Ministry Residency Program at Denver Seminary INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Men’s Ministry Intern LOCATION: Ridgeline Community Church ABOUT: Ridgeline Community Church – located in Castle Rock, Colorado - is in a unique position as an established church with something of a start-up vibe. In existence since 1995, the church was named Heritage Evangelical Free Church until the summer of 2014 when the name was changed to Ridgeline Community Church in order to remove “old fashioned” connotations that did not fit the contemporary vision which has always characterized the church. Shortly after the name change, the long-time (16 years) senior pastor resigned (unrelated to the name change) and the long-time (18 years) associate pastor was asked to step in as the interim. After a thorough search process, our former associate pastor was recommended by a search team and unanimously confirmed as the permanent lead pastor by the congregation on March 29, 2015. During this interim phase and even more so after the calling of the new lead pastor, RCC has experienced substantial growth, creating an atmosphere of excitement and energy. RCC is a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America association. POSITION SUMMARY: Work with RCC’s volunteer director of Men’s Ministries to build a ministry to men that is effective in reaching men for Christ and discipling them into mature, passionate followers of Jesus. DUTIES: • • • •
Attend RCC staff meetings, communicate with RCC staff and volunteers as needed throughout the week (3hrs) Attend regular Men’s Ministry Team planning meetings (.5hrs) Attend Men’s Ministry events (.5-1.5hrs) Study, research and development of Men’s Ministry elements in cooperation with Men’s Ministry Director and/or Lead pastor.
TUITION CONSIDERATION:
$6,000 per year Plus 10% tuition discount Taxable Living Stipend: No Possible housing w/ church family
ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT: 10 hours per week QUALIFICAITONS: •
Christian beliefs (doctrinal) in agreement with the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America
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Strong Christian character, a vibrant relationship with Christ and a passion for using contemporary media to engage, communicate and equip.
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Philosophy of ministry that places high value on incarnational approaches (i.e. ministry which thoughtfully and reflectively makes appropriate use of the mediums, languages and styles common to the culture in which a local church operates)
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A passion for reaching, discipling and equipping men to become passionate followers of Jesus
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the residency program (2 years, reviewed bi-annually), the resident will have: • Developed a philosophy of men’s ministry in the context of the local church • Identified specific challenges to effective men’s ministry in both the specific, local culture and the larger, U.S. culture; developed practical responses to identified challenges. • Gained insight into working cooperatively with a team of RCC staff (Lead Pastor, Men’s Ministry Director, Elders, etc.) • Gained experience in organizing and working with a team of volunteers. • Developed practical ministry skills with respect to curriculum assessment, event planning, strategic planning, etc. TO APPLY: Please send submit resume:
Craig Smith | Lead Pastor Ridgeline Community Church 555 Heritage Ave. Castle Rock, CO 80104 720-231-7579
[email protected]
DEFINITION OF THE MINISTRY RESIDENCY PROGRAM: By Definition the Residency Program is an Internship and contains the following: 1.
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Similar ministry training as that available in and through schooling for future clergy; 2. This training is for the benefit of the trainee; 3. Resident is not a replacement for a regular employee, but works under close observation; 4. This program is considered to be of greater value to the trainee than to the employer; 5. Trainees are not necessarily entitled to a job at the completion of the program; Employer and trainee understand that trainees are not entitled to wages for the time spent in training.
