LCM

Southwestern Texas Synod, Region IV
Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes
Job Description

Position:

San Antonio Lutheran Campus Minister

Reports to:

Sr. Pastor and advised by the Campus Ministry Board of Directors

Purpose:

To address and respond to the religious and spiritual needs of the university community.
To serve as minister to students, faculty and staff at the University of Texas San Antonio and other area colleges and universities.
To provide administrative oversight and day-to-day direction of Lutheran Campus Ministry [LCM] in the San Antonio area.

Responsibilities:

Worship:

To lead or provide for regular worship opportunities.
To find someone to provide for administration of the sacraments.

Evangelism and Outreach:

To initiate and nurture relationships with persons on campus and to invite them into a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Christian community, and to motivate and equip others to do the same.

Christian Education and Faith Development:

To provide for opportunities and programs that encourage persons to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and to relate it to their life and learning.
To make himself/herself available to the university to provide programming on religious, spiritual, and ethical issues.

Hospitality and Community Building:

To foster a climate of welcome in Lutheran Campus Ministry toward members of the campus community.
To nurture healthy interpersonal relationships and communal life within Lutheran Campus Ministry.

Care Ministry:

To provide appropriate one-on-one care and support for all members of the campus community.
To develop a positive working relationship with the university counseling center and the division of the university administration that deals with student life.

Community Service:

To strengthen Lutheran Campus Ministry's service to persons in need.
To create opportunities for service learning.
To form collaborative partnerships with local service agencies.

Leadership Development:

To identify, equip, appoint and supervise student leaders of Lutheran Campus Ministry.
To identify and encourage persons with appropriate gifts to consider and explore rostered and non-rostered leadership in the church.

Justice and Advocacy:

To equip the ministry in addressing issues of justice, poverty, and peace in light of the Christian gospel.

Stewardship and Fundraising:

To support the Lutheran Campus Ministry Board in developing, maintaining, and increasing fundraising efforts to support the ongoing work of Lutheran Campus Ministry.
To challenge students, faculty and staff to grow in their personal stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.

Visioning and Planning

To assist the Lutheran Campus Ministry Board in a regular process of visioning, planning and evaluation.

Ecumenical and Interfaith Cooperation:

To nurture relationships with leaders of other religious ministries on campus for the purpose of strengthening the religious voice on campus and improving relationships among faith communities.

Building Relationships:

To foster positive relationships with partners in Lutheran Campus Ministry, including area congregations, the Southwestern Texas Synod and the ELCA Churchwide Campus Ministry Team (CCMT).
To develop positive relationships with appropriate offices and divisions of Student Activities at UTSA.
Support and promote the programming of the Lutheran Student Movement at UTSA, the ALTO Region, and LSM-USA.

Administration:

To supervise student leaders as appointed by the Director of Lutheran Campus Ministry.
To assist the board in the operation of the organization.
To have responsibility for major administrative requirements of Lutheran Campus Ministry, including the timely
submission of all forms and reports required by the board, the Southwestern Texas Synod, and ELCA-CCMT.

Requirements of Campus Minister:

Possess a Bachelors degree;
Be supervised by a person on the lay or clergy roster of the ELCA or another denomination in full communion with the ELCA.
Demonstrate proficiency and experience in ministry with college students.
Have an understanding and appreciation for Lutheran theology.

Time Required:

20 hours/week

We will be receiving resumes with references through January 31st or until position is filled. Send by fax at 210-688-9314, by e-mail zion@zionhelotes.org or by mail at:

Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes
9944 Leslie Road
San Antonio, TX 78254
Attn: Campus Ministry Board of Directors


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