| Bylaw Article 4: ASSP Vice President of Campus
Ministries
Position Description | Campus
Ministry Council | SPRINT Coordinator
| Campus Student Ministry Coordinator
| Urban Involvement Coordinator | GROUP
Coordinator | Student Chapel Worship
Coordinator | Latreia Coordinator
| Sharpen Coordinator
Section 1: Position
Description
PURPOSE
To represent the needs of the student body to Campus Ministries
and to represent Campus Ministries to ASSP Senate and other
constituencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Vice President of Campus Ministries shall have responsibility
for supportive supervision of the six departmental coordinators,
and shall assist them with their respective budgets. S/he
shall also be involved in the selection process of the six
coordinators (Urban Involvement, GROUP, Campus Student Ministry,
Student Chapel Worship Team, Latreia, and SPRINT coordinators),
and insure that the core positions for each area are selected
for the following year.
Representation
The Vice President of Campus Ministries shall be responsible
for effectively representing Campus Ministries within the
Senate body and for coordinating Campus Ministry Council,
which s/he shall chair. S/he shall also have responsibility
for updating Bylaw Article IV of the ASSP Constitution.
Organization of an annual retreat shall also be his/her
responsibility.
All-Campus Ministry
In conjunction with the Dean of the Chapel, the Vice President
of Campus Ministries shall be responsible for the coordination
of campus-wide ministry events. S/he shall also assist with
Christian Faith Exploration Program activities (e.g. planning),
as time and abilities allow, in cooperation with the Office
of Campus Ministries.
Other Duties
To assist in establishing overarching vision, goals, and
direction for the annual Student Leadership Conference.
The Vice President shall train his/her successor by way
of the following:
- Meeting during spring quarter;
- Passing on a resource manual created or updated during
the year;
- Including the VP-elect in current programming, meetings,
and activities;
- Initiating contacts with advisors and related positions.
ELECTION
As per Bylaw Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Vice President of Campus Ministries shall be accountable
to the President for the fulfillment of his/her duties and
responsibilities outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws,
and shall be ultimately accountable to the Associated Students.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 2: Campus
Ministry Council
PURPOSE
To act as a decision-making body for Campus Ministry issues,
within the context of the jurisdiction granted Campus Ministries
by ASSP (specifically excluding those decisions that fall
within individual position descriptions).
MEMBERSHIP
Campus Ministries Council (CMC) shall be chaired by the
Vice President of Campus Ministries, and shall consist of
the following members: Urban Involvement (UI) Coordinator,
GROUP Coordinator, SPRINT Coordinator, Campus Student Ministry
Coordinator (CSMC), Student Chapel Worship Coordinator (SCWC),
Latreia Coordinator, Sharpen Coordinator and 2 ASSP Senators,
with the Dean of the Chapel, and all staff advisors in the
Office of Campus Ministries serving as ex-officio members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Selection
Final selection of SPRINT Coordinator, UI Coordinator, GROUP
Coordinator, SCWC, Latreia Coordinator, CSMC and Sharpen
Coordinator will be made by the Campus Ministries Council.
A review board consisting of the relevant ministry Coordinator,
VPCM, and the designated OCM staff advisor shall review
applications and conduct interviews for each position. The
review board shall nominate one candidate for each coordinator
position to CMC. CMC shall then recommend the candidates
for each coordinator position to ASSP Senate for final confirmation.
All applicants shall be treated with equal consideration.
CMC shall consider nominations and either recommend the
nomination to ASSP Senate or refer it back to the review
board for reconsideration. If either ASSP Senate or CMC
refers a nomination to the review board, the board shall
re-open the application process. CMC must not begin its
selection process before the first week of Spring Quarter.
All decisions of CMC require a two-thirds majority vote.
Other Duties
The Council is responsible for making decisions on campus
ministry issues in the context of its purpose, outlined
above. Primary issues include: new program ideas, formation
of campus ministry procedures and guidelines, and evaluation
of current programs for the purpose of instituting improvements
and/or determining program continuation. All decisions shall
require a two-thirds majority vote. The CMC shall also support
the ongoing ministries within the organization.
Section 3: SPRINT
Coordinator
PURPOSE
To promote and support an awareness of, commitment to, and
involvement in world missions among Seattle Pacific University
students, faculty, and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The SPRINT (Seattle Pacific Reachout INTernational) Coordinator
shall be an active, voting member of the Campus Ministries
Council, and shall assist other ministry coordinators in
the planning and implementing of campus activities. The
SPRINT Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supervising
SPRINT Core, which promotes missions awareness and opportunities
for students. Oversight of the SPRINT budget shall also
be his/her responsibility.
