About the role#
Young Life Military offers an internship focused on youth ministry leadership at the Fort Sill military installation. You will work alongside an experienced staff person to serve military teens. This role involves modeling a personal example of faith while creating a community where teens can build friendships and find support. You will be expected to live near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Participate in leadership with a team to conduct Club Beyond club and small group ministry.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan to foster your spiritual life.
- Meet weekly with supervising staff using team agenda tools.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school Christian youth ministry.
- Attend volunteer leader meetings and meet weekly with one volunteer to discuss their involvement.
- Learn how to recruit and train new leaders while building a team that reflects the community diversity.
- Assist with community outreach to unchurched teens and provide discipleship to believing teens.
- Communicate monthly updates with personal donor partners.
- Discuss raising financial support with your supervisor.
- Attend Chapel on the installation when in the community.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least two years prior to the start date.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- A teachable heart and strong initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Energy and skills in small event planning.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time and paid, though you are responsible for raising a portion of the budget.
About Young Life
Young Life is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs. Founded in 1941, it focuses on providing programs for adolescents. The organization employs 5,133 people. Staff and volunteers organize activities for youth.
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