Pastorate
Job Titles:
Senior or Associate Pastor, Campus Pastor
Potential Employers:
Churches, College Campuses
Strategies:
- Seek out pastors to serve as mentors
- Apply for graduate programs in your denominational seminary
- Earn leadership positions in your church and at Bethel
- Strengthen listening, public speaking, and organizational skills
- Read classic and recent works on the topic of church leadership
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Youth Ministry
Job Titles:
Youth Minister
Potential Employers:
Churches, Youth Organizations (Younglife, etc.)
Strategies:
- Pursue mentoring relationships with youth ministers you respect
- Gain experience working with youth groups in multiple roles
- Consider graduate programs in Biblical Counseling
- Explore career options with both churches and organizations
- Keep your finger on the pulse of pop and youth culture
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Professor
Job Titles:
Professor of Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctoral studies
Potential Employers:
Universities, Seminaries
Strategies:
- Apply for graduate programs in your denominational seminary
- Gain research and written communication skills
- Practice public speaking and teaching
- Develop excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Explore theology to discover your calling in areas of specialization
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Missionary
Job Titles:
Domestic or International Missionary, Missions Board Administrator
Potential Employers:
Churches, Mission Organizations
Strategies:
- Serve with as many short-term opportunities as possible
- Develop relationships with current missionaries and support them
- Pursue opportunities with a variety of mission boards
- Learn several languages and study several cultures
- Prepare financially, emotionally, and spiritually for your ministry
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Biblical Counseling
Job Titles:
Counselor
Potential Employers:
Churches, Clinics, Counseling Centers, Hospitals, Private Practice, Colleges
Strategies:
- Consider a minor or double major in Psychology
- Apply for graduate programs in your denominational seminary
- Increase active listening and peer counseling skills
- Develop oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
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Recreational/Camp Ministries
Job Titles:
Camp Administrator, Camp Staff
Potential Employers:
Youth Organization Camps, Wilderness Organizations, Retreat Centers
Strategies:
- Acquire experience working on several levels of a camp staff
- Gain expertise in a variety of sports and outdoor activities
- Network with area camp directors and staff members
- Obtain experience with team building and leadership development
- Earn leadership positions on the Bethel campus
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
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Other Options
Writing and Publishing, Chaplain (armed forces, hospitals, sports teams), Music Ministry
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For
current employment websites, type keywords such as "pastoral or youth ministry jobs" in an online search engine.
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Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major
Bethel
Seminary placement office site.
ChristianJobs.com - Search for jobs and post a
resume. Basic membership is free, premium membership is $15/mo.
Christianplacements.com Job seekers can
connect with Christian ministries and businesses, as well as access a variety of
job search resources.
Christian University Jobs - Post resume, search for
jobs, set up alerts.
Ministry
Source - Find jobs, post resume.
Moody Bible
Institute - Positions at Moody Bible Institute.
Northwestern
College - Positions available at Northwestern College for faculty,
staff, and radio personnel. 24-hour Jobline - 651.628.3389.
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Professional Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship,
graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment
with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling
651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.
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