Children's Ministry Intern
Intern – Children’s Ministry Position Description
Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/wk), paid
Position Summary: The Children's Ministry Intern serves under the authority of the Children's Minister. The Intern participates actively in all components of Cornerstone's Intern program including executing core responsibilities and participating in more general professional development opportunities. The primary focus of the Intern is to learn through hands-on engagement with church staff, ministry leaders, the church family and the children of Cornerstone Church as they discern a call to vocational ministry. The majority of the Intern's focus is on children's ministry efforts that advance the church's mission of Loving God, Equipping Believers, Answering God's Call and Declaring the Good News (L.E.A.D.)
Responsibilities:
Intern Program: Through personal discipline and professionalism, takes full advantage of intern-related training and coaching opportunities. Responsibilities include: • Faithfully serve according to the agreed-upon weekly schedule. Demonstrate occasional flexibility as required by the demands of the ministry. • Participate in monthly intern cohort meetings and one-on-one mentorship sessions. • Actively participate in program evaluation and improvement.
Children’s Ministry: Support lay-led ministry that helps Cornerstone Church to accomplish its mission towards children and their families, with a particular focus on "Loving God", "Equip Believers" and "Declaring the Good News." Responsibilities include: • Develop a theological understanding of God's heart towards children through guided reading and conversation. Increase his/her understanding of how children's ministry is purposed in the context of the local church. • Personally participate in weekend and mid-week service opportunities (CM Classes, Awana, CM Events, etc.) to experience different ministry strategies and gain firsthand experience in children's ministry operations. • Assist in the design and implementation of children's ministry service opportunities. • Advocate for the Children's Ministry through effective communication and support