Worship & Creative Arts Intership

Elizabethtown, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Benefits:

Training & development

Worship & Creative Arts Internship

Severns Valley Baptist Church Elizabethtown KY In Partnership with Boyce College Louisville KY

Position Overview

Severns Valley Baptist Church is seeking a Worship & Creative Arts Intern for a structured ministry internship experience that provides hands-on training in worship leadership and creative communication. This role offers practical ministry experience in both creative arts (70%) and worship arts (30%) while developing competencies that align with undergraduate ministry program outcomes.

Schedule: 10-15 hours/week Duration: Semester/Summer Location: 45 min from Louisville

Reports to: Michael Poole (Primary Supervisor Creative Arts) and Logan Fisher (Secondary Supervisor Worship Arts)

Academic Advisor Collaboration: Regular communication with faculty advisor for learning outcome assessment

Internship Structure

This internship is designed to meet academic requirements for ministry practicums and field education experiences. Interns will receive:

Structured supervision with weekly meetings and ongoing feedback
Ministry competency development aligned with academic learning outcomes
Mid-term and final evaluations coordinated with academic requirements
Portfolio development documenting ministry experiences and growth
Integration opportunities connecting classroom theory with ministry practice

Primary Responsibilities

Creative Arts (70%)

Collaborate on visual design for worship services events and communications
Assist with stage design environmental setup and creative elements for services
Support video production editing and multimedia content creation
Help develop graphics for social media announcements and promotional materials
Contribute creative ideas during planning sessions and team meetings
Learn how creative communication serves the mission and vision of the church

Worship Arts (30%)

Assist in planning and executing weekend worship services and special events
Support worship team rehearsals through setup sound checks and coordination
Help manage worship team schedules music charts and resource materials
Participate in worship ministry as appropriate (vocals instruments tech support)
Assist with evaluation and continuous improvement of worship experiences
Support and encourage volunteer worship team members
Observe and learn principles of worship theology team leadership and volunteer development

Professional & Spiritual Development

Participate in staff meetings and ministry team planning sessions
Engage in regular supervision meetings with Michael Poole and Logan Fisher
Complete reflection assignments and learning assessments as required by academic program
Maintain professional communication with church staff and volunteers
Demonstrate growing understanding of church ministry philosophy and practice

Learning Outcomes
This internship is structured to help students develop competencies in the following areas (customizable based on specific college requirements):

Ministry Competencies

Worship Leadership: Demonstrate understanding of biblical worship theology and practical worship planning
Team Leadership: Apply principles of volunteer recruitment development and care
Creative Communication: Utilize visual and multimedia tools to communicate effectively in ministry contexts
Organizational Ministry: Understand how various ministry areas function within the local church
Spiritual Formation: Integrate personal spiritual growth with ministry practice

Professional Skills

Collaboration: Work effectively with staff volunteers and diverse ministry teams
Communication: Demonstrate clear professional communication in various ministry settings
Time Management: Balance multiple responsibilities with reliability and excellence
Problem-Solving: Address ministry challenges with creativity and wisdom
Self-Awareness: Reflect critically on personal growth strengths and areas for development

Theological Integration

Ecclesiology: Articulate understanding of the local churchs role in Gods mission
Practical Theology: Connect biblical principles with ministry decision-making
Cultural Engagement: Demonstrate awareness of how worship and creativity engage contemporary culture

Assessment & Documentation

Weekly supervision meetings with primary and secondary supervisors
Monthly reflection journals documenting ministry experiences and learning
Mid-term evaluation (coordinated with academic advisor)
Final evaluation and portfolio presentation (coordinated with academic advisor)
Ministry project or capstone (optional based on academic requirements)

Qualifications

Required:

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate ministry program at Boyce College (or other accredited institution)
Musical ability and/or technical proficiency in worship production or creative arts
Heart for serving others and helping people encounter God
Reliable transportation to Elizabethtown KY
Teachable spirit with willingness to learn and receive feedback
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

Experience serving on a worship team or in creative ministry roles
Basic knowledge of creative design software (Canva Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
Familiarity with Planning Center ProPresenter or similar church software
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Compensation: $13.00 per hour

Join our team!

Welcome to Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown Kentucky a vibrant community of faith committed to loving God loving people and making disciples. At Severns Valley we believe in the power of genuine relationships transformative spiritual growth and meaningful service to others. As you explore opportunities to join our team youll discover a welcoming team environment where your talents and passions can align with our mission. Whether youre considering a career in ministry administration or support services we invite you to explore how you can contribute to our vision of spreading the love of Christ and making a difference in the lives of others.

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