A variety of social ministry placements are available to Johnson Interns.
Affiliated agencies allow interns to work closely with clients.
In their daily work, interns must face issues such as homelessness, community empowerment, prison ministry, substance-abuse recovery, the needs of the disabled and rape crisis intervention. Weekly seminars led by parishioners and leaders in the diocese bring the interns together for discussion reflection and debate. Quarterly retreats also provide Johson Interns with time to further reflect on their work as well as on their life together as a Christian community. The third component is to create an environment of Christian fellowhsip and community to be nurtured and developed among the group. Johnson Interns live in a house together and share meals regularly and frequently.