The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons (IOKDS) is an international, interdenominational organization of Christian men and women whose aim is to carry out religious, educational, and philanthropic projects in their communities. Two of their many projects include a rest-and-respite program for clergy, and a college internship program for students.
Spiritual Life Clergy Renewal Week
In 2006, it was suggested that the Order consider a proposal to institute an IOKDS Clergy Week, and in 2007 the program was offered in partnership with Chautauqua’s Department of Religion – the first such partnership between IOKDS and the Chautauqua Institution. IOKDS provides the clergy and their partner with: bed and breakfast for the week, some additional meals, and the assistance of a house host. The Department of Religion provides the gate passes for each member of the clergy. “Clergy Renewal Week is a break offered to pastors and their spouses for respite and relaxation from the schedules, demands and challenges of professional ministry.”
Learn & Discern College Internships
The purpose of the Learn & Discern internships is for IOKDS to provide students with experiential learning in their field of study at the International Headquarters at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y. Interns work and share their knowledge in performing tasks related to the real-life organizational needs of IOKDS. The internship qualifies for college/university credit at most schools, but the student must pay tuition to the college/university for this credit. To defray the tuition burden, IOKDS offers a scholarship upon the successful completion of the internship.