Internship

I. Content of the Program

1. Mission Statement

Raising Kingdom leaders with servant hearts

2. Goals/Desired Outcomes

Acquires the leadership skills to make change effectively
Impacts specific ministry area(s) that will have lasting value
Trained how to raise
Develop ministry in a team environment
Become convicted of his/her passions and gifts - enlivened for ministry
Learn to follow and lead with increasing effectiveness
Foster spiritual intimacy
Integrate spiritual experience with ministry tasks
Experience the breadth of inter-related ministries of APC

3. Objectives

Build a culture of servant leaders
Raise leaders who are growing in intimacy with Lord
Provide concrete experiences to test and grow his/her gifts

4. Covenant

A. Love and Follow

Understanding the need of different roles and seasons for every relationship, the APC internship is designed around a personal mentoring model, this type of centuries old model requires specific things from the mentor and those being mentored. The intern will be given a wide range of ministry opportunities within the scope of APC and its related ministries. APC offers a broad representation of ministry areas. Each intern is encouraged to explore the areas where they can acquire knowledge and expertise in specific ministry areas.

B. Lean and Follow

APC internship will offer intern the dual aspects of leadership: Lead and follow. The great leaders are not only of leading but also of following. Based upon the trust of the intern and mentor, the intern will challenge and stretch to follow and develop the leadership potential that is still in their early stages of development.

C. Trust

A key Component in the intern relationship is Trust. We may teach what we know. But, we reproduce what we are. Only as we trust those who are pouring into our lives can we ask others to do the same. APC internship offers not only learning skills but also building life together. Each Mentor takes on the task of seeking the best for the intern and their development to the fullest potential for the kingdom in their unique giftedness. The Mentor will provide experiences, insights and ministry opportunities which foster growth in an atmosphere of preparation, challenge, and Love.

D. Ministry Planning-Team building

The program will offer interns how to build teams. Ministry involves many people in many faceted events. Identifying talents, recruiting player, delegation and empowerment, and execution project (V.I.T.A.) are among the essential programs.

E. General Term

All Interns will have a job description with specific ministry assignments. There is opportunity to work with the entire ministry staff and integration is a favored cultural model at APC.

II. Background

A. Rationale

APC has had an outstanding track record of encouraging, coming alongside, equipping and releasing many capable young leaders to serve in Christian ministry. We recognize the unique opportunity to continue to nurture and develop young leaders who will make a spiritual impact across world. Even within our congregation, we have individuals who are prayerfully considering pursuing full-time Christian service. We want to provide a significant venue of learning and personal growth to understand the heart and soul of church ministry. We see our potential influence to mentor and prepare many gifted individuals who will be used by God in many strategic places.

B. The Residency Models

Interns will have opportunity to learn about all segments of APC life.
Interns will rotate through the divisions of Community Life, Equipping, Outreach, and Worship Arts of Evergreen's Ministry Council.
The appropriate divisional pastoral staff person will be the immediate supervisor.
Interns will serve in a particular division for up to one year, participating in the life of that division.
Interns will not be given primary responsibility for any particular ministry, but will work alongside current ministry leaders.
Interns will complete a mutually agreed covenant of responsibilities (which may include assigned reading, personal reflections, ministry responsibilities, etc.)

C. Duration

The optimal benefit for the internship experience is 2 years, but no less than 9 months. The internship will terminate at one of the following: the agreed upon termination date in the internship agreement, the completion of one's academic program or upon the prerogative of the supervising pastoral staff. APC has no employment obligations to the intern at the conclusion of their program.

D. Supervision

A senior staff member will supervise each intern. Because of the nature of the program, different pastors/staff may supervise the intern during various periods of the internship.

E. Time commitment

15 hours per week minimum or as articulated in the individual intern agreement, for a minimum of 9 months.

F. Application process

1. Interested individuals may obtain and complete an internship application.

2. The Senior Associate Pastors will conduct the initial interview.

3. The Senior Pastor will follow with a second interview.

4. The Senior Pastor will make the final decision and assign the intern to a supervising staff member.

5. Applications may be obtained anytime during the year.

6. The deadline for receiving completed applications is July 10.

7. The decisions on internships will be made by July 30.

8. The internship program will run from September to June.

G. Compensation

Paid or non-paid position based on the need of the applicant and the context of ministry setting. Other options include: 1. Living with congregation member, 2. Church supplied housing 3. Unpaid and self-directed

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