Position Description

Position Details

• Reports to: High School or Post-Secondary Team Leader 
• Term: May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028; full-time (37.5 hours/week) 
• Funding: Ministry Partner Development (MPD) 
• Location:  mobile across campus, church, and community settings context requires 
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2027

Mission of AFC in Canada

Ambassadors For Christ (AFC) in Canada's mission is to nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivates them to live beyond themselves. This is done with an emphasis on fully honouring their Chinese identity and surrounding community.

Role Summary

AFC Field Ministry Interns are important mentors and guides to the high school and post-secondary students we journey alongside. In collaboration with their supervisors and field ministry team, Field Ministry Interns cultivate courageous communities where students can encounter Jesus together. Interns will take part in implementing ministry strategy, discipling students, and taking part in the larger ministry of AFC. Interns will receive training, coaching, and hands-on opportunities in ministry skill development, student leadership, event planning, and partnership building.  

Key Focus of Interns 

• Spiritual Formation: As an AFC intern, you are mentored, cared for, and nurtured in your walk with God. We know that your ‘doing’ for God, is an overflow of your ‘being’ with God. 
• Missional Formation: You’ll also be equipped and trained to engage in God’s mission. You will be developed in how you think about God’s mission, but also how to practice being on mission in a way that reflects Jesus' love and compassion for the world.
• Professional Development: You will be developed professionally. This internship is an opportunity to learn – it’s not a delay before you enter the ‘real world.’ It’s a stepping stone, to develop your ability to work effectively on a team, and make important contributions to a cause bigger than yourself. 

Key Relationships

• High School or Post-Secondary Team members, and the wider AFC staff community
• Student fellowships 
• Student leadership teams 
• Financial and prayer partners
• Local pastors, youth leaders, and church partners

Key Responsibilities

1. Spiritual Formation: Grow in ‘Being’ and ‘Doing’ (15%)

Our "doing" is an overflow of our "being." Interns are expected to cultivate their inner world:

• Actively engage in mentorship relationships both within and outside AFC
• Develop and follow ‘rule of life’ (daily, weekly and monthly practices)
• Grow in individual and communal spiritual practices such as Sabbath, spacious silence, lament, scriptural reflection, and discernment
• Grow in expertise related to the scope of the role, and committing to AFC's vision and values

2. Missional Formation: Face-to-Face Student Ministry (about 45%)

In collaboration with the field team, work directly with student communities:

• Build relationships with students, including those new to faith or exploring
• Mentor and develop student leaders by providing dynamic training, teaching, resources, and encouragement so they can lead their peers well
• Work with students leaders on aligning vision and developing contextualized ministry strategy and approaches
• Provide spiritual presence and care by staying aware of what students are facing and responding appropriately
• Foster a culture of hospitality and belonging within student fellowships
• Take part in the communal life of fellowships and help students grow in faith through various spiritual practices 
• Implement innovative, contextualized ministry initiatives that honour students' Chinese identity and community

3. Professional Development: Planning, Preparation, and Administration (15%)

• Participate in weekly training that will equip you for your role and responsibilities
• By assignment: shadow senior staff, help plan, administrate, and execute events (e.g. weekly fellowships, Teens Conference, Campus Challenge, Frosh ConneXion, Anchorpoint, Rallypoint, etc)
• Plan effectively for discipleship and leadership opportunities, ensuring strategies and programs align with, and further AFC’s mission
• Utilizing AFC’s CRM platform, maintain updated student contact information and communication
• Complete administrative tasks (emails, reimbursements, HR forms, registrations, reporting) in a timely and professional manner
• Complete assigned training on time and with excellence; learn and use the digital tools the role requires
• Support student leaders in meeting any campus club or fellowship requirements

4. Ministry Partner Development and care (about 15%)

AFC Field Ministry Interns are trained, equipped, and coached to build a healthy prayer and financial partnership team, and are expected to:

• Faithfully engage in MPD training
• Implement the training and actively engage in MPD coaching until 100% of the monthly financial target is reached
• Write monthly newsletters to, and connect regularly with, prayer and financial partners
• Build relationships with pastors, youth leaders, and key individuals invested in student ministry

5. Participate in AFC's communal life and organizational capacity (10%)

• Participate fully in regular staff training, prayer gatherings, weekly staff meetings, monthly staff retreats, monthly newsletter writing times, annual staff huddles, celebrations and community life
• Actively invite student leaders to consider joining AFC in various capacities (e.g. internship, staff, CSJ)

Note: Ministry varies significantly between teams and seasons, so the emphasis of these responsibilities may shift. Please consult your Team Leader about how each applies in your context.

Qualifications and Experience

Spiritual and Personal Development

• A follower of Jesus on a trajectory of growth: spiritually, emotionally, socially 
• A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently
• A team player who works well in collaboration
• A teachable attitude and willingness to learn
• Adaptable and open to change
• Responsible; follows through on commitments and solves problems

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a post-secondary institution
• Experience in student ministry (ex: as a student leader or volunteer)
• Exposure to AFC ministries an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Growing social maturity (accurate self-perception; able to initiate and cultivate relationships)
• Growing emotional maturity (self-regulates; appropriately transparent; handles stress and pressure)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to relate cross-culturally and to communicate a call to ministry
• Familiarity with Google Suite, video conferencing and social media platforms, and using technology to communicate with students
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Able to work in a team with stakeholders across ministry divisions, including AFC leadership, administration, communications, and field ministry teams
• Willingness to learn and grow in personal fundraising and building ministry partner relationships

Communication

• Cantonese and/or Mandarin an asset (or may be required for certain language-specific ministries)

Funding: Ministry Partner Development (MPD)

Ministry Partner Development (MPD) is the faithful act of inviting fellow believers to partner with you in ministry through ongoing financial and prayer support. The financial support is directed to AFC, who will subsequently direct the funds to an individual staff account designated to you. These funds cover the costs of your salary and ministry expenses. AFC in Canada operates in the context of community, and we believe it is an honour and privilege to invite the body of believers into God's mission of renewal among students. AFC is committed to providing training and coaching to support success in MPD.

Terms of Employment 

• The successful candidate is required to affirm and abide by AFC's Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; only suitable candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and alignment with AFC’s mission to info@afccanada.org. Indicate in the subject line: AFC Field Ministry Intern. Only qualified applicants will be notified. Applications accepted until March 31, 2027.