CCO Ministry Apprentice | Various Locations

OUR MISSION

Our mission is transforming college students to transform the world. We call college students to serve Jesus Christ with their entire lives by:

Sharing the Gospel with students and developing passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.
Serving together with the church and inviting students into the lives of local congregations.
Giving students a vision for serving Jesus Christ in their studies, jobs, communities, and families.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see a generation of college students transformed by the power of Jesus Christ and His Gospel, in partnership with the local church, reaching the world for the glory of God.

OUR VALUES

1. All things belong to God.

2. Jesus changes people's lives.

3. We love college students.

4. We embrace God's multiethnic kingdom.

5. Faithfulness is pursued together.

6. We celebrate life.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To equip emerging leaders with the skills needed for vocational ministry through exposure to and training in the CCO's Campus Ministry Strategy, spiritual formation, biblical and theological training, leadership development, life-skills coaching, and vocational discernment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ministry Training

Participate in all allocated CCO training events, including: CCO New Ministry Staff Training, CCO Summer Conference, regular national/regional/local training rhythms as directed by supervisor (CCO ministry strategy, biblical/theological training, and leadership development)
Complete all practical ministry training assignments as directed by CCO Staff Development Department and CCO Supervisor or Campus Staff Mentor.
Complete a Ministry Competency Assessment Review which demonstrates the apprentice's growing ministry skillset and ability to develop a strategic response to contextualized ministry needs.

Spiritual Formation

Participate in spiritual formation rhythms/practices alongside the Apprenticeship cohort under the direction of the Staff Development Department and Campus Staff Mentors
Pray regularly and frequently for the ministry of the CCO, nationally and locally.

Vocational Discernment

Engage in longitudinal vocational training and discernment under the direction of Campus Staff Mentor and CCO Talent Acquisition and Mobilization Department.

Professional Development

Attend all required CCO events
Be open to professional development opportunities approved by the Staff Development and Campus Staff Mentors, schedule permitting. (i.e. CCDA)

Other Projects & Duties Assigned

Responsibilities specific to the context of campus hub. (Spring break trip, gender specific ministry, etc.)
Exceed 100% of support raising ministry goals.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

Experience with/Leadership in Christ-centered community preferred.

SkillSet

Demonstrated ability to lead/serve in various ministry contexts.
Willingness to grow and be trained.
Collaborates with teams.
Manages competing priorities of diverse tasks in a timely manner.
Displays initiative and can work independently.
Ability to engage a wide range of audiences.

Spiritual Health

Nurture growth through regular worship in a local church, prayer, Scripture study, meeting with a spiritual mentor, and other spiritual disciplines.

Personal Conduct

Displays personal conduct consistent with CCO Statement of Faith, Core Values and the CCO employee handbook.

Professional Growth

Plan and pursue other professional development opportunities approved by Campus Staff Mentor.

Work Value

Demonstrates a passion for the Gospel, the church, and college students.
Proactive in preparation and timely in response, especially among a diverse and dispersed work setting.
Encourages the growth and development of others.
Values excellence.
Missionally motivated.

Other Requirements

Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.