Wesley Foundation at Fisk Campus Minister

Clark Memorial United Methodist Church

(CMUMC)

WESLEY FOUNDATION at FISK CAMPUS MINISTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

STATUS: Part-Time 

HOURS: 15 to 20 Hours a Week (flexibility depending on activity)

BENEFITS: No Benefits (payroll taxes will be paid)

ANNUAL SALARY: $26,000

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To work in concert with the Senior Pastor, Local Church Committee (LCC), students, volunteers, Fisk University Campus Liaison and other University officials (as needed) and to make disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Senior Pastor who will provide an annual evaluation of the Campus Minister of the Wesley Foundation at Fisk Ministry as required by the United Methodist Discipline. 

Wesley Foundation at Fisk Campus Minister

• The ideal candidate is passionate about ministry with and for undergraduate level students.

• Plan services in collaboration with the students with a focus on meeting the needs of the Wesley Foundation at Fisk students. The ideal candidate is ardent about ministry with and for college students while helping and guiding them to grow through opportunities for spiritual development, inclusive of but not limited to small group discussions, weekly gatherings, weekly Bible Study, and leadership development.

• Hold bible study on weekly basis.

• Engage Wesley Foundation at Fisk students in activities that serve individuals in the Fisk community and neighboring communities.

• Encourage and support the development of student leaders in the church and global society.

• Plan and implement events to enrich the spiritual and mental development of Wesley students.

• Facilitate discussions with students about topics such as ethics, relationships, values, spirituality, etc.

• Submit reports as required by the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference and/or Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, in a timely manner.

• Provide monthly reports of activities to the Wesley Foundation at Fisk Ministry to members of the Local Church Committee (LCC) and attend LCC meetings.

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Must be Christ-centered and spirit-empowered by modeling a life of discipleship 

• Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist Church doctrine, polity, and theology.

• Must have a genuine interest in and connection with college students, 

• understanding their unique development and spiritual needs

• Clergy of the United Methodist Church, Associate or Affiliate Members: Licensed Local Pastor, Elder, or Deacon or Lay Servant Leader is preferred.

• A Master of Divinity degree, or the equivalent, in disciplines concentrating in ministry is desired.  Related fields such as counseling, behavioral psychology and other related areas may be considered.  

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a United Methodist Church with youth and young adults is preferred.

• Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement ministry within the parameters of the United Methodist Church.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.

• Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with members of the congregation, teams of volunteers and diverse individuals representing different age groups and cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. 

Other Considerations:

• Have respect for students from different cultural backgrounds

• Be able to respond to changing student needs. 

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and can oversee Wesley Foundation at Fisk Ministry social media accounts in accordance with CMUMC policy.

Please send a current resume and a statement explaining why you seek to work with young adults

Job closing Date: December 15, 2026.

Send documents to Lynn Moore:   clynnmooreaka@gmail.com