CCO Catalyst Volunteer - The University of Washington with UPC

CCO Catalyst Volunteer

Serving students at The University of Washington with UPC

OUR MISSION

Our mission is transforming college students to transform the world. We call college students to serve Jesus Christ with their entire lives by:

1. Sharing the Gospel with students and developing passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.

2. Serving together with the church and inviting students into the lives of local congregations.

3. Giving students a vision for serving Jesus Christ in their studies, jobs, communities, and families.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see a generation of college students transformed by the power of Jesus Christ and His Gospel, in partnership with the local church, reaching the world for the glory of God.

OUR VALUES

1. All things belong to God.

2. Jesus changes people’s lives.

3. We love college students.

4. We embrace God’s multiethnic kingdom.

5. Faithfulness is pursued together.

6. We celebrate life.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A Catalyst Volunteer expands CCO’s presence in new contexts for ministry. A Catalyst builds or sustains CCO ministry on a particular campus at a volunteer level, gaining or sustaining campus access for CCO, building awareness or CCO and collaboration with local churches, and engages CCO’s Campus Ministry Strategy with students in collaboration with CCO Area Leadership and the Department of Strategic Partnerships. The Catalyst Volunteer shares the Gospel with students, invites students into the life of a local church, and calls students to follow Jesus with entire lives through biblical discipleship. A regular rhythm of strategic engagement is set based on the needs of the ministry and is communicated to the volunteer by their Volunteer Coordinator.

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION

Gospel, Church, Vision

• Missionally engage at The University of Washington, reaching out to students with the Gospel inviting them to follow Jesus.
• Intentionally invite students into the life of the local church at University Presbyterian Church.
• Establish CCO Campus Ministry brand and presence as a collaborator for campus ministry on campus and in the local church community.
• Equip students in biblical discipleship & spiritual formation developing students as leaders on campus and in the church. Disciple college students to live out their faith in every area of life: relationships, academics, vocation/calling, etc.
• Embody | Invite students to transformational opportunities with CCO regional & national events, local service opportunities, local or global missions opportunities or ways that embody kingdom impact in the world.

Commitment

• Set a regular rhythm of engagement determined between Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer which is evaluated and recommitted annually.
• Attend weekly, biweekly or monthly ministry team meetings.
• Attend the CCO’s annual Jubilee Conference.

Spiritual Health

• Nurture growth through regular worship in a local church, prayer, Scripture study, and other spiritual disciplines.

Personal Conduct

• Displays personal conduct consistent with CCO Statement of Faith, Core Values, Code of Conduct and the CCO General Expectations of Staff and Volunteers.