Major Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Shepherd, disciple, and oversee the theological and spiritual development of all staff  
• Coordinate/plan the organization of Sunday services.
• Serve as a leader or consultant for extracurricular outreach programs directed toward students (e.g. youth group, Elementary/Middle School clubs). 
• Initiate or coordinate community service in which staff and/or students may actively participate.
• Organize staff Bible studies.
• Coordinate guest/spiritual speakers and work closely with HR for their approval process.
• Work with staff as needed in dealing with crisis situations and/or emotional/behavioral disorders in the classroom and dormitory.
• Initiate or encourage activities to promote staff/student unity. 
• Provide personal and pastoral counseling/intervention with staff and/or related parents. 
• Facilitate the formation of support groups, as needed. 
• Develop cooperative relationships with community leaders as a means of promoting mutual understanding and service.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and local missions/churches. 

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan weekly Sunday morning worship services.
• Administer staff surveys at the beginning of each new school year to determine staff needs and interests in Bible studies and support groups, and then facilitate their initiation.
• Consult with local religious leaders for annual service opportunities

Skills and Qualifications 

Required Qualifications:

• Must have been a born again Christian for at least 5 years, demonstrate a Christ-like testimony, and have served in a pastoral role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must be a Seminary graduate
• Must possess Christian leadership abilities.
• Show evidence of ability to develop a rapport with children, teens, and adults.
• Must be sensitive to a variety of denominational positions.

Must sign:

• DA Statement of Faith 
• DA Staff Expectations Agreement
• DA Boarding Philosophy

Strongly preferred qualifications:

• A 4 year commitment is strongly preferred
• Married couple so that the spouse can provide appropriate support
• Degree in Christian/Biblical Counseling (Pastoral or Marriage & Family)
• A minimum of two years counseling experience is preferred
• Experience in administrative and/or leadership roles