Minister Job Description
Minister Duties & Responsibilities
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Minister Qualifications
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Education for Minister
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the minister job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Graduate, Divinity, Ministry, Education, Teaching, Leadership, Communication, Religion
Skills for Minister
Desired skills for minister include:
Desired experience for minister includes:
Minister Examples
Minister Job Description
- Coordinate administrative tasks with the Catholic Chaplain
- Assist in the coordination of Catholic Life fundraising activities
- Provide support and advisement to parents of Catholic students as needed
- Develop Catholic religious, cultural, and service programming in partnership with academic departments and University offices
- Contribute to and support interfaith programming and initiatives as part of the Chaplains and Religious Life team
- Work with the University Chaplain, Jewish Chaplain, and Chaplain for the Catholic Community to promote inter-religious understanding and appreciation for religious diversity
- Participate in ceremonial occasions of the University such as memorial services, Baccalaureate, and Commencement
- Work closely with the Diocese of Harrisburg and participate in appropriate diocesan meetings, communication, events, and training
- Facilitates ethical decision-making and values discernment with patients, families and associates, making appropriate referrals as needed
- Student Ministers collaborate with each other to plan University Ministry activities and attend weekly meetings with University Ministry staff
- Bachelor's Degree in Music, Worship, Theology, or Other Related Field, or commensurate experience as worship pastor
- Experience developing and leading worship services for diverse audiences (culturally, theologically, high/low church)
- Experience developing and mentoring aspiring worship leaders/musicians
- Demonstrated musical proficiency (vocal and/or instrumental), in a range of musical genres
- Ability to lead band rehearsals and arrange music
- Strength in written and oral communication
Minister Job Description
- Student Ministers will be expected to participate in two staff retreats annually and two student retreats annually
- Student Ministers are held to high standards in their personal and public lives, information placed on social media is considered the public forum
- Provides for the initial and ongoing formation of liturgical ministers and Liturgical Council alongside the Liturgy Team
- Developing a collaborative model for celebrating liturgy and inspiring various expressions of prayer
- Supervise, develop, and cast vision for the entire staff
- Meet with board members and engage in board development
- Oversee the budget including all revenue, expenses, and endowments
- Oversee maintenance and upkeep of building
- Cast vision for the ministry in conjunction with staff and board
- Coordinate fundraising by meeting with and building relationships with donors, alumni, pastors, conference officials, leadership of other campus ministries
- Strong organizational and administrative capabilities
- Ability to mentor students individually and corporately
- Ability to be a strong collaborator between varied stakeholders (students, staff, and faculty)
- Desire to work in a team setting for the spiritual health of student body
- Demonstrated management of own time
- Flexibility due to variable work hours
Minister Job Description
- Oversee and contribute to newsletters and other forms of outreach communication and PR
- Oversee Planning Mission trips and activities
- Teach small groups and provide one-on-one discipleship as needed
- Lead and cast vision for the student leadership program
- Provide pre-marital counseling
- Engage in one-on-one counseling as needed
- Engage in relationship-building with students through fun & fellowship activities
- Mentor and develop student leadership and interns through small groups, discipleship, missions
- Sermon preparation
- Coordinating worship music and all other parts of worship service
- Ability to work evenings and weekends (typically 2 evenings/week, though occasionally extra beyond this)
- Familiarity with audio and visual technology necessary to produce worship services
- Typically a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology or Pastoral Ministry or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience in working with multiple faith traditions
- Typically a M.A
- Master’s degree or equivalent training in an appropriate area of study
Minister Job Description
- Preach on selected Sundays at district and conference churches (assists fundraising)
- Assist residents and family members in making life-style adjustments and health care/ethical decisions in light of their values and beliefs
- Assist with resident's personal and religious adjustment
- Be a sustaining presence that offers comfort, hope and emotional support in times of stress, grief and loss
- Consult and make referrals to appropriate staff, attend department meetings, and participate in resident conferences as appropriate and/or requested
- Coordinate the Pastoral Care Volunteer Program
- Ensure that appropriate worship opportunities are provided
- Exhibit a strong commitment to the Pastoral Care Mission and help implement the concept of whole-person health care in a caring community
- Foster attitudes that respect both the process of aging and the value of the aged
- Help them to find meaning and purpose in their present situation
- Master’s degree in Liturgical or Sacramental Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry, or related field
- A full understanding of the liturgical practices of the Roman Catholic Church
- Three years of experience in university campus ministry, or equivalent work experiences
- Willingness to work collegially with Campus Ministers and others in the Division of Mission and Ministry
- Strong budgetary, communication, and organization skills
- Pastoral care and spiritual accompaniment, including for crises response
Minister Job Description
- Initiate, develop, and direct a well balanced and comprehensive spiritual program designated to meet the needs of all residents, their loved ones, and, as appropriate, staff
- Invite local clergy and residents' pastors to preside at interfaith services/sacraments in order to maintain a vital link between residents and their religious traditions
- Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, clergy and volunteers in order to present a unified and effective pastoral care program
- Meet with the Activity Director to review and evaluate the spiritual services and programs
- Provide orientation and training according to institutional standards
- Provide special care for residents and families in crisis
- Support a compassionate resident-centered environment where quality care and patient satisfaction are the highest priorities
- Visit residents regularity, prioritizing time for those in greatest need
- Welcome new residents upon admission
- Work with the terminally ill and their loved ones toward the acceptance of dying and death
- Adept at event planning and management
- Master’s Degree of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Ministry or related field, required
- At least 2 years of ministerial experience (paid or volunteer), required
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with well-integrated Protestant Christian faith and ability to advance ecumenical and interreligious engagement
- Experience with young adult spiritual formation
- Is available to students in informal settings in the residence, recreation facilities, dining areas, and at University activities