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Para-Church Ministry

Below you will find the most current list of Mentored Ministry Opportunities in the Hamilton Campus area, especially pertaining to Para-Church Ministries.

Our office strives to keep the listings below as up to date as possible. All postings have a trained and approved mentor in place. Please note that while these postings reflect the desire of certain ministries and churches to have a seminarian work with them, ministry opportunities for GCTS students are not limited to this list.

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS MEN'S CONNECTION (CBMC) – Discipleship & Evangelism

  • SITE: 140 Essex Street, #303, Hamilton, MA 01982
  • MENTOR: Andrew James
  • PHONE: 703-943-7244
  • EMAIL: ajames@cbmc.com
  • WEBSITE: http://www.cbmc.com/
  • DENOMINATION: Interdenominational

PROJECT: Seeking a male student who, in this position of ministering to the business community with CBMC, will have the opportunity to meet with leaders of business and help them to connect faith to life, be intentionally discipled by seasoned ministry leaders in the New England CBMC, brainstorm creative outreaches (such as CEO-types sharing testimonies and giving a Gospel presentation), engage in follow-up discipleship from outreaches (meeting with believers and non-believers in business), help lead and facilitate Bible studies (leading teams of men in the business community), and learn to network and make connections with those outside the church walls.

This position is a great opportunity for a student who possesses a desire to deepen his walk with the Lord through intensive discipleship, understand his future flock and the marketplace community, who has a passion for those who don’t know Christ, and spiritual boldness with strong interpersonal skills.

HOURS: 10 hours / week

FINANCIAL: Reimbursement can be provided for ministry meals and meetings.

TIME FRAME: Flexible

OTHER: At CBMC we seek to minister to business professionals in the way that we carry ourselves, which is in such a way that also exhibits professionalism.  One will learn how to serve people with excellence and how to meet the particular needs of people in the marketplace.

COMMUTE: A few minutes from GCTS 

CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME – Chaplain Internship

  • SITE: 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA
  • DENOMINATION: Any 
  • MENTOR: Rev. Dr. Bob Leroe
  • PHONE: 617-803-9191
  • EMAIL: leroe@hotmail.com

PROJECT: This opportunity is best suited for students aiming toward a career in the military chaplaincy, or like careers. Students should be open to learning, have compassionate hearts, good listening ears, and a passion to serve veterans. Once a week, you will have the opportunity to be mentored in various aspects of the military chaplaincy by retired Army Chaplain (25 years) Lt. Col. Bob Leroe (recently given the award for Excellence in Mentoring by GCTS).  The Head Chaplain at Chelsea Soldiers Home, Josh Portwood, is a current GCTS student.  He will be the site coordinator at CSH, facilitate your ministry opportunities, and be your direct supervision for the day to day ministry. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all four dimensions of the military chaplaincy: provide, facilitate, care, and advise.

HOURS: 10 hours per week (hours are very flexible)

COMMUTE:  25 minutes. (If you do not have a car, ride share can be arranged from Gordon-Conwell with other volunteers if schedules can be coordinated) 

FINANCIAL: none (meals and own desk provided)

TIME FRAME: Fall, Spring or Summer start-up

OTHER: Chelsea Soldiers Home is a state run fully accredited health care complex that offers veterans affordable quality long term care, full time residential accommodations, and a short term transitional care program.  CSH opened its doors in 1882 to care for Civil War Veterans in need of assistance.  Since its first day its mission is to provide the highest level of comprehensive care while respecting the psych-social, spiritual, and cultural needs of its veterans and their families.  We have veterans from WWII, Vietnam, Korea, Persian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and more.  You will be part of a ministry team that will serve a population of 400+ veterans and 100+ staff.

NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES – Various Alpha Ministries

  • SITE: 100 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA 01915
  • PHONE: 978-500-2119
  • DENOMINATION: Non-denominational
  • MENTOR: Peter Carpentier
  • EMAIL: pfcatty@verizon.net

PROJECT: Involvement in the development and promulgation of Alpha Prison Ministry throughout prisons in MA, including training, recruitment and public relations.  Involvement in the development of the training protocols required to present Youth Alpha in a conference setting, including development of presentation materials, marketing & interfacing with pastors and leaders of various Christian traditions, including Catholic.  Involvement in the development of the Community Alpha Course outreach strategy.  Involvement in development of website materials as well as marketing media (video & audio).

HOURS: 6-10 hours per week per student.  Morning or early evening schedule is best. Some projects will run in evening hours, including attending events/courses.  Will work with students to accommodate scheduling needs.

FINANCIAL: Reimbursement for gas and ministry expenses.

TIME FRAME: Ongoing availability.

OTHER: Looking for students with creativity and imagination; strong computer literacy very helpful, as well as a variety of media experience. Student must be willing to read independently associated learning materials.  You will be interacting energetically with Christians from a variety of traditions for the sake of the gospel and so must have a love for the whole Church, Catholic and Protestant.  NSCM is devoted to the cause of Christian unity and focuses on the Great Commission and the salvation of souls, believing that the Lord will then bless us with the essential unity necessary to do the work of the Kingdom.

COMMUTE: 35 minutes