Central/Water's Edge Internship

Ministry Internship Non-Exempt / Temporary Internship Position Summary The Ministry Internship is designed to provide individuals with early exposure to ministry life through guided learning, hands-on experiences, and intentional mentoring. This role is exploratory in nature—ideal for those discerning a call to ministry, seeking to develop spiritual gifts, and learning how local church ministry functions day to day. Interns will serve alongside ministry leaders in a variety of areas while gaining a broad perspective of church life, spiritual leadership, and pastoral care.   Key Responsibilities - Learning & Exploration - Participate in structured teaching, mentoring, and reflection opportunities. - Attend staff meetings, leadership trainings, and ministry gatherings. - Explore different ministry areas (worship, discipleship, outreach, children, youth, operations, etc.). - Ministry Exposure - Assist ministry leaders with planning, preparation, and execution of events, services, and programs. - Observe and shadow leaders in pastoral care, discipleship, and organizational leadership. - Contribute to team projects and initiatives as assigned. - Personal & Spiritual Growth - Engage in regular times of prayer, scripture study, and reflection. - Participate in leadership development activities and receive ongoing feedback. - Demonstrate growing character, humility, and teachability in all areas of service.   Qualifications - A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian character. - Desire to learn more about ministry, leadership, and serving the local church. - Reliable, responsible, and willing to serve in a variety of roles. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Open to feedback and mentoring. - Prior ministry experience is not required.   Internship Structure - Length: Typically, 3-6 months - Schedule: Flexible; may include evenings or weekends depending on ministry area - Supervision: Intern will be assigned a ministry supervisor for mentoring and feedback   Learning Outcomes By the end of the internship, participants will have: - Gained a broad understanding of church ministry functions. - Identified personal strengths, interests, and areas of gifting. - Experienced hands-on ministry opportunities across multiple areas. - Developed a clearer sense of calling and next steps in ministry.