Preacher in Residence â Center for Vocational Ministry
Preacher in Residence â Center for Vocational Ministry
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Job Description
APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning and modeling Christlike character. Working together employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.
Sending out Christian workers to participate in Gods redemptive ministry is at the heart of the mission of Azusa Pacific University. The Center for Vocational Ministry (CVM) at APU is continuing to develop programs for equipping faculty staff and ministry leaders for ministering in the world. We are looking for a gifted preacher and shepherd to equip our university community and ministry partners.
We are seeking an accomplished preacher and pastor to serve as our Preacher in Residence with the ability to inspire mobilize and encourage our Azusa Pacific community as well as external ministry partners. The preacher must have the ability to connect with Christians of different ages from a variety of Christian backgrounds. We seek a leader with a proven history of ministering to and mobilizing the church as well as a demonstrated commitment to the spiritual formation of ministry leaders.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to equip the next generation of church leaders as well as assist in the development of resources that will have a regional and national impact. The role aligns with the goal of the Center for Vocational Ministry: to be a leader in equipping churches and Christian nonprofits through formational resources research and relationships.
This oneyear position is funded by the Compelling Preaching Initiative at APUs Center for Vocational Ministry. ThePreacherInResidence will be a representative of Azusa Pacific University in various public and university preaching and teaching settings. Opportunities will be given to preach and teach at large events of Azusa Pacific University key gatherings for equipping and encouraging faculty staff and students toward spiritual transformation. The successful candidate will serve as an external Ambassador of Azusa Pacific University and the Center for Vocational Ministry.
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent. A relevant doctoral degree is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Wesleyan theological heritage of APU.
- Licensed or ordained minister with denominational support and accountability.
- Extensive professional church and/or parachurch ministry leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching experience in Christian Higher Education.
- Proven record of expertise in preaching pastoral ministry and congregational leadership.
- Passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of church leaders.
Preaching Teaching and Mentoring
- Deliver guest lectures in undergraduate and seminary courses.
- Preach at various oncampus events such as conferences chapel services faculty and staff training student gatherings and Center for Vocational Ministry events.
- Develop and deliver courses in the new Certificate of Compelling Preaching program.
- Help lead Compelling Preaching Cohorts for aspiring and current preachers.
- Contribute to learning experiences in the Preaching Lab for undergraduate students.
- Mentor and/or coach ministry leaders in the Compelling Preaching Initiative.
- Research and Exploration.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to explore contemporary preaching topics including innovative methods contextualization audience engagement preachers spiritual development and the use of technology in preaching.
- Conference Planning and Participation.
- Provide thought leadership for the launch of a new preaching conference.
- Preach at the conference.
Preaching Resources Creation
- Contribute to podcasts webinars and online content for the Compelling Preaching Initiative and Center for Vocational Ministry.
- At the conclusion of residency produce a culminating resource (i.e. video podcast curriculum etc.) that synthesizes insights and learning from the residency. This publishable resource will be shared with the university and wider church community.
- Ambassadorial Work.
- During tenure of residency will function as an ambassador of Azusa Pacific University in external speaking engagements.
Advisor Role
- Contribute strategic insights for the growth and direction of Azusa Pacifics academic programs.
- Contribute strategic insights for the growth and direction of the Center for Vocational Ministry and the Institute for Faith Leadership and Service.
- Ability to work with staff faculty and administrators in team settings.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Other skills are addressed within the job description.
- Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects of the position.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
- Selfstarter with the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Frequent speaking delivering sermons lectures and presentations for extended periods.
- Engage in verbal conversations for mentoring and discussion.
- Requires keyboard and computer work. Extensive telephone usage.
- Walk and/or drive to various university locations to attend meetings.
- Pull push bend grasp reach and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Read from computer monitors and paper documents.
- Pleasant office setting comfortable temperatures.
- Multiple conversations and transactions are occurring simultaneously.
- Proficient in Google Apps Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Compensation
- Grade 16: $70713 to $81320 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal equity. In addition to compensation APU offers a competitivebenefits package.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christcentered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more aboutwhat we believe ourmission statement and our statement of faith.
You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty staff and alumni as they carry out our mission here: Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
