Internship Overview
Internship Purpose
An internship experience at FCC Chicago seeks to accomplish the following purposes:
1. Provide a learning experience that will benefit the Kingdom of God by training future leaders for effective ministry in the urban environment;
2. Provide a learning experience that will benefit the student by …
• Crafting the internship experience to effectively utilize their ministry gifts, abilities and passion,
• Surrounding the intern with a compassionate church family, and competent staff oversight, and
• Addressing all relevant educational requirements (if applicable);
3. Provide a learning experience that will benefit the FCC Chicago family through the ministry contribution of the intern.
Internship Strategy
The internship strategy is a comprehensive approach that blends strategic ministry experiences with strategic learning opportunities. The strategic elements include:
Ministry Elements –
1. Generalized Ministry – the intern will be involved in activities that develop capabilities, qualities and character that are essential for all ministry personnel, such as service, cooperation, teamwork, and compassion.
2. Targeted Ministry – the intern will invest most of their time within a targeted ministry area under the direct oversight of a staff member. The targeted ministry will be defined based upon the areas of educational focus, passion, giftedness and abilities of the intern. The intern will develop the skills and abilities needed to perform that ministry.
3. Comprehensive Ministry – the intern will observe (and potentially participate) in the wider array of ministries, so that they can capture a wholistic understanding of their ministry area within the wider urban ministry context.
Learning Elements –
1. Guided Research – the intern will be directed to research topics relevant to all of the above ministry areas, with a concentration on the targeted ministry area.
2. Individualized Mentoring – the intern will meet regularly with the ministry staff person overseeing their targeted ministry area so that they can learn how to administrate that ministry.
Internship Expectations
Expectations for each intern are shared both ways: expectations that FCC Chicago has of the intern, and those that the intern can expect of the FCC family.
Intern Expectations
We’re looking for students who …
ü Are serious about entering full-time ministry, and desire to explore whether ministry in an urban environment is a proper fit for them;
ü Are committed to maintaining their spiritual development;
ü Are flexible and willing to assist where needed;
ü Are dependable, teachable, and positive;
ü Have completed their sophomore year in college studies.
FCC Expectations
Interns may expect the following from the FCC Chicago staff and family:
ü Regular interaction with an internship supervisor and mentor;
ü A supportive and encouraging church family;
ü An opportunity to explore a wholistic approach to ministry in an urban context;
ü A furnished apartment within the church building for housing during your internship;
ü A stipend of $150 weekly plus taxes and Social Security withholding;
ü A “Love Offering" at the conclusion of the internship.
Internship Schedule
Internship opportunities will be driven by the following schedule (dates are approximate):
| Spring Semester Internships | Summer (Summer/Fall) Internships | Fall Semester Internships |
Application Deadline | October 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
Position Filled | November 1 | March 15 | March 15 |
Internship Period | January 15 to May 30 | June 1 to August 15 (December 15) | August 15 to December 15 |
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