Family Ministries Summer Internship
*This position is subject to funding from Canada Summer Jobs grant
Ministry Staff Job Description | May to August 2025
Hours: 16 weeks (25 hours May-June and 40 hours July-August) starting May 5, 2025
Method of Appointment: Recommended by the Children’s Ministries Director and Next Gen Director to the Senior Pastor, reviewed by the Elders, and ratified by the combined Ministry Board.
Accountability: The Family Ministries Summer Intern will be supervised by the Children’s Ministry Director and Next Generations Director, accountable to the Senior Associate Pastor for his/her daily ministry and overall program objectives. Feedback will be given at weekly meetings with the Children’s Ministries Director or Next Generations Director. As well, a final evaluation will be given at the end of the summer.
Works closely with: The Children’s Ministry Director, Next Generations Director, Next Gen Intern, Pastoral Staff, Office Staff, Summer Camp Staff, and Congregation.
Supervises: Supervises and gives direction as appropriate to Summer Camp Staff, Children’s Ministries or Youth Ministries lay volunteers.
Program Objective: The Internship program at City Centre is designed to provide an environment where Interns can participate in hands-on ministry with the opportunity to develop the skills required for vocational ministry. In addition, it is the aim to foster this within an atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth, maturity and leadership. Our Summer Internship focuses on Sunday morning, mid-week and camp ministry.
Qualifications: As a guideline, mature men and women who want to gain experience in vocational ministry are encouraged to apply. High consideration is given to applicants who have previous experience in Children’s Ministry at City Centre and who significantly would benefit from serving in Children and/or Youth Ministries in view of related occupations, whether in a church setting or otherwise. On a qualitative level, we seek individuals with a solid understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith and doctrine, who have already demonstrated appropriate gifting and who are currently excelling both academically and in service. With a view to future vocational ministry, the following qualifications are desirable:
- Models an active and growing Christian faith, character, lifestyle, and testimony.
- Firmly embraces evangelical Baptist theology. Unconditionally commits to follow and champion the Doctrines, Covenants, Mission, and Core Values of CCBC.
- Demonstrably gifted in the areas of leadership, communications, and interpersonal engagement.
- Evidences a caring heart for people (particularly children), and a passion for souls. Relates well multi-culturally.
- Spiritually growing; a team player; an accountable servant-leader with a teachable spirit.
- An active or contingent CCBC Member.
Specific Responsibilities:
Ministry (70%)
The Intern will be given the opportunity to engage in various types of church ministry from the perspective of planning, training, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs. Exposure to diverse opportunities will be provided, with consideration of the Intern’s interests, passion, and gifting. Ministry experience may include:
- Leading & discipling children and youth
- Managing our Summer Camp Staff
- Assisting with leading, teaching and organizing programs, outreaches, and special events, primarily focused on coordination for summer Children’s & Youth Ministry programming and events. This will especially include the following:
- Sunday morning ministry
- Summer Camps
- Mid-week Youth ministry
- Weekly meeting with Children’s Ministries Director or Next Generations Director for leadership mentoring, input, direction, encouragement, and to evaluate progress.
Administration (30%)
The Intern will be given the opportunity to participate in church leadership from an operational perspective as well as ministry perspective. Learning the skills and concepts required for successful administration of church business, proper utilization of support staff and effective organization of ministry servants will be included. Administrative experience may include:
- Developing an understanding of church operations, budgets, policies and procedures
- Exposure to church management software, communications and calendar
- Experience with ministry planning software for services, servant scheduling
- Enhancing planning and preparation for weekly Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry programming and summer camp programs
- Enhancing people tracking processes for Children’s & Youth Ministries
- Organize and update files, and review policies for Children’s & Youth Ministries
Please submit a resume with cover letter to Heidi.hlohinec@citycentrebaptist.ca by March 24th, 2025. You will need to indicate that you are interested in our Family Ministries Summer Internship. Interviews will be held the week of March 31-April 4, 2025.