About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of college campus ministry. The role is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college who wish to grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, and ministry leadership. You will work under the guidance of a staff ministry trainer or director to discern your call to ministry and develop daily spiritual disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and achieve goals for growth.
- Teach students how to study, love, and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
- Advance the mission of the organization by helping build witnessing communities that are bold, broad, and ethnically diverse.
- Proclaim the Gospel and assist students in developing strategic thinking regarding their witness to the university.
- Model and encourage a love for people of every culture and ethnicity, while fostering a prayerful lifestyle among students.
- Serve as an ambassador to ministry partners and churches by discussing mission efforts and accomplishments.
- Engage with training and supervision to improve ministry skills and assist with reporting tasks.
What you'll need#
- You must be a follower of Jesus Christ and be able to annually affirm the InterVarsity Statement of Agreement.
- A developing passion for evangelism.
- Strong leadership qualities, including initiative, self-awareness, and cultural competence.
- Professionalism, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work well within a team.
- Excellent communication skills and relational maturity.
- Preferred majors include Communications, Psychology, or Sociology.
Location & details#
- This position is based in the Michigan Lower Peninsula region.
- Work is performed on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid position with a rolling application term.
About InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1941. It operates campus ministries across the United States, maintaining 1,121 chapters on 772 college and university campuses. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the organization employs 1,616 people. Its work focuses on student leadership, spiritual development, and campus fellowship.
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