LeTourneau University
Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life (11-20-2025)
LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas, us, 75606
Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life
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Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life
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LeTourneau University .
Schedule:
This is a 12‑month position, running from July 1 through June 30. Office hours are primarily weekdays; however, responsibilities require additional hours and flexibility, which may include evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
Lead the Office of Spiritual Life and provide leadership and vision for campus‑wide student spiritual formation.
Lead the Office of Spiritual Life, including the Spiritual Life Coordinator and Missionary‑in‑Residence.
With the Spiritual Life Team, provide vision and direction for the various aspects of campus spiritual life, including overseeing and managing the office budget.
Administer the Spiritual Life assessment plan, collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data in a timely way to the appropriate university offices.
Direct and lead Chapel/Convocation programming: monitor and administer the mandatory Spiritual Formation Credit; plan an integrated Chapel program each year and semester; host Chapel speakers; develop a chapel/convocation program website with a schedule of all chapel activities by semester.
Work in cooperation with staff, students, and musicians in scheduling music ensembles, soloists, and other types of performances for the Chapel program.
Supervise student Worship Leaders and Chapel Interns who assist in planning and executing the Chapel program.
Advance the university’s discipleship efforts: select, train, and supervise Spiritual Life Assistants for each campus living area; select, equip, and organize faculty/staff Life Group facilitators; provide pastoral care and spiritual counsel for students; select, train, and encourage LeTourneau Student Ministries (LSM) cabinet to facilitate student programs for on‑campus and off‑campus ministry; participate in the training and selection of student leaders and attend IMPACT retreats and events as needed.
Foster meaningful local and global engagement through the church and its mission: interface with local pastors and churches, local community and faith‑based ministries; oversee student leadership for campus ministries teams; oversee student mission ventures; participate in public‑facing events such as preview events, new student orientation, and the president’s advisory council.
Coordinate with other university departments to care for pastoral needs: serve on the university’s Care Team; network with the Director of Counseling for appropriate referral of counseling situations; work closely with the Office of Residential Life; coordinate with the Center for Academic Ministry, School of Theology and Vocation, and other departments to provide integrated spiritual development structures; assist in crisis intervention situations.
Teach at least one academic course per year in the School of Theology and Vocation.
Perform other duties pertinent to the position as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs or the President.
Qualifications
An earned doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field.
Experience in the pastoral care of college‑age adults.
At least five years of ministry or pastoral experience.
LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to higher education that includes both intellectual and spiritual development. This person’s focus will be a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for knowing and serving students, and the ability to shepherd students in their spiritual formation. The candidate will be a highly motivated, self‑directed individual with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills. They will work skillfully in discerning the needs and perspectives of different university constituencies. They must be in complete agreement with the vision and mission of LeTourneau University and embrace the diversity of an interdenominational student body from many cultural backgrounds.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
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Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life
role at
LeTourneau University .
Schedule:
This is a 12‑month position, running from July 1 through June 30. Office hours are primarily weekdays; however, responsibilities require additional hours and flexibility, which may include evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
Lead the Office of Spiritual Life and provide leadership and vision for campus‑wide student spiritual formation.
Lead the Office of Spiritual Life, including the Spiritual Life Coordinator and Missionary‑in‑Residence.
With the Spiritual Life Team, provide vision and direction for the various aspects of campus spiritual life, including overseeing and managing the office budget.
Administer the Spiritual Life assessment plan, collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data in a timely way to the appropriate university offices.
Direct and lead Chapel/Convocation programming: monitor and administer the mandatory Spiritual Formation Credit; plan an integrated Chapel program each year and semester; host Chapel speakers; develop a chapel/convocation program website with a schedule of all chapel activities by semester.
Work in cooperation with staff, students, and musicians in scheduling music ensembles, soloists, and other types of performances for the Chapel program.
Supervise student Worship Leaders and Chapel Interns who assist in planning and executing the Chapel program.
Advance the university’s discipleship efforts: select, train, and supervise Spiritual Life Assistants for each campus living area; select, equip, and organize faculty/staff Life Group facilitators; provide pastoral care and spiritual counsel for students; select, train, and encourage LeTourneau Student Ministries (LSM) cabinet to facilitate student programs for on‑campus and off‑campus ministry; participate in the training and selection of student leaders and attend IMPACT retreats and events as needed.
Foster meaningful local and global engagement through the church and its mission: interface with local pastors and churches, local community and faith‑based ministries; oversee student leadership for campus ministries teams; oversee student mission ventures; participate in public‑facing events such as preview events, new student orientation, and the president’s advisory council.
Coordinate with other university departments to care for pastoral needs: serve on the university’s Care Team; network with the Director of Counseling for appropriate referral of counseling situations; work closely with the Office of Residential Life; coordinate with the Center for Academic Ministry, School of Theology and Vocation, and other departments to provide integrated spiritual development structures; assist in crisis intervention situations.
Teach at least one academic course per year in the School of Theology and Vocation.
Perform other duties pertinent to the position as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs or the President.
Qualifications
An earned doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field.
Experience in the pastoral care of college‑age adults.
At least five years of ministry or pastoral experience.
LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to higher education that includes both intellectual and spiritual development. This person’s focus will be a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for knowing and serving students, and the ability to shepherd students in their spiritual formation. The candidate will be a highly motivated, self‑directed individual with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills. They will work skillfully in discerning the needs and perspectives of different university constituencies. They must be in complete agreement with the vision and mission of LeTourneau University and embrace the diversity of an interdenominational student body from many cultural backgrounds.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
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