The Summer Language Institute chaplain develops and leads the Spiritual Life component of the program in cooperation with the Program Director and Director of Community Life.
LCC International University provides Christian liberal arts education within a diverse learning community that transforms people for servant leadership.
Vision Statement: To be the leading Christian liberal arts university in Europe, renowned for its flourishing academic community, spiritual vitality, and global impact.
The Summer Language Institute chaplain develops and leads the Spiritual Life component of the program in cooperation with the Program Director and Director of Community Life.
The chaplain organizes and leads/coordinates volunteers to lead small group Bible studies and discussions of life issues for teens and young adults, chapel services, and possibly staff prayer or discussion times. The chaplain is part of the Student Life/Residence Life team of SLI.
- Create an outline for Spiritual Life programming during the month of July
- Make contact with SLI teachers prior to July in order to assess their desired involvements in spiritual programming
- Establish a Bible study curriculum for the duration of the camp
- Provide opportunities for prayer and fellowship through regular worship gatherings
- Build relationships with SLI students in order to foster discipling and evangelistic relationships
- Build relationships with SLI teachers in order to provide spiritual encouragement.
Education
- A degree in Theology, MA degree preferred
Experience
- Working with youth populations, Experience in church or para-church ministry. International experience is preferred.
Skills
- Strong individual and group interpersonal skills
- Ability to initiate relationships and develop rapport with students
- Understanding of developmental concerns of young people
- Ability to encourage personal/spiritual growth in others and implement programs.
- Ability to provide ecumenical programming Ability to work independently
- Ability to be organized & self-structured
- Sensitivity to to other faith traditions and the ability to work cooperatively with them
Personal
- People-oriented, creative, sincere, and depth of Christian commitment. Firm commitment to LCC's mission, community standards and statement of faith.
- All staff will participate in 3-4 days of on-site orientation as part of becoming familiar with the program and the cultural context.
- We often suggest the novel Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys as an engaging look into one of the region's most significant events in recent history.
- Living in Lithuania requires more physical activity than might be the case in North America - more walking, use of buses, (work hours into the evening, etc.) necessary.
- *The estimated cost is $300-$500. It does not include airfare.
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