Lancaster, Pa. | K-Teams (Kingdom team summer staff)
Grow in leadership and discipleship skills while serving in a camp counselor-like role during the summer Kingdom Team (K-Team) program for middle and high school youth groups. Help to make disciples of Jesus while leading youth both in discipleship training and in service opportunities connecting with immigrant and refugee children in Lancaster. Preferred application deadline is March 1.
Assignment dates: June 16 to August 4, 2025
K-Staff will live and work with the other K-Staff members as a team in a community setting. The team is led by the K-Team director. Together, they will work with various youth groups and their leaders, as well as other community partners. Must be a high school graduate to apply. Applicants should be eager to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. A desire to serve Jesus and others is an important quality. Flexible people with good communication skills are likely to be a good fit.
- K-Staff will host K-Teams in Lancaster from June 30 – August 1, 2025.
- K-Staff will have two weeks, June 16 – 27, of preparation before the first K-Team arrives. Training will have a foundation of discipleship and mission and include leadership development and team building.
- K-Staff will host K-Teams in Lancaster from June 30 – August 1, 2025.
- K-Staff members need to be fully available Sunday evening through Friday afternoon each week. Friday evening to Sunday afternoon are generally free, with a few exceptions.
- Prepare for and lead daily discipleship times and other weekly activities, with coaching from the K-Team director.
- Actively engage and lead youth in outreach activities which serve local immigrant and refugee children and youth.
- Mentor participants and youth leaders throughout their K-team experience.
- K-Staff will seek support and affirmation from family, friends, and church family. They are asked to find at least five prayer partners who will commit to praying for them and their ministry this summer.
- Room and board are provided for the duration of the assignment.
- K-Staff will also receive a stipend of $290 per week, before taxes.
- K-Staff will have a debriefing day on Monday, August 4, following the final week of K-teams.