FCA Ministry Intern

Job Description

FCA Ministry Intern | FCA

The Tone:
This is an internship at FCA, a ministry committed to developing student athletes in discerning their calling and career paths. The program introduces interns to various aspects of ministry through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This experience is specifically designed to foster a deeper understanding of an individual’s calling to ministry, providing both training and practical experience. While interns are collegiate volunteers and not employees, they may receive a nominal stipend to cover living expenses during the internship. The role is critical to advancing the FCA mission, focusing on spiritual growth and leadership within the community of staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Variable based on specific internship

• Mission: To develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career, introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA, with the primary goal of fostering an understanding of their individual calling to ministry through related training and experience.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Community Adherence: Uphold the values and principles outlined in FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
• Spiritual Discipline: Cultivate a spiritual rhythm through daily prayer and Bible study to discern God’s will for FCA.
• Spiritual Leadership: Provide spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example, equipping them to serve.
• Church Engagement: Actively participate in a local church community through worship and consistent weekly involvement.
• Conduct: Live in a manner that consistently affirms biblical standards of conduct, aligning with FCA’s Christian beliefs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment as a collegiate volunteer, actively seeking to discern personal calling and career path within a ministry context. This role is suitable for early career individuals seeking developmental experience.
• Experience: Prior engagement in a learning and developmental ministry experience, preferably spanning a summer or semester, is highly beneficial. A foundational understanding of spiritual leadership and ministry principles is expected.
• Skills: Demonstrated commitment to a personal spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study; proven ability to adhere to FCA’s Christian Community Statement and biblical standards of conduct; active and consistent participation in a local church; capacity to provide spiritual leadership through example, prayer, Bible study, and worship.