Concord Students Leadership Development

Elevate
Internship

Don't just attend church. Learn how to lead it! Serve 4th–8th graders, build real relationships, grow as a leader, and learn what it means to help someone else follow Jesus.

11th–12th Grade Two Positions $75 Biweekly November–Summer

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3 Hours Flexible office time each week

1 Event Elevate gathering each month

Unlimited Potential Invest in the next generation

Oct. 22 Application deadline

More Than Helping Out

This Is Real Ministry.

Elevate exists to help 4th–8th graders grow in their relationship with Jesus and build meaningful connections with older students who can encourage them along the way.

As an Elevate Intern, you won't simply show up and help set up games. You'll learn how to disciple younger students, lead small groups, communicate with families, prepare Bible teaching, plan ministry, and take real responsibility for helping Elevate become better.

          The heart of the internship:

          Follow Jesus yourself and learn how to help someone younger than you follow Him too.

Show Up. Ministry starts with being present.

Be Known. Build relationships that actually matter.

Help Them Grow. Invest in the next generation.

Your Role

What You'll Actually Do

Disciple Students

Build intentional relationships with the Elevate students assigned to you and make at least one meaningful contact with each student every month outside the Elevate event.

Lead Small Groups

Lead gender-based small groups through discussion, Scripture, prayer, and conversation at Elevate gatherings.

Help Teach

Grow toward opportunities to help teach the large-group Bible lesson alongside Pastor Jon and other ministry leaders.

Plan Events

Help imagine, prepare, set up, lead, and evaluate our monthly Elevate events.

Connect With Families

Introduce yourself to the parent or guardian of each student you serve through an approved group text so families know who is investing in their student's spiritual formation.

Learn Ministry

Spend three flexible office hours each week with Pastor Jon learning leadership, discipleship, event planning, communication, administration, and the behind-the-scenes work of ministry.

We aren't looking for perfect leaders.
We're looking for students ready to grow.

The Commitment

What You're Saying Yes To

Three flexible office hours each week, scheduled together each month.
At least two Sunday mornings each month.
At least two Concord Students Wednesday nights each month.
Every monthly Elevate event, unless an absence is approved and coverage is arranged.
Helping plan, prepare, lead, and clean up Elevate events.
Regular communication directly with Pastor Jon.
Appropriate conduct and social media use as a representative of Concord Students.
Actively pursuing Jesus and committed to making disciples.
Completion of required ministry-safety training before serving at the first Elevate event.

          Time Off:

          Interns in this first November–summer cohort receive three weeks of paid
          time off. Additional time away must be approved and will normally be unpaid.
          Illnesses and emergencies are handled separately.
        

Selection

Who We're Looking For

You don't need to already know everything about ministry. We care much more about who you're becoming and whether you're willing to grow.

Faith Actively following Jesus and wanting to help others follow Him.

Reliability Showing up, communicating, and following through.

Leadership Willing to take initiative and invest in younger students.

Teachability Willing to receive feedback, learn, fail sometimes, and grow.

Important Dates

Application Timeline

Oct. 22 Applications due

Oct. 23–29 Interviews

Immediately After Selection and onboarding

November Internship begins

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Elevate Internship Application

This should take about 10 minutes. Answer honestly. We're not looking for perfect people. We're looking for students who are ready to grow.

Full Name *

Current Grade *

Phone *

Email *

Why do you want to be an Elevate Intern? *

Tell us your story with Jesus. *

How did you begin following Jesus, and what is He doing in your life right now?

What makes you want to invest in younger students and help them follow Jesus? *

What are two or three strengths or gifts you think you could bring to Elevate?

What's one area where you'd really like to grow during this internship?

Are there any regular commitments or scheduling conflicts we should know about?

Student Commitment

I have read the internship expectations above and understand the time, ministry, communication, spiritual, and leadership commitments involved. If selected, I am willing to take this opportunity seriously while receiving coaching and learning from mistakes.

I understand that I must complete Concord's required ministry-safety training before serving at my first Elevate event and must follow all Concord policies for ministry with minors.

Parent / Guardian Approval

Because Elevate Interns are high-school students taking on a meaningful ministry commitment, a parent or guardian must approve this application.

Parent / Guardian Name *

Parent / Guardian Phone *

Parent / Guardian Email *

I have reviewed the internship expectations and give permission for my student to apply for and, if selected, participate in the Elevate Internship.

Parent / Guardian Typed Name *

Typing your name confirms your acknowledgment of the agreement above.

Applications are due Oct. 22. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding interviews taking place Oct. 23–29.

What You'll Gain

More Than An Internship.

Make Disciples Learn how to help younger students follow Jesus.

Lead People Grow as a small-group leader and communicator.

Do Ministry Gain real experience planning events and teaching the Bible.

Discover Calling Get coaching and better understand your gifts and calling.

Elevate • Concord Students

Someone Helped You Get Here.

Now you have the opportunity to become that person for someone younger than you.

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