Ministry Associate Application 20152016 What is Baylor Missions? BU Missions seeks to create tangible opportunities for students to understand how they can use the knowledge & skills they gain here at Baylor to love people around the world and in the Waco community. As part of the Office of Spiritual Life at Baylor University, Our Mission is to nurture theological depth, spiritual wholeness, and missional living in the students, staff, and faculty at Baylor University by offering integrated formational programming, transformative missional experiences, competent pastoral care, and worship that is responsive to the Christian Tradition and sensitive to the culture. Application Packet Application (pg. 2) Current Resume Essays (both) (1) If you were asked to give a presentation (to students) on the Mission of God and how they can participate in it, what would be some of your talking points? (350 words max) (2) Choose a social justice or missions education topic and write a blog post (500 words max) to help college students engage with your topic. Any Questions about the application process may be submitted to [email protected]Completed Application Packets must be submitted IN PERSON to Jennifer Crosslin, Bobo Spiritual Life Center no later than noon on March 30, 2015 Supporting Documents Two completed reference forms (see pg.56). Forms are to be completed and directly sent to [email protected], or delivered to the Bobo Spiritual Life Center (attention: Jennifer Crosslin) BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MISSIONS (Located in Bobo Spiritual Life Center) One Bear Place 97013 • Waco, Texas • OFFICE: (254) 7107424 • FAX: (254) 7103446
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Ministry Associate Application 2015-‐2016 What is Baylor Missions? BU Missions seeks to create tangible opportunities for students to understand how they can use the knowledge & skills they gain here at Baylor to love people around the world and in the Waco community. As part of the Office of Spiritual Life at Baylor University, Our Mission is to nurture theological depth, spiritual wholeness, and missional living in the students, staff, and faculty at Baylor University by offering integrated formational programming, transformative missional experiences, competent pastoral care, and worship that is responsive to the Christian Tradition and sensitive to the culture. Application Packet
q Application (pg. 2) q Current Resume q Essays (both)
(1) If you were asked to give a presentation (to students) on the Mission of God and how they can participate in it, what would be some of your talking points? (350 words max)
(2) Choose a social justice or missions education topic and write a blog post (500 words max) to help college students engage with your topic.
Any Questions about the application process may be submitted to [email protected]
Completed Application Packets must be submitted IN PERSON
to Jennifer Crosslin, Bobo Spiritual Life Center no later than noon on March 30, 2015
Supporting Documents
q Two completed reference forms (see pg.5-‐6). Forms are to be completed and directly sent to [email protected], or delivered to the Bobo Spiritual Life Center (attention: Jennifer Crosslin)
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MISSIONS (Located in Bobo Spiritual Life Center)
One Bear Place 97013 • Waco, Texas • OFFICE: (254) 710-‐7424 • FAX: (254) 710-‐3446
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________ Seminary Concentration: __________________________ Potential Graduation Date: _____________________ Name of Undergraduate Institution: ____________________________ Degree: ____________________________ Graduation Year: _______________ Local Church Community: ______________________________________________ Length of involvement in church community: _______________________________ Do you have or anticipate another job in addition to this one? If so, is it on campus? Please explain. (Note: This job requires 20 hours/week, which is the maximum workweek determined by IRS regulations) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Baylor Missions is hiring for two Ministry Associate for Missions positions (see job descriptions on pages 4 and 5). Please select your preferred position (you may select both)
My statements on these forms, and any attachments to it, are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that knowingly false answers will lead to the rejection of my application or immediate dismissal from the position. ___________________________________________ ________________________ Signature Date
Baylor Missions Ministry Associate Missions Education & Global Missions
All positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission of Baylor, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community
Division: Student Life Department: Department of Missions
Reports to: Assistant Director for Missions Supervises: N/A
PURPOSE To provide expertise, guidance and assistance to Baylor Missions specifically in the area of missions education, as relating to Global Missions. STRUCTURE The Ministry Associate, under the supervision of the Assistant Director, will focus on creating and implementing missions education initiatives. This is a part-time, 20 hr/week position that works mainly during regular business hours, with some evening and weekend events. He/she will work closely with the Assistant Director for Missions, Coordinator for Urban Missions and other Missions Ministry Associate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plan Missions Education events relating to global missions (including annual events like the Missions Fair). • Assist Assistant Director for Missions with Global Missions recruitment including hosting interest meetings,
