The Boardwalk Chapel provides a unique opportunity for the saints to serve Christ on the Boardwalk of Wildwood, NJ. Through in-depth evangelism and apologetics training, staff are equipped to share the gospel and gain invaluable experience by engaging in evangelism daily in Wildwood. During the summer, staff live and serve within an uplifting and intimate community in which they experience rich fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth. The staff spend their summer doing ministry and are also able to explore and enjoy the beautiful beaches of New Jersey and all that Cape May County has to offer. Read about what a summer serving at the Chapel looks like. Additionally, for those in college, read about how it benefits those who spend a summer with us.
Types of Staff
Full Summer/Full Time (8 to 14 weeks): This begins with three weeks of intensive evangelism and apologetics training with approximately 60+ hours of classroom training and daily field experience. After the initial training weeks, full-time staff engage each afternoon in further training and ministry (for college interns and full-time evangelism team staff) or program rehearsal (for Music/Drama & AVL team staff), and participate each night in the ministry which is centered around the evening programs and nightly boardwalk evangelism. Full-Time staff can serve on any one of the teams (see the description of teams below).
Cost: For non-paid and non-scholarshipped positions, the cost is $4000 (normally raised as support) which covers housing and food for the entire summer, and covers training and operation costs.
Full Summer/Part Time (8 to 14 weeks): Those wishing to gain training and evangelism experience but also work a day job can come to the Boardwalk Chapel in a part-time position. This is a great option for those who need to make income (there are many part-time summer jobs available in Wildwood during the summer), for J-1 students, or for those who already work remotely but still wish to take part in training and ministry at the Boardwalk Chapel. This also provides unique opportunities for developing witness through the relationships and contact you have with co-workers. Those coming on as Full Summer/Part Time are normally expected to be at the training weeks in the beginning of June, and after the training weeks are expected to join the staff for dinner and the evening program/evangelism ministry.
Cost: $4000 (can be raised as support). This covers housing and food for the entire summer, and covers training and ministry operation costs.
Junior Staff (4 week iterations): Our Junior Staff program is designed specifically for those who are 15 through 17 years old (Boys: 13-17) and want to serve on staff! We have two iterations for Junior Staff, and there are a limited number of slots available for each 4-week iteration. 17 year olds are welcome to stay for both iterations, 16 year olds are welcome to stay for both if they have spent time on staff previously, and girls aged 15 years old + boys aged 13-15 years old are welcome to stay for one iteration. Junior staff will participate in daily evangelism training and music practice with the church groups, participate in our nightly programs, and evangelize.
Dates: First Iteration: June 23 – July 21 (CLOSED FOR GIRLS) // Second iteration: July 28 – August 25
PROMOTION: Jr. Staff is currently HALF OFF! Cost: $2,000 $1,000 for 1 iteration; $3,000 $1,500 for 2 iterations; Partial stay: $500 $250 per week
Short Term – Those coming to the Boardwalk Chapel for less than 8 weeks are considered short-term. Short-term staff are considered volunteers and can serve any of the teams, but will also receive some of the training and experience that the Boardwalk Chapel ministry affords.
Cost: $500/week (for 1-7 weeks); $100/day (for less than a week). This covers food, housing, and ministry operation costs.
Staff Teams
At the Boardwalk Chapel, staff serve on specific teams that allow them to use their individual gifts to build the Kingdom of God.
Evangelism Team
All staff receive evangelism and apologetics training and are involved in evangelism. Evangelism team members receive extra training and specifically learn how to lead evangelism teams in conversation with Chapel visitors and people on the boardwalk. Young men may also have the opportunity to lead devotions and gain experience in preaching during the programs.
Music Team
Music team members receive training in evangelism and apologetics, and are involved in post-program evangelism. They also learn how to use their musical gifts evangelistically by performing in the nightly programs. Music team members ordinarily take part in daily rehearsals to prepare for the programs. The music team is made up of individuals who can sing in parts, and/or can play guitar, lead guitar, bass, percussion, keyboard, or other instruments.
Domestics Team
Domestic staff primarily work at the staff home and assist their coordinator in cooking, baking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and generally taking care of the home and Chapel apartments. Domestic staff are able to take part in evangelism and apologetics training. They can also assist with daytime events, evening program activities, and evening evangelism.
Drama Team
Drama team members receive training in evangelism and apologetics, and are involved in post-program evangelism. They also learn how to use their acting talents evangelistically by taking part in daily rehearsals and performing gospel-themed skits in the nightly programs.
AVL Team
AVL team members receive training in using the Chapel’s AVL system and assist in running audio/visual for nightly chapel programs, training conferences, and concerts. Team members may also help with equipment maintenance or repair according to their skill and experience.
Staff Interest Form
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