General information

Name of Position: Schools Ministry Worker
Status: This is a full-time position
The Organisation: The Crusader Union of Australia is a Bible-based, Interdenominational Christian youth organisation whose vision it is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to students of Independent Schools, to nurture Christians, to encourage church membership and to train young Christians for a life of servant leadership.

We work towards this vision using 3 core strategies:

• Schools Ministry which encourages and supports Christian ministry in Independent Schools, particularly voluntary CRU  groups
• CRU Holiday Camps which runs camps for school students during every school holiday period
• Summit Camps which run fully programmed educational camps for school groups during term time

‘We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.’ Psalm 78:4b

Position Summary

The Schools Ministry Staff Worker, acting under the guidance of the Director of Schools Ministry, will assist in Crusaders’ ministry relating to the support of the Independent Schools of NSW and the ACT. Schools Ministry is a division within The Crusader Union of Australia that focuses on providing support to the Christian staff and students in schools, as well as encouraging the establishment and growth of voluntary Christian CRU groups in these schools. There is a mix of boys’ schools, girls’ schools & co-educational schools. Normally male staff members would be allocated boys schools and female staff members would be allocated girls schools and the co-educational schools would be divided among staff.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Regularly phoning and visiting the appropriate school teacher in each of the schools allocated to you. Currently this would be approximately 30 schools. A very important feature of the visitation involves giving a talk from the Bible at the CRU group and/or in the school assembly or chapel. Promoting CRU Holiday Camps is also a part of the up-front speaking role. You will also offer them prayer support, resource ideas and encouragement. The majority of schools are located in the Sydney metropolitan area so school visitation would involve a number of hours during a day. However, there are some schools that are up to 3 hours from Sydney and so longer days or overnight trips may occasionally be required.

• This position will have involvement and leadership of our High School leadership training which currently includes a 5 day camp in Sept/Oct (CrossTrain). There will also be involvement in teacher & chaplain professional development days and other Schools Ministry events.

• Attendance and involvement in a regular Schools Ministry team meeting. Plus, attendance and involvement in CRU staff Bible studies (2 mornings each week) and prayer times (2 mornings each week).

• Writing a report on your duties for the Director of Schools Ministry when requested.

• Other related duties that the Director of Schools Ministry may delegate.

Applications are invited from committed Christians who meet the following essential/desirable criteria:

• The position demands a diligent and hard working person who demonstrates a high level of initiative and commitment to Christian ministry.

• A committed and growing Christian faith and regular church attendance.

• A committed prayer life.

• A full agreement with CRU’s ‘Statement of belief’. (Attached to the Application Form)

• Experience in schools and/or with voluntary Christian groups in schools; preferably both at Primary and Secondary level.

• A sound knowledge of the Bible and experience in preparing and delivering quality Bible talks for young people. Theological training would be an advantage.

• Strong pastoral skills and a keen desire to support, encourage and train Christians in schools and regularly pray with them and for them.

• A commitment to and belief in the value of Christians meeting together at school so that they can be encouraged and equipped to serve God in their school.

• An ability to work efficiently – both independently and within a team.

• A keenness and ability to promote CRU  Holiday Camps to students in schools.

• Very good efficiency, organisational and prioritising skills and computer literacy.

• A current driver’s license is essential.

• The Schools Ministry Staff Worker would also be required to participate in training courses, which may include such areas as theological study and development of ministry skills.

Download a full job description and application form. Applications should be submitted to Peter.Crawford@crusaders.edu.au.