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FCA's Lancaster, PA internship is an onsite summer or semester program for collegiate volunteers designed to help student athletes discern their calling while exploring ministry through FCA. Interns are not employees and do not receive hourly wages, though some locations offer a nominal living expense stipend. The internship emphasizes spiritual formation, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will, leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer and consistent example, and active church involvement in line with FCA's Christian beliefs. To apply well, demonstrate a genuine calling to ministry, leadership potential, daily disciplines, teamwork with diverse groups, and willingness to learn across locations; reach out to the local FCA staff for specifics.
The Internship experience is designed to develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA. FCA Interns are collegiate volunteers who engage through FCA in a learning and developmental ministry experience during a summer or a semester. Interns who are serving through FCA are not employees and do not receive compensation by the hour or for production of their work. Interns serving with FCA may receive a nominal stipend for living related expenses during the course of the internship.
FCA internship experiences vary from location to locations; however, the primary goal of each internship is to develop the intern's understanding of his/her individual calling to ministry through related training and experience. Further information about each specific internship is available by contacting the FCA staff associated with this posting.
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.
- Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
- Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
- Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
- Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
- Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.