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Job Title:

Summer Pastoral Ministry Intern: Providence Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

Providence Presbyterian Church in Quakertown is seeking to establish a three-month summer pastoral internship at that will:

• Engage the intern's gifts in service to the church
• Foster growth in ministry and leadership
• Support the intern in discerning a potential long-term direction in ministry

Outreach Focus Set a positive example for community outreach, helping Providence Church grow in grace internally while sharing faith externally through reliance on the Holy Spirit. Support and equip members to share their faith and disciple new believers and actively assist with outreach initiatives such as Vacation Bible School.

Pastoral Shepherding Focus The intern will serve the church by providing pastoral care to its members. This involves building relationships across age groups, offering support in various ways, and faithfully praying for the congregation. The intern will assist both pastors in these responsibilities and receive mentorship from them and the broader session throughout the role.

Teaching, Preaching and Leading Worship Focus Those called to ministry are expected to faithfully and skillfully handle Scripture, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 2:15. This responsibility may include opportunities to teach, preach, lead congregational prayer, and participate in worship leadership within the church, all under the guidance and supervision of the session.

Church Planting Vision, Relationships, Planning/Evaluation As Providence Presbyterian Church seeks guidance and works with the Presbytery on the possibility of planting a new church in the area, the Pastoral Intern will play a valuable role in supporting the session's evaluation process. This includes contributing to the development of vision, assisting with presbytery and other key relationships, and helping coordinate the planning and understanding of the overall church planting process.

Training and Development While Providence Church will benefit from the pastoral intern's contributions to the life and ministry of the congregation, our greater desire is that the internship serve as a context for the intern's continued growth and preparation for future service.

This includes deepening his understanding of Scripture and the grace of our Lord, strengthening his grasp of the confessional standards, and cultivating readiness for pastoral ministry within the church and, potentially, within the Eastern Presbytery of the PCA. To support this development, the internship will incorporate the following elements:

• Active Participation in Governance: Regular attendance at Providence session meetings as well as Presbytery gatherings, providing exposure to the broader structures of church leadership and accountability.
• Personal Spiritual Discipline: Ongoing self-study with intentional focus on Scripture reading and prayer, fostering both theological depth and spiritual maturity.
• Mentorship and Feedback: One-on-one regular meetings with Rev. Mark Fodale to review objectives, assess growth, and provide encouragement, prayer, and direction.
• Formal Evaluation: A final debrief and evaluation conducted by the session at the end of the internship, ensuring reflection on progress and areas for continued growth.
• Congregational Input: Feedback from the congregation will be received, not through formal surveys, but captured informally through conversations and observations, allowing their perspective on the intern's ministry impact.

Oversight of the Pastoral Intern is provided by the Providence senior pastor, Rev. Mark Fodale, who will offer ongoing guidance and feedback through one-on-one mentoring and regular meetings throughout the internship. During the intern's time at Providence, any challenges, concerns, or questions may be brought to Mark Fodale or any session member for prompt attention. For day-to-day support, the intern can rely on both Mark Fodale and Jonathan Kuciemba as primary points of contact.

Position Qualifications:

The internship at Providence Presbyterian Church offers meaningful opportunities for growth through hands-on ministry and active engagement in the life of the church. While it is especially suited for those with teaching elder experience or advanced seminary training, individuals who are early in their pastoral journey are also encouraged to apply and can benefit greatly from this role.

The successful applicant should be:

• Collaborative team player with PPC church leadership
• Able to work independently as well as in partnership with others
• Effective communicator in person, by phone, and via email with staff, ministry teams, members, and visitors
• Adaptable and responsive to multicultural environments
• Teachable, with the ability to clearly present and explain the gospel
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Passionate about reaching those who do not know Christ
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Committed to personal growth in grace and the knowledge of Christ

Application Deadline

01/31/2026

Job Type:

Internship

Salary Range:

$0-$25k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Providence Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Quakertown, PA

Description of Organization

"Our vision of growing a family to reach a community"

We want to be a place where families and friendships thrive. Our church consists of imperfect, ordinary people from all walks of life and backgrounds, yet, what brings us together is our faith in Jesus. We believe that Christ has brought us into a much bigger, spiritual family, where we find common ground, a place to rest, and be ourselves. Our goal is that we might grow together as a church family. As we love God and one another, our intention is to share and embrace our community and world with Jesus. At Providence you are invited to come as you are, rest, and get involved when you are ready. There are a number of opportunities and ways to serve and get to know us and for us to get to know you. Whether you have had a long faith journey or are simply curious and even a bit unsure, we are thankful that you are here.

"Our purpose of loving God, loving one another, and embracing our community and world with Jesus"

We want to be a place where God is desired and treasured and where Jesus is made much of – a place where God is loved well. Similarly, we want to be a church family where love is mutually experienced and friendships flourish (in the "easy" and "hard" times) – a place where people are loved well. The Bible says that we love others because God has first loved us! We believe that as our church family is committed to loving God and one another well, it overflows outside of our "four walls". We want to be a church family that intentionally moves toward others with the hope and love of Jesus and embraces those in our community and world who may or may not be Christians, may have doubts or even wrestle with faith in God, are lonely, struggling or perhaps hurting. It means that we seek to boldly, gently and respectfully point everyone to Jesus and His love. We want to be a place where people are heard, cared for and enfolded into the Providence family. John 17:3; Mark 12:29-31; 1 Peter 2:9-10

For more: https://providence-pca.org

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