CROSSROADS COLLEGE

MIN 4925: FAMILY, YOUTH & COMMUNITY

MINISTRY INTERNSHIP 2010-2011 (3 CR)
INTERNSHIP DIRECTOR:
Michael Jerpbak, Ph.D., CFLE
Associate Professor of Family, Youth, &
Community
507.535.3329

mjerpbak@crossroadscollege.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The student will gain practical experience performing a wide range of tasks in
a ministry situation, with a family, youth, and community-based ministry
focus, under supervision of the department and/or local minister (s).

GOALS
1.
2.
3.

The student will integrate academic training with practical experience

The student will serve in a mentored ministry experience.
The student will evaluate his/her own ministry gifts as they relate to
ministry work within the contexts of youth and family ministry.
4. The student will grow as a critically reflective practitioner

OBJECTIVES
The student who successfully completes this course will demonstrate:
A. A Working Knowledge of
1. Various aspects of family, youth, and community-based ministry,
including, but not limited to:
a. Programming
b. Teaching
c. Counseling
d. Visitation
e. Administration
f. Working with volunteer staff
g. Worship
h. Preparation and participation in meetings
B. An Increased Ability to
1. Put into practice basic ministry skills learned in classes (see above)
2. Collaborate with others in a ministry setting, including other
professional staff and volunteers
3. Exercise leadership
4. Demonstrate godly character and professionalism
C. A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Life-Shaping Commitment to
A growing relationship with the Lord
Self-evaluation
Seeking the evaluation of a qualified mentor
Continued lifelong learning
Implementing God-given talents in ministry

INTERNSHIP PROCEDURES
1. The student should have completed the Junior year unless special

permission is attained.
2. The student will register for the internship course with their advisor
and make plans for the internship with the Internship Director. All
sites must be approved by the Internship Director.
3. The student must identify a qualified Field Supervisor who agrees to
mentor the students work, and to meet regularly with the student
for evaluation and learning.
4. The student must submit a brief Internship Plan containing specifics
of the proposed internship, including beginning and ending dates,
agreements about salary, housing, meals, specific learning
opportunities and responsibilities, and supervisory relationship. The
Internship Director will approve the Internship Plan. Contact information
for the Field Supervisor should be included in this plan.

5. The student must complete 135 hours of service, including up to

fifty hours of preparation. The internship may be completed during

a summer, a semester, or a school year. Regardless of the number
of hours invested, all internships must span at least eight weeks.
6. The student will keep a journal throughout the internship in which to
record ministry events, as well as significant things learned and
responses to experiences.
7. The student will prepare monthly progress reports (or periodic,
depending on the duration of the internship) in which activities are
logged and brief self-evaluation and supervisory evaluation appear.
8. The student will complete two book reports (approximately three
pages each). Books will be mutually agreed upon with the Field
Supervisor.
9. The student and the Field Supervisor will each complete a Final
Evaluation, including both a face-to-face conference and a written
evaluation.
10. The student will submit all paperwork to the Internship Director
within thirty days of the conclusion of the internship.
11. The student will meet with the Internship Director for a final
interview.
GRADING
The Internship Director, in consultation with the Field Supervisor, will
assign a grade of pass/fail for the course. Significant factors in grading
will be completion of the required number of hours of service
completion of all required paperwork, and final evaluations by the Field
Supervisor and student.

See the FYC Ministry Internship Checklist on page 21

of this packet.

CROSSROADS COLLEGE
Family, Youth, and Community-Based Ministries Internship Program
Student Field Work Report
Name of Student_______________________________________________________
For the Month of_______________________________________________________
Church/Agency________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State_______________________
Name of Field Supervisor________________________________________________
Primary Activities/Groups Worked With
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Teaching Responsibilities
Classes Taught

Purpose/Focus

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Preparation Time

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Administrative Responsibilities
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Meetings Attended (for observation only):

