The Iona Project Chapel Immersion Program is a one-year residential ministry internship for individuals called to Christian community, spiritual formation, and youth ministry within a residential childcare setting. Interns share a common life of prayer, Scripture, mutual accountability, and service, and those accepted into the program covenant to serve for the full one-year term with housing provided.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
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Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
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Iona Project interns live in Christian community with fellow interns and practice a shared rhythm of spiritual formation centered on (1) prayer and Scripture and (2) mutual accountability, under the guidance of the Senior Chaplain. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Quarterly retreats
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Daily prayer exercises
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Assigned readings
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Weekly group prayer meetings
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Assists in carrying out an interdenominational Christian chapel ministry for youth that nurtures faith, discipleship, and healthy spiritual growth. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Chapel services and other special worship services
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Christian education for preadolescent/adolescent children
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Weekly devotionals for residents in the program.
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Regularly scheduled youth group meetings
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Special seasonal events
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Service projects and trips
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Interns with musical training may be assigned to assist with music lessons, the student praise band, and other music events and ministry.
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Provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance, discipleship, and crisis support for residents as needed, and communicates relevant follow-up to appropriate staff.
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Provides a ministry presence and pastoral visitation to residents during clinic and hospital stays.
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Helps coordinate and supervise chapel trips, camps, and retreats that support worship, discipleship, and spiritual growth.
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Supports the operation of chapel media and technology used in worship services, teaching, and ministry events.
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Regularly attends and supports Boys Ranch extra-curricular school activities and community activities as schedule allows.
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Ensures safety of youth involved in Chapel programs by following approved childcare supervision protocols.
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Exhibits Christ-centered, appropriate, and respectful interaction with residents.
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Helps with the responsible upkeep of chapel facilities and equipment.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Must be mature and dependable.
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Must be highly teachable, flexible, and open to new ideas.
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
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Experience in Christian youth ministry, teaching, or childcare is preferred.
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Basic computer knowledge is required.
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Must possess exceptional communication, time management, and detail-orientation skills.
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.