Chaplain Position Description
"The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and
those who live in it." (Ps 24:1) "In the beginning was the
Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the
beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without
him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was
life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the
darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." (Jn. 1:1-5)
Purpose: The Chaplain shall assist in providing a
learning opportunity for counselors and campers to experience God's Word
in the midst of God's world. Chaplains are to support and nurture staff
and campers.
Accountability: To the Board of Directors of Camps
and Conferences through the Program Committee and most importantly to
God.
Responsibilities:
- To be a Christian example and source of encouragement for campers
and staff.
- To aid in interpretation of the curriculum and the mission goals of
the Board of directors of Camps and Conferences.
- To spend some quality time with each family group (how this may be
done may be determined in conversation with the Program Director by
posing the question: "What do you want me do and where do you think I
should be?" The Director promises to be kind with suggestions.
- To nurture and support summer staff as needed
- Assist in leading group activities as needed including support of
Bible Studies
- Chip in where needed -- sometimes a child or counselor needs a
little T.L.C.
- Visit occasionally with counselors on time off (usually in the
evening)
- Participate in high and low ropes course if you desire
- Build relationships with children and counselors
- Let your hair down, wear shorts and let the kids know that even
preachers can build a fire and sweat on a hike!
- Let campers and counselors know that the Presbytery cares about
them.
- Sing silly songs, do crafts, go swimming, go on nature walks, play
games, laugh and enjoy yourself!
- Other responsibilities may be assigned by Summer Program Director,
Assistant Summer Program Director, Counselors and children.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to share the love of God with the people of God
- Ability to listen to and support Summer Staff
- Ability to play with campers.
Relationships: Relates to everybody letting them
know that they are loved.
Time Required: Part-time - one week at the most
Evaluation: Let us know what you think about our
Summer Staff and program.
Compensation: $00000.00 - and benefits that are out
of this world!!!
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