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Meetings Attended (for planning and programming- as a participant):
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Special Activities and Projects
(Includes rallies, parties, camps, etc., together with attendance figures and any other
pertinent information):
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Field Supervisors Comments:
(Please comment on the above, given your observation of how the internship is going.
Please include any problems, special victories, etc.):
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CROSSROADS COLLEGE
Family, Youth, and Community-Based Ministries Internship Program
Student Field Work Report
Name of Student_______________________________________________________
For the Month of_______________________________________________________
Church/Agency________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State_______________________
Name of Field Supervisor________________________________________________
Primary Activities/Groups Worked With
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Teaching Responsibilities
Classes Taught

Purpose/Focus

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Preparation Time

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Administrative Responsibilities
Meetings Attended (for observation only):
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Meetings Attended (for planning and programming- as a participant):
____________________________________________________________________
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Special Activities and Projects
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(Includes rallies, parties, camps, etc., together with attendance figures and any other
pertinent information):
_____________________________________________________________________
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Field Supervisors Comments:
(Please comment on the above, given your observation of how the internship is going.
Please include any problems, special victories, etc.):
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CROSSROADS COLLEGE
Family, Youth, and Community-Based Ministries Internship Program
Student Field Work Report
Name of Student_______________________________________________________
For the Month of_______________________________________________________
Church/Agency________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State_______________________
Name of Field Supervisor________________________________________________
Primary Activities/Groups Worked With
____________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________
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Teaching Responsibilities
Classes Taught

Purpose/Focus

________________________

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Preparation Time

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Administrative Responsibilities
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Meetings Attended (for observation only):

____________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________
_
Meetings Attended (for planning and programming- as a participant):
____________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________
_
____________________________________________________________________
_
Special Activities and Projects
(Includes rallies, parties, camps, etc., together with attendance figures and any other
pertinent information):
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Field Supervisors Comments:
(Please comment on the above, given your observation of how the internship is going.
Please include any problems, special victories, etc.):
_____________________________________________________________________
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CROSSROADS COLLEGE
Family, Youth, and Community-Based Ministries Internship Program
A very important factor in effective ministry is the ability to accurately evaluate oneself.
The Apostle Paul exhorts: Think of yourself with sober judgment (Romans 12.3).
Please fill out the following form with this goal in mind.
Name___________________________________________________________________
School Year__________________________ Semester___________________________
Date Began_________________________ Date Completed_______________________
Supervisor_______________________________________________________________
Name of Church or Organization_____________________________________________
I. Responsibilities:
Teaching
Classes Taught:
____________________________________________Age group_____________
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____________________________________________Age group_____________
Youth Groups:
____________________________________________Age group_____________
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Administrative
Meetings attended for planning and programming (as participant):
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Meetings attended for observation only:

1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Visitation
(Please note the number of visitations made.)
1. Hospital
2. Members
3. Evangelistic
4. Canvas
5. Other
Counseling Sessions
(What type of counseling (youth, adults, couples, etc.)?)
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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Special Activities and Projects
(Such as camps, rallies, parties, weddings, funerals, etc.)
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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II. Appraise Yourself in the Following Functions in Ministry
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1. Teaching
(What methods do you use? What age group are you best with?)
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2. Visitation
(What type of visitation have you done the most? How important do you feel
visitation is in relation to the ministry in which you engage?)
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3. Administration
(What areas/types of administration do you enjoy? Evaluate your abilities.)
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4. Counseling
(Evaluate your abilities.)
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5. Recruitment and Training for Teachers
(What approaches did you use? Which approach has been most successful?)
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Rank the above five categories in terms of your strengths (#1 being that in which
you are the most strong and #6 being that in which you are least strong).
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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III. Appraise yourself in the following functions:
1. Preparation
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2. Organization
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3. Communication
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4. Interpersonal relationships
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IV. Comment briefly on the following items in relationship to yourself:

