Ministry Fair Comes to NGU
Treasure Hardwick, News and Feature Editor
Photo by Treasure Hardwick
Students at North Greenville University had the opportunity to explore ministry opportunities at the ministry career fair which brough nearly 20 organizations to campus. The event connected students with internships, part-time roles and full-time ministry positions across a wide range of ministry settings.
Representatives from local churches, ministries and nonprofit organizations set up booths to meet students interested in youth ministry, nonprofit and general ministry roles. For many students, the fair served as a networking opportunity and a place to discern their next steps after NGU.
This event emphasized relationship and conversation over the typical resume discussion. Ministry leaders shared not only the job description, but also the ways these opportunities could grow student’s character and walk with God.
Among the many ministries present, several stood out for the unique ways they serve the community and create opportunities for NGU students.
Connie Maxwell Children Ministries is a nonprofit organization that offers support for children in unsafe situations. It seeks to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive emotionally, physically and spiritually as they build resilience and faith.
Currently, Connie Maxwell is seeking to fill many job positions. These positions include a Marketing Specialist, a Family Care Peer Support Specialist, a Family Care Service Coordinator and a Grounds Technician.
Similarly, Rize Prevention is a nonprofit organization with a purpose to tackle the issue of drug addiction among young teens and their families across the upstate. It focuses on inspiring and empowering students to resist drug use while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and providing encouragement and opportunity.
Rize Prevention is looking for college students willing to go into schools and build relationships with students. This looks like eating lunch with the child, encouraging them and recognizing signs of substance use. By doing this, NGU students have a chance to sacrifice their time and pour into a child.
Many churches attended the ministry fair looking for students particularly interested in media ministry and youth ministry.
Church at the Mill, located in Spartanburg County South Carolina, is a church with three campuses that seeks to preach the Gospel, teach the Word and shepherd the body of Christ. It has been recognized as one of the 100 fasted growing churches in America.
Because of its rapid growth, the church is seeking to fill job positions in a dynamic and supportive place for staff to thrive. It is hiring a full-time communications director, as well as looking for interns interested in children and youth ministry, worship ministry and communications.
Burnsview Baptist Church is located in Greer, South Carolina. Its mission is to worship Christ, equip believers and serve the community.
It is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for a Youth Pastor Internship. This position provides hands-on ministry experience, mentorship and leadership development opportunities within the church community. The intern will support the Youth Pastor in planning and leading activities for middle and high school students.
Palmetto Baptist Church is a mission-driven church located in Greenville with a growing congregation. It focuses on energizing and equipping believers to go and make disciples in homes, communities and around the world.
It is seeking to hire student interns for the summer who desire to grow spiritually and as leaders. Palmetto Baptist Church desires to disciple the intern while providing an opportunity for them to explore particular interests such as digital media, youth ministry, and coordination.
