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. Eligibility depends on year of study, with specific requirements for students at two-year versus four-year institutions. Interns will grow in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, and ministry skills while discerning a potential call to long-term ministry service.
What you'll do#
- Participate and engage fully with the campus ministry team to cast spiritual vision and direction.
- Contribute to the accomplishment of the campus ministry team’s plans for spiritual growth and transformation.
- Teach students to love, study, and apply Scripture to their lives.
- Promote the mission on campus by seeking opportunities to proclaim the Gospel and guiding chapters in strategic thinking.
- Model and assist students and faculty in growing in their love for people of every ethnicity and culture.
- Encourage a prayerful lifestyle among students.
- Engage positively with the supervision and training provided by your staff ministry trainer or director.
- Serve as an ambassador of the organization to individual ministry partners and churches.
What you'll need#
- You are a follower of Jesus Christ and can annually affirm the organization's Statement of Agreement.
- A developing passion for evangelism.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities including initiative, self-awareness, cultural awareness, professionalism, and cross-cultural competence.
- Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well within a team.
- Relevant academic background in fields such as Communications, English, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or Philosophy.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position.
- Locations include Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
- This position is unpaid and requires personal fundraising to cover costs.
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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