Description
Ablaze Ministries is a non-profit organization working within Catholic parishes to provide effective youth ministry. The Campus Minister serves in a full time position with a two-year commitment. Ablaze Ministries provides training throughout the summer before Campus Ministers enter into their assigned ministry and mentorship for the duration of the fall and spring semesters. The Campus Minister is needed to creatively and energetically present the faith in a way that is relevant to young people, form intentional disciples, and create and develop relationships with youth.
Our team is looking for someone who loves their Catholic faith, is passionate about youth ministry and the New Evangelization, and is willing to start each workday in staff prayer/Eucharistic Adoration. The candidate must have excellent motivational leadership skills, be well organized, have superb verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to coordinate and collaborate with teams of adult volunteers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Campus Minister at Ablaze Ministries is expected to have a life of prayer and a continued effort to unite one’s heart to Christ. The Campus Minister is needed to develop and coordinate campus ministry including implementation of a multifaceted program with small groups, service experiences, semester retreats, daily prayer experiences, relational ministry, and faculty formation. They are expected to serve as an extension of the youth minister and as a resource to the faculty of the campus.
Responsibilities of the Campus Minister will also include:
-Provide vision and coordination for the campus’ efforts in ministry to young people in either middle school (7th – 8th grade) or high school (9th – 12th grade)
-Coordinate and lead ministry events, such as day retreats, discipleship groups, Bible studies, etc.
-Coordinate Liturgy for the campus
-Support fellow Youth Ministers and Campus Ministers at Ablaze Ministries collaboration and, if possible, participation in their events
-Disciple students and maintain a consistent presence on campus
-Attend weekly staff meetings
-Serve as the Ablaze Ministries liaison with the campus
-Contribute to Ablaze Ministries’ blogs
-Provide support for larger events hosted by and their parish and Ablaze Ministries
EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
-A Bachelor’s degree is required to apply for this position. A degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Youth Ministry, or a similar field is preferred.
-Experience in youth ministry and/or a classroom setting is preferred.
-Ability to maintain a professionalism that is expected of an employee at a private school.
-Proficiency in social media and technology.
-Citizenship of the United States is required.
-Ability to work with Fundraising Coordinator to meet salary goals. Salary for this position is fundraised.
-Willingness to abide by Personal Conduct Agreement and Spiritual Covenant.
-Committed disciple of Christ reflected in a life of pervasive prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and a life of holiness.
About Parish / School / Organization Name
Catholic youth yearn for a real relationship with Christ and to be exposed to the depth of His Catholic Church. But, youth ministers across the nation leave ministry burnt out and broken because of a lack of formation and support. Often, small parishes are unable to budget for a dynamic formation program in their church and because of this there is a fast turn-over rate in youth ministers. In today’s common model of one minister per parish, churches lose out on the many talents and experiences that could be achieved by a team of formation leaders, who could collaborate to provide a more enhanced ministry experience.While many parishes struggle to hire one youth minister, Ablaze makes it possible for every parish over 500 families to afford a team of trained youth ministers forging their youth for Christ.
The mission of Ablaze Ministries is to implement the U.S. Bishops’ vision of comprehensive youth ministry, by engaging, nurturing, and empowering discipleship in young people, ministers and volunteers, as well as within families.