Urban Ministry Internship: Winds of Hope in Sun Valley, CA

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Worship & Community Engagement Intern: Winds of Hope City Vision Internships is a Christian one-year, multi-year or summer internship program based on the AmeriCorps model. Interns serve at one of over 40 positions across the USA and Canada. In the past 10 years, we have placed over 500 full-time interns and 68,000 volunteers in hundreds of Christian ministries. Description: Under the supervision of the Senior Pastor and with the support of an accountability circle, the Assistant Pastor of Worship and Community Engagement will help foster a wholesome environment where God's people can experience the love and presence of Jesus Christ and develop their God-given potential for works of service. The APWCE will collaborate inside and outside the congregation in the development of projects and systems that will lead individuals, families and communities to engage and thrive in the name of Jesus. The APWCE reports directly to the Senior Pastor and works in alignment with the purpose, values and vision of the organization. Worship Responsibilities: -Provide spiritual support and guidance for the worship team -Set up practice sessions as needed -Coordinate weekly arrangements for Sunday service with the pastor and other team members -Assist with special worship services -Hold periodic meetings for fellowship and development with the team -Help with the recruitment and development of musicians and singers -Preach the Word of God every four to six weeks -Assist in the discipleship of the other men in the congregation and the community -Periodically lead the devotional time at Tuesday's Sunrise Prayer -Participate as needed in the development of a new Spanish church plant Community Engagement Responsibilities: -Assist with the ministry of the Word and prayer at Friday's food distribution ministry -Attend community collaborative meetings with clergy and community organizations -Visit local schools and organizations for the support and development of new initiatives -Assist in the development of community youth development efforts (i.e. mentoring, summer camp, afterschool enrichment) -Participate in ongoing and new efforts of mercy ministry Other Responsibilities: The APWCE will also assist the Senior Pastor and other ministry leaders with administrative and development efforts that will contribute toward the health and growth of the ministry. Benefits: For Interns without a Bachelors Degree: One Year Work Study Internship -Provides a work study internship with free tuition in City Vision College for a full year paid by hosting ministry. -Online courses providing accredited degrees in Nonprofit Management, Addiction Studies, and Urban Missions. -Housing is provided by hosting ministry (or a cash equivalent living stipend). -Any Pell grant or other federal financial aid paid as cash payment to student (up to $5,645). -Expectation is typically 29 hours of volunteer work with 16 hours of class work per week (45 hours total). Requirements -At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) -Must be a Christian -U.S. or Canadian citizen, U.S. or Canadian national or lawful permanent resident alien, or have a valid student or work visa -Able to make at least a one year (or summer) commitment (may be extended by mutual agreement) -Able to financially live on just free housing (and stipend if you opt for the One Year Paid Internship) and any outside income sources you have. -Able to relocate to a location of a ministry site (unless a site exists at your current location) For more information or to apply visit cityvisioninternships.org.