"I am equally convinced that we can make a big difference. Whether our efforts will feed all the hungry or heal all the sick is not the issue. It is always better to do something than to do nothing...God calls us to act; the rest is in His hands."
-- Dr. Billy Graham, Storm Warning
Our Commitment to Partners
First we will provide a quality organization that will uphold a high standard of operations that will honor the dignity of the individuals who partake of our services and also those who partner with our organization.
Second we will provide quality communication of the events of the organization and the benefit of their partnership with our organization.
Third we will provide quality events that these partners can come to and experience the difference their partnership is making. As well as offer training and volunteer opportunities.
Finally we will recognize accordingly our partners commitment to our organization in a manner that they deem appropriate which also sustains the integrity of those that partake of the services we offer.
General Budget - This allows our Board of Directors to allocate the funds to the areas of the budget with the greatest need.
Gift in Kind Donations - As a 501C3 corporation we have the ability to receive Gift in Kind for which we can issue a tax receipt to you. We are willing to accept gift in kind donations for any of our projects so long as the effort (manpower cost) of receiving the items is not more costly than the items themselves. We are also open to the possibility of receiving larger items (such as a car, boat etc) so long as they are operational and again not more costly to receive then the items themselves. Want more information
Specific Projects - We have numerous projects that run throughout the year or on a one-time basis for special needs of the organization
Vision Tours - We are always willing to coordinate tours for partners that will give them a better idea of our community, the needs of our community, and our services to the community. Want more Information?
Youth and Adult service opportunities are arranged to provide partners with the opportunity to serve our organization and the people of our community. We can arrange them to be, 1 day or longer, service oriented or educational, and anywhere in between. Want more Information?
. . . Prayer
If you are a person who prays on a regular basis and would like to pray regularly for our organization please send us an E-mail and the prayer commitment you will make (once a day, once a week, etc) and we will be sure to place you on our list to receive prayer updates via E-mail. Prayer Sign Up
The vision of the Urban Immersion Internship is to train up future leaders in a context that has great immediate benefit for current urban mission projects, creating for the interns’ a practical learning environment that is multi-ethnic and cross-cultural, and raising up leaders for service both nationally and internationally for the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Mission:
The purpose of this internship is to create an opportunity for young single adults from 18-34 years of age to participate in a 2 year program that will give them solid ministry experience in a multi-ethnic urban community, equip them with foundational cross-cultural experiences that will translate into future ministry areas for them, train them for future positions of leadership, and to assist them in acquiring their ordination (for men) or consecration (for women) within the Christian and Missionary Alliance, while at the same time providing for Family Empowerment Centers of Chicago and the community a consistent staffing resource that will take us to our next level in services and effectiveness.
Internship Time Frame:
The Urban Immersion Internship will run on a 2 year schedule beginning June 1st of the Calendar year. Interns can apply and enter the program at any point during the internship depending on availability of space. A modified 1 year internship can be accommodated on a case by case basis.
Intern Qualifications:
Intern candidates will need to have a call to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. They will need to have the heart of a servant and must be teachable. The must have character qualities that are clearly supported through character references and in line with Biblical guidelines. They must be passionate about their faith, knowledgeable about Biblical truth, disciplined in lifestyle and Christian practice, humble, teachable, and reliable. Interns must have previous experience serving in the local church (ex. Sunday school, youth group, service ministries etc…)
The interns will need to submit an application with references and a pastoral recommendation. The interns will then be interviewed by the Director of FECC, the C&MA Midwest district leadership (when licensing and ordination track is desired), and when the intern is from within a Major Church Sponsor they reserve the right to be part of the interview process as well.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will be required to perform 40 Hrs of work a week in positions to be determined through the interview process and may include youth work, teaching, leading small groups, teaching ESL, leading worship, college ministry, routine maintenance tasks, administration, mentoring, and fund raising.
In addition to their 40 hr work week interns will be expected to participate in regular internship small group meetings and classes (taught by a rotating staff) that will be the venue for training pertaining to the ordination/consecration process within the C&MA and urban issues. Interns will also be required to attend weekly services, prayer meetings and leadership meetings. Interns will be required to read the ordination/consecration texts of the C&MA as well as specific texts pertaining to urban issues and cross-cultural ministry.
Interns will need to become incarnate during their 2 year internship, embracing the urban culture and the community. They will be expected to live out their faith within the community and in relationship with those who are their neighbors.
Interns will need to take part in raising personal support from friends and family. They will also take part in fund raising events and the promotion of family empowerments vision and programs as necessary to raise funds for the organization.
