Church for the Church Shepherding Internship

Wheaton Bible Church•West Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Church for the Church Shepherding Internship is a 12-week immersive ministry experience designed to develop, challenge, and grow Shepherding Interns through hands-on ministry and reflective learning. The internship has three goals: help future shepherds actively explore their calling to ministry, foster the development of healthy habits for longevity in ministry, and immerse Shepherding Interns in the culture of a gospel-centered, intercultural, missions-mobilizing local church.

Requirements

Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and consistently pursues a personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, Scripture reading, and community within the local church.
Experience serving and leading as a lay leader in a local church ministry.
High School Degree; current college students preferred however life and ministry experience will be taken into account for any non-college applicants.
Affirms the WBC Beliefs and Values as well as the WBC Statement of Christian Lifestyle.
Aligns with and is committed to assisting the ministries of the church in living out our Beliefs and Values.
Available and committed to serve all scheduled hours for the duration of the Shepherding Internship.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Current college students preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in weekly ministry according to the rhythms of your designated ministry team.
Collaborate with your designated ministry team to continue to develop healthy serving teams.
Teach or lead in different settings as applicable to your designated ministry team.
Gain real ministry experience and ownership over the course of their 12 weeks.
Engage in meaningful ministry experience.
Participate in weekly mentorship meetings with the Pastor of Church for the Church.
Receive timely, constructive feedback from your Ministry Team Lead.
Participate in a weekly Learning cohort led by different shepherds on staff.
Complete weekly Reading Assignments and Book Discussions.
Participate in normal staff rhythms such as Weekly Staff Prayer and Monthly Staff Lunch.
Observe in a variety of settings such as the Ministry Leadership Team, Council of Elders, and First and Next Steps Classes.
Participate in assessments at the midpoint and end of the Shepherding Internship.
Live out a commitment to holiness and developing your personal walk with God.
Shepherd and lead others to make disciples who make disciples.
Become an active participant in the life of WBC throughout the shepherding internship.