What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Chapel Programs position at ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
Manager of Chapel Programs
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Position Details:
Department: Chapel Office
Reports To: Dean of Chapel
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Manager of Chapel Programs supports the spiritual and worship life of Asbury Theological Seminary through leadership of chapel programming, worship planning, team development, and operational oversight within the Chapel Office. This role collaborates closely with the Dean of the Chapel to cultivate meaningful worship experiences that reflect the seminary’s diverse campus community and theological vision.
Essential Functions (with Key Responsibilities)
1. Chapel Leadership and Worship Coordination
- Lead Chapel Intern Team meetings, retreats, and development initiatives.
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor chapel interns and student workers.
- Collaboratively plan and coordinate weekly chapel services (T, W, Th), including liturgy, communication, and service logistics.
- Provide leadership in chapel through hosting, prayer, scripture reading, preaching, and pastoral support as needed.
- Cultivate worship experiences that reflect theological depth, multicultural expression, and community engagement.
2. Chapel Office Operations and Event Planning
- Oversee day-to-day chapel office operations, administration, and communication.
- Coordinate guest hospitality, travel, scheduling, budgets, reporting, and copyright licensing.
- Collaborate with campus departments and external partners to plan chapel-related events, conferences, and special services.
- Ensure proper care and preparation of chapel spaces, worship resources, and sacramental elements.
3. Prayer Ministry and Community Engagement
- Provide leadership for chapel prayer ministry initiatives, gatherings, and pastoral care opportunities.
- Oversee chapel communications and social media in collaboration with campus partners.
- Support spiritual formation and community participation through relational leadership and pastoral presence.
4. Other Responsibilities
- Engage in ongoing professional and spiritual development aligned with the vision of the Chapel Office.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Chapel.
Skills and Education/Experience
Required/Preferred Skills
- Strong theology of worship and ability to design worship experiences across diverse traditions and backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Strong administrative, project management, and pastoral care abilities.
- Ability to exercise initiative, confidentiality, and collaborative leadership.
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree required; theological education preferred.
- Experience in worship planning, ministry leadership, and administrative coordination.
- Ordination credentials or pursuit of ordination preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Planning Center Online, CCLI, spreadsheets, and social media platforms.