Trinity Christian College seeks a full-time Campus Pastor.  The Trinity Christian College Campus Pastor sets direction for the spiritual life of the college through a mature, wise, and hospitable Christian faith that advances the college’s mission and vision as an intentional Christian learning community committed to diversity and unity. This role fosters the development of a robust Christian community through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, departmental leadership, and membership on the Student Life Leadership team. The Campus Pastor offers a compelling, invitational, and winsome witness for the Christian faith with a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a Reformed and thoughtfully evangelical posture. The Campus Pastor serves the whole community, though with a particular focus on the formation of and care for students.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are no limited to the following:

Student Life

1. Serve as a member of the Student Life Leadership team, an advisory group to the Vice President of Student Life, through participation in quarterly team retreats, collaboration with other members of the SLLT, and thought partnership on the development of programs and policies that strengthen the division’s ability to serve students and fulfill its purpose
2. Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Life and other members of the President’s Leadership team as appropriate
3. Manage a select portfolio of special projects within the Student Life division as assigned by the Vice President of Student Life.
4. Actively engage in the life of the College through campus presence and relationship building with students, faculty, and staff
5. Maintain strategic external relationships and represent the College in local churches, high schools, and community venues, in partnership with Admissions and Advancement.
6. Serve on College committees as assigned

Campus Ministries Visionary Leadership

1. Set the vision for and contribute to the implementation of a campus ministry program that compliments the college’s mission and vision to the development of a multiethnic, multinational, multidenominational student body informed by the Reformed theological tradition; with commitments to Christian Formation, financial wellbeing, belonging, access (to the completion of a college degree), and neighborhood
2. In partnership with the Vice President for Student Life, designated colleagues, and student leaders, plan and prepare the twice-weekly voluntary chapel services over the course of each semester
3. Preach regularly in chapel to provide a consistent voice for the campus community
4. Craft a semester chapel theme and schedule, inviting chapel speakers from both on- and off-campus

Pastoral Care

1. Provide confidential pastoral counseling to students, in partnership with the campus counseling service provider
2. Lead the community pastorally through significant moments in the life of the College
3. Collaborate with the Care team, a campus wide, early alert response team, to meet students’ needs, as appropriate
4. Participate in various College ceremonies, working with various members of the College community to craft ceremonies and celebrations that express the Reformed Christian mission of the College

Campus Pastor administrative duties

1. Mange the operations of the College’s campus ministries programming, including worship and discipleship ministries
2. Build and supervise a Campus Ministries team that leads worship, discipleship, and community initiatives to advance the college’s commitment to Christ-centered spiritual formation
3. Manage strategic planning, vision-casting, and assessment for the College’s spiritual formation programming

Theology Department

Teach two courses each academic year in THEO or MIN as determined by the department chair.

A graduate degree in theology, Biblical studies, Practical Theology/Ministry (M.A., M.T.S., M.Div., etc.) is required, a terminal degree or progress toward a terminal degree preferred (PhD, ThD, DMin, etc.).  Ordination in a Christian denomination is preferred, but not required; and ministry training and experience, with time spent in an ordained pastor/minister role with preaching responsibilities.  Professional experience in higher education student development.

Other qualifications include:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility/leaders in higher education, student affairs, church ministry, or a related field required
• Demonstrated experience handling issues/concerns as a confidential resource
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding student privacy, FERPA, Title IX, and other student-related issues.
• Professional expertise and integrity.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The hiring committee will begin reviewing applications on December 9, 2024.

Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college. 

Trinity Christian College embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

For full consideration, interested applications should be prepared to upload the following:

1. A brief cover letter
2. A professional resume
3. A written statement that describes his/her Christian faith commitment and how it is expressed through involvement with the body of Christ and participation in a local church

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