CSP Ministry Associate - Denver Campus
Concordia University-St. Paul, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
CSP Ministry Associate — Denver Campus
Position Overview: The CSP Ministry Associate – Denver Campus serves as a pastoral presence for Concordia University, St. Paul at its Denver Campus, cultivating spiritual care, community well‑being, and mission‑centered support for students, faculty, and staff. This role embeds Concordia's Christ‑centered Lutheran identity throughout campus life through CSP ministry leadership, crisis care, relational support, and cross‑department collaboration—particularly within the Health Science programs. This position strengthens student resilience, advances spiritual formation, and ensures a visible, accessible ministry presence at the Denver campus.
Essential Duties:
Public Ministry & Campus Gatherings
Provide pastoral leadership at key institutional moments.
Preside at Denver campus graduation ceremonies (three times per year).
Participate in the Denver campus student orientation, which includes mission‑centered elements such as the Blessing of the Hands.
Provide spiritual leadership within faculty and staff environments, as invited.
Represent CSP in selected community, church, or partner engagements in the Denver region.
Crisis Response & Pastoral Care
Offer compassionate pastoral care within a high‑stress academic context.
Provide responsive pastoral support, crisis care, prayer, and counseling for students, faculty, and staff as needed.
Collaborate with the University Pastor, CSP Ministry Team, VP for Faith & Ministry, Dean of Nursing, Academic Advisors, and ABSN faculty to coordinate spiritual support during peak‑stress periods (e.g., midterms, finals).
Pastoral Presence & Wellness Ministry
Sustain a proactive ministry of encouragement, spiritual care, and community support.
Evaluate and implement Bible study for students, faculty, and staff at the Denver campus.
Maintain regular drop‑in pastoral availability for confidential conversation, prayer, and support.
Build a consistent ministry presence through CSP communication and engagement platforms.
Promote student well‑being, belonging, and spiritual resilience through relational ministry, visible presence, and proactive encouragement.
Key Competencies:
Pastoral care and crisis response in high‑intensity academic environments
Spiritual leadership, public prayer, and worship support
Cross‑functional collaboration in academic and clinical training contexts
Relational ministry with diverse students
Ability to communicate effectively across digital platform
Commitment to CSP’s Christ‑centered Lutheran mission and identity
Education & Experience:
Rostered and ordained LCMS pastor
Experience in pastoral care, campus ministry, student services, or higher education preferred
Ability to work collaboratively within academic, clinical, and ministry environments
Strong commitment to student flourishing, spiritual care, and mission integration
Ability to travel locally and maintain flexibility for occasional evening/weekend responsibilities
Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church‑ Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41‑acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light‑rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student‑life/title‑ix/
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger – cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
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Position Overview: The CSP Ministry Associate – Denver Campus serves as a pastoral presence for Concordia University, St. Paul at its Denver Campus, cultivating spiritual care, community well‑being, and mission‑centered support for students, faculty, and staff. This role embeds Concordia's Christ‑centered Lutheran identity throughout campus life through CSP ministry leadership, crisis care, relational support, and cross‑department collaboration—particularly within the Health Science programs. This position strengthens student resilience, advances spiritual formation, and ensures a visible, accessible ministry presence at the Denver campus.
Essential Duties:
Public Ministry & Campus Gatherings
Provide pastoral leadership at key institutional moments.
Preside at Denver campus graduation ceremonies (three times per year).
Participate in the Denver campus student orientation, which includes mission‑centered elements such as the Blessing of the Hands.
Provide spiritual leadership within faculty and staff environments, as invited.
Represent CSP in selected community, church, or partner engagements in the Denver region.
Crisis Response & Pastoral Care
Offer compassionate pastoral care within a high‑stress academic context.
Provide responsive pastoral support, crisis care, prayer, and counseling for students, faculty, and staff as needed.
Collaborate with the University Pastor, CSP Ministry Team, VP for Faith & Ministry, Dean of Nursing, Academic Advisors, and ABSN faculty to coordinate spiritual support during peak‑stress periods (e.g., midterms, finals).
Pastoral Presence & Wellness Ministry
Sustain a proactive ministry of encouragement, spiritual care, and community support.
Evaluate and implement Bible study for students, faculty, and staff at the Denver campus.
Maintain regular drop‑in pastoral availability for confidential conversation, prayer, and support.
Build a consistent ministry presence through CSP communication and engagement platforms.
Promote student well‑being, belonging, and spiritual resilience through relational ministry, visible presence, and proactive encouragement.
Key Competencies:
Pastoral care and crisis response in high‑intensity academic environments
Spiritual leadership, public prayer, and worship support
Cross‑functional collaboration in academic and clinical training contexts
Relational ministry with diverse students
Ability to communicate effectively across digital platform
Commitment to CSP’s Christ‑centered Lutheran mission and identity
Education & Experience:
Rostered and ordained LCMS pastor
Experience in pastoral care, campus ministry, student services, or higher education preferred
Ability to work collaboratively within academic, clinical, and ministry environments
Strong commitment to student flourishing, spiritual care, and mission integration
Ability to travel locally and maintain flexibility for occasional evening/weekend responsibilities
Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church‑ Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41‑acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light‑rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student‑life/title‑ix/
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger – cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
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