Overview

Out of a desire to reach the lost with the gospel and care for the poor and marginalized, Eastwood Baptist Church established the Eastwood Housing Corporation in the early 1980s to provide affordable housing to those in need in our community. The Backyard Bible Camp has become one means of spreading the gospel and the love of Christ to the families of Eastwood Housing.

Vision

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).

The people living in the housing complexes experience the brokenness and complexities of poverty and live in spiritual darkness. The Backyard Bible Camp has proven to be an effective opportunity to proclaim the gospel and extend the love of Christ with the community. In 2024, over 100 children participated in camp activities, heard the gospel, and were called to repent and believe in Christ.

About this Position

This is a full-time, contract position. The individual hired for this position will be employed from Tuesday, June 3 to Tuesday, August 26 of 2025 (12 weeks)

Qualifications

• Must be a believer who openly gives testimony to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Must be a baptized member of a local church. 
• Must be fully committed to the Intern Covenant of Conduct.
• Must have relevant experience in leadership and evangelism.
• Must have a genuine care and a discerning love for lost and broken people.
• Must be an organized, responsible, and exemplary individual who works well in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be competent to effectively manage a team of young interns and church volunteers in their daily tasks.
• Must have a license and access to a vehicle to transport supplies to camps.

Job Description

This position is broken down into two parts:

1. June (focus on administration and personal development) The first month will involve more general ministry/office duties around the church. During this time, the Lead Intern/Camp Director will report to the Senior Pastor. General duties include:
   • Assisting the Senior Pastor in a wide variety of tasks. 
   • Administrative assistance for the church’s Administrator.
   • Potential opportunities to teach in different church ministries.
   • Reading and writing assignments for personal development.
   • Attending staff meetings and other church meetings for personal development.
   • Initial preparations for the Backyard Bible Camp.

1. July-August (focus on outreach and camp duties): The last two months will focus almost exclusively on the Backyard Bible Camp. During this time, the Lead Intern/Camp Director will report to the Associate Pastor. General duties include:

• Effectively managing a team of summer interns and church volunteers in all of the day-to-day operations of camp activities.
• Ensuring all camp plans and activities are executed in an exemplary manner, within budget, and on time.
• Managing the planning and execution of the year-end Carnival.
• Attending all three camp sites and participating in all camp activities. 
• Possibly assisting the Associate Pastor with the teaching ministry.
• Building relationships with housing tenants and praying with/for the tenants.
• Liaising between the summer interns and the Associate Pastor and providing weekly reports on the team’s work.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastors.

Remuneration

This is a full-time position with an hourly wage of $20 per hour, at 40 hours per week, for 12 weeks. The total compensation is $9,600.

• All expenses incurred for ministry related reasons will be reimbursed by the church.
• No other benefits are included.
• Any time-off request must be approved by your immediate supervisor. 

Potential Accommodations

If you are hired and you’re from out of town, there may be an option for accommodations in St Thomas for the duration of your contract. You will be responsible for your own food.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to johnhood@eastwoodchurch.ca by Sunday, April 6, 2025. Include two references (one personal and one pastoral). 

INTERN COVENANT OF CONDUCT 

The following standards are established in an effort to preserve the dignity, maintain the discipline, and promote the integrity of the gospel and Eastwood Baptist Church.

My Character

• I will regularly pray, read, and meditate upon God’s Word, and pursue personal purity.
• I will exercise self-control in all areas of my life.
• I will speak the truth in love and refuse to be involved in gossip or slander.
• I will do my utmost to maintain gospel unity with all Christians involved in the camp. 
• I will walk in wisdom by willingly and prayerfully considering constructive correction offered to me, and weigh it’s validity upon Scripture.
• I will walk with integrity and live in a manner that is worthy of the gospel. 

My Conduct

• I will seek to be righteous and just in all my dealings.
• I will work hard for the Lord by prioritizing my tasks, striving for excellence, and resisting all forms of distraction during work hours.
• I will adhere to and be publicly supportive of the decisions of my leader.
• I will show love to all children equally and not discriminate. 
• I will share the gospel clearly with camp participants when opportunities arise. 
• I will exercise patience and meekness in conflict and trouble.
• I will humbly confess my sins and seek forgiveness whenever necessary and extend forgiveness to others who have wronged me.
• I will dress with modesty.
• I will maintain a godly presence on any social media accounts I may use.
• I will show up to work on time and if I’m delayed, I will promptly communicate with the Associate Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship.

My Church Life

• I will be faithful in attendance and service at my local church. 
• I will attend Eastwood Baptist Church when required (i.e., for the introduction of the team; for reporting; and for the conclusion of the internship program). 
• I will resign willingly from my role as a summer intern if my conduct and beliefs do not match up with those listed above and are not in accordance with the Biblical standards of Eastwood Baptist Church.

If you are in agreement with the above outline, please sign below.

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