DEPARTMENT: Worship Ministries
SUPERVISOR: Lily Serfass (Modern Worship Director)
FULL/PART TIME: Part-time; approximately 10 hours per
Purpose of the Worship Ministry Intern Position
- Help facilitate transformational online/hybrid/gathered worship environments for the community of First Pres, friends of First Pres and visitors to First Pres.
- Equip worship team members to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in Christ’s mission in Glen Ellyn, surrounding communities, and the world, promising to seek the fellowship of the church wherever they reside.
- Thoughtfully and creatively balanced ministry to the “nones,” “dones,” and “wons.” (i.e.: non-Christians, the disaffected Christians, and intentional Christians).
Specifics of the Worship Ministry Intern Position
- Worship leadership on and off platform, engage worship participants where they’re at in their spiritual and personal development.
- Partner with worship staff in all aspects of the worship ministry, seeking to nurture a magnetically Christ-like atmosphere in which every worship participant feels compelled engage with their entire selves.
- Cultivate adaptability and leadership skills through exposure to Classic, Modern and A/V ministries.
- Attend trips, retreats, and special events as requested
Ultimate Destinations
Worship Team Members are Equipped
- Worship team members can articulate what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ and live lives transformed by having faith in him.
- Worship team members understand what it means to have a rich personal spiritual life and the importance of cultivating spirituality within community.
- Worship team members’ worldviews are expanded beyond affluent suburban culture via participation in ministry and mission.
- Worship team members are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with their friends.
- Worship team members’ participation will increase within the ministry teams.
Partnership with the Worship Ministry Leadership Team
- The Intern is an effective collaborator with the Pastors and Worship Ministry team.
- The Intern actively contributes ideas on how to innovate intergenerational ministry in a 21st century world in ways that benefits and engages the First Pres community.
Who We Are
First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn has a rich history of engaging in both local and international mission and justice ministries. There is a long history of equipping people for a life-long journey of discipleship through participation in Bible study, small groups, and mission. We are a growing PC(USA) congregation with an emphasis on both discipleship and outreach, and are looking for someone to minister to youth through the same lens. Having wrestled through issues at both the denominational and congregational level, First Pres is a church that has remained a family-centered on Jesus Christ. We are a church that desires to see individuals of all ages serve alongside one another in what God is already doing in our church, community, and beyond.
Who The Intern Needs To Be
The Worship Ministry Intern needs to be someone with a deep and growing faith in Jesus Christ, who possesses a high view of Scripture, and who is intentional with personal prayer and Bible study. Gifted at music or other art forms, the Worship Ministry Intern is also emotionally mature and has healthy boundaries with the people to whom she/he ministers. This intern understands relational ministry, easily connects with people, and has an understanding of current cultural trends. He or she knows and humbly accepts his/her “growing edges.”
Qualifications
- At least one year of college education preferred.
- At least six months of relevant experience in worship arts ministry.
- A proven interest in ministering to a local church through worship ministry.
Compensation
Interns are paid at a rate of $14/hour
How to Apply:
Interested? Contact Lily Serfass at lserfass@firstpresge.org.
