Campus Ministry Staff - PennWest Clarion (Koinonia CB)

Campus Ministry Staff, WPA

In Partnership with the Koinonia Community Board

Ministering to students at PennWest Clarion University of PA

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

• Sharing the Gospel with students and developing passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Serving together with the church and inviting students into the lives of local congregations.
• Giving students a vision for serving Jesus Christ in their studies, jobs, communities, and families.

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 are:

• All things belong to God.
• Jesus changes people's lives.
• We love college students.
• We embrace God's multiethnic kingdom.
• Faithfulness is pursued together.
• We celebrate life.

Our model is based on 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.

The purpose of this position is to 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

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 & 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

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

• 1- 3 years ministry experience

Skill Set

• 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.

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 PennWest Clarion 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. (if applicable to position)
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel. (if applicable to position)

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.