to apply to seminary after finishing his undergraduate education. Bond will splitting his time supporting the work of Lutheran Laymen’s League and Lutheran Church Canada.
Hannah Hatzitolios
Hannah is from Barrie, ON and is a fourth year Sociology student at Western University, Hannah has a passion for spreading the gospel across all social groups. She will be supporting the communications team at Lutheran Church Canada.
The 2025 Summer Intern Experience
During the summer of 2025, LLL-C welcomed three interns with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals. Each brought something unique to our team. Our prayer is that their time with us will deepen their understanding of what it means to serve together in the mission of ‘Bringing Christ to the Nations!
Our 2024 Summer Interns
2026 Summer Internship applications are Closed!
If you have a heart full of love for Christ, a passion for bringing Christ to the nations and unique God given gifts and skills ready to be used… Let’s go!
LLL Canada in partnership with Lutheran Church–Canada, is looking for someone who is ready to jump in, try things, and grow in faith and in skill! If you’ve been wondering how your talents fit into something bigger than yourself, this is your sign.
What You Will Actually Do
Work directly alongside the LLLC Managing Director and LCC Director of Communications on real projects that matter: communications, design, donor resources, office management, podcasting, and more. Have a creative idea? Pitch it. We want to hear it!
This isn’t busywork. You’ll have ownership, flexibility, and the chance to see how your gifts serve the Church in Canada and beyond.
You Are a Good Fit if You...
- Take initiative and are at ease working independently
- Communicate well, in writing and in person, with people from all backgrounds
- Know a bit about Lutheran Church–Canada and LLL Canada (desirable)
- Can juggle your own schedule and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Are curious, adaptable, and willing to work in a less structured work environment where tasks and deadlines are fluid
The Details:
- $18.00/hr at approximately 20 hours per week
- Duration of internship July & August 2026
- Work days and hours are flexible and can be negotiated according to the availability of the intern and supervisor
- Possible works styles: Remote, in-person, or hybrid
- Opportunity for future engagement
- NOTE: This internship opportunity is open to Canadian Residents
Sound like you?
Please send your Cover Letter and Resume or questions to Lisa Jackson, LLLC Managing Director, at director@lll.ca and cc. Dr. Tashney, LCC Director of Communications, at communications@lutheranchurch.ca by May 1, 2026.