Each mentorship candidate will submit an application for the ministry program.
The minimum age and grade is 15 years old, and 9th grade, respectively, with no age being too old. The program is dependent on accountability with each individual and Pastor Keith holding one another accountable.
Weekly Intern Meeting: Faithful participation in the internship program is essential for growth; the internship is what the intern makes of it. Each intern is expected to participate and engage in light of God’s grace to them in this ministry opportunity. Each week there will be a 2-hour meeting to discuss the reading and how the content resonates in their soul, life, family, and ministry. (2 hours)
Each intern will have a 1 hour time with Pastor Keith every 2 weeks to focus on interest areas, discuss internship progress and concerns, and/or concentrate on electives. (1 hour every 2 weeks)
Each semester, interns will have the opportunity to visit another church rehearsal and/or service, in person or virtually. Pastor Keith will seek to set up a meeting with the corresponding worship pastor so the intern can be exposed to another ministry and expand their understanding through interaction. A one-page reflection paper will be requested for interns to document and process what they observed. These reflection papers will be shared at a specified intern meeting. (4 hours each semester)
Each semester the interns, along with Pastor Keith, will plan and participate in a night of worship. This entails scripture readings, prayers, songs, exhortations, videos, attire guidance, lighting design, streaming and recruiting volunteers.
Prayer is essential for the intern to achieve the vision. Each intern is asked to form a prayer team of at least 4 people who share a close relationship with the intern and are dedicated to their success. Parents, spouses, family members, and friends are ideal for the prayer team.
Confidentiality is imperative for any prayer team, but especially for the intern that is seeking to grow their faith and is that much more vulnerable to spiritual attack. Each intern should seek to share prayer requests related to the ministry, personal growth, and general prayer needs..
Additional opportunities for spiritual growth, beyond the basic internship program, occasionally become available. Pastor Keith often speaks, records, or travels for special events. Interns are welcome to join these special times. If a female or a minor desires to go on a ministry trip it would then require another adult to go as well. The ministry can help with the cost if a financial need exists.
Feedback is critical for the overall health of the program to make it more faithful and fruitful. Periodically, the intern will be asked to provide input to Pastor Keith. The feedback may range from informal feedback at the conclusion of an individual session to more formal feedback at the conclusion of a semester or other program milestone.
Good lines of communication are critical to the spiritual growth of the intern and their family support network. Pastor Keith will actively seek to engage with the parents of student interns or spouses of adult interns to share program progress and ascertain any concerns of the parent or spouse.
Pastor Keith’s availability to the intern is not restricted to the specific times associated with the program. Both Pastor Keith and Joy see this program as an opportunity to invest in and encourage the intern and their family; as such, they are available at any reasonable time. They desire to engage in fellowship, relationship building, sharing, and experiencing life together outside of the specified times.
Pastor Keith will share a Google Calendar invite with each intern that shows his availability and also allows interns to add things to the calendar each week. This calendar aids everyone in planning and intentionality.