AVP of Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Leads and works alongside the Campus Ministry team to ensure pastoral care and a vibrant spiritual life for students, faculty, and staff.
Oversees the Director of Campus Ministry and the Campus Pastor(s) and other related positions.
Ensures campus worship is vibrant, theologically grounded, and accessible to a wide variety of constituents, all while being consistent with our commitments to Lutheran identity and alignment with the LCMSC.
Culture Development
Serves as an integral part of the hiring and development of CTX faculty and staff, ensuring that all new hires are evaluated on their understanding of our Christian mission.
Creates and oversees training and development programs for faculty and staff which ensure that all employees are developing in their own Christian identities, their commitment to the University mission, and our alignment with the confession and practice of the LCMS.
Church Relations
Ensures vibrant and healthy partnerships with pastors and congregations across the TX District and LCMS that support our Demonstrations of Lutheran Identity.
Establishes and nurtures relationships with other local congregations in order to further our Christian mission and ensure spiritual growth opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
Other Duties
Manages administrative details (budget, personnel, etc.) of Campus Ministry.
May teach in the School of Ministry, as needed and qualified.
Required Knowledge, Abilities & Principles
- Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas’ mission, vision, and values.
- Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.
- Ordained or Commissioned minister of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
- MDiv or Doctorate in a ministry-related area preferred
- 3+ years of parish or institutional ministry experience
- Superior communication skills as both a writer and public speaker
- Mission-mindedness that includes the ability to share the Christian faith one-on-one and in small and large groups; instruct inquirers in the Christian faith; and train others to share their faith
- Ability to relate well to various campus constituencies, such as athletics, student life, CAN-DO, church work preparation programs, and the Christian community around us, including area churches, faculty, and staff
- Willing to work some evenings and weekends
- Record of success with young people, especially college-aged students, in encouraging and equipping them for spiritual growth through Bible study, small group ministry, devotions, meditation, prayer, and instruction in the Lutheran faith
- Functions well in team ministry and is also able to work independently
- Be a good teacher (1 Tim. 3:2) along with all the rest of the qualities mentioned in 1 Tim. 3:2–7 and Titus 1:6–9
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or push up to 50lbs.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to move across and access various areas of Concordia University Campus.
- Ability to travel daily and during non-traditional work hours including weekends.
Commitment to the Concordia University Texas Mission
Concordia University Texas (CTX) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CTX seeks candidates who demonstrate both professional excellence and strong personal faith in Christ, while strengthening our campus culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. To the extent allowed by law, we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. As an institution rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, CTX does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.