Chaplain
1 week ago
Lynden Christian High School has an opening for a part-time chaplain for the 2024-2025 school year. This candidate must have a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; desire to serve Christ through his/her gifts and abilities; be active in a local Bible-believing church; have a passion for and understanding of Christian education where faith is nurtured in the hearts and minds of young people; have a love for and enthusiasm to work with high school students, teachers, local youth pastors and spiritual leaders of the school and wider community.
Primary Expectations
- Plans, leads and coordinates engaging and substantive weekly chapels consistent with the mission and purpose of Lynden Christian School
- Facilitates corporate prayer and Bible studies on campus
- Provides devotional resources to staff
- Leads the high school Spiritual Leadership Committee
- Provides Biblical counsel for students and parents
- Encourages attendance and participation in a local congregation
- Interacts with students during school hours and school events
- Plans and leads annual student retreats
- Assists the administration with key event planning and supervision (e.g., graduation, conferences, registration, parent night)
- Completes other related duties as assigned
Secondary Expectations
- Develops partnerships with local churches and other Christian organizations
- Provides support to parents through programs and resources
- Capable of teaching a class as needed
SKILLS
- Strong communication skills in both public speaking and writing
- Technical skills necessary to accomplish the job description
- Ability to articulate Reformed theology
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Leadership
- Planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Networking within the local community and churches
Please provide a cover letter and resume with your application. Application instructions are included in the job description.