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Job Title:

Pastoral Intern: Resurrection Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

The internship program at RPC exists to build up pastors who will serve God's people through preaching, teaching, leading, and shepherding. This program, intended for men who are preparing for pastoral ministry in the PCA, offers hands-on experience in the life of a local congregation in Puyallup, Washington, 40 miles south of Seattle.

The internship is designed to work with the Master of Divinity program at Reformed Theological Seminary. Our goal is to equip the intern for future service in the Lord's kingdom, as he prepares for a lifetime of pastoral ministry. The Intern may become a candidate and intern of the Pacific Northwest Presbytery, and complete an internship as required by the Presbytery. Alternatively, he may work to complete the internship requirements of the Presbytery in which he is a candidate, subject of the approval of that Presbytery. The internship is designed to maximize the learning and practical pastoral skills of the intern, and to assist RPC in conducting meaningful ministry.

Ideally the intern will specialize in at least two of the following areas: Children's ministry & Sunday School; Youth ministry; Men's Ministry; Evangelism (e.g. one idea would be to lead a Christianity Explored or 3-2-1 course); Community Groups

Dates: September 1, 2025, through August 2026 (depending on the intern's need to get back in time for seminary classes)

Time requirements The Internship is designed to be 25/hours per week, 50 weeks per year, with 2 weeks paid vacation. The church understands the rigors of a full-time seminary load and will be flexible during busier weeks in the seminary schedule such as mid-terms or final exams. Expectations

Expectations can be refined in conjunction with the requirements for a Presbytery internship from the intern's local Presbytery. Weekly: Attend Sunday worship; Attend staff meetings; Meet weekly with Pastor David to discuss life & ministry; Take a day off (finding rest in ministry is important); Attend men's Bible study; Participate in elder zoom calls (as scheduled) and in-person session meetings

Bi-Weekly or Monthly: Participate in a community group; Attend session meetings; Do assigned readings and discuss with Pastor David (choices of books/topics TBD); Provide a short (1-2 page) written summary of ministry (tasks accomplished, lessons, etc.); Explore somewhere new (new hike, new coffee shop, etc.); Attend at least one presbytery meeting (February, May, October)

Position Qualifications:

A vital and active relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ Agreement with the theology and mission of RPC and the PCA Ability to preach in a Christ-centered, grace-giving, expository manner External confirmation of an internal call to pastoral ministry A teachable spirit: "hungry, humble, smart and a proven team player" Emotional intelligence, a collaborative spirit, and a growth mindset Willingness to take initiative Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others

Application Deadline

04/30/2025

Job Type:

Part Time

Salary Range:

$35k-$44k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Resurrection Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Puyallup, WA

Description of Organization

We are a PCA church ministering in South Hill, Puyallup. Our current congregation size is about 200 people.

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