Lisa Birle has served on multiple teams at Saddleback Church for nearly two decades, including college ministry and small groups. Currently, Lisa serves as Saddleback’s Pastor to Interns, overseeing Saddleback’s internship program across multiple campuses. Her passion is to equip students for the ministry and leadership God has called them to, and to help churches develop effective internship and residency programs. Lisa has a BFA in art history from the University of California-Irvine and a Master of Theological Studies from Gateway Baptist Theological Seminary. She is also passionate about the Philadelphia Phillies, Starbucks, and National Parks. E-mail her to talk about any of these things at [email protected].
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December 8, 2025
What Makes an Internship Unforgettable (Hint: It’s You)
By Lisa Birle I’m often asked what the secret sauce is for our internship program. What makes our internship experience at Saddleback so special? What’s...