Ministry Associate Application 2015-2016
What is Baylor Missions?
BU Missions seeks to create tangible opportunities for students to understand how they can use the
knowledge & skills they gain here at Baylor to love people around the world and in the Waco
community.
As part of the Office of Spiritual Life at Baylor University, Our Mission is to nurture theological depth,
spiritual wholeness, and missional living in the students, staff, and faculty at Baylor University by
offering integrated formational programming, transformative missional experiences, competent
pastoral care, and worship that is responsive to the Christian Tradition and sensitive to the culture.
Application Packet
 Application (pg. 2)
 Current Resume
 Essays (both)
(1)
If you were asked to give a presentation (to students) on the Mission of God and how
they can participate in it, what would be some of your talking points? (350 words max)
(2)
Choose a social justice or missions education topic and write a blog post (500 words
max) to help college students engage with your topic.
Any Questions about the application process may be submitted to missions@baylor.edu
Completed Application Packets must be submitted IN PERSON
to Jennifer Crosslin, Bobo Spiritual Life Center
no later than noon on March 30, 2015
Supporting Documents
 Two completed reference forms (see pg.5-6). Forms are to be completed and directly sent to
Jennifer_Crosslin@baylor.edu, or delivered to the Bobo Spiritual Life Center (attention: Jennifer
Crosslin)
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MISSIONS (Located in Bobo Spiritual Life Center)
One Bear Place 97013  Waco, Texas  OFFICE: (254) 710-7424  FAX: (254) 710-3446
Ministry Associate Application
Full Name:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
State
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Alternate Phone:
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ZIP Code
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Seminary Concentration:
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Potential Graduation Date: _____________________
Name of Undergraduate Institution: ____________________________
Degree: ____________________________
Graduation Year: _______________
Local Church Community: ______________________________________________
Length of involvement in church community: _______________________________
Do you have or anticipate another job in addition to this one? If so, is it on campus? Please explain.
(Note: This job requires 20 hours/week, which is the maximum workweek determined by IRS regulations)
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Baylor Missions is hiring for two Ministry Associate for Missions positions
(see job descriptions on pages 4 and 5).
Please select your preferred position (you may select both)
 Missions Education & Global Missions
 Missions Education & Urban Missions
My statements on these forms, and any attachments to it, are true, complete, and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that knowingly false
answers will lead to the rejection of my application or immediate dismissal from the position.
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Signature
Date
Baylor Missions Ministry Associate
Missions Education & Global Missions
All positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission of Baylor, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership
and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community
Division: Student Life
Department: Department of Missions
Reports to: Assistant Director for Missions
Supervises: N/A
PURPOSE
To provide expertise, guidance and assistance to Baylor Missions specifically in the area of missions education, as
relating to Global Missions.
STRUCTURE
The Ministry Associate, under the supervision of the Assistant Director, will focus on creating and implementing
missions education initiatives. This is a part-time, 20 hr/week position that works mainly during regular business
hours, with some evening and weekend events. He/she will work closely with the Assistant Director for Missions,
Coordinator for Urban Missions and other Missions Ministry Associate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Plan Missions Education events relating to global missions (including annual events like the Missions Fair).
Assist Assistant Director for Missions with Global Missions recruitment including hosting interest meetings,
Baylor Chapel tables, Dr Pepper Hour, Meet & Eat events, etc.
Missions Mentorship: meet monthly with a group of students from the Baylor & Beyond LLC and assist with
developing missions education and opportunities within this residential community.
Assist with Baylor Missions orientation for trip participants (ie. BUMissions Summit).
Serve as campus liaison for Go Now Missions applicants
Write for Baylor Missions blog.
Assist with special events hosted by Baylor Missions
Attend weekly BU Missions staff meeting and semi-annual staff retreats
Attend annual Spiritual Life retreat (tentative 2nd week of August) and monthly staff development luncheons (1st
Tuesdays)
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
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Assist with all facets of ministry as it pertains to the Office of Spiritual Life.
