are two announcements I received by e-mail, followed by a description of a strong candidate for this work:[/i:4e59d23ccc]
Geneva Fellowship, the campus ministry of the Christian Reformed Church at Queen?s University in Kingston, Ontario, solicits applicants to the position of Ministry Director. Geneva Fellowship provides an environment where students, staff and faculty can growth in faith through a variety of programs. In addition to administering these programs, the Ministry Director will provide council on spiritual matters. The successful candidate will have a passion for learning, be familiar with the university environment, be able to integrate faith and scholarly activity while encouraging others to do the same. A graduate degree, either a Ph.D.or Masters of Divinity is desirable. Ordination is not a prerequisite. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2006. The successful candidate will assume the position by January, 2007. A package containing a detailed description of the position, as well as the application procedures can be obtained by contacting Dean Van Vugt at vanvugtd@post.queensu.ca.
In anticipation of the retirement of its Chaplain, Dr. Tom Oosterhuis, as of July 1, 2007,
following 30 years of service in the Campus Ministry at the University of Alberta,
Classis Alberta North is inviting applications from worthy candidates to fill the position
of Chaplain. The Campus Ministry Committee is seeking a person who is able to engage students, teachers, and researchers in an enthusiastic and articulate manner with a vision of God?s mission in Christ and in the light of a Reformed world and life view. We are seeking someone who possesses a genuine love for the academy and is comfortable in giving expression to the Christian faith in an ethnically and religiously diverse international culture. Our Campus Ministry has historically been an integral part of an ecumenical and interfaith endeavor which has ranged from ministering to individual students and faculty to teaching and writing.
The University of Alberta is one of Canada?s largest universities with over 35,000
undergraduate students and an academic community of over 50,000 (see website
http://www.ualberta.ca), located in Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, with close to a
million residents and currently undergoing rapid growth.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of pastors in the Christian Reformed
Church and are contingent on experience and academic qualifications.
Please forward a letter of application and resume to Dr. Leendert Mos, Campus Ministry Committee (email: lmos@ualberta.ca) or telephone 780-436-1539 (home), before October 1, 2006. Potential applicants are invited to visit the Campus Ministry website (http://www.ualberta.ca/~toosterh/).
Strong Candidate for Reformed, Christian Campus Ministry[/b:4e59d23ccc]
Peter Schuurman
July 19, 2006
Besides cultivating an extra measure of faith, hope and love, there are some key criteria in discerning whether an applicant for Christian Reformed campus ministry is a strong candidate. Although local needs vary, these are some broad but basic characteristics for fruitful long-term ministry. The order below is not an indication of importance.
Note: The best way to gauge these qualities in a person is not by their future aspirations as much as by their past behaviour. Previous experience is the best indicator of future performance.
A. Reformed: The candidate has developed a level of piety and Biblical knowledge that grounds them firmly in the passion of God. They identify deeply not only with a Reformed theological perspective, but with the community and networks of Reformed agencies and institutions, especially the church. They articulate this vision in a clear and winsome way.
B. Relational: The candidate is able to easily connect with people of many different backgrounds and make them feel at home. They be-friend youth with authenticity and charm and have a well-developed sense of humour. Discipling others for kingdom service will be a natural way of life for them.
C. Missional: This is a reference not only to evangelistic proclivities?a readiness to share the gospel story with people?but also to a passion for social and institutional transformation through prophetic witness.
D. Academic: This is required for a fully incarnational ministry. The candidate is not only interested and able to faith-fully write, think, and discuss the complex issues of the day, but is able to mentor, coach, and teach students in a simple and contagious way. They reveal a high level of cultural awareness and discernment.
E. Entrepreneurial: The person in question needs to be a self-starter, administratively capable?one who flourishes in a setting without pre-set structure. They are a community builder?one who knows how to help things grow without withering themselves in the process. They are sabbatical people.
F. Hospitable: Hospitality is the foundation of Christian ministry as it flows out of the fruit of the Spirit. The candidate is comfortable sharing food, hosting dinners, and helping meet the everyday needs of students, staff and faculty. They have counseling skills that create a space in which healing can happen.
