
Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Ministry internships give young people opportunities to build mentoring relationships, discover new gifts, and get hands-on experience in diverse ministry settings. To submit a ministry internship opportunity, contact equipteam@twkumc.org
Cedar Crest Camp is a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry that offers space for children, youth, and adults to connect to God's call to transform the world. Cedar Crest is located just off of Hwy 7 in Lyles, Tennessee.
Summer Staff Team Positions include:
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Counselors- A summer counselor is a young adult who has finished at least one year of college or other training, and will work directly with youth & children.
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Junior Counselors- Students who have finished their senior year in high school are welcome to apply to be a Junior Counselor. Junior counselors serve during the summer between completing high school and beginning college and receive half the pay full counselors receive throughout the summer.
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CITs- Applications to become a counselor in training, or a CIT, are open to students who have just finished their junior year of high school. Though a volunteer position, this staff role is one that affords a willing high school student the opportunity to serve Cedar Crest by being an active staff member with the campers while learning from the counselors.
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Program Staff- These team members serve as leadership who support the camp program, summer staff members, and campers. Program staff roles include waterfront director, ropes director, summer nurse, and chaplain.
Project Transformation believes that relationships can transform communities. Without relationships, neighbors are disconnected and communities are fractured. At PT, young adults are part of the solution bridging the gaps between neighbors.
Program Details:
- Plan and lead summer programs for children
- Live in intentional Christian community
- Learn from Christ-inspired church and community leaders
- Service term: end of May through end of July
- Competitive pay, housing and most meals provided
- Location: Clarksville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville
The Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) program is for young justice seekers willing to unpack their faith and identity and develop a deeper understanding of justice. Interns gain professional experience by serving with a placement organization (network partner of Church and Society) to address social injustices. These partner organizations do advocacy, public policy, nonprofit and grassroots organizing. EYAs work with their placement organization four days a week.
EYAs engage in weekly seminars & devotions. These sessions are designed to explore various topics related to Church & Society’s mission, vision, and ongoing efforts. Interns are also introduced to concepts of justice, spiritual practices, and learn from advocates and faith leaders.
Interns in this cohort are provided dorm-style housing at the United Methodist Building directly across from the U.S. Capitol. Interns live in an intentional community with members of our worldwide UMC connection.
This is a unique opportunity to participate in national advocacy and public witness as participants put their faith in action.
Learn more here.