How to Become a Peer Minister?
Application closed for 2013-2014!
Who are Student Peer Ministers?
Student Peer Ministers are a team of undergraduate student leaders within Campus Ministry committed to the Gospel call to love and serve our neighbors. The primary responsibility of the Peer Minister is to live out the Gospel message through outreach to the student body by:
• Offering welcoming, guidance, compassion, and faith-filled support for their peers
• Providing a safe place for the soul to question, ponder, explore, grow, and develop
• Inviting students to opportunities for spiritual development and faith awareness through prayer, faith sharing, and religious and spiritual programs and activities
• Helping to build an inclusive and hospitable community
• Being available for listening and referral opportunities
• Empowering and engaging students to be leaders
Qualifications for Student Peer Minister position
• Motivation to serve their peers out of heartfelt compassion and concern for God’s people
• Be a positive role-model and witness to a life of faith on and off campus
• Desire to grow in faith and/or discern a call to ministry
• Have completed 2 full semesters at the University of St. Thomas – preference given to Junior and Senior students
• Have on-campus living experience (preferred)
• Have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5 or above and be in good standing with the University
• Previous experience working in youth ministry or leadership position helpful but not required
Student Peer Ministers work 15-20 hours a week during the regular academic year (excluding school breaks) and receive compensation of a Shared Room and a Meal Plan in exchange for their service.
Application Information
The Peer Ministry application process is part of the overall Student Leadership Selection Process through Campus Life. Application and interviews information for 2013-2014 selection are now in progress.
For more information about the program you can contact Molly Bird – Coordinator for Peer Ministry and also read the Bulletin Today article which highlighted the Peer Ministry program.