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Church: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe, North Carolina
Position: Pastoral Internship
Open To: Men and Women
Job and Candidate Description: Interns are expected to participate fully in the life and ministry of this congregation during their year of internship. An intern will:
- Preach every other week and when the supervising pastor is away.
- Assist in leading worship services (Sundays, Wednesday evenings, festivals, Lenten, etc).
- Assist in planning worship services (Sundays, Wednesday evenings, festivals, Lenten, etc).
- Observing and/or assisting in pastoral acts such as wedding rehearsals, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and private communions.
- Participate in sermon evaluations with the Intern Committee.
- Visit members, shut-ins, hospitalized.
- Visit prospective members.
- Have the opportunity for pastoral conversation/counseling (informal).
- Teach in the congregation’s educational program (Sunday School,
Confirmation, First Communion, Vacation Bible School, Bible Study, and
Confirmation Camp).
- Have an opportunity to work with Lutheran students at Wingate University.
- Participate in social ministry programs conducted by the
congregation or other church and community agencies (Loaves &
Fishes, Community Shelter, Literacy Council, United Way Day of Caring,
Turning Point, Habitat for Humanity, Society of St. Andrews - gleaning,
Christmas Bureau).
- Work with congregation in enhancing a holistic understanding of
Biblical stewardship and participate in annual time, talent, and
treasure emphasis.
- Participate in community Lenten Services.
- Develop and implement a project that will benefit the congregation.
- Consult with the supervising pastor weekly.
- Lead the intern committee.
- Visit in the homes of Intern Committee members within the first three months.
- Participate in Pericope Study Group.
- Actively participate on congregational committees and attend Congregational Council meetings.
- Prepare and lead Children’s Sermons.
- Observing the general pastoral administration of the parish and the church office.
- Assist with the preparation of the weekly bulletin.
- Prepare an article for the congregational newsletter.
- Prepare prayer petitions for Sunday worship.
- Miscellaneous responsibilities such as: tables and chairs, clean-up, trash cans, etc.
- Conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner befitting one preparing for the office of ministry.
Contact: Pastor Kenneth W. Fink
Email: kwf@clergy.net
Web: www.stlukesmonroenc.org
Phone: 704-283-5244
Date Listed: 18 December 2011
Also Listed As: North Carolina
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Organization: YD Adventures, Leavenworth, WA
Position: Intern
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Our highest goals for your time with us are that you gain a greater sense of who God is and who you are in Him. We believe that as Christians our life is our ministry. God will call some to vocational ministry, others to the marketplace, and others to work in the home. Our objective is to help you explore where God is calling you to live His love out to others, and to equip you for a life of ministry. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow in both a classroom and hands on work environment in the following areas:
- Personal Discovery and Development: Receive mentorship, serve others, live in community, examine your gifts and personality traits, step into various leadership positions, and press further into who God has created you to be.
- Bible and Ministry Training: Dig more deeply into God's written Word, take time to be still and hear God's voice, explore your heart for ministry, and take a closer look at your personal experience with Jesus as your savior and how to share Him with others.
- Wilderness Skills Training: You will be trained and equipped to serve as a guide in the areas of: white water rafting and kayaking, rock climbing, backcountry travel (winter and summer), challenge course, and horsemanship.
- Opportunities to Minister: Most will be as staff on our wilderness trips, carrying out the ministry content as well as guiding. You will also host retreat groups and serve at ministry wide events.
- Operations: Learn about and help operate an adventure and retreat based ministry through office administration, food provisioning, equipment repair, and facility projects.
Get an application, watch videos, and get more information by emailing or by calling the contact below.
Contact: Greg Johnson
Phone: 509-763-3161
Email: gjohnson@yd.org
Web: www.yd.org/adventures
Date Received: 16 November 2011
Also Listed As: Washington
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