Full-Time Campus Ministry Director at Iowa State University (Ames, IA)

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Engagement and Development

a. Lead Bible studies and occasional topical or book-based studies 
b. Identify and develop student leaders, helping them take active roles in the ministry
c. Build relationships with incoming and current students, encouraging discipleship
d. Equip students to connect a Biblical, restorative worldview to their academic disciplines and vocational calling, as well as to think “Christianly” about contemporary and complex issues of our times

e. Equip students to reach out to their peers, in faith discussions and outreach
f. Encourage students to be active in church life, participate in campus life and serve their community

2. Community Building and Church Partnership

a. Plan and host regular gatherings that foster student community 
b. Partner with Trinity CRC (and other supporting churches, as fitting) to care for and connect with students
c. Be an active member of Trinity CRC and participate in the life and worship of the church

3. Organizational Leadership and Communication

a. Meet regularly with the Areopagus Board and annually with the Areopagus Association
b. Communicate with Resonate, CRCMA, and with supporting classes, meeting each supporting classis annually

c. Ensure Areopagus remains in good standing with the ISU Student Activities Center, keeping our ISU club Constitution and Operating Manual in compliance, insofar as fitting the above mission and goals.
d. Sustain and grow the ministry’s funding base through clear communication and relationship-building
e. Promote and communicate the ministry through newsletters, online presence, and other channels

Qualifications

Required

• Affirms the confessional standards of the Christian Reformed Church (Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort), and can articulate and apply a Reformed worldview
• A professing Christian in good standing with their church
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field 
• Graduate theological education (e.g., M.Div. or equivalent) 
• 2+ years of experience in campus ministry, young adult ministry, or a similar context 

Reporting and Accountability

• Reports to the Areopagus Board of Directors 
• Works in partnership with Trinity Christian Reformed Church 
• Updates to supporting classes, Resonate (CRCNA) and the Chr. Ref. Campus Ministers’ Association

Position Details

• Full-time, salaried position
• Includes benefits (details available upon request)
• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

Contact & Required Application Materials

• Resume 
• Philosophy of ministry (half page to one page) 
• Letter of recommendation from your pastor 

Send inquiries and materials to:
Lora A. Copley, [email protected], 505-387-6861

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