Position Description

The Youth Intern will be responsible for leading the Youth Ministry at NewLife Community Church grades 6-12. In addition, the Intern will support the children’s ministry on Sunday Mornings at NewLife working under the Children’s Ministry Director.

The Intern will work alongside of an experienced staff team and will receive abundant support from the Senior Pastoral staff as well as the other ministry staff. As an Intern we expect this to be both a ministry development and leadership growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Youth Ministry [currently meets on Sunday night] with a focus on Outreach and Building Community within the group.
• Develop Quarterly Youth Calendar.
• Lead Midweek Youth Bible Study or Growth Time.
• Coach Volunteers and Mentor Youth
• Assist NewLife Kids Ministry as a support to the Children’s Ministry Director.
• Teach classes in NewLife Kids within the teacher’s schedule.
• Provide hands-on support for major NewLife projects and ministry initiatives.

Relevant Skills:

• Ability to lead a team and manage a group of youth or classroom of kids.
• Skilled at effectively teaching the Bible to kids and youth and engaging them appropriately and dynamically.
• A genuine love for kids and youth and enjoyment of them.
• A heart for service and a willingness to whatever is necessary.
• A strong desire to see kids, youth and their families discover Jesus [Outward Focus].
• A deep appreciation of God’s Word and the transformative potential it has for all ages.
• A willingness to learn, take feedback and adjust within a new ministry environment.
• A commitment to serving within a team structure.

Core Requirements:

• An active, growing relationship with Christ, which includes daily time in scripture and prayer.
• Active in your local church, serving and supporting the Pastor and leadership.
• Current criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
• Bible Education at the Collegiate Level from a recognized institution.
• A heart for outreach and to reach those who do not know Christ.
• 2 References who can speak to your ministry ability with youth and kids [one of which comes from your home church].

About NewLife:

NewLife Community Church was planted as a church for the unchurched in Lloydminster in the 1990’s. It was casual, valued excellence in music and was known as a church that anyone was welcomed to attend. Over the decades NewLife has matured and grown, but we still value that vision to bring Christ into the homes of people and families in Lloydminster who do not know Him yet. The past season of ministry we have become more intentional about discipling those who are new to faith in Jesus, while still engaging in outreach to those who are not connected to Christ or to a church. Imperfect people are always welcome at NewLife. Over 50 % of our church is comprised of first-generation believers. We are not a religiously oriented church. We keep our leadership and organizational structure lean and simple. Our focus is outreach, relationships, God’s Word and ministry. We empower leaders to lead and our staff team is empowered to lead the ministries of NewLife with the church family as ministry support. It is essential that any interns or staff embrace the culture and philosophy of ministry of NewLife.

Accountability:

The Youth Intern will be accountable to the Lead Pastor for Youth and other Ministries and will serve under the leadership of the Children’s Ministry Director for NewLife Kids responsibilities.

Term:

• Month Ministry Internship from the end of August 2025 to the end of May 2026.
• The Ministry Cycle at NewLife runs on a Sunday to Thursday cycle where the whole term serves together on those days and Fridays and Saturdays are off. Of course, there are occasional ministry events on Fridays and Saturdays and adjustments and accommodations can be made with the Lead Pastor.
• Pay: $3000.00 per month. FTE – or $18.00/hour for PTE in the case of a student who would like to apply. Time off for Christmas and other significant events can be arranged with the Lead Pastor.

Ministry Development and Ongoing Education:

Both Pastors at NewLife are approved Educational Mentors with Okanagan Bible College and would be available to assist potential students who would like to continue to their education while serving at NewLife.

Application Process:

Please send your resume, personal testimony and philosophy of ministry as well as any questions or clarifications to: mike@newlifecommunity.ca

You can also call NewLife at 306-825-4444 and have personal conversation with Pastor Mike as well if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.

Timetable:

We would like to have this position filled by August 2025 to allow time to prepare for the fall ministry. We will process applications until we have filled the position.