FCA Intern

Job Description

FCA Intern | FCA

The Tone:
This is a unique internship experience with FCA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, designed to profoundly develop student athletes. It serves as a formative journey for individuals discerning their vocational calling and career path, specifically through an immersive introduction to various facets of ministry within FCA. As collegiate volunteers, interns engage in a comprehensive learning and developmental ministry experience, typically spanning a summer or an academic semester. This vital role is centered on spiritual growth and leadership, aiming to deepen the intern’s understanding of their individual calling to ministry through practical training and real-world experience. It is important to note that FCA Interns are not employees and do not receive traditional hourly compensation for their work; however, a nominal stipend may be provided to assist with living-related expenses throughout the internship period.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Temporary (Summer or Semester duration)
• Location: Varies by location

• Mission: To equip collegiate student athletes in discerning their vocational calling and career path, introducing them to the diverse aspects of ministry, and developing their personal understanding of a calling to ministry through practical training and experience within the FCA framework.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ministry Adherence: Consistently agree with and faithfully abide by the principles articulated in FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
• Spiritual Discipline: Maintain a consistent spiritual rhythm, dedicating time daily to prayer and Bible study to actively seek and discern the Lord’s will specifically for FCA’s mission and operations.
• Spiritual Leadership: Proactively lead, conduct, and provide comprehensive spiritual leadership for FCA staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through dedicated prayer, insightful Bible study, meaningful worship, and by living a demonstrative Christian example, thereby equipping them for effective service to others.
• Local Church Engagement: Actively connect to and participate in a local church community, demonstrating commitment through regular worship attendance and weekly involvement.
• Ethical Conduct: Conduct yourself at all times in a manner that affirms and exemplifies biblical standards of conduct, in full accordance with FCA’s deeply held Christian beliefs as detailed in FCA’s Christian Community Statement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled student athlete or collegiate volunteer, actively seeking a profound learning and developmental ministry experience; early career individual committed to exploring a calling to ministry.
• Experience: A demonstrated desire to deepen one’s understanding of an individual calling to ministry, coupled with an eagerness to participate in related spiritual training and practical experience within a ministry context.
• Skills: Strong capacity for spiritual leadership through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example; commitment to biblical standards of conduct; consistent engagement in spiritual disciplines; willingness to connect and participate actively in a local church.