Pastoral Intern: Flexible Hours & Housing Stipend

LCMC; Joliet (IL); Presencial; USD 8900 - 18 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Housing

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

Messiah Lutheran Church in Joliet, Illinois invites applications for a Pastoral Intern (full or part-time). The internship offers hands-on experience in pastoral care, worship preparation, teaching, and congregational life while serving alongside the pastor and staff.

Flexible 20-40 hours per week with some evenings and weekends. Compensation includes a stipend and housing, with completion through March 15, 2026. Seminary students are encouraged to apply.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a seminary or theological education program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with compassion toward others.
• Organized, dependable, and willing to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the pastor in visiting and providing care for members who are sick, hospitalized, or homebound.
• Preaching and development of sermons to preach once a month.
• Help teach and guide education classes, assisting with lesson planning and student engagement.
• Participate in worship services and other church gatherings as appropriate.
• Attend and assist with congregational events, meetings, and special services.
• Support general ministry operations and help strengthen connections within the congregation.
• Maintain confidentiality and represent Messiah Lutheran Church with professionalism and Christian care.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaborative

Organized

Christian faith and values

Formação académica

Theological education program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Messiah Lutheran Church in Joliet, Illinois invites applications for a Pastoral Intern (full or part-time). The internship offers hands-on experience in pastoral care, worship preparation, teaching, and congregational life while serving alongside the pastor and staff.

Flexible 20-40 hours per week with some evenings and weekends. Compensation includes a stipend and housing, with completion through March 15, 2026. Seminary students are encouraged to apply.