Assistant Chaplain at Daystar University

Purpose of the Job:

Provision of support and assistance to the University Chaplain on spiritual nurture, religious coordination, counselling, mentorship and pastoral care needs of staff, faculty, and students to achieve the University’s vision.

Requirements

• Be a holder of Master’s degree in Bible and Theology or its equivalent from a reputable University.
• Must have demonstrated pastoral training.
• Must be an ordained Minister in a recognized Christian Bible believing church.
• Must have served as a Pastor or in an equivalent position for at least five years.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Responsibilities

• In liaison with the University Chaplain, this position ensures planning, coordination of bible study, prayer meetings, and mentorship and chapel activities.
• Carrying out spiritual discipline practices in line with the university’s objectives.
• Conducting spiritual counselling to students and staff.
• Providing and maintaining reports and administrative data for religious operations of the University.
• Supporting the University Chaplain to plan spiritual activities and deployments including outreach, missions, pastoral care and visitations.
• Supporting the University Chaplain in discipleship and spiritual nurture programs for the University.
• Implementing the semester calendar of activities on spiritual matters.
• Planning and ensuring availability and usability of venues for spiritual meetings and initiatives.
• Identifying and nurturing spiritual talent.
• Implementing best practices in chaplaincy and spiritual nurture.
• Ensuring execution of jobs in line with the departmental processes and procedures to achieve the institution’s objectives.
• Leading in Christian behavior and appropriate behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s strategy.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.