Internship Details

Pastoral Resident
This would be a mentored ministry position primarily working with youth ministry with possibilities of assisting with other pastoral needs in the church as gifts, interest, and the needs of the church apply.Â
There is room for flexibility for hours with this position.
Mentoring Church Information
Church Address
820 E. Cherry St.
Church Website
Internship Details
Church Name
First and Calvary Presbyterian Church
Number of spots open for this internship/position
1
This internship/position can be tailored to the gifts/needs of the intern
Somewhat
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
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Finances and Housing
Description of what the church can offer
There is potential for on-site housing to be included in the compensation package for this mentored ministry position. Hourly pay is available. If the hours meet our minimum requirements, there is paid time off. The mentor(s) for this position are committed to investing in helping this intern grow in their ministry goals.
Salary/Hourly pay
approx. $15-20/hour
Housing Offered (If applicable)
If available, the church has a one-bedroom apartment on site that could be part of the compensation package for this position. It is ideal for 1-2 people and includes a full bathroom and kitchen. Laundry units are also available for use in the church.
Mentoring Church Context
What is the mission/vision of the church? How can an intern help the congregation to achieve these?
Our mission is to labor alongside our Father as he draws people to Jesus & grows them as disciples.
We value:
everyday conversations & historic confessions
serving others & campus hospitality
the life of the mind & the beauty of the arts
An intern can help us further our mission by growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ and laboring alongside the Father with our team to invite people to follow Jesus and walk alongside people in their discipleship.
We value:
everyday conversations & historic confessions
serving others & campus hospitality
the life of the mind & the beauty of the arts
An intern can help us further our mission by growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ and laboring alongside the Father with our team to invite people to follow Jesus and walk alongside people in their discipleship.
What is the make-up of the church and the surrounding community?
As our church has a long history, we have many legacy covenant partners. We are also surrounded by the Missouri State University Campus, and so our location gives us a unique opportunity to reach young people. We have been growing in our reach to younger generations. We have international college students attending our church. Our diversity generally reflects the surrounding area. After a leadership change in 2021, We have been excited to see families and college students joining our church after a season of decline.
What are your top 2 strengths and growth areas as a church?
Our church community highly values the beauty of the arts and the life of the mind, and that is reflected by our incredible music and worship arts ministries, scholars program, and discipleship offerings.
Growth areas would be related to the need to grow young like increasing our campus ministry and rebuilding our youth, children, and family ministries. We have been making good headway, Praise the Lord!
Growth areas would be related to the need to grow young like increasing our campus ministry and rebuilding our youth, children, and family ministries. We have been making good headway, Praise the Lord!
Mentor's Information
Primary Mentor's Name
Don Everts
Primary Mentor's ministry experience, passions, and interests
Ministry Experience, passions, and interests. I worked in campus ministry (with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship) for 14 years, and have now been working in the local church for 15 years. For 3 years I also worked with Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Barna Group doing research about faith in our postmodern context. I am passionate about relational witness, everyday discipleship, coaching preachers, and exploring the relationship between faith and the arts.
Ready to Apply?
Please contact the church directly.
To apply, please contact the church directly with the below information.
Name
Jamie Swope
Email
j.swope@firstandcalvary.org
Phone