Ministry Intern
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Job Description
About Company
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a ministry-focused organization that aims to develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career, while introducing them to various aspects of ministry. It operates based on strong Christian principles, expecting all functions and responsibilities to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship. FCA has a Christian Community Statement outlining its beliefs and biblical standards of conduct, which all individuals serving with the organization are expected to agree with and abide by. The organization seeks to equip staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes to serve others through spiritual leadership, prayer, Bible study, and worship.
Job Description, detailed
This position is for an Internship experience, designed for collegiate volunteers who are student athletes.
Nature of the Internship:
• It is a learning and developmental ministry experience.
• Interns are not employees and do not receive compensation by the hour or for production of their work.
• Interns may receive a nominal stipend for living-related expenses.
• Internship experiences vary by location, but the overarching goal is consistent.
Purpose and Goal:
• To develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career.
• To introduce interns to various aspects of ministry through FCA.
• The primary goal is to develop the intern’s understanding of his/her individual calling to ministry through related training and experience.
Duration:
• Internships are typically for a summer or a semester.
Ministerial Duties (Critical to FCA mission and vital to ministry):
FCA expects all duties to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.
• Agree with, and abide by, FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord’s will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs (see FCA’s Christian Community Statement) at all times.
Further information about specific internship opportunities is available by contacting the FCA staff associated with the posting.
