H T C V I S I O N Holy Trinity Clapham is a vibrant church on Clapham Common that has an inspiring past and an exciting future. Around 1800, William Wilberforce and his friends worshipped at HTC as they campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade and encouraged people to have a real faith in Jesus which made a difference in all of life. Our vision today continues their passionate belief in the good news of the Christian gospel. We long to see Jago & Susannah Wynne every life bearing fruit for Jesus. Over the last few years we have seen exciting and significant growth and we are keen to build on this and increasingly be a resource church for South London. We have a number of new ministries and projects starting, and this would be a key time to join us to play your part in all that God is doing here. 2
T H E I N T E R N S H I P C O N T E N T S An HTC internship is a fantastic opportunity to come and experience life as part of our team as you explore your leadership gifts, grow in your walk with Jesus and serve the mission of the church. Each volunteer intern has a primary focus (e.g. children and youth) and the opportunity to serve within the wider church. Pg 4 - About HTC Pg 5 - The Internship In Detail Pg 7 - Primary Focuses Pg 8 - Previous Interns' Reflections Pg 10 - How To Apply 3
A B O U T H T C Our vision is to see every life bearing fruit for Jesus. We want to see this happen through trusting Jesus, transforming lives and growing the church. Our four Sunday services, Children's & Youth programmes and our many courses and events throughout the week all have this vision in mind. S U N D A Y 8am Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer 9.30am Parish Communion Traditional Service with Children's & Youth provision 11am Morning Service Contemporary Service with Children's & Youth provision C O U R S E S Alpha Relationship Courses Discipleship School Leadership School C & Y Family Outreach School Support Outreach Groups Discipleship Groups 6pm Evening Service Contemporary Service 4
I N D E T A I L W H A T T H E I N T E R N S H I P O F F E R S Opportunities to develop your existing gifts and explore new ones such as leading, serving, speaking, worship, organisation, administration, etc. Support from a church Connect group to aid your personal discipleship and to be a network of prayer support and practical help. We also encourage you to keep and grow existing networks of support. Input from a mentor who will provide training, Bible study and prayer along with pastoral support. An opportunity for weekly teaching at School of Theology (St Mellitus). Where required, board and lodging with a family from the church. 60 per week to cover reasonable expenses. 5
I N D E T A I L W H A T T H E C H U R C H E X P E C T S F R O M T H E I N T E R N Available for 9-10 months between September 2018 July 2019. To embrace the vision and values of Holy Trinity Clapham. To be a team player, and be teachable and reliable. To be willing to have a go, and be willing to serve in all sorts of areas of the church. To have lots of energy, enthusiasm and a can do attitude. To carefully follow the church s Safeguarding guidelines. To be seeking to grow in your walk with Christ. 6
P R I M A R Y F O C U S E S Throughout the Internship we hope to give you a broad experience of the different ministries and activities happening in church, but we also give each intern an opportunity to devote the majority of their focus to one specific ministry which are suitable to the intern's giftings and interests. Previously these have included: Children's & Youth Community Outreach Worship & AV Courses & Events Operations 7
P R E V I O U S I N T E R N S ' R E F L E C T I O N S "Throughout the internship I was encouraged by the team to grow deeper in my relationship with God, whether that was through the ministries I was involved with, my Connect Group or through building friendships. I've had opportunities to grow in leadership across a lot of church life which has been invaluable." "HTC became my family. As I started as an intern, I soon found home at HTC. I was involved with our 9.30am service, communications, operations, Alpha, AV, leading our Prayer meetings. The list goes on, and I loved every minute of it! HTC gave me such unique opportunities and I wouldn't be where I am now without them" 8
"The internship gave be the opportunity to experience working in ministry and a church environment and to try new things, such as preaching and graphic design. And I'm certain that I wouldn't have got my job as a children's pastor without being the C&Y intern." W H A T N E X T? Previous Interns at HTC have taken up the following roles after their internship with us: Ordinand at St. Mellitus, Children s Minister at large London church, Worship Leader at large London church, Research Assistant at large London church, started a charity in Sri Lanka, training to be a doctor, freelance musician, Youth and Community Worker in church in northern half of England. 9
INTERNSHIPS H O W T O A P P L Y Please send a CV along with a covering letter which explains why you want to be an intern at Holy Trinity Clapham, describes your Christian faith journey and details any experience you have of specific areas of church life. Apply as soon as possible, but there is a final deadline of 21st April 2018. Email vicky.wright@holytrinityclapham.org (Operations Director) with any questions and to apply. 10
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