Women\u2019s Outreach & Recovery InternAt — Calvary Chapel Chino Valley

Women’s Outreach & Recovery Intern Ministry Overview

The Women’s Outreach & Recovery Intern serves alongside church leadership to support and encourage women impacted by incarceration, addiction, and family separation. This role exists to help women experience hope, healing, and restoration through the gospel of Jesus Christ and consistent biblical discipleship.

Primary Responsibilities (under church leadership supervision):

Women’s Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry (Weekly)

• Assist in weekly recovery gatherings for women

• Support Bible-based discussions focused on freedom, accountability, and spiritual growth

• Provide prayer, encouragement, and Christ-centered support

Women’s Outreach Support Group (Weekly)

• Help support a weekly group for women who have been incarcerated or have family members in prison

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and grace-filled environment

• Encourage spiritual growth through Scripture, prayer, and testimony

Discipleship & Support

• Walk alongside women through prayer and encouragement under ministry oversight

• Connect participants to church resources and discipleship opportunities

• Maintain confidentiality, healthy boundaries, and integrity at all times

Spiritual & Character Qualifications

• A professing Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• A heart for women in recovery and those impacted by incarceration

• Spiritually teachable, dependable, and compassionate

• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith and ministry values

Preferred (Not Required)

• Personal experience with recovery, incarceration, or reentry

• Prior involvement in ministry, outreach, or support groups

Time Commitment

• Weekly participation in recovery ministry and outreach support group

• Monthly prison ministry visits

• Attendance at training or ministry meetings as scheduled

Accountability

• Serves under pastoral or designated ministry leadership

• All ministry activities conducted with oversight and accountability

Purpose Statement

This internship exists to equip women to walk in freedom and restoration through the transforming power of Jesus Christ—bringing hope into prisons, recovery spaces, and broken lives.

Training:

Training Provided During Placement

Students placed in the Women’s Outreach & Recovery Internship will receive structured, supervised, and ongoing training designed to support spiritual formation, ministry competence, and practical skill development. Training will include the following components:

1. Initial General Orientation (Mandatory)

At the start of the placement, interns will participate in a required orientation that includes:

Overview of the church’s mission, values, and statement of faith

Introduction to the Women’s Outreach & Recovery Ministry structure

Review of expectations, responsibilities, boundaries, and accountability

Confidentiality policies, ethical guidelines, and code of conduct

, safety protocols, and compliance requirements

2. Weekly One-on-One Mentorship Meetings

Interns will meet weekly with a designated ministry mentor or supervisor to:

Review ministry experiences and assigned responsibilities

Discuss spiritual growth, challenges, and prayer needs

Receive biblical guidance, encouragement, and feedback

Evaluate progress toward learning outcomes

Address boundaries, ethics, and pastoral care concerns

3. Job Shadowing & Observational Learning

Interns will observe experienced ministry leaders during:

Weekly women’s recovery meetings

Outreach support group facilitation

This allows interns to:

Learn effective teaching and facilitation methods

Observe Christ-centered communication and pastoral care

Understand appropriate conduct in sensitive ministry environments

4. Gradual Supervised Participation

Following observation, interns will be progressively involved in ministry activities under supervision, including:

Assisting with group discussions

Participating in prayer ministry

Supporting small-group interactions

Helping with lesson preparation or Scripture reading

Responsibilities increase as competency and confidence develop.

5. Workshops & Skills Training

Interns will receive periodic training in key ministry areas such as:

Biblical foundations of recovery and restoration

Trauma-informed ministry principles

Discipleship and pastoral care basics

Effective communication and active listening

Maintaining healthy boundaries in ministry

Workshops may be provided in small-group formats, seminars, or guided discussions.

6. Instructional Resources & Training Materials

Interns will be provided with:

Scripture-based curriculum used in recovery and prison ministry

Training literature related to recovery, reentry, and discipleship

Church policies, ministry manuals, and teaching outlines

Assigned reading may be discussed during mentorship meetings to reinforce learning.

7. Contextualization of Assigned Tasks

Before performing ministry duties, interns will receive:

Clear explanations of the purpose and biblical foundation of each task

Context regarding the population being served (incarcerated women, women in recovery, families affected by incarceration)

Guidance on expected outcomes and appropriate conduct

This ensures that interns understand why tasks are assigned, not just how to perform them.

8. Ongoing Evaluation & Feedback

Intern performance will be evaluated through:

Regular mentor feedback

Observation during ministry activities

Periodic review of learning outcomes

Reflection discussions and self-assessment

Corrective guidance and encouragement will be provided as needed.

Summary

This structured training approach ensures that interns are equipped spiritually, emotionally, and practically to serve women impacted by incarceration and addiction with wisdom, compassion, and biblical faithfulness, while meeting clearly defined learning outcomes.

Learning Outcome:

Learning Outcomes — Women’s Outreach & Recovery Intern

By the completion of this internship, participants will be able to:

1. Biblical & Spiritual Formation

Demonstrate a growing understanding of biblical principles related to restoration, repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual freedom

Apply Scripture faithfully and compassionately in outreach, recovery, and prison ministry settings

Exhibit spiritual maturity through prayer, humility, teachability, and dependence on the Lord

2. Ministry Skills & Discipleship

Assist effectively in facilitating Bible-based discussions within recovery groups and outreach settings

Provide Christ-centered encouragement and prayer while maintaining appropriate boundaries

Support discipleship efforts that point women toward ongoing spiritual growth and church involvement

3. Prison Ministry Awareness

Understand the unique challenges faced by incarcerated women and their families

Demonstrate knowledge of prison ministry protocols, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines

Engage respectfully and effectively in a correctional environment while representing Christ and the church well

4. Recovery & Outreach Competency

Gain practical insight into addiction recovery from a biblical perspective

Develop sensitivity to trauma, reentry challenges, and family impact related to incarceration

Offer hope-filled, Scripture-based support without judgment or condemnation

5. Relational & Communication Growth

Build healthy, Christ-centered relationships with women from diverse and difficult backgrounds

Communicate with clarity, compassion, and discretion in ministry settings

Work cooperatively with ministry leaders and team members

6. Character & Leadership Development

Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and accountability in ministry responsibilities

Grow in servant leadership by placing others’ spiritual needs above personal recognition

Recognize personal limitations and know when to seek pastoral guidance

7. Ministry Discernment & Calling

Discern personal gifting and calling related to outreach, recovery, and prison ministry

Reflect on how God may be leading toward future ministry involvement or service

Develop a heart for lifelong service rooted in obedience to Christ

Summary Statement (Optional)

This internship equips participants with biblical understanding, ministry skills, and spiritual maturity to serve women impacted by incarceration and addiction with compassion, wisdom, and faithfulness to Christ.