Forward City Intern

About the role

The Forward City Internship is a six-month immersive experience designed to disciple, develop and deploy the next generation of leaders. Interns grow in their relationship with Jesus through spiritual formation, mentorship, leadership development and hands-on ministry experience while serving within a ministry track at Forward City Church. The internship is full time and onsite at Forward City Church in Columbia, South Carolina, with office hours Monday to Thursday 9-4, plus weekend events.

Key responsibilities

• Spiritual formation: take part in weekly spiritual formation gatherings, prayer environments and leadership development sessions; build consistent rhythms of prayer, Bible study, worship and personal devotion; engage in mentorship, coaching and accountability relationships.
• Ministry experience: serve within an assigned ministry track; take part in Sunday services, church events and ministry initiatives; help plan, prepare, run and follow up projects and events; support ministry leaders and teams; show flexibility and willingness to serve wherever needed.
• Leadership development: join leadership training and coaching environments; learn practical ministry skills, communication, teamwork, project management and organizational leadership; give and receive feedback humbly and apply it.
• Community and culture: contribute to a culture of honor, excellence, humility and servanthood; build healthy relationships with fellow interns, volunteers, staff and church members; represent Forward City well on and off campus.