Missions
The Coordinator shall organize, promote, and supervise the
SPRINT mission projects beyond the greater Seattle area
for Christmas and spring break teams. S/he shall also work
in conjunction with the designated staff person to organize
summer SPRINT missions. Development and supervision of fundraising
programs for the support of student short-term missions,
in conjunction with the Office of Campus Ministries, shall
also be his/her responsibility. Finally, s/he shall maintain
correspondence with mission agencies and other college student
missions groups regarding outreach opportunities for students
and models of short-term missions programs.
Administration
S/he shall assist with selection and training of his/her
successor during spring quarter including budgeting and
program evaluation.
Meetings
The SPRINT Coordinator shall maintain regular contact with
the VPCM and the designated OCM staff member regarding the
implementation of programs and procedures, and the communication
of other ideas. S/he may also be required to attend any
relevant training sessions.
Other Duties
The SPRINT Coordinator shall assist the VPCM in coordinating
an annual retreat.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The SPRINT Coordinator shall report directly to the designated
staff advisor in OCM, and shall ultimately be responsible
to the Vice President of Campus Ministries. The SPRINT Coordinator
shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The SPRINT Coordinator shall be selected as per Section
2.
SERVIE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 4: Campus
Student Ministry Coordinator
PURPOSE
To organize, promote and support Christian formation among
the on-campus student body as the coordinator of the SMC
program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Campus Student Ministry Coordinator (CSMC) shall be
an active, voting member of the Campus Ministries Council,
and shall assist other ministry coordinators in the planning
and implementing of campus activities. The CSMC shall seek
to identify the current needs of students and shall develop
and implement relevant and creative programming to meet
those needs. S/he shall support and supervise the Residence
Hall Ministry Coordinators and oversee the SMC program.
S/he shall plan and facilitate activities to encourage and
support SMCs and RHMCs for service, including an SMC Cadre.
S/he shall also oversee the planning and coordination of
campus-wide activities sponsored by the SMC program.
Administration
The CSMC shall organize and coordinate the SMC selection
process for the following year. S/he shall coordinate the
selection and training of a CSMC for the following year.
S/he shall be responsible for budget creation and oversight.
Meetings
The CSMC shall maintain regular contact with the VPCM regarding
the implementation of programs and procedures, and the communication
of other ideas. S/he shall meet weekly with the designated
staff person in the OCM for planning and accountability.
S/he shall meet weekly with individual RHMCs to maintain
awareness of SMC activities in all residence halls and to
provide encouragement and support. S/he may also be required
to attend any relevant training sessions.
Other Duties
The CSMC shall assist the VPCM in coordinating an annual
retreat. The CSMC shall also be required to return to campus
two days prior to Leadership Conference for positional and
collaborative training.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The CSMC shall report directly to the designated staff person
in OCM, and shall be ultimately responsible to the VPCM.
The CSMC shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The CSMC is appointed by incumbent CSMC, the designated
staff member of the Office of Campus Ministries, the incumbent
VPCM, the VPCM-elect, and by the Ministry Council.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Residence Hall Ministry Coordinators
PURPOSE
To organize, promote, and support Christian growth and nurture
through direct supervision of Student Ministry Coordinators
(SMCs) in their respective living areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Residence Hall Ministry Coordinator (RHMC) shall aid
the Campus Student Ministry Coordinator (CSMC) in coordinating
all-campus events sponsored by the SMC program. S/he shall
actively support the activities for growth in Christ in
their respective halls. The RHMC is responsible for assisting
the SMCs in coordinating one residence hall activity per
quarter.
Meetings
The RHMC shall meet regularly with the SMCs in their designated
hall to encourage the SMCs in ministry activities. S/he
shall also lead regular SMC staff meetings for support and
discipleship. S/he shall meet regularly with the CSMC or
staff advisor for support and discipleship relationship
and shall act as a reciprocal information link between SMCs,
CSMC, and the staff advisor in the Office of Campus Ministries.
The RHMC shall participate in a weekly RHMC support/discipleship
meeting. The RHMC shall meet periodically with the Residence
Life Coordinator in his/her hall.
Other Duties
The RHMC may also be required to attend any relevant training
sessions, including returning to campus two days prior to
Leadership Conference for positional and collaborative training.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The RHMC shall report directly to the CSMC and the designated
person in the Office of Campus Ministries. The RHMC is ultimately
accountable to the Vice President of Campus Ministries.
The RHMC shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The RHMC is selected by the incumbent CSMC, the incumbent
RHMC staff, and the designated staff member in the Office
of Campus Ministries.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Student Ministry Coordinators
PURPOSE
To promote and support Christian growth on their residence
hall floor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Student Ministry Coordinator (SMC) shall serve as a
link between Campus Ministries and their residence hall
floor. S/he shall coordinate activities for formation in
Christ or exploration around the person of Christ, such
as Bible studies, accountability groups, prayer groups,
etc., and act as a resource for spiritual growth. S/he shall
seek to identify and nurture spiritual leaders and to assist
facilitators and other ministry leaders of the floor.
