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Summer Ministry Team (SMT)
Status: 2027 Season In-Planning
Eligibility: 16+ years age requirement. Roles available for high school students, college students, and adults
Description:
What if you gave this summer to knowing the Lord more? SMT members live and work at camp while drawing closer to God and to other like-minded Christ followers. Be a facilitator of God’s life-changing work as campers are impacted by the Word and community to grow in relationship with Jesus. In the process, SMT members grow in faith and friendships as well! Join us this summer.
Season Dates:
- Lead Staff Training – May 16
- All Staff Training – May 19
- End of Summer Ceremony – TBD
- End of Season – August 9
Apply For Summer Missions
At the links below, please read what info you need to gather to complete the entire application so that you do not have to restart it later.
Use the button above to receive updates when our application is open.
Questions? Contact our SMT Coordinators, at [email protected] or 308-330-0060.
Summer Roles
For All Roles
- All applicants should be seeking to walk and grow in loving, following, and serving the Lord
- Our team is expected to serve wholeheartedly; not just completing tasks, but serving with a Christ-centered disposition
- Our summer workweek is generally 5.5 – 6 days
- All staff help serve with meal cleanup (dishes or dining area), on average of 2-3 times per week
- All lead positions require previous exemplary team experience on SMT or in a previous place of ministry/work
Facilities Stewardship
Accommodations Lead
Under the guidance of the Accommodations Manager, the assistant aids in keeping the camp lodging and buildings clean and tidy for guests.
Conference Center Lead
Keep the conference center and dining hall clean and tidy for guests. Lead teams of staff or TnT in keeping the conference center clean.
Maintenance/Groundskeeping
Help with groundskeeping, trash, and projects along with our experienced Maintenance and Properties Fulltime Staff.
Foodservice
Kitchen Lead
Assigns and oversees the cooks; different tasks during the meals. Plans the timing of when each food item needs to be prepared as well as ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and proper food handling techniques. (Lead Staff)
Kitchen Special Meals Cook
Specializes in serving guests and staff with special dietary requirements and allergies. Will be trained, but needs to be able to follow recipes and pay attention to detail. Will be called on at times to help perform other kitchen duties as well.
Kitchen Staff
Under the guidance of the Kitchen Lead, the kitchen staff prepare meals for all guests and staff as well as ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and proper food handling techniques.
Camper and Staff Programs
Cabin Leader + Floater
Cabin leaders directly minister to campers by guiding them through cabin life, chapel times, and camp experiences. In addition to creating an environment of safety and fun, cabin leaders share the life-changing hope of Jesus Christ with their campers. Will function as a Cabin Leader for June, and then a floater for the rest of the summer. (Lead Staff) 18+ AGE REQUIREMENT
Program Staff + Floater
Keep MBC programs organized and running smoothly in a high energy and detail-oriented role. Serve as a floater as assigned by leadership while there are guest groups instead of MBC Programs. (Regular & Lead Position Possibilities)
Resident Assistants (RA's) + Floater
The Resident Assistant lives in the Summer Ministry Team (SMT) dorm and serves as a leader and coach for the SMT. Helps with accountability, devotionals, conflict, and leading by example. Supervised by and supports SMT Leadership. Floater duties as assigned for approximately half of the workday. (Lead Staff)
Teens 'n Training Leaders
TnT offers teens ages 14-16 the opportunity to pick 3 out of 10 available weeks of the summer to learn to serve others while working hard and having fun, to grow in their spiritual walk, and to develop as servant leaders in their generation. TnT leaders are on the front lines of discipling, cabin leading, and mentoring these teens. (Lead Staff) 19+ AGE REQUIREMENT
Recreation
Boat Driver
Safely drive campers and families on the Maranatha lake, pulling campers on tubes. Fulfill other roles as assigned by camp leadership. Boat Drivers will also serve part-time in housekeeping and retail. 18+ AGE REQUIREMENT
Rec/Waterfront Lead
Perform regular maintenance and upkeep on all waterfront equipment as well as managing all waterfront activities, lifeguards and anyone else working waterfront. Other duties as assigned. Lifeguard Certification is required. If not certified, Maranatha will provide certification. (Lead Staff)
Lifeguard
Safely guard the waterfront area on the Maranatha beach and fulfill other roles as assigned by camp leadership. Lifeguard Certification is required, provided by camp if needed.
Rec Staff
From zip line and rock wall to waterfront and paintball, these recreational activities offer something for every adventurous guy or gal. Exact activities vary from week to week. Rec Staffers will also serve part-time in custodial duties.
