Internship
Family Church aims to take on up to three individuals each year who will voluntarily commit one or two years for this Internship programme.
New for this year we will be taking on an additional Intern for the “Pastor Support Stream”. While being discipled your focus would be to support Pastors Andy and Gina and their family in a practical way. If you like working with children and have a servant-heart, this stream could be for you.
Goals/Outcomes
We commit to provide the Intern, wherever possible, with:
- Faith Works Bible College Certification (subject to grades achieved)
- Internship Certificate (presented on completion)
- Training in a specific area of ministry
- Old Testament in-depth knowledge (1st year)
- New Testament in-depth knowledge (2nd year)
- References for employment
- Discipleship; to become grounded, exceptional disciples
- Relational Contacts and Networks for future development
Schedule
The Internship runs from September to end of July, during which time the 1st Year Interns will commit to give Family Church (minimum):
- Sunday all day (Portsmouth Congregation) and evening
- 3 days per week, 9 am to 5 pm (to include Tuesday)
- Monday evenings (Bible College)
- 2 additional evenings per week, one for chosen Stream and one for ‘exposure’ ministry / life group
- 2nd Friday evening of every month
On occasion, with advance notice, Interns may be called upon to work Saturdays.
Pastor Support Intern will also be expected to stay overnight at Pastor Andy & Gina’s house for occasional dates and some longer stays during Pastor Andy’s trips abroad.
Reporting To
The Interns will come under the oversight of the Office Manager. They will also receive pastoral care from Senior Pastor Andy Elmes and other Family Church Pastors as appropriate. They will be accountable to the leader of their chosen Stream.
It is recommended that each Intern spends their Internship attending a life-group whenever their ‘exposure’ ministry does not require any evening commitment.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral oversight will include a scheduled fortnightly meeting between Interns and Senior Pastor, and a scheduled fortnightly meeting with Stream Leaders.
These meetings will cover:
- Mentoring – feedback from Intern on growth in Stream
- Coaching in goals
- Accountability
- Relationships – family, friends, ministry, other…
- Temperature check – feedback from Intern on Internship programme
Discipleship
The Intern will attend Faith Works Bible College for the duration of the Internship.
Other teaching programmes will be provided throughout the year, during office hours.
Each Intern will undertake open learning of Old Testament Survey (1st year).
Streams
Each Intern will choose one Stream to serve for one year in our Portsmouth congregation. They will be accountable to the leader of this ministry for their growth within this Stream, and will be expected to meet with them fortnightly.
The Streams currently available are:
- Worship
- Children’s Church (all*stars)
- Youth & Schools
- Events
- Care & Community
- Media
- Pastor Support
Exposure
1st year Interns will spend a period of time serving the following ministries with a view to being exposed to all areas of church life:
- Momentum Youth
- Homeless Outreach
- Kids Church
- Events Team
- New Believers
- Connections
- Missions (considered independently)
- Visits to other churches and conferences (as applicable)
- Empower Conference (one weekend a year)
This list may change according to Family Church’s schedule and ministries.
Church Life
Every Intern is expected to get involved in as many areas of Family Church as possible, including serving at most events. Interns are required to help practically to release Pastors to do ministry (i.e. errands and baby-sitting).
Schools Work
Interns are expected to get involved with Schools Work during their office hours as part of their development. This includes teaching at lunch clubs and in classrooms.
Office Duties
1st Year Interns will serve in Family Church’s Central Office in Portsmouth throughout the week. Office Duties will include:
- Counting and banking offerings
- Audio production & copying
- Cleaning Daily
- Preparing Conference Rooms
- Printing/Photocopying
- Mailings
- Reception duties
- Serving lunch/refreshments as required
- General administration duties / errands as required
Training will be given as needed and Interns will be encouraged to seek improvements to office tools and processes.
Personal Development
Family Church will aim to develop each Intern in the following areas (list not exhaustive):
- Time keeping
- Goal setting
- Commitment & integrity
- Life-skills (including personal health)
1st year Interns will be issued with 10 books throughout the year. Topics will include:
- Spiritual Development
- Leadership
- Life-skills
- Relationships
All Interns will be expected to produce a book report for each and maintain a journal throughout their Internship.
Spiritual Development
Each Intern will work with pastoral oversight to develop (list not exhaustive):
- Prayer life
- Worship
- Spiritual Gifts
- Fruit of the Spirit
Characteristics of a Potential Intern
Family Church are looking to recruit Interns who:
- Are born-again Christians
- Have approval of parents/family
- Are financially self-sufficient (and tithing)
- Have studied to GCSE standard
- Have no other study commitments for duration of Internship
- Are PC literate
- Are single, and committed to stay that way until the end of the Internship, or married and partner is in full agreement of the Internship
Family Church are looking for candidates who can show that they are:
- Committed to God
- Committed to growing
- Committed to serving both leadership and church
- Communicative
- Flexible
- Teachable
Financial Details
The Interns will not be charged for the Internship, nor will they receive financial support from Family Church. Interns are expected to be responsible for their own income from other sources and be financially self-sufficient.
Interns will be encouraged to raise £1,000 towards a missions trip on the conclusion of the academic year.
Applications
Applicants are selected through a recruitment process. To apply for Internship please contact us for an Application Form. The closing date for 2011-12 application is May 30th 2011.
On receipt of your completed Application Form we will take up references and send all Applicants an invitation for Interview, along with a Medical Questionnaire to complete.
Contact Details
For more information please contact Sarah Carter at the Church Office
Central Office:
Family Church, PO Box 240, Southsea, Hants, PO2 7YE
023 9266 2257
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