A intensive 8-week summer internship for persons age 18-24 who want to explore the various ministries inside the local church and the community around it.
Interns will be involved in ministry areas such as:
Interns will be involved in ministry areas such as:
· Missions
· Children · Youth | · College
· Sound · Tech/Media | · Worship
· Preaching · Discipleship | · Leadership
· Volunteer · Outreach |
Intern openings for ONLY 3 males and 3 females for Summer 2012
Team Leader openings for ONLY 1 male and 1 female for Summer 2012
Applications must be received by March 15, 2012
Team Leader openings for ONLY 1 male and 1 female for Summer 2012
Applications must be received by March 15, 2012
What will happen during The Foundry Summer 2012?:
Interns will work alongside pastors, youth and children's directors, technical coordinators, missions coordinators, and other ministry leaders to gain valuable insight into what full-time ministry looks like in the local church and the community around the church.
| Interns will be immersed in all ministry areas to gain an understanding of the local church. Interns will have many opportunities to use their gifts and strengths to serve throughout the 8-week program.
| Interns will receive one-on-one discipleship and will not only grow in experience in ministry but also in spiritual maturity.
| Interns will be under the direct leadership of a Team Leader who will live and work alongside them during the 8-week program. They will also be under the leadership of a Pastor at the church.
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By the end of the 8-week program, Interns will have had hands-on experiences that many people in seminaries have not yet been a part of.
If you are interested in full-time ministry this is an excellent opportunity to learn what real ministry is all about.
If you are interested in full-time ministry this is an excellent opportunity to learn what real ministry is all about.
The Foundry is a program of Valdosta First United Methodist Church and persons applying for this internship must agree to abide by and uphold United Methodist beliefs. (<--- read when you get the chance)
Applicants are not required to be a member of the United Methodist Church but will be asked to support UM beliefs.
Applicants are not required to be a member of the United Methodist Church but will be asked to support UM beliefs.
Cost:
This is a support-raised internship. With The Foundry's help you will raise the support needed for this ministry internship experience. Interns: Amount needed to raise for this 8-week internship (June 1st-July 29th) is $1200. Half of the support amount ($600) must be in the intern's account with The Foundry by May 31st. The second half of support ($600) must be in their account by June 29th. Team Leaders: Amount needed to raise for this 8-week position (May 29th-July 30th) is $900. Half of the support amount ($450) must be in the team leader's account with The Foundry by May 28th. The second half of support ($450) must be in their account by June 29th. | Applying:
Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial of their application by March 22, 2012. Once an applicant is accepted we will begin the support raising process. This will allow 10 weeks to raise the support needed. All applicants must have completed their senior year of high school by June 2012. Applicants that submit early and show exceptional qualifications and references will be accepted before the March 22nd notification date. So applicants are encouraged to submit as early as possible. References: Each applicant must have 3 references - pastor, mentor/employer/teacher, and a peer (friend) |
Where will I live?Housing is provided.
Males in one house. Females in another. Living with a team will be one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of the summer. You will learn from one another. The housing will be in safe neighborhoods with or near church members. | What will I eat?Food is provided
Each house will be given a food allowance to do weekly shopping and prepare their meals at their home. There will also be many occasions where Interns will eat at the church and other events. | How will I get around?Transportation Gas money is provided. However, interns are responsible for their transportation. *For interns who do not bring a vehicle they will be asked to raise an additional $100 ($1300 intern or $1000 team leader) to off-set gas and mileage for the other interns' vehicles.
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Other Perks of the Internship
Weekly stipend
Along with food, housing, and gas money, each intern will receive a weekly stipend of $40 on Friday of each week to be used at their discretion. | July 4th Holiday
Interns will be given time-off after 1 pm on July 1st through 8 pm on July 6 (Sunday afternoon through Friday evening). Interns will not receive their regular weekly stipend of $40 for this week. Each intern will receive a stipend of $20 for this week. | "Family Weekend" July 28-29 Family members or friends may visit on this weekend. This will be the only weekend interns are allowed to have visitors. Visitors must obtain their own housing. We will celebrate the conclusion of the internship and commission each intern in Sunday worship.
| Time-off
Each intern will have 1 free day per week. Days will vary depending upon schedule. Because this is an intensive 8-week ministry internship experience, time-off is short and travel out of town is not encouraged. |
Emergencies/Special Circumstances
For special circumstances like death in the family or the wedding of a family member - exceptions will be made.
Interns who must receive time-off for these special circumstances will not receive their weekly stipend if they need to take-off more than 48 hours.
In the case of an emergency where an intern must leave the program early, support raised unfortunately will not be able to be returned. The amount each intern is raising is for the overall intern program and the total amount being raised by all interns will be used.
Time off for weddings must be requested when applying for the internship.
Interns who must receive time-off for these special circumstances will not receive their weekly stipend if they need to take-off more than 48 hours.
In the case of an emergency where an intern must leave the program early, support raised unfortunately will not be able to be returned. The amount each intern is raising is for the overall intern program and the total amount being raised by all interns will be used.
Time off for weddings must be requested when applying for the internship.
Other Important Info.
Background
Applicants will have a criminal background check and all interns will participate in the Safe Sanctuaries program in the first 1-2 days of arriving. | Covenant
Each intern will sign an Integrity Covenant. If an intern is found to have not upheld this covenant the intern will be sent home immediately and will forfeit any support raised. | House Rules
Interns will write-up and maintain their own "house rules" for things like cooking and cleaning duties, quiet times, bathroom usage, etc. | Spiritual Growth
Interns will participate in daily devotions, weekly Intern Bible Studies, and nightly Debriefs in their homes. | Support
If an intern happens to raise more than they need individually, any additional funds will be used for the overall program to help support others on the team. |
If this intensive ministry exploration program interests you please
fill out the application below, obtain references, and return by March 15, 2012
The Foundry ApplicationFill out the application today!
| Reference FormPlease supply the Reference Form link above to your 3 references
| Support Letter Info.All the info. you need to raise support
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