WHAT IS THE WATKINSVILLE INTERNSHIP?

The Watkinsville Internship is an immersive ministry leadership program specially structured to help interns grow in spiritual leadership and service to the local church. Interns will have access to a unique gospel-centered discipleship opportunity by working closely with staff, church members, and fellow interns to gain a deeper look at a local body of believers, experience in ministry, and opportunities to engage in WFBC’s mission of glorifying God through making wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ.

WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE INTERNSHIP?

Our church desires for college students to do what they’re good at for the glory of God somewhere strategic for the mission of God. Our internship is made for those who are exploring ministry as a vocation as well as those who plan to work in any other vocation for the glory of God. Both groups are vital to carrying out the mission of making disciples throughout the world.

WHEN DOES THE INTERNSHIP BEGIN?

The Internship starts August 2024 and ends in May 2025. Applications will be accepted beginning in January. After you fill out an application you will have the opportunity to sign up for an interview.

MISSION OF INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

“And He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39”

 We desire the internship to push students to be wholehearted followers of Christ who love the local church and live on mission.

OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITIES:

• Access to leaders and the behind the scenes of ministry

• Grow to love the local church

• Gain access to church leadership and resources

• Receive opportunities and responsibility to lead

• Find community with fellow believers

• Develop humility through service

• Love Jesus more

JOB DESCRIPTION

An intern at Watkinsville First Baptist will commit to serving 7-10 hours per week, serve the church with a thankful and generous heart, and according to each intern’s gifts, skills, and experiences, he/she will be assigned to a specific area of ministry and pastor/director. In this area of ministry, the intern will report to his/her supervisor weekly. The intern and supervisor will meet regularly for coaching, training, ministry projects, etc. All interns will also meet monthly on Monday afternoons from 4:00-6:00 pm for intern training. The direct authority for each intern will be the Intern Coordinator for all big-picture intern responsibilities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gives evidence of consistent and growing devotional life to Christ

• Displays a great attitude

• Support the overall vision and direction of the church

• Attend Week One & Intern Retreat at the beginning and end of the year respectively

• Participate in the evaluation process

• Be flexible and prepared at all times to do tasks that support the ministry of the church

• Participate in intern training by discussing book content, praying for other interns, and growing together spiritually

• Respect and submit to the authority of the supervisors/pastors and the Intern Coordinator

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN SPRING 2025!