Job Overview

The campus director for the Ratio Christi chapter at Ashland University (Ashland, OH) is an outreach ministry of Hopewell Church

The mission of Ratio Christi is to equip university students with the tools and skills to defend their faith and share it with others. Learn more about Ratio Christi at ratiochristi.org

The mission of Hopewell Church, a Reformed and family integrated church, is to magnify Christ through the preaching of the gospel and assert His lordship over all of life. Learn more about Hopewell Church at hopwellashland.com

The person filling this role will...

• Maintain a godly life and possess the quality of character that becomes a ministry leader.
• Adhere to the Reformed faith, as summarized in the Westminster Confession or 1689 London Baptist Confession.
• Possess competency in apologetics and be able to represent all approaches, including presuppositional and classical methods.
• Be able to relate to students and faculty easily in small group studies, outreach activities, and other venues of campus or church life.
• Demonstrate strong communication and relational skills.

COMPENSATION: While Hopewell Church promises provide a level of compensation, the Ratio Christi director will be responsible for raising a majority of his own support. The candidate will work through the leadership of Hopewell Church and/or Ratio Christi to determine one's salary, manage funds, and receive regular wage distributions.

Compensation from Hopewell Church can be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

The potential candidate will be expected to...

• Organize and lead regular small group meetings with the student body to study issues of apologetics.
• Coordinate weekly "tabling" outreach and engage students through the use of apologetics at the table events.
• Organize and lead larger apologetics events on campus, such as debates, guest speakers, and large venue presentations.
• Coordinate with other Ratio Christi directors in the region for events being held at other college campuses.
• Recruit new students, regularly meet with students for personal discipleship, support & assist the Ratio Christi student officers, and provide pastoral care to students when needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with university faculty and administration.

  Opportunities to serve at Hopewell Church may also be available, including leading worship, teaching, preaching, assisting with administration, organizing events and conferences, etc.