OCC Chapel Minister

Ozark Christian College is a single-purpose Bible college in Joplin, Missouri.

Position Title: Chapel Minister
Department: Worship and Creative Arts
Reports to: Worship and Creative Arts Director

The mission of the Worship and Creative Arts department is to provide training, leadership, and performance opportunities for students to develop their creative talents through events that advance the overall mission of the institution. Institutional Goals supported by Department: IG 2, 3, 4

*This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), and will be required to participate in CSA training, and is required to immediately forward all reports of Clery Act crimes brought to their attention to the Clery Compliance Officer.   

A. Summary

This position is three-fold, but with one general purpose: to train and prepare students to be lifelong worshipers from a standpoint of vocation, volunteer roles, and/or personal life. This is achieved through direct oversight of the chapel program at Ozark Christian College, teaching in the Worship and Creative Arts Department, and directing Frontline.

B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Chapel Minister (25%)

    a. Provide oversight and direction for all aspects of chapel

    b. Develop student worship teams (collectively called “Frontline”). Provide direction for students as they prepare, plan for, execute, and debrief from chapel worship services

    c. Work with Student Production Manager to help provide oversight and direction to the Student Production Team

    d. Lead Chapel Planning Committee to create themes, sermon series, and select speakers

2. Direct Frontline, OCC’s signature musical team (25%)

    a. School year (3 teams): This includes selecting the teams, scheduling events, guiding musical selections, overseeing weekly rehearsals

    b. Summer (up to 2 teams)

        i. Work with Admissions Department to select teams and locations for summer worship leading

        ii. Musically prepare students for worship leading in the summer

        iii. Work with the Student Production Manager to prepare gear and train tech personnel.

        iv. Provide oversight of all aspects of summer travel (merchandise, equipment, personnel)

3. Teach courses in the Worship Arts curriculum (20%)

    a. Examples: Practical Issues in Worship and Creative Arts Ministry, Theology of Worship, Frontline Worship Teams, Worship Band Skills, and Private lessons

4. Extracurricular Events (10%)

    a. Participate in service to our constituents approximately 20 days of the calendar year. These days can include travel with Frontline, Creative Arts Academy, Events, or other faculty service.

    b. Lead the Music Track for the Creative Arts Academy

5. Fulfill administrative responsibilities. Including, but not limited to: (10%)

    a. Lead Spiritual Formation Committee

    b. Serve on relevant committees

    c. Prepare budget and authorize spending

    d. Oversee part-time employees

6. Disciple and train students for worship leadership (10%)

    a. Done through formal (Frontline Worship Teams and classes) and informal (1-on-1 meetings, exemplifying a life of worship, etc) settings

    b. Provide academic, career, and personal advising for students

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    1. Must have a working knowledge of vocal and instrumental music as it is applied in the modern church and exhibit a thorough knowledge of the Bible and theology, particularly as it relates to worship.

    2. Expected to teach by example in leading corporate worship, exhibiting a Christ-like life and attitude, modeling the principles of pastoral leadership and contextualization.

    3. As a leader in the creative arts, the director must also be adept at using and training students in modern audio-visual production equipment in the church context.

    4. Must manifest good communication and relational skills; be a good manager of time, resources, and personnel; and lead with creativity and vision.

    5. Be a lifelong learner, given the constant changes in both musical and technical aspects of worship.

D. Supervision (if applicable)

    · Directly: 1 part-time employee

    · Indirectly (shared with the Student Production Manager, Technical Director, and Worship & Creative Arts Department Head): 15

    · Total: 16

E. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    · Master’s degree or higher for teaching as faculty

    · Appropriate certification may be required for teaching specific skills

    · 7-10 years of leadership experience in the field of worship and creative arts

F. Work Environment and Physical Requirements

    · Work is primarily indoors

    · Moderate physical activity required (set-up and tear down of musical and technical equipment)

This is a full-time position. To apply, submit the OCC application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected].

CAMPUS SAFETY

In compliance with the Clery Act, Ozark Christian College publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics, and other safety and security-related information. The college also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the Ozark Christian College Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations.

As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.