What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Ministry Staff - PennWest Clarion (Koinonia CB) position at COALITION CHRISTIAN?
In Partnership with the Koinonia Community Board
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
3. We love college students.
5. Faithfulness is pursued together.
OUR MODEL
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Catalyze Kingdom transformation at PennWest Clarion 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.
Koinonia Community Board is looking for Campus Staff to continue the stewardship of a thriving, over 50 years of ministry in Clarion, PA at PennWest Clarion. The Koinonia Community Board is composed of local leaders and church members who fund and support the ministry at PennWest Clarion. The successful candidate must be passionate about reaching and discipling students to love and follow Jesus at PennWest Clarion in a small yet developing and influential community. The Campus Staff is accountable to both the CCO Staff Director and the Koinonia Community Board. The CCO Staff Director and Koinonia Community Board coordinate supervision efforts in regards to setting ministry objectives and performance evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 & Koinonia Community Board on campus and in meeting with students through regular participation in PennWest Clarion’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 PennWest Clarion that honors PennWest Clarion’s guidelines for outside organizations and promotes sustainable campus access for the CCO.
Church Integration
- Commit to and engage in one of the churches that are committed to the Koinonia Board.
- Connect students into discipleship opportunities and relationships within the church body.
- Invite and equip congregants 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.
- Network and cultivate relationships with area church leaders, including visiting churches that give and engage with the Koinonia Board.
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 PennWest Clarion to live out their faith in service and evangelism.
- Partnership specific duties and responsibilities.
Ministry Context & Partnership
- Attend and participate in monthly Koinonia Board meetings.
- Communicate student stories/ministry updates and reports on progress toward the goals of the annual ministry plan.
- Assist board with communicating to donors including newsletters.
- Steward a positive relationship with PennWest Clarion that promotes long-lasting ministry in partnership with CCO.
- Take initiative in entrepreneurial ministry opportunities and demonstrate the capacity to work independently.
Other Projects & Duties Assigned
- Regularly apply for leadership roles in CCO summer opportunities and other leadership development opportunities as available.
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 1- 3 years ministry experience
- Hard Skill(s): Position Related.
- Soft Skill(s): Position Related.
- 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.
- Cultivate growth through regular worship in a local church, prayer, Scripture study, and other spiritual disciplines.
- Displays personal conduct consistent with CCO’s Statement of Faith, Core Values and CCO employee handbook.
- Review and adhere to all general expectations of PennWest Clarion staff team members.
- Plan and pursue professional development opportunities approved by Staff Director.
- 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.
- Ability to lift 20lbs. (if applicable to position)
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for travel. (if applicable to position)
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