PEER MINISTRY

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 student in good standing at University of Arkansas or community college;
  • 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 once a month Peer Ministry Team meetings including any preparatory reading / assignments.
  2. Attend weekly "Huddles" with Peer Ministry Team on Thursdays before or after small groups (time TBD based on team availability)
  3. Attend (at least one) weekly program, including regular attendance of worship
  4. Participate in Center Work Days, typically 1 Saturday per semester
  5. Assist with on-campus evangelism at least twice per semester (i.e. tabling in the union, activities fairs, etc.)
  6. 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 FALL 2019 are now open and are due by April 28, 2018.
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Questions may be directed to Samantha Haycock, Chaplain saintm@uark.edu