CSP Ministry Associate Denver Campus

Concordia University, St. Paul

Job Location:

Greenwood Village, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CSP Ministry Associate Denver Campus

Position Overview:TheCSP Ministry Associate Denver Campusserves as a pastoral presence for Concordia University St. Paul atitsDenver Campus cultivating spiritual care community well-being and mission-centered support for students faculty and staff. This role embedsConcordiasChrist-centered Lutheran identity throughout campus life through CSP ministry leadership crisis care relational support and cross-department collaborationparticularly within the Health Science programs.

This position strengthens student resilience advances spiritual formation and ensures a visible accessible ministry presence at the Denver campus.

Essential Duties:

Public Ministry & Campus Gatherings
- Provide pastoral leadership at key institutional moments.
- Preside atDenver campus graduation ceremonies (three times per year).
- Participate inthe Denver campus student orientation which includesmission-centered elements such as theBlessing of the Hands.
- Provide spiritual leadership within faculty and staff environments as invited.
- Represent CSP in selected community church or partner engagements in the Denver region.
Crisis Response & Pastoral Care
- Offer compassionate pastoral care within a high-stress academic context.
- Provide responsive pastoral support crisis care prayer and counseling for students faculty and staff as needed.
- Collaborate with theUniversity Pastor CSP Ministry Team VP for Faith & MinistryDean of Nursing Academic Advisors and ABSN facultyto coordinate spiritual support during peak-stress periods (e.g. midterms finals).
Pastoral Presence & Wellness Ministry
- Sustain a proactive ministry of encouragement spiritual care and community support.
- Evaluate and implement Bible study for students faculty and staff at the Denver campus.
- Maintainregular drop-in pastoral availabilityfor confidential conversation prayer and support.
- Build a consistent ministry presencethrough CSP communication and engagement platforms.
- Promote student well-being belonging and spiritual resilience through relational ministry visible presence and proactive encouragement.

Key Competencies:

Pastoral care and crisis response in high-intensity academic environments
Spiritual leadership public prayer and worship support
Cross-functional collaboration in academic and clinical training contexts
Relational ministry with diverse students
Ability to communicate effectively across digital platform
Commitment to CSPs Christ-centered Lutheran mission and identity

Education & Experience:

Rostered and ordained LCMS pastor
Experience in pastoral care campus ministry student services or higher education preferred
Ability to work collaboratively within academic clinical and ministry environments
Strong commitment to student flourishing spiritual care and mission integration
Ability to travel locally and maintain flexibility for occasional evening/weekend responsibilities

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex pregnancy national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status gender veteran or military status predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

However CSP is an institution of theLCMSand to the extent allowed by law CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

The mission of Concordia University St Paul a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living for dedicated service to God and humanity and for enlightened care of Gods creation all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

The vision of Concordia University Saint Paul is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students Concordia University Saint Paul empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life career and service in a dynamic multicultural urban environment where Christ is honored all are welcome and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues restaurants shopping and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at free to contact Cassidy Leininger - with any questions

Required Experience:

CSP Ministry Associate Denver CampusPosition Overview:TheCSP Ministry Associate Denver Campusserves as a pastoral presence for Concordia University St. Paul atitsDenver Campus cultivating spiritual care community well-being and mission-centered support for students faculty and staff. This role emb...