A one to two-year apprenticeship in the local church. The position would include full-time pay and compensation (depending on the apprentice’s availability and interest). In that time, the pastoral apprentice would engage in the daily life of the church, alongside the elders. There is no director of youth ministries at IBC presently. This apprentice would work with the volunteer staff to do Jr High and Sr High discipleship. The apprentice would be encouraged to read actively, teach, attend elder and deacon meetings, participate in congregational care, and keep office hours. While the position would not make the apprentice an elder, it would invite the apprentice to walk alongside the elders in everyday ministry.