Chaplain

Lynden Christian High School has an opening for a part-time chaplain for the 2024-2025 school year. This candidate must have a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; desire to serve Christ through his/her gifts and abilities; be active in a local Bible-believing church; have a passion for and understanding of Christian education where faith is nurtured in the hearts and minds of young people; have a love for and enthusiasm to work with high school students, teachers, local youth pastors and spiritual leaders of the school and wider community.

Primary Expectations

• Plans, leads and coordinates engaging and substantive weekly chapels consistent with the mission and purpose of Lynden Christian School
• Facilitates corporate prayer and Bible studies on campus
• Provides devotional resources to staff
• Leads the high school Spiritual Leadership Committee
• Provides Biblical counsel for students and parents
• Encourages attendance and participation in a local congregation
• Interacts with students during school hours and school events
• Plans and leads annual student retreats
• Assists the administration with key event planning and supervision (e.g., graduation, conferences, registration, parent night)
• Completes other related duties as assigned

Secondary Expectations

• Develops partnerships with local churches and other Christian organizations
• Provides support to parents through programs and resources
• Capable of teaching a class as needed

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills in both public speaking and writing
• Technical skills necessary to accomplish the job description
• Ability to articulate Reformed theology
• Interpersonal relationship building
• Leadership
• Planning
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Networking within the local community and churches

Please provide a cover letter and resume with your application. Application instructions are included in the job description.