About the role#
Young Life Military is looking for individuals with a heart to serve and a desire to grow in their faith. You will work alongside an experienced staff member to provide ministry to military teens. This internship focuses on building community, modeling a personal example of Jesus Christ, and helping teens develop friendships and resiliency. You will be expected to live near the community where you perform your ministry.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with your supervisor using team agenda tools.
- Lead and participate in Club Beyond club meetings and small group ministry.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan for your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on the installation.
- Attend volunteer leader meetings and mentor one volunteer weekly.
- Recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team.
- Develop community outreach for unchurched teens and provide discipleship for believing teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
- Communicate monthly updates to your personal donor partners.
- Discuss raising financial support with your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least two years prior to starting.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- Strong initiative and a teachable heart.
- Ability to communicate well.
- Willingness to raise part of your budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational approach to ministry.
- Energy and skills in planning small events.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Bliss, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Participants are responsible for raising their own financial support, ranging from $1,160 to $4,000 depending on the specific location and duration of the term.
- Term: Rolling.
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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