Intern

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Lynchburg, VA

41d

About The Position

The Internship experience is designed to develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA. FCA Interns are collegiate volunteers who engage through FCA in a learning and developmental ministry experience during a summer or a semester. Interns who are serving through FCA are not employees and do not receive compensation by the hour or for production of their work. Interns serving with FCA may receive a nominal stipend for living related expenses during the course of the internship. FCA internship experiences vary from location to locations; however, the primary goal of each internship is to develop the intern's understanding of his/her individual calling to ministry through related training and experience. Further information about each specific internship is available by contacting the FCA staff associated with this posting. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hockey is seeking individuals who are passionate about both hockey and Jesus Christ to help lead and facilitate events to reach men hockey athletes over the summer. The Intern Program is a 3 month program (April 20 - July 20) designed to train individuals as ambassadors for Jesus Christ and give them an opportunity to learn what it looks like to be in full time ministry. The program will invest significantly in each trainee, physically, mentally and spiritually. Interns will serve as part of the FCA Hockey Staff where they will gain experience in discipleship, evangelism, ministry operations, leadership, and coaching. Responsibilities will include leading small groups, teaching Bible curriculum, sharing a personal testimony, on and off ice coaching, planning functions, logistics, helping to facilitate events, and supporting FCA Hockey staff in various ways to advance the ministry. Interns will also be challenged in their growth spiritually through a leadership development program aimed at empowering fully devoted followers of Christ in the hockey world.

Requirements

Seeking committed, character athletes who will be able to help grow the hockey ministry.
Athletes who want to learn about ministry and invest in the lives of male hockey athletes.

Responsibilities

Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.
leading small groups
teaching Bible curriculum
sharing a personal testimony
on and off ice coaching
planning functions
logistics
helping to facilitate events
supporting FCA Hockey staff in various ways to advance the ministry