Mayfair Youth Ministry
Summer 2016 Internship Application
The youth ministry internship at Mayfair Church of Christ is designed to offer college
students an opportunity to work with the youth ministry at a large, active congregation
within a multi-staff setting. Because we view the intern experience as a serious effort in
training future church leaders, Mayfair attempts to take a professional approach to the
development of servant leaders. We see the youth ministry intern as a student, an
apprentice, and a staff member with specific responsibilities and training opportunities.
The application for the youth ministry internship is presented below. Before filling out this
application, please read the description of what being a youth intern at Mayfair entails.
How does it work?
Each summer, four college students (usually two guys and two girls) are selected to be
interns for the Mayfair Youth Ministry. These interns work closely with our youth ministry
staff which includes Aubrey Wood and Grayson Tucker, as well as Dianna Gill, the
Administrative Assistant, in organizing and coordinating the activities for the summer. The
interns help lead teen mission trips, summer camp, service projects and outreach efforts.
Interns also spend a lot of their weekly time with teenagers in developing and
strengthening relationships. Interns are responsible for teaching a weekly Bible class for
one of the teen classes and helping plan and lead the devotionals on Wednesday nights.
The internship lasts for about 10 weeks from late May to early August. Salary for each
intern begins at $300/week with no paid time-off or vacation except for recognized
holidays. Vacations should be taken before or after the internship. Each intern will be
provided housing by staying with a family of one of the teens.
Guidelines for Interns
There is one main rule for interns: There will be NO dating between Mayfair Youth Ministry
interns and any member of our youth group, nor will there be any dating relationships
between interns. All relationships with teens & with fellow staff should be above reproach.
There are NO exceptions to this policy. Dress, language, behavior and attitude must be
worthy of an ambassador of Jesus Christ.
Application Process
If you are interested in being an intern at Mayfair, please fill out the application below and
email it to mym@mayfair.org by November 22nd 2015 at the latest. Also, please email a
resume and picture of yourself to mym@mayfair.org as well as any other material you feel
is relevant.
We ask that all applicants also take an online personality test as a part of their application.
This will help us in discerning team chemistry & balance. This test will not be the basis for
accepting or declining any applicant. Its sole purpose is to give us insight into the
individuals we are considering. Please take the Free Personality test at the provided web
site. The test will provide you with a four-letter "type." Please place these four letters in the
space provided on the application. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
All applications will be reviewed by the Youth Intern Selection Committee, which is
comprised of youth ministry workers and deacons. Several applicants will be invited to
come to Mayfair and interview. We intend to conduct each interview for this internship
during one of two weekends: November 28th – 29th, 2015 and December 12th - 13th, 2015.
During these interviews, interns will spend time with the youth ministry team and will be
interviewed by members of the selection committee.
The committee will review the applications, interviews, personal recommendations and all
other information to decide on a recommendation for the intern selections. These
recommendations will be presented to the Mayfair Elders who will then make the final
selections. The applicants selected will be notified and given up to 24 hours to consider and
pray about their decision before responding. Our goal is to have the intern staff finalized by
mid-January 2016.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the application, selection process or internship at Mayfair,
feel free to email Dianna Gill at mym@mayfair.org. You may also contact any of our youth
ministry staff directly: Aubrey Wood (aubrey@mayfair.org) or Grayson Tucker
(grayson@mayfair.org).
We appreciate your consideration and are looking forward to an uplifting and spiritual
summer for the teens in our community.
Mayfair Youth Intern Application
(Deadline: November 22rd, 2015)
Name: __________________________________________
Class: __FR __ SO __ JR __ SR
Graduation year from high school: ________________________ Age: _______________
Personality type (from the provided online test): ______________________
School attending: ________________________________________ Current GPA: _________________
Home Address at school: _____________________________________________ Rm/Apt # __________
City: ____________________________ State: _____________________ ZIP: _____________
Cell Phone #: ___________________________ Alternate Phone #:__________________________
Major/Minor:_________________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: _____________________ ZIP: _____________
Parents’ Names: ____________________________________________ Home Phone #: ______________
Where do you worship during school? ________________________________________________
Where do you worship at home? _______________________________________________________
List ways you have been active in your church at home or in school:
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List briefly what your current plans are after receiving your Bachelor Degree.
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In what capacity do you plan to be involved in the Lord’s work after college?
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Experience: List past and current leadership experiences: mission trips, preaching
experience, teaching, leading worship, camp & retreat counseling, inner-city,
employment, etc.
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References: List at least three references, preferably someone who has been
involved in your life in the past year (no family or Mayfair staff members).
1. Name:__________________________ Relationship:____________________________________
Home Phone #:__________________________ Work Phone #: __________________________
2. Name:__________________________ Relationship:____________________________________
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3. Name:__________________________ Relationship:____________________________________
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What events & individuals have shaped you the most spiritually? And how have they
done so?
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Describe why you want to be part of Mayfair’s Intern Ministry:
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What do you consider to be your strengths & spiritual gifts in ministry?
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Please choose three words that best describe you and explain how each word fits
your personality. Some examples are (feel free to use these):
Self-starter Compassionate
Task-oriented People Person Ambitious Thinker
Team player Creative Leader Positive Good Communicator Dreamer Spontaneous
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Feel free to add additional pages to answer the questions if needed. Please
email the completed application, a resume, and picture of yourself to
mym@mayfair.org.