Baylor Chapel tables, Dr Pepper Hour, Meet & Eat events, etc. • Missions Mentorship: meet monthly with a group of students from the Baylor & Beyond LLC and assist with
developing missions education and opportunities within this residential community. • Assist with Baylor Missions orientation for trip participants (ie. BUMissions Summit). • Serve as campus liaison for Go Now Missions applicants • Write for Baylor Missions blog. • Assist with special events hosted by Baylor Missions • Attend weekly BU Missions staff meeting and semi-annual staff retreats • Attend annual Spiritual Life retreat (tentative 2nd week of August) and monthly staff development luncheons (1st
Tuesdays)
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS • Assist with all facets of ministry as it pertains to the Office of Spiritual Life. • Attend Student Life staff development luncheons when available. • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree • Other Educational Requirements/Preferences: Must be enrolled as a full-time student, preferably at Truett
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES • Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituents (peers, undergraduates, faculty, administrators,
& community leaders) • Good communication skills (public speaking, print material, social media) • Ability to manage multiple projects with target deadlines and goals • Event planning • Understanding of missional practices within a broader Christian worldview • Understanding of global issues • Team player with the ability to work independently
All positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission of Baylor, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community
Division: Student Life Department: Department of Missions
Reports to: Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions Supervises: N/A
PURPOSE To provide expertise, guidance and assistance to Baylor Missions specifically in the area of missions education as relating to Urban & Domestic Missions. STRUCTURE The Ministry Associate, under the supervision of the Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions, will focus on creating and implementing missions education initiatives. This is a part-time, 20 hr/week position that works mainly during regular business hours, with some evening and weekend events. He/she will work closely with the Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions, Assistant Director, and another Missions Ministry Associate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plan missions education events and trainings relating to Urban and Domestic Missions. • Assist Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions with student leadership development. • Create student mission team journals. • Lead Saturday AM team (monthly). • Support Urban Missions recruitment. • Assist with Urban & Domestic Missions as needed. • Write for Baylor Missions blog. • Assist with special events hosted by Baylor Missions. • Attend weekly BU Missions staff meeting and semi-annual staff retreats. • Attend annual Spiritual Life retreat and monthly staff development luncheons.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS • Assist with all facets of ministry as it pertains to the Office of Spiritual Life. • Attend Student Life staff development luncheons when available. • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree • Other Educational Requirements/Preferences: Must be enrolled as a full-time student preferably at Truett
Seminary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES • Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituents
(peers, undergraduates, faculty, administrators, community leaders)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with target deadlines and goals
• Good writing & speaking skills • Event planning
• Understanding of missional practices within a broader Christian worldview
• Understanding of trends in community development
• Team player with the ability to work independently
5 Baylor Missions Ministry Associate Recommendation Form for 2015 - 2016 Please assist us in evaluating the applicant by completing and submitting the following form. This reference will be held in confidence. For submission information, please refer to the next page.
** Please submit by no later than March 30, 2015. ** Applicant Information *This section is to be filled out by the applicant. Full legal name: __________________________________________ BU ID# ____________________ Last Name First Name Middle Name Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ________________________________________________________________________
Current GPA: ________ Major:__________________________________________________________
Church Involvement/membership: ________________________________________________________
Applicant Ministry/Leadership Assessment *These sections (front and back) are to be filled out by the recommender Please place a check in the appropriate box that best describes the applicant.
Excellent Above Average Average Below Average N/A Christian Commitment
