Our church... is a nondenominational multisite church with four St. Louisarea campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand sidebyside to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and lifechanging ways.
Music Intern...this 1 year fulltime internshijp position and is for individuals who are seeking a path of further development in their ministry careers and to explore whether fulltime ministry is a personal calling. Throughout the program interns will develop their leadership capacity skills talents emotional health and spiritual maturity. Interns will also be connected with seasoned mentors to further grow personally and professionally.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grow in applied ministry skills and experience by leading weekend worship and assisting with other music/worship needs throughout the year
- Increase ability to lead others by learning how to music direct weekends and events
- Develop skills and gain holistic ministry experience by attending relevant weekly creative and production meetings
- Grow in knowledge in production by shadowing and participating in production/broadcast opportunities
- Take on additional leadership responsibilities as assigned
Worship / Music Focused Opportunities (Weekends and Special Events and Services)
- Songwriting
- Music Arranging
- Music Production
- Music Directing
- Produce Services
- Creative Brainstorming Teams
- Participate in service planning
Spiritual Gifts Helpful for This Position
- Creative Communication
- Leadership
- Wisdom
- Discernment
- Administration
Character Traits Needed for This Position
- Passion for Christ
- Compassion for others
- Flexible and coachable
- High confidentiality
- Selfstarter
- Consistent followthrough
- Sense of humor
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree (minimum)
- Applicable experience in your ministry track of choice
- Relevant volunteer/serving experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to relocate to St Louis for the duration of the residency
All qualified individuals must meet the above jobspecific requirements in addition to the following requirements for all staff members of The Crossing:
- Attend a service on a weekly basis
- Be passionate about The Crossing and a relationship with God
- Baptized as a follower of Christ
- Complete all Vision Venues within the first 3 months of employment
- Regard the Bible as Gods final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
- Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossings Statement of Faith including our view on baptism
- Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles
Required Experience:
Intern