Ministry Intern na Church On The Rock

Church on the Rock Internship

General Description: The purpose of this internship is to develop people who love, live and lead like Jesus. The intern will be considered a member of the COTR staff team and will be expected to fulfill the requirement associated with the program. This internship is designed to give hands-on experience in shepherding students, using digital tools to tell the story of what God is doing in our church, and helping to create opportunities for outreach in our community. The Intern will come alongside staff and volunteers to learn, grow, and actively participate in ministry that impacts Palmer and beyond. This role isn’t just about filling a spot; it’s about developing your gifts, stretching your faith, and being a part of what God is building here. Responsibility will be accompanied with a level of  authority and autonomy within specific areas of ministry. For the duration of this internship learning takes priority over tasks, and tasks are designed to develop meaningful skill and experience. All requirements and responsibilities in this internship overview must be satisfactorily accomplished to graduate from this program.

Ministry Intern:

Ministry Focus: Youth, Social Media, and Facilities

Internship Duration: 9 months (10/06/2025 - 07/06/2026)

Pastoral Oversight: Patrick Napier

Skill Development Focus:

• Pastoral – Developing a heart for people and an understanding of their specific and unique needs

• Multiplication – Engaging existing leaders while recruiting new ones to build an effective team for ministry

• Administration – managing the details of a well-organized and carefully supervised ministry

• Leadership – developing effective leadership skills for the purpose of leading in ministry

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the program the intern should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to understand and articulate the mission of the church and its function in the world

• The ability to function as a contributing and responsible member of a ministry team

• The ability to identify desired ministry outcomes and implement actions to

accomplish those outcomes

• The ability to call and make disciples following clear Biblical principles

• The ability to lead family and ministry in a sustainable way

Required Readings/Groups:

• Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris

• Follow Me by David Platt

• The Shepherd’s Cross by Dr. Aaron Weisser

• Consistent attendance at Palmer’s Young Adults small group

Internship Schedule (31 Hours Per Week)

Wednesday Office Hours

Worship Practice

HS LEAD Group

Sunday Celebration Services 7:00am – 1:00pm

Monday Office Hours 9:00am – 3:00pm

Tuesday BOB Meetings/Hours 8:00am – 3:00pm

9:00am – 4:00pm

4:00pm – 5:00pm

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Internship Responsibilities:

Youth Ministry (20hrs) (Primary Focus)• Partner with the Youth Pastor to plan and lead weekly student programming.

• Facilitate and support student small groups, helping create environments where students feel known, loved, and challenged to follow Jesus.

• Assist with event planning, retreats, and youth outreach nights that connect students to Christ and to each other.

• Help organize and participate in service projects, mission-focused events, and Palmer Campus outreach days.

• Engage in creative ways to connect COTR students and adults with the needs of our local community.

• Create a culture of worship by recruiting, discipling, and managing a student worship team for YTH.

Digital Storytelling (3hrs) (Social Media)

• Capture and create social media content that highlights ministry moments and tells the story of what God is doing at COTR Palmer Campus.

• Develop short videos, posts, and stories that inspire engagement and invite people into the mission. Work with staff to ensure digital communication reflects the heart and values of Church on the Rock. 

Facilities Support (8hrs)

• Assist staff with facility needs that support weekly ministry, helping prepare spaces that are welcoming and excellent for students, guests, and the broader church family.

Fine Print:

COTR retains the right to establish scheduling priorities consistent with ministry needs during the internship period. Intern is expected to uphold applicable standards set forth in COTR Employee handbook. COTR is offering a one-year internship at the Palmer campus beginning 10/06/2025 and ending 07/06/2026. Successful completion of the COTR Internship will be evaluated by the intern’s demonstration of the learning objectives and completion of all assignments. Ongoing evaluation of completion will be assessed by the internship supervisor and pastoral overseer. COTR will pay $13/hr up to 31 hours per week to intern as compensation for the duration of the internship. Successful completion of the internship does not in any way imply or guarantee future employment at COTR.