Student Ministry Summer Intern 2026 at Christ Presbyterian Church, Incorporated

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relational Skills, Self-Motivator, Teamwork, Desire To Work With Students, Love For Teenage Students, Teachable, Volunteer Recruitment, Mentoring, Planning, Execution, Youth Ministry, Theological Study, Missions, Service, Worship

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description POSITION PURPOSE: The Student Ministry Intern assists staff and volunteers in relational ministry to middle and high school students. Interns focus on relational ministry to students engaging them where they are and through the planning, preparation and implementation of summer programs. Additionally, interns work alongside student ministry staff and study the fundamentals of youth ministry and the theological foundations of a Gospel centered ministry. The Student Ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church seeks to fill two interns for Summer 2026. DIRECT REPORT: Director of Student Ministry POSITION OUTCOMES/EXPECTATIONS: Leadership Work with the Director of Student Ministry and other Student Ministry staff to provide care and leadership for all middle school students Partner with Student Ministry staff to create a ministry environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all students, understanding the specific needs and nuances of the student culture both inside and outside of Christ Presbyterian Church. Partner with Student Ministry staff in the ongoing development and execution of a process of discipleship for high school students that engages, equips, and sends them out to share their faith with others. Programming Partner with Student Ministry staff to plan and execute all Student Ministry major events (such as summer camps, grade level events, and summer service opportunities), ensuring excellence in promotion, production, execution, and attendance Partner with Student Ministry staff to plan and execute all Student Ministry small and large group regular programming, ensuring it is excellent in promotion, production, execution, and attendance Plan, prepare, and teach lessons, Bible studies, devotionals, etc. as needed with language consistent with principles from the public speaking document of Christ Presbyterian Church Serve, be engaged with, and support overall church programming including Sunday Morning worship and other church events as needed. Relationships Developing relationships with students or contact work is the primary focus of this position. A majority of time will be spent meeting students where they are throughout the summer and building relationships with them. Build consistent relationships with the students, staff, volunteers and parents associated with the Student Ministry. Participate with the student ministry team in the ongoing development and implementation of a strategy to equip and empower parents to be effective in the role of primary spiritual nurturers to their children Operations & Development Attend weekly staff meetings Meet weekly or as needed with the Director of Students to check in on spiritual and emotional health, and go over the progress of personal and ministry goals Partner with the Director of Students and Families to request, structure, and manage the spending of a yearly budget Partner with all members of the Student Ministry staff to contribute to the greater goals and systems of the ministry, even when the tasks do not specifically align with the rest of this job description Pursue ongoing learning and development in specific ministry focus areas to include but not limited to: youth ministry, volunteer leadership, theological study, missions and service, and worship. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Education Completed first (Freshman) year of college required. Experience and Skills Experience participating in ministry or ministry related activities preferred Must have strong relational skills Must be a self-motivator with the ability to work effectively on a team Must have a strong desire to work with students Must have a love for all types of teenage students and their families Must be teachable and ready to learn how to recruit and equip volunteers, develop mentoring relationships with students, and plan and execute elite ministry programming Must have the ability to effectively manage several things at once Must have a passion for the love of God in the gospel, and a strong desire to see students develop that as well Requirements ? Enthusiastic alignment with the Theology and Philosophy of Ministry as communicated in CPC 101 All employees must commit to performing their duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the church, CPC 101, CPC Policies and Procedures Manual, and the Westminster Confession of Faith; all employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church ________________________________________________________________________________ All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

The Student Ministry Intern assists staff and volunteers in relational ministry to middle and high school students, focusing on engaging students through summer programs. They will work alongside student ministry staff to study youth ministry fundamentals and the theological foundations of a Gospel-centered ministry.