Ministry Team Member (Winter)

Job Summary: Being a full-time staff member with Thrive Adventures requires a lot: adaptability, creativity, and a willingness to take risks. It also requires a servant’s heart, a patient spirit, and the understanding that it is through weakness we find our strength in Christ. Above all else, it requires a deep love for, and dependency upon, Jesus and a desire to see communities transformed by the grace and truth of the Gospel. Description Contribute to the overall mission and vision of Thrive Adventures Guide and facilitate outdoor adventure experiences Guide and facilitate multi-day retreats Write experiential programs, devotions, and other materials to be used during outdoor adventures and retreats Contribute to other events such as, but not limited to, fundraisers and donor appreciation events Pursue local partnerships for the purpose of building new relationships, finding new connections, and booking future trips Requirements At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is required Previous ministry and outdoor guiding experience preferred Raise personal support and maintain a support base Maintain a current Wilderness First Responder certification Maintain current industry-standard certifications for other preferred guided outdoor activities (i.e., AMGA Single Pitch, PCIA Top Rope, Swift Water Rescue, etc.) Must complete Thrive Adventures Backcountry and Facilitators Trainings Abide by team and organizational norms A love for God and others Contact Peter Ivey, Regional Director peter@thriveadventures.org 704-641-8074 THRIVE ADVENTURES Thrive Adventures is a Christian non-profit outdoor ministry whose vision is a world defined by the grace and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pursue this vision through outdoor adventures and retreats, investing in communities so that they may know Christ and live like Him. Outdoor adventures range from day hikes to week-long backpacking trips, standup paddle boarding to whitewater rafting, snowshoeing to rock climbing.

Growing Christian leaders through full-time work, worship, and ministry opportunities in the national parks since 1968. Still need an internship for Seminary, Graduate School, or Undergrad? ACMNP could fulfill this requirement while taking you to a majestic setting, allowing you to earn a paycheck, and serve others through worship and relational ministry! *Seminarians will also receive a $1500 scholarship when serving with us. Outside of working approximately 40 hours a week in or near a national park, ACMNP team members are expected to lead approximately 1-3 interdenominational worship services on Sundays with their team. This may include leading worship, sharing a message, and greeting worship attenders. ACMNP team members are also expected to spend time on Saturday nights inviting park visitors to their worship services. Often times, ministry teams lead bible studies or help with park stewardship initiatives! Housing is provided at a minimum cost from the employer. Expect to work a 90 day minimum from May - late August. Qualifications: ·       Applicants first and foremost must love Jesus, the outdoors, and ministry! ·       Must be over 18 years of age upon the job start date. ·       Must agree with A Christian Ministry in the National Park’s doctrinal statement found here: http://www.acmnp.com/about . If you have more questions, contact us at info@acmnp.com or apply online at https://acmnp.com/apply/ today! DURATION Temporary / Seasonal A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS Do you see yourself climbing in Yosemite, kayaking in Alaska, or hiking in the Smoky Mountains?

Live, work and serve in a national park this summer! Not only will you serve Christ but you can also earn an income and live in an incredible place. National parks all over the country are in need of passionate Christian leaders to show the light of Christ in these surprisingly dark yet beautiful places. ACMNP will secure you a full-time summer job in a national park where you will also help lead a worship service with your team each Sunday. You can hike, rock climb, kayak or just relax in your free time with an entire national park as your backyard! Step up and into the call to serve, and be prepared to live out a radical life for Christ. You can apply online today at https://acmnp.com DURATION Temporary / Seasonal A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS Do you see yourself climbing in Yosemite, kayaking in Alaska, or hiking in the Smoky Mountains? A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) is a grassroots ministry that began in Yellowstone National Park in 1951 with the dream of providing Christian community for the people working in, living in, and visiting the first national park in the world. This summer or winter, you could join the legacy by impacting those that impact the national parks! Participate in ministry, work a full-time, seasonal job and have a national park as your backyard.