College Ministry Associate Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is looking for a College Ministry Associate to work part-time, focusing on discipleship, outreach, and leadership development with college students.

The Associate will lead student small groups, engage in college ministry gatherings, and assist in developing outreach strategies. They should have a strong relational skill set and a passion for campus ministry, aligning with Baptist values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a consistent and growing walk with Jesus.
• Alignment with Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Senses a call to vocational ministry.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with students and student leaders for spiritual growth.
• Lead and facilitate student small groups.
• Participate in weekly College Worship services.

Skills

Strong relational and communication skills

Willingness to teach and grow in preaching ability

Passion for college students and campus ministry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Reports To: College Pastor

Position Type: Part-Time (29 hours/week)

Start Date: Between May 15 – June 15 (depending on availability)

Compensation: $22,000–$35,000 annually (based on experience and education)

To apply:

visit https://www.indeed.com/job/college-ministry-associate-582975c03fc60ece or email your resume to [e-mail]

Position Overview

The College Ministry Associate plays a key role in advancing the mission of the college ministry by investing in students through discipleship, outreach, and leadership development. This role is designed for someone exploring or pursuing a call to vocational ministry, offering hands‑on experience in a dynamic college environment while being mentored by the College Pastor.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with students and student leaders for spiritual growth and leadership development
• Lead and facilitate student small groups
• Help cultivate a culture of discipleship within the ministry
• Evangelism & Outreach (6 hrs/week)
  • Represent the ministry through tabling and presence on campus
  • Build relationships with campus affinity groups (Greek life, athletics, dorms, etc.)
  • Assist in developing outreach strategies to engage new students
• Ministry Events (5 hrs/week)
  • Participate in weekly College Worship services (Tuesday nights)
  • Engage in Sunday morning college ministry gatherings
  • Help foster a welcoming and engaging environment for students
• Event Preparation (2-4 hrs/week)
  • Assist with setup for weekly worship and monthly connect events
  • Purchase and organize necessary supplies for events
  • Support logistical execution of ministry gatherings
• Ministry Strategy & Planning (2 hrs/week)
  • Evaluate ministry effectiveness and student engagement
  • Contribute to creative planning for future events and initiatives
  • Collaborate with staff on ministry direction and goals
• Staff Engagement (3 hrs/week)
  • Participate in weekly staff prayer gatherings
  • Attend NextGen ministry meetings
  • Engage in college ministry staff meetings
  • Meet regularly with the College Pastor for spiritual formation, coaching, and ministry training
• Teaching & Communication (As Needed)
  • Prepare and deliver sermons (2–3 times per semester)
  • Teach in Sunday small group settings (3–5 times per semester)

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrates a consistent and growing walk with Jesus
• Alignment with Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Alignment with RBC Staff Core Values: Christlike, Passionate, Creative, Capable, and Cooperative
• Senses a call (or is exploring a call) to vocational ministry
• Passion for college students and campus ministry
• Strong relational and communication skills
• Willingness to teach and grow in preaching ability

Preferred

• Experience participating in or serving within a college ministry
• Bachelor’s Degree

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Worship leading ability
• Social media content creation or strategy

This role is designed as a developmental position with the potential for increased responsibility or promotion after one year, based on performance, leadership growth, and ministry impact.