Pastoral Intern: Covenant Reformed Bible Church

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Job Title:

Pastoral Intern: Covenant Reformed Bible Church

Job Description:

Pastoral Intern — Covenant Reformed Bible Church (Bonners Ferry, ID)

Part-time | 20 hrs/week | Preaching & Teaching | 1-year

Position Overview

Covenant Reformed Bible Church (Bonners Ferry, ID) invites a spiritually mature, theologically grounded pastoral intern to train under our lead pastor and serve our Reformed congregation. This part-time (20 hrs/week) internship provides supervised, practical ministry experience emphasizing expository preaching, catechism, pastoral care, and faithful Reformed doctrine while living and working alongside our growing congregation in North Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Prepare and deliver expository sermons on a rotating basis consistent with our Reformed convictions; lead Bible studies/small-group teaching emphasizing covenant theology and the gospel of sovereign grace.

• Pastoral Care: Assist with member visitation, hospital and shut-in visits, grief and crisis support under pastoral supervision, and regular pastoral prayer and follow-up.

• Worship & Ministry Support: Participate in worship planning and service leadership; support congregational ministries (youth, discipleship, evangelism, and local outreach) and encourage reverent, Christ-centered worship consistent with our tradition.

• Mentorship & Development: Meet regularly for one-on-one mentoring with the lead pastor, attend staff/consistory meetings as appropriate, and pursue directed theological study and confessional formation.

• Administrative Duties: Assist with sermon research, correspondence, bulletin and resource preparation, and other ministry-related administrative tasks.

Vocational Internship / Compensation

• This is a vocational internship position intended for those pursuing pastoral ministry. It is an unpaid internship; applicants should have the means to support themselves financially during the term. A small stipend will be provided to assist with expenses, and reasonable ministry-related reimbursements may be available.

Music & Worship Leadership

• Ability to lead congregational singing and/or play a worship instrument (piano, guitar, or similar) is highly desired but not required. Applicants with musical skills who can contribute to congregational worship are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a Reformed seminary or Bible college.

• Commitment to Covenant Reformed Bible Church's Reformed convictions and historic Reformed confessions (willingness to affirm and promote the congregation's confessional standards).

• Evidenced calling to pastoral ministry, personal holiness, and active participation in local church life.

• Strong expository preaching ability and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Prior preaching, catechetical, or teaching experience in a Reformed church setting.

• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, or small-group leadership.

• Familiarity with biblical languages (Greek/Hebrew) and Reformed theological distinctives.

Position Details

• Hours: 20 per week

• Type: Part-time

• Duration: 1 year

• Reports to: Lead Pastor and Elders as appropriate

• Location: Covenant Reformed Bible Church, Bonners Ferry, Idaho — serving the local North Idaho community

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter (including why you feel called to ministry at Covenant Reformed Bible Church), résumé, brief statement of faith, and a sample sermon (audio, video, or manuscript) via the contact form or email listed at www.covenantbiblebf.org. Applicants with references from a Reformed pastor or elder are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline

05/31/2026

Job Type:

Internship

Salary Range:

$0-$25k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Covenant Reformed Bible Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Other

City, State

Bonners Ferry, ID

Description of Organization

We are an independent Reformed congregation in Bonners Ferry, Idaho that holds to the historic creeds of the Christian faith and the 1647 Westminster Confession of Faith.

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