Denver Seminary Urban Initiative

Sign up now for the spring semester starting January 28, 2025. Application Deadline is January 17th. More details and the link to apply are below.

Denver Seminary's Lay Ministry Program is designed to help students deepen their relationship with God and gain a greater understanding of the Bible. This affordable online program features:
-Teaching by Black faculty, one night per week over two semesters to accommodate busy schedules
-Courses in biblical interpretation, leadership, writing, and theology to enhance leadership skills for roles in churches, communities, and workplaces
-Serves as an excellent pathway to Denver Seminary's Master's programs for those looking to further their education
Learn more and apply here https://denverseminary.edu/resources/initiatives/black-church-programs/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD6bC42kuK7scemsgXqlErkkOH36K

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Excited to share in this event. My personal passion is to eliminate all remnants of the racial divide in the Christian community of faith.

You should make plans to join us.

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We’re looking forward to welcoming Latasha Morrison (author, speaker, founder of Be the Bridge, and MA Biblical and Theological Studies student) and Dr. John Moreland (director of the Black Church Programs) to the stage at The Gospel Initiative's "Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Race" on Friday, October 25. We'll also hear from experts Dr. Soong-Chan Rah from Fuller Seminary and Dr. Gerardo Marti from Davidson College and the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.

This important event is free to attend, in person or online. Register now at the link in the comments to join. Denver Seminary Urban Initiative Fuller Seminary Davidson College

What About Me Scares You? (Exodus 1:6-14)-
Pastor Connie Jackson

If this is not the truth...!

“Something is wrong at the root of American evangelicalism. I believe we have lost the gospel—God’s reconciling power, which is unique to Christianity—and have substituted church growth. We have learned how to reproduce the church without the message.”-“Perkins, Spencer, and Chris Rice. 1993. More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel.

Excerpt From: Michael O. Emerson & Christian Smith. “Divided by Faith.” Apple Books.

‎Divided by Faith ‎Religion & Spirituality · 2000

Job Opportunity. Please DM me if interested. I’d love for you to join our team Denver Seminary

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Student Care Specialist
REPORTS TO:
Dean of Students
Title IX Role:
Responsible Reporter
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Flexible
Grade:
7
Salary Range:
$18.75 to $23.42/hour

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB FUNCTION:
The Student Care Specialist is tasked to provide comprehensive, compassionate and collaborate care for student needs in consultation with the Dean of Students. As students are well-supported through unexpected or life challenging circumstances that impact one’s ability to succeed, this will increase retention and student satisfaction and further the mission of the Seminary to prepare men and women to engage the needs of the world. The primary focus of this role is to administrate clear, effective, student-focused processes and to engage with students in a personable and compassionate way that leads to the removal of barriers for persistence. Also functions as a key person in the implementation of departmental activities and initiatives related to improving student care and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervise the initial referral intake process for student concerns, responding to student’s emotional needs, crisis intervention, and spiritual care by providing individualized services and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to support student success
2. Administer the maintenance and management of The Bridge, our online Student Success Network, including maintenance of case load and oversight of implementation across campus in collaboration with the Dean of Students. This includes being the expert in the administrative processes involved with The Bridge and utilizing this resource for key data acquisition considering institutional reporting needs
3. Track all academic integrity violations utilizing The Bridge software, directing reports to the Academic Dean and Dean of Students for review and follow up
4. Address all Department of State 504 compliance related academic accommodation concerns including the initial intake discussions and the upkeep and maintenance of student records and accommodation requests
5. