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Director of Campus Ministry, MGCCC Jobs in Perkinston, Mississippi, USA at Mississippi Annual Conference

Position: Director of Campus Ministry, MGCCC (Perkinston, MS)

Location: Perkinston

Director of Campus Ministry, MGCCC (Perkinston, MS)

3/25/2025

Mission
– To make disciples for college life and life after college
– To provide a campus ministry in the name of Jesus Christ to all students
– To facilitate a faith-orientated educational experience, based on Wesleyan principles, for students
– To minister to students, providing spiritual direction
– To provide faith-based outreach events for students
– To provide an authentic place of worship for students to experience fellowship with others and grow in faith

Reports to
(1) Board of Directors of Wesley Foundation at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and (2) the United Methodist Committee on Higher Education and Campus Ministry

Purpose
The Wesley Foundation minister/director is counselor, administrator, educator, leader of worship, theological leader, and organizer. The campus minister/director must give time and energy to those roles which will be of greatest benefit to the students and the campus. The full-time Wesley Foundation Campus Minister/Director whose duties involve administration, strategy, and initiative is the primary innovator and coordinator of the church’s ministries on the campus.

Job Type
Full time

Job Location
The Barn Wesley Foundation, MGCCC Perkinston Campus

Salary
Based on experience

Board Expectations and Position Responsibilities

Develop and implement fundraising plans to meet financial obligations

Identify potential funding sources, including individual donors, sponsors, foundations, and grants, and organize donor engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders

Receive all correspondence, deposit income, maintain organization records, and work with the board accountant to comply with all conference, legal, and audit requirements

Plan and coordinate activities and events held at The Barn Wesley

Dedicate daily time to have The Barn open for students

Communicate and partner with other campus/college organizations

Develop and mentor a Wesley Foundation leadership team

Be present at college athletic and campus events

Network on campus with students, faculty, staff, and administration

Conduct
1) a weekly worship service/activity and
2) a weekly Bible study at The Barn Wesley Foundation for students

Plan and conduct outreach events for students

Build connections within the Mississippi United Methodist Conference

Participate in campus ministry trainings via Mississippi United Methodist Conference

Visit district churches twice each month of the year

Be inclusive and welcoming to all students from varying backgrounds

Lead at least one race and reconciliation retreat yearly

Minimum Qualifications

Commitment to campus ministry

A minimum of an associate’s degree

Hold membership in a local United Methodist Church with willingness to work within the structures of The United Methodist Church and the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church

Follow the guidelines and policies of the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church Committee on Higher Education and Campus Ministry

Live a Christ-like lifestyle consistent with the ethics and standards of our Christian faith

Please submit resumes to Kathryn Williams at  or contact her for any questions at .

Applications are due ASAP but no later than April 30, 2025. Position must be filled by June 1, 2025.

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Title: Director of Campus Ministry, MGCCC

Company: Mississippi Annual Conference

Location: Perkinston, Mississippi, USA

Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church)

 

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