Pastoral Intern: Covenant Reformed Bible Church

Pastoral Intern: Covenant Reformed Bible Church Job Description: Pastoral Intern — Covenant Reformed Bible Church (Bonners Ferry, ID) Part-time | 20hrs/week | Preaching & Teaching | 1-year Position Overview Covenant Reformed Bible Church (Bonners Ferry, ID) invites a spiritually mature, theologically grounded pastoral intern to train under our lead pastor and serve our Reformed congregation. This part-time (20hrs/week) internship provides supervised, practical ministry experience emphasizing expository preaching, catechism, pastoral care, and faithful Reformed doctrine while living and working alongside our growing congregation in North Idaho. Key Responsibilities Preaching & Teaching: Prepare and deliver expository sermons on a rotating basis consistent with our Reformed convictions; lead Bible studies/small-group teaching emphasizing covenant theology and the gospel of sovereign grace. Pastoral Care: Assistwith member visitation, hospital and shut-in visits, grief and crisis support under pastoral supervision, and regular pastoral prayer and follow-up. Worship & Ministry Support: Participatein worship planning and service leadership; support congregational ministries (youth, discipleship, evangelism, and local outreach) and encourage reverent, Christ-centered worship consistent with our tradition. Mentorship & Development: Meet regularly for one-on-one mentoring with the lead pastor, attend staff/consistory meetings asappropriate, and pursue directed theological study and confessional formation. Administrative Duties: Assistwith sermon research, correspondence, bulletin and resource preparation, and other ministry-related administrative tasks. Vocational Internship / Compensation This is a vocational internship position intended for those pursuing pastoral ministry. It is an unpaid internship; applicants should have the means to support themselves financially during the term. A small stipend will be provided to assistwith expenses, and reasonable ministry-related reimbursements may be available. Music & Worship Leadership Abilityto lead congregational singing and/or play a worship instrument (piano, guitar, or similar) is highly desired but notrequired. Applicants with musical skills who can contribute to congregational worship are especially encouraged to apply. Position Qualifications Required Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a Reformed seminary or Bible college. Commitment to Covenant Reformed Bible Church’s Reformed convictions and historic Reformed confessions (willingness to affirm and promote the congregation’s confessional standards). Evidenced calling to pastoral ministry, personal holiness, and active participation in local church life. Strong expository preaching ability and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred Priorpreaching, catechetical, or teaching experience in a Reformed church setting. Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, orsmall-groupleadership. Familiarity with biblical languages (Greek/Hebrew) and Reformed theologicaldistinctives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Reformed Theological Seminary