Concluding note:
In the past, some candidates have performed well in interviews, but been weak on the campus. They have either lacked the courage to risk in relationship or been shy in nurturing a healthy relationship with the local churches. The candidate must be able to steward a multiplicity of relationships, building a community that requires they multiply themselves through delegating and mentoring, and continually re-invent themselves as the academic and ecclesiastical landscape shifts. It has been said that a good Christian Reformed campus minister ?is able to hang loose on the outside but has a rock solid core identity on the inside.?
kirstin
Jul 22 2006
12:24 pm
are two announcements I received by e-mail, followed by a description of a strong candidate for this work:[/i:4e59d23ccc]
Geneva Fellowship, the campus ministry of the Christian Reformed Church at Queen?s University in Kingston, Ontario, solicits applicants to the position of Ministry Director. Geneva Fellowship provides an environment where students, staff and faculty can growth in faith through a variety of programs. In addition to administering these programs, the Ministry Director will provide council on spiritual matters. The successful candidate will have a passion for learning, be familiar with the university environment, be able to integrate faith and scholarly activity while encouraging others to do the same. A graduate degree, either a Ph.D.or Masters of Divinity is desirable. Ordination is not a prerequisite. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2006. The successful candidate will assume the position by January, 2007. A package containing a detailed description of the position, as well as the application procedures can be obtained by contacting Dean Van Vugt at vanvugtd@post.queensu.ca.
In anticipation of the retirement of its Chaplain, Dr. Tom Oosterhuis, as of July 1, 2007,
following 30 years of service in the Campus Ministry at the University of Alberta,
Classis Alberta North is inviting applications from worthy candidates to fill the position
of Chaplain. The Campus Ministry Committee is seeking a person who is able to engage students, teachers, and researchers in an enthusiastic and articulate manner with a vision of God?s mission in Christ and in the light of a Reformed world and life view. We are seeking someone who possesses a genuine love for the academy and is comfortable in giving expression to the Christian faith in an ethnically and religiously diverse international culture. Our Campus Ministry has historically been an integral part of an ecumenical and interfaith endeavor which has ranged from ministering to individual students and faculty to teaching and writing.
The University of Alberta is one of Canada?s largest universities with over 35,000
undergraduate students and an academic community of over 50,000 (see website
http://www.ualberta.ca), located in Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, with close to a
million residents and currently undergoing rapid growth.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of pastors in the Christian Reformed
Church and are contingent on experience and academic qualifications.
Please forward a letter of application and resume to Dr. Leendert Mos, Campus Ministry Committee (email: lmos@ualberta.ca) or telephone 780-436-1539 (home), before October 1, 2006. Potential applicants are invited to visit the Campus Ministry website (http://www.ualberta.ca/~toosterh/).
Strong Candidate for Reformed, Christian Campus Ministry[/b:4e59d23ccc]
Peter Schuurman
July 19, 2006
Besides cultivating an extra measure of faith, hope and love, there are some key criteria in discerning whether an applicant for Christian Reformed campus ministry is a strong candidate. Although local needs vary, these are some broad but basic characteristics for fruitful long-term ministry. The order below is not an indication of importance.
Note: The best way to gauge these qualities in a person is not by their future aspirations as much as by their past behaviour. Previous experience is the best indicator of future performance.
A. Reformed: The candidate has developed a level of piety and Biblical knowledge that grounds them firmly in the passion of God. They identify deeply not only with a Reformed theological perspective, but with the community and networks of Reformed agencies and institutions, especially the church. They articulate this vision in a clear and winsome way.
B. Relational: The candidate is able to easily connect with people of many different backgrounds and make them feel at home. They be-friend youth with authenticity and charm and have a well-developed sense of humour. Discipling others for kingdom service will be a natural way of life for them.
C. Missional: This is a reference not only to evangelistic proclivities?a readiness to share the gospel story with people?but also to a passion for social and institutional transformation through prophetic witness.
D. Academic: This is required for a fully incarnational ministry. The candidate is not only interested and able to faith-fully write, think, and discuss the complex issues of the day, but is able to mentor, coach, and teach students in a simple and contagious way. They reveal a high level of cultural awareness and discernment.
E. Entrepreneurial: The person in question needs to be a self-starter, administratively capable?one who flourishes in a setting without pre-set structure. They are a community builder?one who knows how to help things grow without withering themselves in the process. They are sabbatical people.
F. Hospitable: Hospitality is the foundation of Christian ministry as it flows out of the fruit of the Spirit. The candidate is comfortable sharing food, hosting dinners, and helping meet the everyday needs of students, staff and faculty. They have counseling skills that create a space in which healing can happen.
Concluding note:
In the past, some candidates have performed well in interviews, but been weak on the campus. They have either lacked the courage to risk in relationship or been shy in nurturing a healthy relationship with the local churches. The candidate must be able to steward a multiplicity of relationships, building a community that requires they multiply themselves through delegating and mentoring, and continually re-invent themselves as the academic and ecclesiastical landscape shifts. It has been said that a good Christian Reformed campus minister ?is able to hang loose on the outside but has a rock solid core identity on the inside.?