West Allis, Wisconsin
Pastoral Internship
OVERVIEW
Beloit Road Baptist Church is seeking a Pastoral Intern for a 12 month (flexible) term. The aim of the Pastoral Internship is to prepare aspiring pastors for ministry through mentorship and hands-on experience in a small church context. This internship will be beneficial for all pastoral ministry, but is especially ideal for those aspiring to serve small churches as a Solo Pastor. This is a part-time position. The pay is free housing in the church’s parsonage (5 bed / 2 bath).
GOALS
It is our goal at the end of the program, the Pastoral Resident will…
… aquire experience and growing wisdom in all the aspects of ministry you cannot learn in a classroom context.
… have competency and God-dependant confidence in the primary aspects of pastoral ministry.
… grow a supportive network of relationships for life-long coaching.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
• A weekly mentoring meeting with the Senior Pastor.
• A rotation of Monthly Practicums (designing and leading worship services, teaching Bible studies, preaching, outreach, admin work, etc).
• Discipling the congregation through one ongoing ministry of interest (ie. small group, outreach, youth/children’s, worship).
• Coming along with the pastor for various ministry opportunities as able (visitations, funerals, counseling, sermon prep, Elder meetings, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
• An abiding walk with Jesus Christ.
• Meet the Qualifications of an Elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9)
• Have a calling to serve as a Lead or Solo Pastor
• Embrace our Elder Affirmation of Faith and Church Covenant.
• Exihibt Christian maturity, such as the fruit of the Spirit.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, with preference for a seminary degree.
For more information about Beloit Road Baptist Church or the Pastoral Internship, please contact Danny Francis at [email protected]