Chapel Minister

Supervisor: Annica Gage

Hours/week: 7–10

Start Date and End Date: Sept 10 – May 15

Job Location: On-campus and Zoom

Position Summary

Facilitate the planning and implementation of weekly chapel services and special services within the life of the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Invite members of LPTS student body, faculty, and staff to lead and participate in worship as preachers, liturgists, and musicians
  • Attend weekly planning meetings Mons 11:30am–1:00pm ET alongside service leaders to:
    • Brainstorm and develop service themes, elements of worship, and order of worship
    • Identify and invite service participants (readers, musicians, setup and teardown team, etc.)
    • Write, source, or otherwise prepare liturgy, rituals, and music for weekly worship and special services
  • Be present in Caldwell Chapel Thurs 11:30am–1:30pm to:
    • Complete sanctuary and service setup and teardown before and after weekly service (12–1pm)
    • Moderate hybrid Praises and Prayer Requests fellowship time (12:30–1:30pm)
    • Prep and run AV (audio/visual) tech during services, including running slides, operating audio soundbox, adjusting microphone volume/placement, and running balcony camera and livestream
    • Participate in leading worship as needed, including reading liturgy and leading activities
  • Organize and save digital service resources within the LPTS Chapel Worship Google suite
  • Organize and store physical services resources within Caldwell Chapel upper and lower storage rooms
  • Serve as a student liaison to the 2026–27 Liturgy in Life Committee and Seminary Council, including attending bi-monthly governance meetings Weds 1:30–3:00pm ET on the following dates:

    Fall 2026:
    • Sept 23
    • Sept 30
    • Oct 14
    • Oct 28
    • Nov 18
    • Dec 2

    Spring 2027:
    • Feb 17
    • Feb 24
    • Mar 10
    • Mar 24
    • Apr 21
    • Apr 28

Minimum Skill and Experience Requirements:

  • Curiosity and enthusiasm regarding elements and expression of worship, engagement of the sacred, and spiritual reflection
  • Working familiarity with various elements of worship in the context of a faith community
  • Ability to draw connections between ritual elements of worship and theological expressions of faith
  • Ability and comfort assisting service leaders in engaging expressions of worship across a wide variety of faith traditions, including ecumenical and interfaith traditions
  • Ability to address points of diversity or conflict within theology, faith practice, or logistic planning with directness, clarity, and empathy
  • Ability to follow written instructions related to AV setup
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Experience preparing and presenting elements of liturgical worship (prayers, readings, sermons, hymns, sacraments, etc.)
  • Experience setting up and running AV for presentations or events
  • Experience moderating virtual or hybrid gatherings and presenting within digital mediums
  • Working familiarity with Google Suite and Zoom

Physical Requirements:

  • Available to be present in-person in Caldwell Chapel Thurs 11:30am–1:30pm during the 2026–27 academic year (off Research & Study weeks, Thanksgiving, J-Term, Holy Week, and Finals weeks)
  • Available to be present in-person or via Zoom for weekly planning meetings (Mons 11:30am–1:00pm ET) and bi-monthly governance Liturgy in Life Committee and Seminary Council meetings (Weds 1:30–3:00pm, dates listed above) during the 2026–27 academic year
  • Ability to sit in front of computer camera and engage digital tools via keyboard, mouse, and/or touchpad
  • Ability to lift, carry, and handle physical worship resources weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Preferred: ability to climb at least one set of stairs at a time

How to Apply:

Please email your statement of interest and resume to chaplain@lpts.edu.