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Supports and implements discipleship programs for the university through engaged mentoring and training for discipleship leaders.
Responsibilities
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- Contribute to planning and implementation of pre-semester and in-semester training for discipleship leaders (Shift, Dinner Church, athletic teams, and other discipleship initiatives).
- Set training schedule, training content, retreat topics, etc.
- Facilitate training sessions as assigned.
- Plan and deliver retreats as assigned.
- Coach, support, equip, and provide accountability to Discipleship Team Leaders. - Communicate weekly with all Shift Leaders or other discipleship group leaders regarding timely program expectations, updates, etc.
- Meet biweekly with Shift Team Leaders or others for mentoring, accountability, check-ins, etc.
- Troubleshoot with Team Leaders any problems Shift Leaders or other discipleship group leaders are encountering.
- Attend evening programming as needed to support discipleship ministries.
- Consult with and receive direction from Campus Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Care.
- Assist with planning of large campus discipleship events:
- Fall & Spring Kickoffs
- Leader Christmas Party
- Footwashing Events
- Leader Yearend Celebration
- Support the Campus Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Care on spring hiring initiatives including:
- Promotion
- Interviews
- Selection of Leaders
Required Skills
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- Solid evangelical theological foundation and passion for ministry in an intellectually curious academic community.
- High degree of cultural awareness and cultural competence with an ability to work effectively across cultural differences.
- Ability to implement a strategic vision for discipleship across the university.
- Ability to write and develop curriculum for robust campus-wide discipleship ministry which resources student leaders, faculty, and co-curricular partners.
- Must be a self-starter, administratively savvy, and able to organize large events, seminars, forums, debates, retreats, small groups, leadership trainings and all other functions of various ministries.
- Effective preacher and teacher with skillful biblical exegesis.
- Ability to integrate discipleship into the wide and varied life of our college campus, developing a seamless, complimentary student experience that fosters growth into Christ’s image.
Required Experience
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Some experience in ministry position in a church or college ministry setting required; college and young adult ministry or development preferred.
Required Education
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.