High School Chapel Associate

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

KING’S SCHOOLS MINISTRY PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Purpose Statement: Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The High School Chapel Associate will play a key role in building resilient disciples of Christ by helping to coordinate and lead weekly chapel services for high school students. Deliver Biblically grounded, age appropriate and engaging chapel talks. Develop rapport with student chapel leaders while helping plan and support the chapel experience in partnership with the Campus Pastor and Worship Coordinator. Collaborate with staff to ensure chapel supports the King’s school’s mission and values. 

DUTIES

Chapel Planning and Coordination:

• Partner with the Campus Pastor, Worship Coordinator, and chapel team to support the yearly chapel program based on the chapel calendar and spiritual life theme.
• Provide approximately 18-20 high school chapel talks annually with the option of occasional use of guest speakers.
• Provide MC support for chapels with guest speakers, including teacher or student speakers.
• Ensure chapel content aligns with biblical truth and supports student spiritual growth.
• Support excellence in worship experience, including sound, slides, and seating.

Student Leadership Development:

• Partner with Campus Pastor and Worship Coordinator to support Worship Arts class participants.
• Team up with Campus Pastor and Worship Coordinator to Provide ongoing spiritual guidance and leadership development for student participants.

Administrative Tasks:

• Communicate regularly with staff, students, and guest speakers.
• Collect and respond to feedback to improve chapel effectiveness.

• Be present for staff devotions, staff meetings and Worship Arts class as possible.
• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with Campus Pastor and Worship Coordinator.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Experience as a preacher or public speaker, preferably in a high school context. 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Strong emotional intelligence and openness to a healthy feedback culture with a growth mindset.
• Ability to mentor and relate well to high school students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, education, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience working with youth in a ministry or school setting.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.