If you are passionate about deepening your own faith through taking on a leadership role at St. Martin's we invite you to consider becoming a Peer Minister.

We look forward to entering a mutual discernment together to explore the potential of our ministry together.

QUALIFICATIONS
Peer ministers should first and foremost have a growing faith in Christ and a desire to share the love of God with students at the University of Arkansas. Additionally, they will:

• agree to work in the tradition of Christianity as the Episcopal Church / ELCA understands and practices it;
• be currently enrolled as a full-time student in good standing;
• be able to articulate their evolving Christian faith and reasons for commitment to Episcopal / ELCA campus ministry.

REQUIREMENTS
As a Peer Minister you serve about 5-10 hours in a typical week. Incoming freshman students are not eligible to apply. Expectations include:

1. Participate in peer ministry training at the beginning of semester, including preparatory reading / assignment
2. Meet individually with Chaplain on a regular basis
3. Meet weekly with Peer Ministry Team
4. Attend (at least one) weekly program, including regular attendance of worship
5. Participate in Center Work Days, typically 1 Saturday per semester
6. Assist with on-campus evangelism at least twice per semester (i.e. tabling in the union, activities fairs, etc.)
7. Organize and lead events within your ministry area, contribute to the events coordinated by other peer ministers
8. Invite other students, be welcoming and hospitable to all program guests 

All Peer Ministers will:

• Take online Safeguarding God’s Children and People training;
• Undergo a criminal background check and sex offender registry check.

​Peer Ministers will sign a covenant commitment to serve in the capacity described above for the semester.

APPLICATIONS

Applications for Spring 2019 are now open and are due by December 1, 2018.
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Questions may be directed to Samantha Haycock, Chaplain uastmartins@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO APPLY