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 and a Biblical emphasis for missions and in cross cultural service opportunities. The preferred application deadline is March 1.
Assignment dates: June 15 to August 3, 2026
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 essential quality.
- K-Staff will have two weeks, June 15 – 26, of preparation before K-Teams arrive. Training will have a foundation in discipleship and global missions and include leadership development and team building.
- K-Staff will host K-Teams in Lancaster from June 29 – July 31, 2026.
- 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. K-Staff may continue to live on site or may live offsite for the weekend.
- 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.
- Assist with K-Team weekly program setup, cleanup, meal preparation, maintaining clean areas, and managing supplies and equipment..
- Supervise participants and ensure their safety, growth, development, and general well-being.
- Exhibit positive behavior, communication, and habits to serve as an example for participants and youth leaders. Provide mentoring to youth group members.
- 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 payment of $290 per week, before taxes. This is paid in two increments, one at the midpoint, and one at the endpoint of the program.
- K-Staff will have a required debriefing day on Monday, August 3, following the last week of K-teams.
- EMM will ask K-Team staff’s home church to consider contributing financial support to Kingdom Teams which will help to underwrite the cost of training, stipend, room, and board.. A tax-deductible gift of $2000 will be requested, but not required to participate.
- Patience, adaptability, resourcefulness, creativity, and an eagerness to learn.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Intercultural skills highly appreciated.
- Leadership, responsibility, and dependability.
- A heart for Jesus and His mission in the world.