United Campus Ministry Student Peer Ministers

A Christian Leadership Development Project

 

The purpose of the Student Peer Minister Project is three fold:

  • to assist Christian students with leadership potential to develop leadership skills consistent with Christian faith and values.
  • to provide a community of support for personal and spiritual growth and the practice of Christian spiritual disciplines.
  • to help Christian students to identify and provide support for intentional work on a “mission project” on campus, in a local congregation, or in the community.

 

Personal Qualifications:

  • A clear commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and willingness to explore more deeply what that means
  • Some knowledge and experience in and with the church
  • Dependability, the ability to manage time so as to keep commitments
  • A desire for personal, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and interpersonal growth
  • Ability to work with others, to accept suggestions and to work collaboratively
  • A genuine concern for others and their welfare

 

Requirements:

  • Attend group Peer Minister meeting and meet with Director of Campus Ministry on a regular basis (usually weekly) as a top priority
  • Keep a personal journal, including reflections on readings, Bible study notes; and personal/spiritual reflections on your faith journey
  • Choose a Peer Ministry project which supports small group development in an area such as Bible study, prayer, book study, introduction to Christianity, peace and justice issues, retreat-planning, service-oriented work groups, outreach groups through music, art and/or theater or another topic that you may have in mind and devote some regular time to it each week
  • Contribute to office management and UCM activities as needed
  • Commit approximately six hours per week to peer ministry work

 

Stipend:  $600 per semester

 

Student Peer Ministers

United Campus Ministry

Application Form

 

Name:________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

School Address:________________________________________

 

___________________________Phone:_____________________

 

Permanent Address:____________________________________


_____________________________ Phone:__________________

 

Major:_______________________________________________

Expected year of graduation:__________

 

1. Please write a brief statement about yourself.  (Include jobs, hobbies, talents, positions of leadership, athletics, club affiliations, etc.)

 

2. Please comment briefly on your participation in your home church and/or campus ministry.

 

3. Please write a brief statement on why you want to be a Student Peer Minister.

 

4. Please submit an endorsement from your pastor or campus ministry director. This may be emailed directly to Nancy.

 

Please print and send completed application by July 1 2008 (for Fall 2008 positions) to:
Nancy Olthoff, Ph.D.

United Campus Ministry

500 N. Clinton St.

Iowa City, IA 52245

 

Or click here to email application. Note: For those graduating in the Fall, one semester applications are acceptable. 2008-09 applications will be accepted through May 1st, 2008.

 

For additional information on the UCM Student Peer Minister positions, please contact Nancy at 325-2620.