The SMC is NOT a counselor. When helping those in distress,
suffering bereavement, or facing other grave difficulties,
every effort should be made to support and pray for the
individual, but the SMC should also realize his/her limitations.
Such cases should be referred to a trained professional
such as a Residence Life Coordinator, an Office of Campus
Ministries advisor, a member of the Counseling or Health
Center staff, etc.
Meetings
The SMC shall meet with their Peer Advisor on a regular
basis to identify needs and set goals for the floor. S/he
shall participate in a weekly SMC staff support/discipleship
meeting, facilitated by the RHMC. S/he shall meet individually
on a regular basis with the RHMC for support and discipleship
and shall report to the RHMC regarding floor activities.
S/he shall also meet occasionally with the CSMC or the OCM
Advisor.
Other Duties
The SMC shall be required to attend any relevant training
sessions, including returning to campus two days prior to
Leadership Conference for positional and collaborative training.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The SMC shall report directly to the RHMC of their residence
area. They are then accountable to the Campus Student Ministry
Coordinator (CSMC) and to the designated staff member in
the Office of Campus Ministries. The SMC is ultimately accountable
to the Vice President of Campus Ministries. The SMC shall
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Section 5: Urban
Involvement Coordinator
PURPOSE
To organize involvement in; promote awareness of; and support
a commitment to, urban ministries among Seattle Pacific
University students and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Urban Involvement (UI) Coordinator shall be an active,
voting member of the Campus Ministries Council, and shall
assist other ministry coordinators in the planning and implementing
of campus activities. The UI Coordinator shall recruit,
select, and supervise the Urban Involvement Core and other
UI Team Leaders. S/he shall facilitate the coordination
of student groups to serve in urban ministries in the greater
Seattle area by supervising the various team leaders, and
by providing appropriate training opportunities. S/he shall
work with the Urban Involvement Core to increase awareness
at Seattle Pacific of urban needs and opportunities for
service in the greater Seattle area. The UI Coordinator
shall also represent UI in relevant meetings and activities,
and shall serve as an active member of the Campus Ministries
Council.
Administration
The UI Coordinator shall identify needs and establish priorities
in developing new UI ministries for students. S/he shall
periodically evaluate and assess the needs of the existing
UI programs. The Coordinator shall also assist the incoming
UI Coordinator (during Spring quarter) in developing a reasonable
budget for the program, in accordance with the ASSP budgeting
process, and shall advise him/her on how to oversee the
budget. The Coordinator shall also assist the incoming UI
Coordinator in gaining a perspective of the events and responsibilities
related to UI throughout the year.
Meetings
The UI Coordinator shall meet regularly with the Vice President
of Campus Ministries and the UI staff advisor to maintain
communication and to implement programs, procedures and
ideas. S/he may also be required to attend any relevant
training sessions.
Other Duties
The UI Coordinator shall assist the VPCM in coordinating
an annual retreat.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Urban Involvement Coordinator shall report directly
to the designated staff person in the Office of Campus Ministries,
and shall ultimately be responsible to the Vice President
of Campus Ministries. The UI Coordinator shall maintain
a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The UI Coordinator shall be selected as per Section 2.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 6: GROUP
Coordinator
PURPOSE
To organize and supervise GROUP in achieving the goals described
in the GROUP mission statement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The GROUP Coordinator shall be an active, voting member
of the Campus Ministries Council, and shall assist other
ministry coordinators in the planning and implementing of
campus activities. The GROUP Coordinator shall seek to identify
the current needs of students and shall develop and implement
relevant and creative programming to meet those needs. S/he
shall encourage and promote student involvement and participation
in all aspects of GROUP. Further, the GROUP Coordinator
shall coordinate the selection of the core leadership team
of GROUP, and shall lead team meetings for planning, programming
and prayer. S/he shall supervise the core staff, encouraging
them to complete their assigned tasks and ministries.
Administration
The GROUP Coordinator shall develop working relationships
with relevant campus administrators and staff. S/he shall
also handle all administrative tasks for GROUP, including
budget creation and oversight, scheduling, and facility
usage. S/he shall assist with selection and training of
his/her successor during spring quarter.
Meetings
The GROUP Coordinator shall meet regularly with the Vice
President of Campus Ministries and the designated staff
person in the office of Campus Ministries to maintain communications
and to implement programs, procedures, and ideas. S/he may
also be required to attend any relevant training sessions.
