GLADSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH is so excited to welcome a new cohort of interns to the team. We cannot do what we do without the servant-hearted nature of it’s interns and volunteers — so that’s where you come in!

WHO ARE YOU??  Well, you’re currently college-aged or early post-grad (age 19 - 24ish), have a love for Jesus, and a desire to glorify Him wherever you go. You are passionate, a creative problem-solver, teachable, and quick to take ownership. You also have a desire to grow and learn alongside Jesus-loving individuals and see that the church is bigger than just any one building. 

For those eager to learn, grow, and develop their God-given gifts, the Internship Program will provide holistic support through leadership and spiritual development alongside a cohort of like-minded interns. Drawing from the day-to-day life of a growing local church, interns will feel equipped and empowered to do what they are signing up to do! We’ll go on retreats, grow in our gifting, gain clarity on who we are made to be and have a ton of fun while we do it. 

So basically...If this sounds like you, keep scrolling!

Meeting Times: Thursdays, 12:30-2pm OR 3-4:30pm* (time is subject to change)

The purpose of the Discipleship Class is to pour into and equip the cohort of interns with various support and growth opportunities. The 1st and 3rd Thursdays will focus on discipleship equipping, and the 2nd and 4th Thursdays will focus on fellowship.

1ST + 3RD THURSDAY FOCUS: DISCIPLESHIP EQUIPPING

• ‍Spiritual Development: Examples of Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Names for God, Spiritual Temperaments, How to Share the Gospel / Evangelism, Listening Prayer Training, Ways to Live on Mission, Spiritual Warfare, Armor of God, etc.

• Leadership Development: Examples of Topics: Conflict Management, Leading Meetings, Budgeting / Stewardship, Active Listening Training, Health + Rest Rhythms, How to Combat “Burnout,” Top Values Inquiry, Relationships, Life Organization Strategies, etc.

2ND + 4TH THURSDAY FOCUS: FELLOWSHIP

• ‍Fellowship: Interns will gather together to fellowship and spend time together. Examples: Breaking bread together, creating fun memories, “What’s God teaching you in your ministry internship?" conversations, spend time with God through worship, prayer, and time to encourage one another.

GIFTS AND ABILITIES

• Passionate about serving, learning, and leading

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• You are either currently in school, college-aged, or early post-grad
• Depending on the internship role, we hope you have 1 year of volunteer or work experience based on the role

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• You don’t take yourself too seriously, but you take Jesus seriously
• Teachable
• Collaborative
• Self-starter
• Community-minded
• Eager to serve behind the scenes
• Desire to grow
• Willingness to take risks
• Able to work independently, and as a team member, while using discretion in decision-making
• Committed to the vision and mission of the church (Click here to learn more)
• Open to giving and receiving feedback and coaching
• Strive to live a lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders

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COMPENSATION:  Every GCC Intern will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of 11 months of the internship. We believe our staff’s personal and professional investment through this internship is well worth the program you are committing to. We also believe that YOU are worth that investment!

TOTAL COMPENSATION BREAKDOWN

• $800 monthly stipend for 11 months (Totaling $8,800)  September 2024 - July 2025

TOTAL WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT

• 1.5 hrs/weekly - Discipleship Class
• 1 hr/weekly - 1:1s (Team Lead Staff Support) 
• 5.5 hrs/Sunday - 8:30am - 1:00pm depending on role
• 1 hr/Month - Staff Meeting (All GCC Staff)
• 3-5 hr/wk - Individual Project Work (dependent on internship)
• TOTAL: ~12-15 hours weekly

OVERSIGHT: Each intern will report to a GCC staff lead for support, supervision, and check-ins. We care about you as a whole person!