A Church-Planting Experience for College Students

Purpose

The purpose of the Church Planting Internship Program is to give college students the opportunity to explore church planting and discover or help define their calling in ministry. Our vision is to find next-generation church planters who will join our church planting team and help us start more Free Will Baptist Churches across North America.

Plan

The Church Planting Intern will work in a current church plant in North America for 10 weeks during the summer. The intern will serve in various roles based on personal gifts, talents, and expectations of the church plant leader. Responsibilities may include (but not limited to) children, youth, outreach, music, audio/visual, preaching, teaching, and more.

North American Ministries has church plants across the nation. If an intern wants to work in a certain geographical area, consideration will be given. If not, the intern may be placed at any church plant location.

Prerequisites

To serve as a Church Planting Intern, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a member in good standing at a Free Will Baptist church
  • Complete an application
  • Raise necessary funds for travel and other financial needs for the internship (after approval)
  • Submit recommendation from pastor, college professor, or similar

Expectations:

  • Commit to excellence and willingness to work under leadership of a church planter
  • Commit to an academic program and coaching from the church planting team where serving (including reading suggested materials)
  • Work 25 or more hours each week in ministry related activities
  • Submit a weekly report of activities to supervising church planter and North American Ministries
  • Submit a written report (newsletter or blog) to supporters and constituents halfway through and at the end of internship
  • Avoid whining, slacking or drama
  • Prepare for challenging, high impact work
  • Expect to be challenged

Compensation

Church Planting Internships will receive free room and board during program.

  • Families in the local church usually provide room and board. Hotel accommodations should not be expected
  • A weekly stipend will be provided
  • Other benefits may be awarded based on the financial resources of the church plant and the intern’s performance

Request an Application

1. Personal Information

Name
Current Address
On a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent), please rate your health:

2. Education

3. Employment / Volunteer History

Employment History #1

Please begin with your most recent employer.

Employment History #2

Employment History #3

4. Personal References

Please list three persons, not related to you, who are qualified to evaluate your capabilities and character. One of the references must be your pastor or college official. References will be emailed confidential reference forms that will not be shared with the applicant.

Personal Reference #1 (Pastor or College Official)

Name
Address

Personal Reference #2

Name
Address

Personal Reference #3

Name
Address

5. Church Information

Have you been baptized by immersion?

6. Criminal Record

Because our mission and purpose as a Christian ministry is to bring love and healing to individuals and families, it is of great importance that we endeavor at all times to build our team with people of the highest moral character. To maintain these high standards, we ask all applicants to be prepared to subject themselves to personal, employment, and criminal background checks. For that purpose, please answer the following questions:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime or violation other than a minor traffic infraction?
Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action, suspended, terminated, or asked to leave a job or volunteer position by an employer or non-profit organization on the grounds you engaged in child sexual abuse or neglect, or other unlawful behavior, or on grounds that you violated an employer's sexual harassment policy.

8. Statement of Faith & Consent

All of our staff, church planters and volunteers must acknowledge and agree to the Free Will Baptist Treatise and beliefs. I additionally certify that information I am providing is true and correct. I understand that the submission of any false information or the omission of any requested information in connection with my application for employment, whether in this document, in an interview, or provided otherwise, may be cause for failure to receive funding or be employed by Free Will Baptist North American Ministries to plant a church. I authorize NAM to investigate my past and present employment, educational credentials, and any additional personal information provided in this application and any interviews, and I agree to cooperate in such investigations. I further recognize and agree that, as a condition of my funding, I consent to criminal, financial and motor vehicle background checks from federal, state and local agencies. I hereby release FWBNAM and all persons supplying information to them from all liability, claims for damages, or responsibility whatsoever with respect to information supplied. I further authorize all of my prior employers and references to speak freely to NAM representatives and provide whatever information is required. I hereby warrant that I have read and fully understand the foregoing and seek employment under these conditions of my own free will and in accordance with my own judgment. No verbal or other agreements have been made or promises provided by NAM or myself.
Type your full, legal name in the blank above to sign this document. This is considered your legally binding signature.
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