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YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Our internships are for those who have demonstrated a desire to serve in ministry and are seeking to gain training and experience in ministry leadership. We offer three different kinds of internships. Please indicate which you are applying for: Student Internship (high school seniors, 10 hrs per week, year long) Summer Internship (college students or graduates, 20 hrs per week, June-August) Year-round Internship (college students or graduates, 20 hrs per week, year long) PERSONAL INFORMATION Middle Name
First Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Last Name Social Security #
Home Address City
State
Zip
California Work Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email What church are you currently affiliated with? Member
Regular Attendee
EDUCATION Where are you currently (or have been) enrolled as a student?
Major/Degree Objective
If you have not declared a major, what field are you currently intending to study?
Graduation Date (past or anticipated)
EXPERIENCE
Please list non-ministry work experience. Position/Title
Employer
EXPERIENCE
Dates of Employment
Please list all ministry work experience.
Name of Ministry
Position/Role
Period of Service
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REFERENCES Please provide (3) references not related to you that know you well enough to share with us both your strengths and weaknesses. At least one church leader is strongly desired.
REFERENCE #1
REFERENCE #2
REFERENCE #3
Name
How does this person know you?
Phone
Email
Name
How does this person know you?
Phone
Email
Name
How does this person know you?
Phone
Email
QUESTIONS TO HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU... As you respond, know that we are interested in hearing your heart and experience, not in hearing the “right” answers. Describe how and when you came to know Jesus Christ.
Describe your relationship with Christ as you experience it today and how you pursue that relationship.
In your own words, how would you explain to a 9 th grade student what it means to become a Christian?
What is your view of the Bible and how we should relate to it today?
In your own view, what does it mean to be a leader in the church?
Would you say that you are better at taking on projects alone or with a group? Why?
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QUESTIONS TO HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU... (CONTINUED) Would you say that you are better at giving or following instructions? Why?
How do you tend to respond to conflict with your peers or with supervisors? Please share a personal example if you can.
What makes you want to serve as an intern here at CPC? What motivates you to take on this role?
How would you like to see God use this internship in the bigger picture of His plan for your life? Specifically, how do you hope to be changed or stretched by the experience?
What are some specific ways you think God has uniquely wired you or equipped you to be effective in ministry? What gifts has God given you to use for His ministry?
What aspects of being an intern do you anticipate enjoying most?
What parts of being an intern do you anticipate with anxiety or reluctance?
As you see yourself in the role of leadership, what are 3 qualities you’d like to see more of in yourself and 3 qualities you’d like to see less of? I’d like to be more:
I’d like to be less:
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What kind of co-workers or working situations do you find most difficult for you to deal with?
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QUESTIONS TO HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU... (CONTINUED) Tell us about some areas of your personal character and identity where you’d like to see God bring change or healing.
How do those closest to you feel about you serving this ministry as an intern?
If you could gain something valuable from the experience of interning here, what would you like it to be?
What questions, concerns, or hesitations do you have for us in regard to this ministry opportunity?
AVAILABILITY Dates Available to Work (For Summer Internships) Start:
End:
Are there any dates you know that you will be unavailable to work? Yes
No
If yes, please specify:
AGE PREFERENCE (IF APPLYING FOR 10HR/WEEK STUDENT INTERNSHIP, THEN PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION) Which age group would you prefer to work with? Middle School
High School
No Preference
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ATTN: STUDENT MINISTRIES 222 W. EL PINTADO DANVILLE, CA 94526 MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO:
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