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College Wesleyan Church desires to intentionally resource those in ministry and ministry training. Because of this we have launched a Ministry Development Program including three stages of development. The first stage gains entry level un-paid “Practicum Experience” for those in undergraduate ministry training. The second stage is our “Ministry Intern” position where a student receives a more broad and involved experience for a year in our ministry. The third stage is our “Resident Pastor” position where a ministry graduate gains a full pastoral experience in our church along with the rest of the staff for two years. Starting in the summer of 2009 we will launch into a year which includes 1 Paid Resident Pastor Position, 3 Paid Ministry Intern Positions, and nearly 100 Practicum Students in the program. We plan to expand this program in the coming years with more positions available.

CWC Ministry Intern Search

Review of nominations and applications for our 2009-2010 CWC paid interns has begun and will continue until we find God’s best for these ministry roles. The first round deadline for consideration is June 1 st 2009 . Starting date for internships are negotiable but June 2009 and September of 2009 are most likely launch dates. Potential candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a completed informational application to:

David.Drury@collegewes.com

Or to:

David Drury , Executive Pastor
College Wesleyan Church
200 East 38 th Street

Marion , IN 46953

Ministry Intern Position Summary

College Wesleyan Church is seeking to hire current college students who are interested in developing as an individual within a specific area of the church. These paid internships are for one year total and would include a paid stipend as an employee of the Church. These individuals should believe they are called to ministry within the local church and would like to gain more intensive insight as to what that actually entails. While not limited to ministerial students those in the program must desire to work in the local church in the future; whether it be administratively, technically, within worship arts or a specific ministry program or venue of the church. This person would have the opportunity to see a wider view of what our local church is doing to further the kingdom of God by attending staff meetings, interacting on a consistent basis with the leadership within their specified area, participating in a hands on way within that specific ministry area and would have a mentoring relationship with a supervisor with that specific ministry area. This person should passionately love the Lord and be energetic, confident and self-motivated.. The internship students would attend CWC for the entire year of internship as well as abide by the standards of the theology of the Wesleyan church. Overall this candidate would be a person who desires to grow in their practical ministry experience within the local church to further the kingdom of God . Specific job responsibilities will be based on the placement of the interns within the church and their own skill & gift set as well as experiences. Internship positions at CWC are adjusted to the person and the areas they need to develop in or gain experience.

About CWC:

Throughout our 110 years, we have been known as a place for genuine, compassionate and soundly scriptural teaching and ministry to people from around the world. We are “home” to people from diverse places and stations including hundreds of college students and many seniors. We are committed to the teachings and mission of Jesus Chris t. We are striving to become the kind of people and the kind of church that He envisioned – active in our witness and consistent in our faith – to serve this present age.

CWC is a multi-venue church with over 1,300 in attendance with the unique role of connecting campus and community. In November of 2007, we relocated to an entirely new facility on 38 th street . Our mission: together we partner with God to restore people and redeem the world by reflecting the image of Chris t . Our strategic themes are transforming, discovering, pre-empting, resourcing, including & belonging.

Any preliminary questions prior to sending an application may be directed to David.Drury@collegewes.com

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