Job Overview

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

Next Generation Ministry Summer Internship

Kids Ministry Emphasis – Job Summary

• Does your heart stir at the thought of seeing the Next Generation take Jesus Christ as their own?
• Do you strive to grow your own faith in Christ, and to grow together with those around you?
• Are you looking for real spiritual and professional development all while making lasting memories with kids, co-interns, and more?
• Do you seek to be personally mentored by church leaders while growing as one yourself?
• Could the Lord want you to pour into the hearts of kids, from an overflow of love in your own?
• Could you be one of the Summer Interns we've been praying for? If any of these questions have resonated with you, we invite you to read on!

Position Overview

Church of the Saviour Next Generation Ministry is looking for college-aged interns who have a strong and personal love for Jesus to come along side us in growing, together with our kids, towards Him. This internship is designed for mature followers of Christ to aid us in that mission, but equally to be served by Church of the Saviour leadership to develop as Christian leaders themselves. This program exists so that interns can first be poured into by God and His Church by the Spirit, and then overflow into gospel ministry for the next generation. We seek in all things to love others, because God first loved us.

Primary Responsibilities

• Spiritual Growth: Maintain your walk with Christ and actively seek to grow in your faith. The first step in growing another's love for Christ, is to grow in love for Christ yourself. Daily time in God's Word & Prayer is key, along with attending a Sunday Worship Service each week. Regular group studies with the whole team, and one-on-one discipleship is how we'll seek to sharpen one another.
• Leadership Development: This program is geared to equip the church leaders of the future by developing you professionally, as a leader, and as a teammate. You'll collaborate with co-interns and Church of the Saviour staff to help the Kids Ministry thrive in Jesus' name. You'll teach or co-teach Kids Ministry Sunday school, and assist with planning, organizing, and running Kids Ministry weeklong summer camps, including VBS and Sports Camp.
• Shepherding Kids: This ministry exists to see the gospel spread mightily in the Next Generation, and you'll be tasked with helping us accomplish that mission by God's grace. In all things, though imperfect, be imitators of Christ while modeling and encouraging our kids to do the same. Share with them the treasure you've found. Pray and humbly work to set up our kids, their parents, and this staff to continue to have seeds planted and grow for the years to come.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and his gospel
• Must be at least 18 years old and graduated from high school at the time of the internship
• Must have a cell phone, laptop, and general proficiency for various responsibilities
• Must obtain, before internship start date, all required clearances to serve with minors
• Must generally agree with all aspects of Church of the Saviour's Statement of Faith (available here)

Compensation: $4,000 minus normal tax withholdings

What are you waiting for?

If this position summary excites you and you sense a nudge from the Holy Spirit, please apply here. Find at more at coswayne.org/employment and any questions can be sent to Kat via email: [email protected]

Job Description

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

Next Generation Ministry Summer Internship

Kids Ministry Emphasis – Job Summary

Overview:

Church of the Saviour is a non-denominational Christ-centered church of approximately 1,000 people in the Philadelphia suburb of Wayne, Pennsylvania. We are called by Jesus Christ to engage our community (and beyond) to the glory of God. We take the Great Commission seriously and actively support local outreach and global missions. We have personally experienced the Good News of Jesus Christ and now count it both an extreme privilege and responsibility to be ministers of reconciliation to a lost and hurting world. We depend on the Holy Spirit to enable and empower us to fulfill God's plan for our lives and our church. We are certain that Christ is supreme in all things, and we know we are most fully alive and fulfilled when we are glorifying the Lord most fully.

Church of the Saviour Next Generation Ministry is looking for college-aged interns who have a strong and personal love for Jesus to come along side us in growing, together with our kids, towards Him. It is our great joy to see more kids call Jesus their personal savior, for kids to dive deeper into their faith, and to equip more disciples to carry out His Great Commission. This internship is designed for mature followers of Christ to aid us in that mission, but equally to be served by Church of the Saviour leadership to develop as Christian leaders themselves. This program exists so that interns can first be poured into by God and His Church by the Spirit, and then overflow into gospel ministry for the next generation. We seek in all things to love others, because God first loved us.

Internship Details:

• Duration: 10 weeks, full-time, from May 29th to August 7th
• Compensation: $4,000 (before tax withholdings)
• Focus: Personal, spiritual, and professional development through one-on-one discipleship and hands-on ministry leadership and responsibilities
• Primary Goals:
  • Grow in your own personal faith in Jesus Christ
  • Serve Christ by ministering to kids (preschool through completed 5th grade)
• Housing: Provided by Church of the Saviour if needed
• Requirements: Interns must provide their own transportation and health insurance
• Reporting Structure: Next Generation interns with Kids Ministry emphasis will report directly to the Director of Kids Ministry, but will also work closely with both the College & Next Generation Pastor and the Director of Student Ministry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain your walk with Christ and actively seek to grow in your faith. The first step in growing another's love for Christ, is to grow in love for Christ yourself
• Daily time in God's Word & prayer and weekly meetings with staff and co-interns for spiritual, professional, leadership & teamwork development
• Regular one-on-one time with staff for personal discipleship, mentorship, and fellowship
• Collaborate with co-interns and Church of the Saviour staff to help Kids Ministry thrive in Jesus' name
• Attend Sunday Worship Service either at 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. throughout the internship
• Teach or co-teach one Kids Ministry Sunday School during one of the Sunday worship services
• Attend weekly Church of the Saviour staff meetings throughout the internship
• Attend and assist with planning, organizing, and running Kids Ministry weeklong summer camps, including VBS and Sports Camp
• Support event preparations for Kids Ministry summer camps, such as organizing camper groups, schedules, decorations, activities, crafts, skits, and other program elements
• Uphold a safe and welcoming environment and Christ-centered experience for all kids at all times
• Though imperfect, be imitators of Christ while modeling and encouraging our kids to do the same
• Pray at all times in the Spirit that our kids would understand the gospel, take Christ as their own, be set free from sin, be led to sanctification, and eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
• Assist with events and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Next Generation Ministry team

Core Competencies and Values:

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• A heartfelt desire to share the love of Christ with kids, local community, and world
• Commitment to ongoing spiritual formation and maturity
• Brings a teachable spirit and willingness to grow in leadership
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Personal responsibility and effective time management
• Positive, professional, and encouraging attitude
• Flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment

Qualifications:

• Must have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and his gospel
• Must be at least 18 years old and graduated from high school at the time of the internship
• Must have a cell phone and laptop for various ministry needs and responsibilities
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have all required clearances to serve with minors before internship start date
• Must generally agree with all aspects of Church of the Saviour's Statement of Faith (available here: https://www.coswayne.org/faith)

Status: Full-time Intern

Location: Church of the Saviour – Wayne, PA

Reports to: Director of Kids Ministry

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this internship. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of Next Generation Ministry Interns. Church of the Saviour Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications, and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

If you are passionate about Jesus and investing in the next generation, we invite you to apply and join us in this incredible opportunity to serve, grow, and make a lasting impact for Christ.

To apply, please complete the Next Generation Ministry Internship application here no later than March 14, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and offers may be extended before that deadline.

More info at coswayne.org/employment and questions can be sent to Kat via email: [email protected]