DESCRIPTION
UKirk Nashville is seeking a Campus Minister and Executive Director who will minister to college students, serve alongside an engaged and supportive board, and provide executive leadership for the organization.
UKirk Nashville Overview
UKirk Nashville is a vibrant faith community dedicated to serving college students in Nashville. Currently we serve students primarily at Belmont and Vanderbilt Universities. With a rich history spanning over eight decades, we are a non-profit ministry rooted in the local Presbyterian churches of Nashville (PCUSA and Cumberland Presbyterian).
Each week, UKirk gathers for dinner, fellowship, and worship at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus offering students a supportive and inclusive environment to explore and deepen their faith. Local Presbyterian churches provide the meal, followed by a worship service led by our Campus Minister and student leaders. Our worship experience is designed to be innovative, contemplative, and spiritually nourishing for young adults. Central to our gatherings is the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, which we share regularly. In addition to our weekly gatherings, UKirk offers coffee hours, seasonal Bible studies, service opportunities and occasional retreats. These events are aimed at fostering spiritual growth and community among students.
Campus Minister/Executive Director Position
At UKirk Nashville, the Campus Minister also serves as our Executive Director, a position that combines pastoral leadership with administrative oversight. The Campus Minister is supported by an engaged and collaborative Board of Trustees, working together to plan strategically for the ministry’s programs and long-term vision. This role requires strong connections to both Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, ensuring UKirk’s continued presence and relevance on campus.
Above all, our hope is that the next Campus Minister will have a heart for reaching students, expanding God’s welcome to all who desire a place to belong, and helping students to explore and grow in their faith.
Key Responsibilities
Student Engagement
Lead and facilitate weekly worship services, fostering an inclusive and participatory worship environment.
Empower students to take on leadership roles in worship, helping them to actively engage in the spiritual life of the community.
Lead or support Bible studies, spiritual formation, and other opportunities for deepening students’ faith.
Mentor students as they plan and coordinate worship services, mission projects, and fellowship activities.
Provide one-on-one support through individual meetings, pastoral counseling, and mentorship.
Offer compassionate ministry to students in both celebratory and challenging moments, creating a safe space for spiritual care.
Organize and create meaningful worship and gathering experiences for retreats and special events (e.g., Fall Retreat, Montreat College Conference).
Actively encourage and support broader student participation in UKirk’s ministry and events.
Represent UKirk in meetings with university religious life offices and student organizations.
Community Engagement
Attend and actively participate in Presbytery meetings and relevant committees, fostering connections within the broader church community.
Increase UKirk’s visibility and engagement within Presbyterian churches across the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee.
Maintain strong communication with UKirk’s Board of Trustees, alumni, students, and supporters through newsletters and social media.
Strengthen and expand relationships with UKirk alumni, ensuring they remain connected to the ministry.
Serve as a preacher and teacher in local Presbyterian churches when invited, sharing UKirk’s mission and message.
Administration
Supervise and maintain healthy communication with ministry staff, interns, and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Work closely with the UKirk Nashville Board to develop, manage, and monitor the annual ministry budget. Collaborate with the Board on governance matters, including board development and strategic planning.
Maintain regular communication with supporting churches, and manage annual grant applications as required.
Participate in annual program reviews, contributing to the ongoing evaluation and growth of UKirk’s mission.
Lead and engage in fundraising efforts and relationship-building with potential donors to sustain and grow the ministry.
Other duties as assigned by the Board.
Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in campus ministry, youth ministry, chaplaincy, nonprofit work, social work, or a related field.
A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is strongly preferred; candidates who are ordained or eligible for ordination in the PC(USA) will be given priority.
Salary range: 60,000 to 69,000
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to [email protected]
Cover letter
Current resume
Statement of Faith