1) Function as a representative to the CCYAM and Diocesan Convention
2) Attend Peer Ministry training
3) Recruit students
4) Organize (or assist if a campus minister is present) the basic campus ministry program
a) Meet regularly with campus ministry leaders (Student Ministers, Campus Ministers, Parish Representatives, Clergy, etc)
b) Weekly meetings/gatherings
c) Worship and Christian Ed (coordinating with local clergy)
d) Special Events (service/outreach projects, fundraising, trips, etc)
e) Advertising and communication
5) Utilize Peer Ministry skills gained in training (small group leadership, basic/appropriate pastoral care, self-care, etc)
6) Receive appropriate Safeguarding Training as needed/required by diocesan standards
7) Prepare 2 reports to the CCYAM each semester (midterm and end of semester)
a) Log of hours kept
b) Summary of Ministry
c) Breakdown of how diocesan program funds were spent
d) Ideas on how the CCYAM can better assist them
1) Hire 2 Student Ministers for each campus (WVU and Marshall).
a) The interviews for WVU will be conducted by the Commission Chair, the DYMC, the Campus Minister (Nicki Carpenter), Clergy or Lay person from Trinity, and one other Commission Member.
b) The interviews for Marshall will be conducted by the Commission Chair, the DYMC, the Campus Minister (if there is one), clergy or lay person from Trinity, and one other Commission Member.
c) The Commission as a whole will make hiring recommendations to the Bishop for his final approval.
2) Provide support the Student Ministers and the campus ministries by:
a) Helping to establish and maintain relationships between the Student Ministers/Campus Ministry groups and local parishes and clergy.
b) Evaluating reports from the Student Ministers and determine ways to enhance local and diocesan campus ministries.
c) Monitoring the use of diocesan funds for program, and provide suggestions for its use.
($36,000 allocated for Campus Ministry by Diocesan Council for the 2009 Diocesan Budget)
First Year Proposed Budget (2009)
Student Minister Stipends $12,000
Peer Ministry Training $5,000
Diocesan CYAM Program $10,000
WVU Program Supplement $3,000
Marshall Program Supplement $3,000
National Gathering (3-year cumulating fund) $3,000
Peer Ministry Training: Training expenses for the Student Ministers. Depending on scheduling and availability, we will either send students to a national training or bring a trainer into the diocese.
Diocesan CYAM Program: Spring and fall retreats at Peterkin. The program money will be used so that students do not have to pay out of pocket to attend. In addition, this line item may cover CCYAM meetings and additional training expenses for Student Ministers (2 trainings may be required in the first year).
WVU and Marshall Program Supplements: These funds will be distributed to Trinity, Morgantown and Trinity, Huntington for use by the campus ministry programs. These funds will be administered by each parish, and are to be used for local programming such as food, supplies, program materials, and weekly meetings costs. These funds should supplement parish contributions to their local campus ministry.
National Gathering: “Nat Gat” is a gathering of Episcopalian College students held every three years in Estes Park, CO. Students gather for worship, forums on church and world issues, fellowship, and sharing of ideas. Funds will be set aside each year in order to distribute the expense of this event over a 3-year period.
a) Peer ministers part of ministry at these campuses in addition to WVU and Marshall
b) Local parishes in support of smaller campus ministries
2) Student representatives to have voice and vote at Diocesan Convention.
3) Diocesan service projects and the necessary funding to carry them out.
