Internship Details
Pastoral Intern
We are seeking a pastoral intern to assist in the ministries of the church. The plan is to give the intern exposure to many areas in the church to better understand the role of Pastor/Head of Staff or Associate Pastor in a small but growing congregation in Southern California. We are in a very diverse community (80 percent Asian/Vietnamese, 18 percent Hispanic, and 2 percent White/Other). The challenge has been how to change to meet the needs of this multi-ethnic area.
The intern will be given opportunities to teach, preach, lead others, and plan activities under the supervision and guidance of the Pastor/Head of Staff and session.
Mentoring Church Information
Church Address
7702, Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California, 92683, United States
Church Website
Internship Details
Church Name
Lighthouse Presbyterian Church
Number of spots open for this internship/position
1
This internship/position can be tailored to the gifts/needs of the intern
Yes
Current Intership/Position Status
Open
If currently filled, when will the position re-open?
Currently Open
Internship/Position hours per week (Hours are minimum 10hr/week - can be a range or fixed)
20
PDF of the full internship position and details
Finances and Housing
Description of what the church can offer
Training
Mentoring
Experience
Mentoring
Experience
Salary/Hourly pay
$20-24 per hour
Housing Offered (If applicable)
None offered at this time, but willing to explore with candidate.
Mentoring Church Context
What is the mission/vision of the church? How can an intern help the congregation to achieve these?
At Lighthouse we are God's Family shining Christ's light into our community by trusting God, sharing the Gospel, and building relationships in love and unity.
We are a church by God's grace that values:
Loving God and loving others
Focusing on God's word
Depending on His Spirit through prayer
Providing a place to belong
We are a church by God's grace that values:
Loving God and loving others
Focusing on God's word
Depending on His Spirit through prayer
Providing a place to belong
What is the make-up of the church and the surrounding community?
We are in a multi-ethnic community. Our church tries to reach all of the people in our community. Lighthouse has services each week in English and Spanish. We partner with a charter school which uses our property during the week. We also are partnering with Agape Church to reach the Vietnamese in our community.
What are your top 2 strengths and growth areas as a church?
Musical worship is one of our strengths. We have a great worship leader and band. We also have a choir and bell choir. Our music style for the English service is predominantly contemporary. Our Spanish service leans more traditional.
Our church is very loving and people feel a part of the family when they are here.
One of the biggest areas we where we would like to see growth is with Lighthouse Kids and Youth.
Our church is very loving and people feel a part of the family when they are here.
One of the biggest areas we where we would like to see growth is with Lighthouse Kids and Youth.
Mentor's Information
Primary Mentor's Name
Curt Wegley
Primary Mentor's ministry experience, passions, and interests
18 years in Pastoral Ministry, 5 years youth pastoral ministry, and 10 years Residential Youth Care ministry with at-risk kids
I have had the opportunity to mentor several prior staff members. This will be my first ECO formal mentor/mentee relationship. I am very excited about this new program.
I love preaching and teaching God's word. I also like movies, reading, and Disneyland.
I have had the opportunity to mentor several prior staff members. This will be my first ECO formal mentor/mentee relationship. I am very excited about this new program.
I love preaching and teaching God's word. I also like movies, reading, and Disneyland.
Ready to Apply?
Please contact the church directly.
To apply, please contact the church directly with the below information.
Name
Curt Wegley
Email
pastorcurt@lighthousepres.org
Phone