Emmanuel’s Internship Program exists to invest in future leaders who desire to minister – either professionally or as laity – in a multiethnic church, by equipping them to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of ministry in a diverse context. Diversity reflects the Gospel’s celebration of the uniqueness of every individual created in the image of God. Emmanuel is a multicultural church with a diverse leadership team, thus providing an ideal situation for interns to observe, learn, and practice principles of multiethnic ministry.

Emmanuel’s Internship Program offers two positions: Youth Intern and Church Ministry Intern. The Youth Intern will serve our Youth Group and the Church Ministry Intern will serve with various church ministries with a particular focus on church partners working in diverse contexts.

Requirements:

• 10-month commitment (September to June, possibility of renewal)
• 10 hours a week
• Be willing to attend Emmanuel for Sunday service
• Have legal status in the US
• Be fluent in English
• Pass a background check
• Comply with our “Protection and Prevention Pledge”

Responsibilities:
Youth Intern(s)

• Participate in bi-monthly Sunday Youth Group meetings as a mentor
• Meet with students for discipleship
• Help organize, facilitate, and attend periodic youth group activities
• Meet with Youth Pastor for supervision and planning

Church Ministry Intern(s)

• Participate in weekly church staff meeting and staff prayer meeting
• Serve weekly with church partners engaged in cross-cultural ministry
• Learn from individuals at Emmanuel from differing backgrounds
• Serve in various ministries at Emmanuel
• Meet with Outreach Pastor for supervision

Training:

• Intern(s) will participate in The Barnabas Class: Developing Diverse Communities course led by pastors of Emmanuel.

Description of Emmanuel:
Emmanuel is a multiethnic church of over 370 adults and children located in Arlington, VA, planted in 2007. We worship at Rivendell Christian School located on Langston Blvd. Over 52 percent of our congregation are racial and ethnic minorities and this diversity is reflected in our leadership and our staff. Our Sunday services provide simultaneous translation in Spanish, which has helped serve our third largest demographic. Emmanuel is part of the Presbyterian Church in America.

Compensation:

• $15,000 paid bi-monthly from September to June ($1,500/month).
• If applicable, tuition assistance is available.

If interested, please contact Pastor Stephen Bates or Pastor Young Lee.