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Internships Summer-Fall 2022

Our Internship Program gives leaders the opportunity to actively explore and receive training in vocational ministry. Our hope is to prepare and release emerging leaders to be messengers of reconciliation in a variety of contexts. Interns work 40 hours a week for 3-10 months, receiving practical ministry experience, church culture & theological training throughout their service to prepare and equip them for ministry. Starting this year, our intern class will be larger than in years past, and the program will include a greater emphasis on vocational equipping, personal and spiritual formation.

Through our relationship with Influence Leadership College, interns can receive seminary course credit by participating in the seminary track of our ten-month training and degree program.

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Questions & Answers

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?

Internships for 2020 begin on June 10, 2022, and end on March 31, 2023.

ARE INTERNSHIPS AT INFLUENCE CHURCH PAID?

Internships at Influence Church are paid. Interns will receive $1,000-$1600 per month. Senior Interns (returning interns whose department is eligible) may receive the higher pay.

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WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED WORK HOURS OF AN INTERN?

Interns are expected to work 10 hours a week in the department for which they are interning, 25 hours for kids food program, plus an additional 5 hours each week for the Training Program and development. The total time commitment is 40 hours weekly. The hiring manager will be responsible for setting the work schedule.

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WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SEMINARY CREDIT HOURS?

All interns have the opportunity to choose the seminary track of the Training Program. The seminary track is not required and does not count toward the 40 weekly hours. The Training Program seminary track currently provides interns the ability to earn some core hours of seminary credit to transfer directly to Influence Leadership College upon completion.

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CAN THE SEMINARY CREDITS BE TRANSFERRED?

The seminary hours cannot be transferred outside of Influence Leadership College unless you’re transferring to Valor Christians College and Valor transfers to Liberty University.

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CAN I WORK AS AN INTERN AT Influence IF I HAVE A FULL-TIME JOB?

Keeping a full-time job during an internship at Influence may not be feasible. The majority of hours necessary for each position require interns to work in our offices throughout the week to gain experience in vocational ministry. The feasibility of it would depend on the flexibility of the intern’s other job.

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DOES Influence PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR INTERNS?

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer medical benefits for interns.

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WILL Influence COVER MY MOVING EXPENSES?

If you choose to relocate to the STL area for an internship, you will be responsible for any moving expenses.

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DOES Influence HELP INTERNATIONAL INTERN CANDIDATES SECURE WORK VISAS FOR INTERNSHIPS?

No, Influence does not assist international candidates in obtaining work visas.

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CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE INTERNSHIP?

Yes. You will need to fill out a separate application for each internship you would like to apply for.

 

Areas to Intern

GENERAL MINISTRY TRACK

We believe there are certain qualities and attributes that are vital to a leader’s success: service, compassion and teamwork. Activities and responsibilities are designed to enhance and develop these qualities. Examples may include assisting with church-wide functions, hospital calling, assisting with the food pantry, etc.

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CONCENTRATED MINISTRY TRACK

You will also focus on a concentrated ministry area under a staff member and be exposed to the necessary skills and abilities to administrate that particular ministry.  A significant portion of time will be spent in your concentrated area.  Summer 2020 areas of concentrated ministry are:

• IKids & Student Ministries | Work with student ministries on our Festus, SoCo & NorCo campuses

• Preaching/Campus Ministry | Work with the Campus Pastors

• Outreach Ministry | Work with the Local Outreach Ministry at all campuses

• Worship Arts Ministry | Work with the Worship Arts Ministry at assigned campuses

• Creative Arts Ministry | Work with the Creative Arts ministry serving both SoCo & NorCo campuses

 

Central Internships

• Campus Operations and Logistics

• Influence Church Internet Campus

• Filmmaking & Production

• Marketing and Communications

• Business Operations

 

Beyond the Work/Personal Formation

Community

Build community within the church, beyond the internship program, with the opportunity to participate in a small group.

 

Mentorship

Sharpen your gifts and talents and push past your comfort zone through one-on-one development with your assigned mentor.

 

Spiritual Fasting

Pause, remove distractions, and grow closer to God as you engage in a time of fasting with other interns.

Physical Fitness

Have the energy and health to carry out your calling through weekly intern bootcamp classes.

Teachings With Staff

Learn directly from the leaders and staff members at Influence Church on a variety of topics that will stretch, grow, and equip you to succeed.

Bible Study

Create intentional time with God in the midst of a busy schedule by participating in a weekly, intern-led Bible study.

Culture Teachings

Engage in special Influence Church culture teachings, sermons, and internal staff teachings from Pastor Darnell.