Appalachian Wesley Foundation Campus Minister

UMCSC; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Appalachian Wesley Foundation seeks a Campus Minister to lead campus ministry efforts at Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College. This is a salaried, full-time role averaging 40+ hours per week with additional events and mission trips, reporting to the Board of Directors.

The appointee preaches, provides pastoral care, and guides ministry operations. Qualified candidates are ordained or to be ordained elders in the UMC, with a passion for ministry to young adults and

Qualifications

• Disciple of Jesus Christ and faithful witness of God’s love.
• Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church (or soon to be ordained).
• Passion for ministry with young adults and proven effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with young adults.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and administration.
• Proficiency with A/V technology and social media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily affairs of Appalachian Wesley Foundation and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Preach and teach the Word of God, provide pastoral care and counseling.
• Administer sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion.
• Lead fundraising and strategic development for campus ministry.
• Coordinate events, retreats, mission trips, and campus ministry initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

A/V technology

Social media

Tools

A/V technology

Social media tools

Job description

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through campus ministry.

Description

The Campus Minister is employed and authorized by the Board of Directors as the executive director to conduct the daily affairs of the Appalachian Wesley Foundation, oversee the use of its facility, assist the Wesley Board with fundraising, and supervise all employees, interns, staff and student leaders. The Campus Minister, as an appointed ordained elder and clergy staff member, has the authority to preach and teach the Word of God, to provide pastoral care and counsel, to administer the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion, and to order the life of the campus ministry for service in mission and ministry on the campuses of Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College (Watauga Campus).

Type

Salaried full-time ministry position — thirty-five (35) hours of work per week in addition to required events, retreats, and mission trips during the calendar year (which all together averages over forty (40) hours per week).

Connection

The Appalachian Wesley Foundation is an extension ministry within the connectional structure of the United Methodist Church (UMC). We serve within the bounds and under the direct authority of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference (WNCC) of the UMC, and we relate to the annual conference through the WNCC Council on Campus Ministry and our Board of Directors. We are located within the Appalachian District of the WNCC.

Qualifications

• Disciple of Jesus Christ and faithful witness of God’s love
• Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church (or soon to be ordained)
• Passion for ministry with young adults and proven effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with young adults
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and administration
• Proficiency with A/V technology and social media

Preferences

• Experience in fruitful United Methodist campus ministry
• Vision for campus ministry development and missional advancement
• Experience in ministry networking, fundraising, leadership development, strategic planning, and non-profit leadership

Key Dates

• Accepting applicants through July 31, 2019
• Projected start date will be early November 2019