Ministry Intern

Job Description

Ministry Intern | FCA

The Tone:
This internship offers a valuable learning and developmental ministry experience for collegiate volunteers at FCA. FCA is dedicated to guiding student athletes in discerning their calling and career paths, introducing them to various facets of ministry. This role is fundamental to the FCA mission, focusing on the spiritual growth and vocational clarity of each intern. Interns will immerse themselves in related training and practical experience, enhancing their personal understanding of a calling to ministry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Mission: This person undertakes a learning and developmental ministry experience to understand their individual calling through related training and practical experience.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Uphold Community Standards: Agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community Statement, ensuring alignment with the organization’s foundational beliefs and principles. This is a critical responsibility for maintaining the integrity and mission of FCA.
• Cultivate Spiritual Discipline: Follow a consistent spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, actively seeking the Lord’s will to guide decisions and actions within FCA’s ministry. This practice is central to spiritual leadership and personal development.
• Provide Spiritual Guidance: Lead, conduct, and offer spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes. This involves guiding them through prayer, Bible study, and worship, as well as demonstrating a life lived by example, thereby equipping them to serve others effectively.
• Engage with Local Church: Actively connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement. This personal commitment reinforces spiritual community and growth, which is essential for fulfilling ministry leadership responsibilities.
• Maintain Biblical Conduct: Conduct yourself at all times in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct, in full accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs as outlined in the Christian Community Statement. This ensures personal integrity consistently reflects the ministry’s core values.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is designed for collegiate volunteers, encompassing individuals currently enrolled in college or recent graduates. The internship is structured as a learning and developmental ministry experience, focusing on personal and vocational growth within a faith-based context.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience or set number of years is required for this developmental internship. The internship itself serves as the foundational experience, offering practical exposure to various aspects of ministry. Interns will gain experience in spiritual leadership, community engagement, and adherence to faith-based organizational standards.
• Skills: Demonstrated commitment to Christian principles and biblical standards of conduct is essential. This includes the ability to maintain a spiritual rhythm through daily prayer and Bible study, engage effectively in spiritual leadership, and actively participate in a local church community. The capacity to agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community Statement is also required.