About the role#
This internship focuses on learning the fundamentals of college campus ministry. It is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year or community college who want to grow in their spiritual understanding, ministry skills, and leadership. You will work alongside the campus ministry team to support spiritual growth and help advance the mission of InterVarsity.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the campus ministry team to help cast vision and direction.
- Teach students how to study, love, and apply Scripture to their daily lives.
- Promote the ministry mission on campus and seek opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Guide chapters in developing strategic thinking regarding their witness to the university.
- Model and assist students and faculty in growing in their love for people of every culture and ethnicity.
- Encourage a prayerful lifestyle among students.
- Engage with training and supervision from your ministry director.
- Assist with reporting and serve as an ambassador to ministry partners and churches.
What you'll need#
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ and can annually affirm the InterVarsity Statement of Agreement.
- Currently enrolled in a four-year or community college.
- A developing passion for evangelism.
- Leadership qualities including initiative, self-awareness, and cultural awareness.
- Strong communication, professionalism, and teamwork skills.
- An eagerness to learn and cross-cultural competence.
- Relational maturity.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma, United States.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid, though it is funded through personal fundraising. Actual compensation depends on your ability to secure a donor team.
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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