Worship Ministry Internship

• →Worship Planning & Leadership
  • →Assist the Worship Pastor in planning weekly worship services including song selection, order of service, and special elements
  • →Help prepare worship materials including chord charts, lyric slides, and rehearsal guides
  • →Contribute to scheduling worship team members using Planning Center Online
  • →Participate actively in worship services according to gifting (instrumental, vocal, tech)
  • →Help coordinate and communicate with volunteer worship team members
• →Rehearsal & Technical Support
  • →Assist with setup, execution, and teardown for weekly worship team rehearsals
  • →Help prepare rehearsal spaces with necessary equipment and resources
  • →Take notes during rehearsals for follow-up items and improvements
  • →Support the technical team with sound checks, ProPresenter slides, and other worship technology
  • →Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and communicate complex problems to appropriate staff
• →Worship Administration
  • →Maintain organized digital and physical files of music resources
  • →Assist with copyright compliance and reporting for worship music
  • →Help manage the worship ministry calendar and communicate schedule changes
  • →Contribute to worship ministry social media and communication channels
  • →Participate in weekly worship planning meetings, offering fresh perspectives
• →Creative Elements
  • →Assist with stage design and visual worship elements
  • →Help prepare communion, baptism, and other worship service elements
  • →Contribute ideas for enhancing worship environments
  • →Support special worship events (outdoor services, youth worship nights, etc.)

• →Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
• →Demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
• →Agreement of the Brookside Church Statement of Faith
• →Commitment to Brookside Church Staff Codes (Addendum A*)
• →Exhibits a heart of compassion. Is trustworthy and a humble servant leader.
• →Maintains a healthy balance between ministry and family

• Current high school student or recent graduate
• Proficiency in at least one worship instrument (guitar, piano, etc.) or strong vocal abilities
• Familiarity with contemporary worship music and styles
• Basic understanding of biblical principles of worship
• Capacity to receive direction and implement feedback
• Willingness to serve in both visible and behind-the-scenes roles

• Musical – Demonstrates developing proficiency in worship musicianship and a willingness to grow in technical skill under mentorship.
• Collaborative – Works effectively within a worship team setting, contributing positively while being open to direction and feedback.
• Servant-Hearted – Willing to serve in any capacity needed, from leading on stage to preparing equipment behind the scenes.
• Adaptable – Comfortable moving between worship ministry and children’s ministry contexts, adjusting communication and approach for different audiences.

• Discover ministry passions and explore a potential calling to worship leadership
• Develop the ability to articulate biblical worship and how it fits in the life of a Christ follower
• Establish consistent personal devotional rhythms separate from ministry
• Gain practical skills in worship planning, production, and team leadership
• Build confidence in leading worship across multiple age groups and settings

The Summer Worship Intern will receive direct mentorship from the Worship Pastor through weekly one-on-one meetings focused on spiritual formation, worship theology, and practical skill development. The intern will be integrated into the worship team culture and participate in staff devotionals and leadership training.