Attend Student Life staff development luncheons when available.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Other Educational Requirements/Preferences: Must be enrolled as a full-time student, preferably at Truett
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituents (peers, undergraduates, faculty, administrators,
& community leaders)
• Good communication skills (public speaking, print material, social media)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with target deadlines and goals
• Event planning
• Understanding of missional practices within a broader Christian worldview
• Understanding of global issues
• Team player with the ability to work independently
Baylor Missions Ministry Associate
Missions Education & Urban Missions
All positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission of Baylor, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership
and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community
Division: Student Life
Department: Department of Missions
Reports to: Coordinator for Urban & Domestic
Missions
Supervises: N/A
PURPOSE
To provide expertise, guidance and assistance to Baylor Missions specifically in the area of missions education as
relating to Urban & Domestic Missions.
STRUCTURE
The Ministry Associate, under the supervision of the Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions, will focus on
creating and implementing missions education initiatives. This is a part-time, 20 hr/week position that works mainly
during regular business hours, with some evening and weekend events. He/she will work closely with the Coordinator
for Urban & Domestic Missions, Assistant Director, and another Missions Ministry Associate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Plan missions education events and trainings relating to Urban and Domestic Missions.
Assist Coordinator for Urban & Domestic Missions with student leadership development.
Create student mission team journals.
Lead Saturday AM team (monthly).
Support Urban Missions recruitment.
Assist with Urban & Domestic Missions as needed.
Write for Baylor Missions blog.
Assist with special events hosted by Baylor Missions.
Attend weekly BU Missions staff meeting and semi-annual staff retreats.
Attend annual Spiritual Life retreat and monthly staff development luncheons.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
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Assist with all facets of ministry as it pertains to the Office of Spiritual Life.
Attend Student Life staff development luncheons when available.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Other Educational Requirements/Preferences: Must be enrolled as a full-time student preferably at Truett
Seminary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituents
(peers, undergraduates, faculty, administrators,
community leaders)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with target
deadlines and goals
• Good writing & speaking skills
• Event planning
• Understanding of missional practices within a
broader Christian worldview
• Understanding of trends in community
development
• Team player with the ability to work independently
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Baylor Missions Ministry Associate
Recommendation Form for 2015 - 2016
Please assist us in evaluating the applicant by completing and submitting the following form.
This reference will be held in confidence. For submission information, please refer to the next page.
** Please submit by no later than March 30, 2015. **
Applicant Information
*This section is to be filled out by the applicant.
Full legal name: __________________________________________ BU ID# ____________________
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone: __________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________
Undergraduate institution: ______________________________________________________________
Current GPA: ________ Major:__________________________________________________________
Church Involvement/membership: ________________________________________________________
Applicant Ministry/Leadership Assessment
*These sections (front and back) are to be filled out by the recommender
Please place a check in the appropriate box that best describes the applicant.
Excellent
Christian Commitment
Leadership Skills
Speaking Ability
Writing Ability
Ability to work
with others
Ability to empathize with
others
Discipline
Creativity
Integrity and Character
Organizational Skills
Above Average
Average
Below Average
N/A
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Applicant Name:_________________________________
The Ministry Associate position requires that the above applicant assists Baylor University Department of
Missions to create & implement missions education initiatives. This will include event planning, interacting with
students, faculty, community leaders, writing, and opportunities to work within a team as well as independently.
Please describe in your own words what distinguishes this applicant for potential for excellence in this
position:
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Recommender Information
PLEASE PRINT
Recommender’s name: ________________________________________________________________
Recommender’s phone: ________________________________________________________________
Recommender’s e-mail: ________________________________________________________________
Recommender’s title: __________________________________________________________________
Recommender’s Institution or Organization: _________________________________________________
Recommender’s signature: ____________________________________ Date _____________________
Submit Your Recommendation
* Please submit your recommendation one of the following three ways:
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Email to:
Jennifer_Crosslin@baylor.edu
Hand Deliver: In a sealed & signed envelope to the Bobo Spiritual Life Center
addressed to Jennifer Crosslin
Mail to:
Jennifer Crosslin
Baylor Missions
One Bear Place #97013
Waco, TX 76798-7013