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Internship Applicat ion Packet

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EASTPOINT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PACKET 2018-2019This packet is for those who feel God may be calling them to full-time church ministry. We have designed the Eastpoint Internship Program to help Interns discover whether or not God is calling them into ministry. This program is structured to develop character, ministry understanding, and ministry skills within our Interns. Upon the completion of the ten-month Internship Program, Interns will be deployed to the next steps in their ministry journey. Interns will go through an Internship Application Process to ensure that they are in a healthy place in their life to serve on a staff led ministry team.

STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Pray and ask God whether or not He would like you to apply for the program.

2. Read through this entire Internship Application Packet.

3. If you are feeling called to apply, go to eastpoint.church/intern to complete all these forms by May 31, 2018.

• General Leadership Application: Attached to this online form is the “Permission to Obtain a Background Check” document of which we need a physical copy. Once completed, please mail to:

Eastpoint Christian Church ATTN: Chris Flathers345 Clarks Pond ParkwaySouth Portland, ME 04106

• Internship Supplement: Attach a copy of your resumé and cover letter.

• Internship References: Please ask two people who know you well (pastor, teacher, or employer) to complete the online Internship Reference form by May 31, 2018.

Interview: A member of our staff will contact you via email to schedule an interview if your application is approved.

THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW:

• This Internship requires a ten-month commitment (August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019).

• You can expect to serve in your ministry 25 hours/week.

• This is an unpaid internship, so you will be responsible to cover your living expenses.

• Housing is ultimately your responsibility, but we will try and help you find housing if from out of town.


STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM:

The Internship Program is built around four major components:

• Huddle: You will be a part of a group of Interns who journey together through the Internship experience. Not only will you develop deep friendships, but you will push one another to be who God has created each of you to be.

• Coaching: Throughout the program, you will be mentored by your Ministry Leader. This person will journey with you as you discover your calling, develop as a leader, and will walk with you as you are deployed to whatever God has next for you.

• Knowledge: You will grow in your ministry understanding through leadership training, reading, assessments, and possibly attending a conference related to your ministry. The focus will be two-fold: general ministry and the specific ministry in which you serve.

• Experience: You will gain experience in general ministry and also your specific ministry area. You will be empowered as you oversee various ministry elements, such as leading a group, planning and executing an event, teaching a class, working with volunteer leaders, etc.

MINISTRY TRACKS:

Interns are expected to choose ONE of the available ministry tracks in which to serve for the duration of the internship:

• Children’s Ministry

• Student Ministry

• Young Adults Ministry

• Life Groups Ministry

• First Impressions Ministry

• Church Leadership & Preaching

• Technology

• Outreach Ministry

• Recreation Management

INTERN REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have graduated from high school (preferably 20 years old or older).

• Must commit to the entire ten-month program (August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019).

• Willing and able to work 25 hours/week, including Sundays.

• Able to cover living expenses (raise support, work part-time, etc.).


INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

• Will serve for a duration of ten months (August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019).

• Will gather once a week as a group for Bible study, reflection, skill set, and leadership training.

• Will participate in appropriate staff and ministry-specific meetings, as determined by their Ministry Leader.

• Will be challenged in life and ministry, in areas such as time management, discipleship, communication, conflict resolution, leadership development, building and leading teams, etc.

• Will be evaluated throughout the program to aid in their development (reviews at one month, three months, six months, and ten months).

• May be dismissed at the discretion of the staff or elders (ex. poor performance, moral failure, etc.).

• At the end of the internship, Interns should expect to have developed as both a disciple and leader through valuable ministry experience.

• Interns should not expect to be hired by Eastpoint at the end of the program.

WHAT INTERNS CAN EXPECT:

• Interns should expect to work 25 hours a week on average (including: cohort gatherings, coaching, ministry experience, office work, Sunday services, homework, etc.).

• Typical week with estimated hourly breakdown:

° Huddle: 2 hours

° Coaching: 1 hour

° Knowledge: 5 hours (at home)

° Experience:

- Serve on Sundays during all services (with your ministry area or area of greatest need): 4 hours

- Evening event(s) (ministry dependant): 2 hours

- Office: 13 hours (about 1 ½ days)

› Tuesday: full day in the office

› 1/2 day: TBD with your ministry leader

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF INTERNS:

• To seek and honor God with their lives

• To serve on a staff led ministry team

• To be personally challenged


• To be equipped for church ministry

• To develop their character and God-given abilities

• To be deployed toward where God may be leading them

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES:

• February 25-May 31, 2018: Receiving Applications

• August 1, 2018-May 31, 2019: Duration of Internship Program

• August 8, 2018: Intern Hike

• December 23-24, 2018: Christmas Services

• April 20-21, 2019: Easter Services

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Email Chris Flathers at [email protected] or visit www.eastpoint.church/intern

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