Position Number: 1.6.6.1 Date: 07/02/2026
Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Men’s Ministry
Department: Student Life/Campus Ministries Division: Student Life
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 20
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12
Reports to: Dean of Students & Campus Chaplain Exempt: Non-Exempt: X
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant for Men’s Ministry serves within the Office of Student Life to advance the spiritual formation of male students at Hannibal-LaGrange University. This role focuses on cultivating Christ-centered discipleship, strengthening engagement in campus worship, and mobilizing students for evangelism and missions.
The GA will work closely with the Dean of Students & Campus Chaplain to foster a culture of biblical discipleship aligned with the Baptist Faith & Message and the mission of HLGU.
Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Men’s Discipleship
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- Develop and lead intentional discipleship initiatives for male students (small groups, one-on-one mentoring, accountability structures)
- Recruit, train, and support student leaders to disciple their peers
- Promote spiritual habits such as Scripture reading, prayer, and gospel-centered community
- Assist in identifying and shepherding emerging male student leaders
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- Campus Worship
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- Support planning and execution of weekly chapel services with a focus on meaningful engagement of male students
- Collaborate with worship teams and student leaders to encourage participation from male students in worship leadership
- Assist in developing worship environments that prioritize congregational participation and theological soundness
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- Missions & Evangelism
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- Help organize and promote campus evangelism initiatives
- Equip male students to share the gospel faithfully and confidently
- Assist with local church partnerships, service projects, and mission opportunities
- Support the development and coordination of student mission teams and outreach efforts
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Participate in Student Life team meetings and campus ministry planning
- Assist with campus-wide spiritual formation events (revivals, retreats, special services)
- Provide general support for Student Life initiatives as assigned
- Maintain regular office hours and consistent availability to students
QUALIFICATIONS
- Admission to an HLGU graduate program (required)
- Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message
- Demonstrated involvement in local church ministry
- Experience in discipleship, student leadership, or ministry preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
EXPECTATIONS
- Maintain active membership and involvement in a local Southern Baptist or like-minded church
- Model Christian character, integrity, and spiritual maturity
- Be relationally engaged and visible among students, especially male students
- Uphold and support the mission and values of Hannibal-LaGrange University
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- 2-3 year commitment required, depending on academic program chosen
- Tuition Concession for 6 credit hours of graduate course work per semester (fall, spring, summer)
- $500 monthly stipend + free on-campus housing (if available)
- Practical ministry experience in a collegiate context
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Statement of faith and testimony
- Ministry philosophy (brief)
- References (including a pastoral reference)
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover here.
Disclaimer
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.