Campus Ministry Staff - Slippery Rock University

Campus Ministry Staff, Western Pennsylvania | Part Time

Ministering to students at Slippery Rock University

OUR MISSION

Our mission is transforming college students to transform the world. We call college students to serve Jesus Christ with their entire lives by:

1. Sharing the Gospel with students and developing passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.

2. Serving together with the church and inviting students into the lives of local congregations. 

3. Giving students a vision for serving Jesus Christ in their studies, jobs, communities, and families.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see a generation of college students transformed by the power of Jesus Christ and His Gospel, in partnership with the local church, reaching the world for the glory of God.

OUR VALUES

1. All things belong to God.

2. Jesus changes people’s lives.

3. We love college students.

4. We embrace God’s multiethnic kingdom.

5. Faithfulness is pursued together.

6. We celebrate life. 

OUR MODEL 

At the core of CCO ministry is the understanding that God works through the Church to fulfill His purposes in the world. This means the local church is the proper context for gathering, equipping, and sending students into a life-long Kingdom mission. Our Partnership model promotes deep collaboration between the CCO and the local church where vision for ministry, ministry strategy, and ministry design are mutually shared. The CCO places Campus Ministry Staff to help mobilize the church to reach students and develop them as future Christian leaders.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Catalyze Kingdom transformation at Slippery Rock University by sharing the Gospel, inviting students into the life of the local church, and mobilizing the Christian community and churches to engage ministry on campus. Develop deep collaboration between church/community members and students that promotes strong biblical discipleship, life long commitment to the Church, and the flourishing of Christ’s kingdom in their local context and all areas of life. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Campus Engagement

• Create and routinely revise a ministry plan according to the CCO’s Annual Ministry Plan and Campus Playbook.

• Ensure a consistent and visible presence of the CCO on campus and in meeting with students through regular participation in Slippery Rock’s activities. 

• Collect and maintain student contact information, following up with & inviting students into ministry opportunities.

• Plan and facilitate gatherings of students on campus throughout the week that include prayer, teaching, evangelism, leadership development, and applying Scripture to life in college and beyond.

• Invite students regularly to church gatherings, CCO’s Jubilee conference and other transformative opportunities.  

• Establish a healthy relationship with Slippery Rock that honors Slippery Rock’s guidelines for outside organizations and promotes sustainable campus access for the CCO.

Church Integration

• Commit to and engage in a local church. 

• Connect students into discipleship opportunities and relationships within a church body.

• Invite and equip a College Ministry Team to provide hospitality, mentorship, and discipleship of college students with the aim of sending them out as leaders to their spheres of influence.

• Promote student engagement with local churches as an integral part of the discipleship strategy.

• Steward existing relationships with local churches who are invested in the ministry.

Leadership Development

• Develop and mobilize student leaders to co-labor in the on campus fellowship, evangelism, and Bible studies.

• Disciple and mobilize leaders among students at Slippery Rock to live out their faith in service and evangelism.

Other Projects & Duties Assigned

• Participate in all required CCO Training.

• Report ministry outcomes through CCO Mid-Year/Year-End Reflections and Annual Campus Stats documents.

• Pray regularly and frequently for the ministry of the CCO.

• Exceed 100% of support raising ministry goals.

• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

• 1- 3 years ministry experience

Skill Set 

• Collaborates with teams.

• Manages competing priorities and tasks in a timely manner.

• Displays initiative and can work independently.

• Ability to engage a wide range of audiences.

• Cultural and interfaith competency, with the ability to care for international students.

Spiritual Health

• Cultivate growth through regular worship in a local church, prayer, Scripture study, and other spiritual disciplines.

Personal Conduct

• Displays personal conduct consistent with CCO’s Statement of Faith, Core Values and CCO employee handbook.

• Review and adhere to all general expectations of Slippery Rock staff team members.

Professional Growth

• Plan and pursue professional development opportunities approved by Staff Director.

Work Value

• Maturity to be a pastoral presence in the lives of college students.

• Demonstrates a passion for the Gospel, the Church, and college students.

• Proactive in preparation and timely in response. 

• Encourages the growth and development of others.

• Values excellence.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 20lbs.

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for travel.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.