Unity Ministers and Ministries in good standing with Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) are needed to serve as Mentors for our new Interns who were recently accepted on the Ordination Path. The internships begin July 30, 2024 through April 30, 2025. For information on the UUMS Internship Requirements for a Mentoring Ministry and Ministry click here. Qualified Ministers and Ministries that have not had the training must register for the class by April 8. The class is being offered on Mondays, April 15 through May 6, 2024. To register, click on the following link:https://www.unityuwm.org/uwsi/trainings
For more information, contact Rev. Lynn O’Dell, UWM Credentialing Coordinator at (816-434-6843) or by email:
lo****@un***.org
Unity Ministers and Ministries in good standing with Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) are needed to serve as Mentors for our new Interns who were recently accepted on the Ordination Path. The internships begin July 30, 2024 through April 30, 2025. For information on the UUMS Internship Requirements for a Mentoring Ministry and Ministry click here. Qualified Ministers and Ministries that have not had the training must register for the class by April 8. The class is being offered on Mondays, April 15 through May 6, 2024. To register, click on the following link:https://www.unityuwm.org/uwsi/trainings
For more information, contact Rev. Lynn O’Dell, UWM Credentialing Coordinator at (816-434-6843) or by email:
lo****@un***.org
Unity Urban Ministerial School Internship Requirements For A Mentoring Minister and Ministry
General Requirements of the minister who supervises the student:
The minister must have been involved in a successful church ministry for a least 3 years
The minister must be an Ordained Unity Minister in good standing with the Unity
Worldwide Ministries. The minister is subject to the approval of Unity Urban Ministerial School and Unity Worldwide Ministries.
Responsibilities of the supervising minister regarding student experiences:
The supervising minister is to ensure that the intern is able to experience all of the
following:
Lead Worship Service Experience
- Plan (1x)
- Give message and meditation (2x)
Assist Minister
Special Services–Weddings, Memorial, Christening, Holiday
- Observe and perform (preferred) if possible (4x)
Prayer & Meditation Activities–Spontaneous and Scheduled
- Prayer Service (6x)
- Healing Services (6x)
- Individual Requests (6x)
Teaching Adult Classes (2 six-week classes)
Workshops (2x)
Youth Activities
- Attend/YE Training
- Participate in Youth Conference
- Give children's sermon (1x)
Pastoral Care
- Spiritual Counseling (requires faculty approval) plus summary statement
- Hospital/Home Visitation
Day-to-Day Church Business
- Board Meetings (3x)
- Volunteer Coordinating
- Staff Supervision
- Strategic Planning Project based on church's vision statement
- Oversee Public Relations/Marketing/Media Project (1x)
Attend Regional/Sub-Regional Meetings.
Gain Knowledge of the Unity Worldwide Ministries & Regional Services Available; Polity.
Self-Care
Requirements of the ministry hosting a ministerial student enrolled in the Internship in
Church Ministry Course:
The ministry is subject to the approval of Unity Urban Ministerial Program and Unity
Worldwide Ministries
The ministry must be in good standing with the Unity Worldwide Ministries
The ministry is willing to work with Unity Urban Ministerial School Credentialing Team
and the student
The ministry honors the Unity Urban Ministerial School/Unity Worldwide Ministries
expectations
The ministry is willing to support the supervising minister in the process
The ministry must be large enough to meet all or almost all of the students qualifying
requirements:
- Adequate opportunities for the student to achieve or experience
- Observation and evaluation of the student: The supervising minister is to:
Observe and evaluate the student in the following areas: - The student’s ministerial presence, listening skills, interpersonal skills, attitude, leadership skills, responsibility, self-discipline and maturityb
- The students professional appearance and demeanor
- The students actions in the keeping of agreements
Document the hours completed by the student.
Ensure that the students are able to participate in the areas of church ministry, as
listed above.
Meet with the student each week individually.
Overview and evaluate projects and/or activities the student is participating in or
observing
Complete an evaluation of the student.
The supervising minister is to share this information in the final weekly meeting with the student, and to submit this information to Unity Urban Ministerial School and Unity Worldwide Ministries
immediately after the meeting with the student using a provided form.
Complete an evaluation about the supervision experience using the provided form.