Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to education leaders for a global society. The campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, and is home to more than 2,800 undergraduate and 1,250 graduate students who come from 35 countries and represent a variety of faiths. 45.2% of Cal Lutheran students are from underrepresented groups, and 34% of freshmen are first generation students.

The successful candidate will have:

· Direct experience in ministry among ethnic-specific communities of faith;

· Experience in community organizing;

· Demonstrated skills in young adult, emerging ministries, and faith formation;

· Commitment to religious pluralism, leadership development among underrepresented communities, support for LGTBQ+ communities, and cross-cultural community development;

· Experience as a minister in a congregational setting or leadership in campus ministry in higher education, outdoor ministry, social ministry, synodical ministry, or Churchwide ministry.

· Grounding in their own theological tradition and knowledge about and openness to the Lutheran theological tradition;

· Possess an understanding of the trends and currents affecting today's communities of faith;

· Culturally agile and proficient, dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion;

· Creative and innovative worship designer and presider;

· Understand, support, and drive engagement through multi-faith dialogue and activity;

Follow this link to apply: https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/4286