Deputy Chaplain – Two Positions at Daystar University

Purpose of the job

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

Requirements

1. Be a holder of Masters’ degree in Theology or its equivalent from a reputable University
2. Must have demonstrable pastoral training
3. Must be an ordained Minister in a recognized Bible believing Church
4. Must have served as a Pastor or equivalent position for at least five years
5. Teaching experience of at least three (3) years at university level or equivalent

Responsibilities

• In liaison with the University Chaplain, this position ensures planning, coordination of bible study, prayer meeting, 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 of reports and administrative data for religious operations of the University
• Supporting the University Chaplain in planning 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 venue 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 achieve the institutions objectives
• Leading in Christian behaviour and appropriate behaviour both internal and external in line with the institutions Strategy.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture