General Information

Job Title:

Student Ministry Summer Internship: Colonial Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

BACKGROUND

Since 1971, Colonial Summer Staff has been a place for college students to live out the gospel of the Kingdom through hands-on ministry. Each summer, we hire 12–15 college-aged students who are passionate about following Jesus and serving in student ministry. Over the course of 9 weeks, Summer Staffers live in community, receive intentional discipleship, and gain ministry experience by serving in middle school, high school, and college ministry across both of our campuses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

During the summer months, plan and execute Junior High and High School ministries in a manner that glorifies Jesus Christ. Summer staffers live together in church dorms. In the mornings, staffers are equipped through Bible studies, seminars, spiritual disciplines, and personal devotion time. In the afternoons, they invest in students through Bible studies, discipleship, and relational ministry.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Student Ministries Directors

Teams with: Other members of the Summer Staff

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop personal devotional life through practicing spiritual disciplines.
2. Pray for the ministry including (but not limited to) students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
3. Develop personal relationships with students (both within Colonial and the community).
4. Lead a small group of students in a discipleship relationship.
5. Plan weekly club meetings and activities.
6. Share the Gospel through small groups and involvement in the community.
7. Live in Christian community in the church dormitory.

Position Qualifications:

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be a student who is actively involved in a ministry at school or church.
2. Must profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a desire to work with students.
3. Must have a solid understanding of basic biblical principles and be comfortable in sharing those principals and the gospel message with students – both in a group and one-on-one environment.
4. Must possess and be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational and administrative skills that will allow for a successful ministry.
5. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to transportation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive pay for 9 weeks
• Free housing and all meals provided
• Gas reimbursement
• Two days off each week (Friday and Saturday)
• Juneteenth and Fourth of July holidays off
• Opportunity to attend one summer camp alongside our students and staff
• Leadership training through seminars led by prominent Kansas City leaders
• CPR and First Aid training provided
• End-of-summer retreat at Lake of the Ozarks to rest, celebrate, and reflect with the team

Interested applicants can visit our webpage for information and to apply for the position: https://colonialkc.org/summerstaff

Application Deadline

05/15/2026

Job Type:

Internship

Salary Range:

$0-$25k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Colonial Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Non-Profit/Ministry

Denomination

Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

City, State

Kansas City, MO

Description of Organization

We are a community of believers who seek to be the Light of Christ in a hurting culture so that the lost are found, the broken are made whole, the fatherless find hope and our city is blessed. As members of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church we are committed to the Essentials of Our Faith as laid out by the EPC. We also maintain the system of doctrine found in the Westminster Confession of Faith. Please visit our website, colonialkc.org, for more information on our church.

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