1. Christian devotion
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2. Self-image/ self-concept
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3. Ability to cope with stress
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4. Punctuality
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5. Insight into Problems
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6. Tolerance of divergent views
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7. Leadership abilities
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V. I feel the greatest benefits and the greatest weaknesses of my internship experience
were:
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VI. I felt the following were the benefits and weaknesses obtained through the evaluation
of my supervisor:
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Signed __________________________________________________
CROSSROADS COLLEGE
Family, Youth, and Community-Based Ministries Internship Program
Supervisors Evaluation
This form provides valuable information concerning the student who has been
serving under your guidance. Accurate and honest feedback is important for the shaping
of the person involved in ministry as well as for giving direction for future educational
experiences. In order for this evaluation to be of greatest value for the student, please
share it with the student before sending it to the college.
Students Name___________________________________________________________
School Year__________________________ Semester___________________________
Church Name____________________________________________________________
Church Address____________________________________________________ (street)
_______________________ (city) _______________ (state) ______________(zip code)
Name of Supervisor_______________________________________________________
Church Phone Number_____________________________________________________
Dates of Period Covered by the Report ____________(beginning)____________(ending)
Frequency of Supervisor-Student Discussion Sessions____________________________
Date this Report was shared with the Student___________________________________
I. Please list all responsibilities of the student or attach a complete job description in
available.
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_______________________________________________________________________
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II. Please give your appraisal of the student in regard to the following areas of ministry.
1. Teaching
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2. Visitation
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3. Administration
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4. Counseling
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5. Recruitment and Training of Teachers
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Rank the above five categories in terms of the students strengths (#1 being that in
which the student is the most strong and #6 being that in which the student is least
strong).
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.
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4.
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5.
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III. Comment briefly on the following items:
1. Christian devotion
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2. Self-image/ self-concept
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3. Ability to cope with stress
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4. Punctuality
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5. Insight into Problems
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6. Tolerance of divergent views
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7. Leadership abilities
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IV. General Comments:

1. Relationship to supervisor:
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2. Greatest strengths
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3. Greatest weaknesses
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4. Please state frankly your opinion as to the applicants suitability for Christian
service.
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Please rate the student in the following areas by checking the place on the continuum
which you feel most appropriately describes him or her in each area of evaluation.
Spirituality
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Characterized
by immaturity

Genuine, but
not contagious

Rich & growing

in maturity

Vital &
contagious

Leadership
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Seldom leads

Leads
occasionally

Usually a
leader

Consistently
a leader

Intelligence
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Fails to
apply knowledge

Average

Intelligent
responses

Exceptionally
good responses

Personality and Tact

--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Tolerated

Accepted

Well-liked

Sought out

Emotions
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Unstable

Usually
well-balanced

Well-balanced

Exceptional
balance

Judgment and Common Sense

--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Poor results

Fair
deductions

Good
conclusions

Sound
decisions

Cooperation
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

When
convenient

Usually
willing

Willing

Outstanding

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Initiative and Perseverance

--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Completes tasks
if supervised

Does ordinary
assignments

Follows
through

Completes tasks
regardless of difficulty

Reliability
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Unreliable

Usually reliable

Reliable

Absolutely
reliable

Financial Responsibility
--------1-------------------2-----------------3-----------------4----------------5----Unable to
report

Fails to meet
obligations

Satisfactorily
meets obligations

Conserves
Exceptional
money
conservation of money

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Signed __________________________________________________

FYC Ministry Internship Checklist

o Documentation of 135 hours of service (a spreadsheet with
dates, hours, and a brief description will suffice50 hours of this
135 can be prep work)

o Two book reports

o Periodic reviews from supervisor (if you are doing this for a short
span, a midterm review will suffice)

o Final supervisor review

o Final self-evaluation
o Attach evidence of work done: lesson plans, marketing materials
created, retreat plans, bible studies developed, preaching
outlines, parent support and education materials, newsletters,
multi-media presentations created, URLs for web-related
development, books published, songs written, poetry, etc.

o Journal with periodic entriesnot necessarily daily or even

weekly, just showing some intentional and consistent critical
reflection on the work you are doing and the things you are
learning

Once all the above items are completed. Organize them in a binder or
some other orderly fashion and hand it in to Internship Director

Once the Internship Director reads through your materials, he/she will
initiate with you to schedule a final interview to discuss and conclude
the internship experience

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