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Objectives of the Internship Ministry

1. To provide practical ministry application and experience to better prepare the intern for future service, and aid him/her in maturity as a kingdom leader.

2. To sharpen the intern's ministry focus through the development of a working student ministry philosophy and strategy, and to prepare him/her with the necessary understanding and confidence to begin, develop and grow a ministry to Jr. High and High school students.

3. To be mentored by the student minister in all areas that relate to effective ministry.

4. To benefit from the intern's gifts, insights, and ministry to the church and the work of the kingdom in Streator.

Central's Expectations of the Intern

5. Conduct life in a manner that would be worthy of Christ and His church through speech, attitude, ministry concern, and lifestyle.

6. Be willing to serve and lead in a variety of areas to gain a full appreciation and understanding of the ministry of the church, in particular, in the areas of student ministry.

7. Attend staff meetings and ministry team meetings as outlined and agreed upon as the internship develops.

8. Learn and lead in the student ministry programs through teaching classes, leading small groups, attend and assist during the week of Christ in Youth Conference as well as other student ministry programs, and trips.

9. Take a day off as it will be worked out with the entire staff.

10. Assist the staff and particularly, the student ministry in discipleship, outreach, and teaching ministries of the church.

11. Under the guidance of the student minister, have opportunity to develop a strategy for ministry to a particular need as they determine.

12. Be willing to read about, learn and discuss the student ministry of the church and explore his/her own strengths and weaknesses to further understand his/her abilities to minister.

What the Intern can Expect from Central

13. The internship time frame is negotiable. It can be over a summer or the 6 month internship as well. Weekend ministry before and after the official internship is a possible option too.

14. The intern will receive $125 per week with a love offering received on the last Sunday of the internship. Payment can be arranged with the intern to be paid in full each week, or in portions with the remainder sent to the college for tuition. We will help the student consider tax obligations.

15. The majority of ministry expenses for the intern would be covered by the church, such as for registrations to Christ in Youth Conferences and trips, and food while on such trips. Personal expenses would be his/her own responsibility.

16. Housing will be provided by church members.

17. A meal schedule will be set up for the intern throughout the internship. Eating with church members will aid in getting to know the church body.

18. The intern will have an office out of which he will work.

19. The intern can expect to be challenged in their thinking, practical application of ministry and Biblical applications, as well as receiving instruction, mentoring and challenge to become the best student minister and leader one can become.

Biography of Central

Central Church of Christ began ministry in 1870 and has faithfully served the Streator-land area since that time. Central has been a leader in the city of Streator all of its existence. Central Church of Christ is located east of town on 10 beautiful acres in a main building that was built in 1964, which is very functional for ministry. The main building has a 400 seat sanctuary, grade school sized gym, education facilities all located on one level. A new ministry center was added and completed in Summer of 2000. The ministry center has additional classes and all the offices on 3 levels. With the addition and the renovation of the first building, there can be many ministry opportunities. Located on the church campus is a huge Noah’s Ark play ground set, a sand volleyball pit, and a softball diamond.