Retail Services
Coffee Shop Lead
Function as a supervisor in camp’s coffee and gift shop, Camp Grounds. Oversees other retail staff and overall quality control with customer service, products, and training. Fulfill other roles as assigned by camp leadership. (Lead Staff)
Coffee Shop Team
Help serve according to the direction of the Coffee Shop leader in making drinks, running the register, cleaning, restocking, and stewarding the coffee shop in general.
Craft Shop
Function as a supervisor in facility stewardship and management of the Craft Shop. Works to sell craft kits and supplies, host/assist campers with crafts, help steward the craft shop area, and restock supplies.
Sweet Shop Lead
Function as a supervisor in facility stewardship and management of the Sweet Shop. This role functions as the Sweet Shop lead throughout the summer as part of the summer ministry team and seeks to develop the people who work in those areas.
Sweet Shop Team
Help serve up the sweets and treats that keep our campers going during varying afternoons, evenings, and nights. Also helps clean and organize the Sweetshop during non-open hours. Reports to the Sweetshop Lead.
Support/Misc.
Health Care Staff
Ensure the health and safety of guests and staff by assisting with health care needs, such as first aid, and medication disbursement. (Lead Staff)
Tech Team
Operate the soundboard and lighting for chapel services throughout the summer. Also responsible in setting up sound and lighting for other recreation activities. Other duties as assigned.
Experiences & Logistics
A little bit of what camp life looks like…
MISSIONAL LIVING
Living on-mission is the driving reason to join the team- camp ministry is a real and tangible way to give freely by serving and caring for others, and to be a part of local gospel-advancing efforts. The Word of God explains to us that it is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35), and as we do ministry, we encounter a multitude of blessings, from making a difference in the lives of guest and staff, pointing people to the Lord, witnessing and knowing the Lord more, and seeing His provision and care.
Community
There is nothing like stepping into the separate world that camp is. Working, living, and enjoying creation together in community is one of the biggest reasons team members return year-to-year. Hebrews 10:24-25 guides us to spur each other to love and good deeds, encourage each other, and not to make sure to gather in community with other believers. We hope you can enjoy the special seasonal lifestyle of living in our unique community and also walk away with great friendships.
Our leadership team is eager to help foster and guide a healthy community experience for you as staff. But when you show up, you have the opportunity to live-out, build, and contribute to that community. Whether it is in how you show up to serve, how you connect with others, how you contribute your perspectives, or how you have fun, our team is praying for your experience of community at Maranatha Bible Camp.
TIMe Off
Our team takes 1-2 days off every week. One of them is most often Sunday, but there are some exceptions depending on event schedules.
Spiritual Development
We believe that each person’s faith is their own, and we also believe in the role of the church body in growing together. Our team has prepared times of spiritual development in staff training week, weekly staff chapels, individual check-ins, and other gatherings. There will be discretionary time as well for sitting in on guest program chapels, resting, praying, conversations, quiet times, and recreating. Come open to being poured-into, and also committed to seeking the Lord. We find it important that our team realizes that we will get out what we put in, while everything that we have to invest is given the Lord. Staff members should be ready to participate with eager hearts.
Meals & Housing
Dorm style accommodations with air conditioning and hallway restrooms are provided. These are 4-person rooms with two bunk sets and a small closet. Storage space is limited, so be considerate. Consider using totes or other-organizers, packing enough and not overly-heavy, and keeping your space tidy.
Whenever we have a campers or guest groups present, meals are provided. When guests are not present, we will have simpler grab-n-go items or leftovers available, in addition to occasional prepared or ordered-in meals, to enable our foodservice staff to rest as well.
Additional Details & perks
In-development, more information to come by the end of November.
Apply For Summer Missions
At the links below, please read what info you need to gather to complete the entire application so that you do not have to restart it later.
Use the button above to receive updates when our application is open.
Questions? Contact our SMT Coordinators, at [email protected] or 308-330-0060.
A Day in the Life of a SMT Member
A general idea of what to expect. Positions vary depending on camp, am/pm shift, etc.
Lifeguard/Recreation
• Devotional & Breakfast
• Maintenance/Accommodations
• Break
• Lunch
• Facilitate Afternoon Activities
• Dinner
• Dish pit/ Conference Center duties
Retail
Kitchen
Accommodations
• Devotional/Breakfast
• Acc. duties
• Lunch
• Acc. duties
• Dinner
• Off