Other Duties
The GROUP Coordinator shall assist the VPCM in coordinating
an annual retreat.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The GROUP Coordinator shall report directly to the designated
staff person in the Office of Campus Ministries, and shall
ultimately be responsible to the Vice President of Campus
Ministries. The GROUP Coordinator shall maintain a cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The GROUP Coordinator shall be selected as per Section 2.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 7: Student
Chapel Worship Coordinator
PURPOSE
To provide student leadership to the Student Chapel Worship
Team and assist the VPCM in providing a means for student
input regarding chapel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Student Chapel Worship Coordinator (SCWC) shall be an
active, voting member of the Campus Ministries Council,
and shall assist other ministry coordinators in the planning
and implementing of campus activities. The Student Chapel
Worship Coordinator (SCWC) shall select the core leadership
team for worship and shall lead team meetings for planning,
programming and prayer. S/he shall supervise the Student
Chapel Worship Team, encouraging and motivating them to
complete assigned tasks and ministries. The Student Chapel
Worship Team shall lead worship at least once per week unless
otherwise designated by the staff advisor and the SCWC.
Administration
The SCWC shall assist in administrative tasks for the Student
Chapel Worship Team including scheduling and facility set-up.
S/he shall assist with selection and training of his/her
successor during spring quarter.
Meetings
The SCWC shall be an active member of the Campus Ministries
Council, and shall meet regularly with the Vice President
of Campus Ministries, and the designated staff person in
the office of Campus Ministries to promote communications
and support. The SCWC shall actively serve as a member of
the Chapel Advisory Committee. The SCWC may be required
to attend any relevant leadership and training sessions.
Other Duties
The SCWC shall assist the VPCM in coordinating an annual
retreat.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The SCWC shall report directly to the designated staff person
in the Office of Campus Ministries, and shall ultimately
be responsible to the Vice President of Campus Ministries.
The Student Chapel Worship Coordinator shall maintain a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The SCWC shall be selected as per Section 2.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 8: Latreia
Coordinator
PURPOSE
To organize, promote and support the provision of resources
for community service among Seattle Pacific University students
and staff.
RESPONSIBILITES
Leadership
The Latreia Coordinator shall be an active, voting member
of the Campus Ministries Council, and shall assist other
ministry coordinators in the planning and implementing of
campus activities. The Latreia Coordinator shall select,
support, and supervise the Latreia Core. S/he shall promote
growth of the program to provide volunteer opportunities
and resources that support integration of service within
an academic environment. The Latreia Coordinator shall work
in conjunction with OCM and OSL staff to raise awareness
of the benefits of community service. S/he shall also work
to ensure volunteer opportunities offered by Latreia benefit
both the SPU student involved and the community agency.
Administration
The Latreia Coordinator shall identify needs and establish
priorities in developing the database. S/he shall periodically
evaluate and assess the system and how it is meeting the
needs of students in reference to service, mutual benefit,
and service learning. The Coordinator shall assist the incoming
Latreia Coordinator (during Spring quarter) in developing
a reasonable budget for the program, in accordance with
the ASSP budgeting process, and shall advise s/he on how
to oversee the budget.
Meetings
The Latreia Coordinator shall meet regularly with the VPCM
and the designated OCM staff member to maintain communication
and implement programs, procedures, and ideas. The Coordinator
shall meet on a regular basis with the Latreia Core team.
S/he shall also be required to attend all relevant training
sessions.
Other Duties
The Latreia Coordinator shall assist the VPCM in coordinating
an annual retreat.
ACCOUNTABLILITY
The Latreia Coordinator shall report directly to the designated
staff person in the OCM, and shall ultimately be responsible
to the Vice President of Campus Ministries. The Latreia
Coordinator shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The Latreia Coordinator shall be selected as per Section
2.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
Section 9: Sharpen
Coordinator
PURPOSE
To encourage growth in Christ through the organization,
promotion, and support of student-led small groups and mentoring
relationships on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
The Sharpen Coordinator shall be an active, voting member
of the Campus Ministries Council, and shall assist other
ministry coordinators in the planning and implementing of
campus activities. The Sharpen Coordinator shall seek to
identify the current needs of students regarding small groups
and mentorship and shall develop and implement relevant
and creative programming to meet those needs. S/he shall
select, support and supervise Sharpen core.
Administration
The Sharpen Coordinator shall develop working relationships
with relevant campus administrators and staff. S/he shall
also handle all administrative tasks for Sharpen, including
budget creation and oversight, scheduling, and facility
usage. S/he shall assist with selection and training of
his/her successor during the spring quarter.
Meetings
The Sharpen Coordinator shall meet regularly with the Vice
President of Campus Ministries and the designated staff
person in the Office of Campus Ministries to maintain communications
and to implement programs, procedures, and ideas. S/he may
also be required to attend any relevant training sessions.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Sharpen Coordinator shall report directly to the designated
staff person in the Office of Campus Ministries, and shall
ultimately be responsible to the Vice President of Campus
Ministries. The Sharpen Coordinator shall maintain a cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or higher.
SELECTION
The Sharpen Coordinator shall be selected as per Section
2.
SERVICE COMPENSATION
As per Bylaw Article III, Section 5.
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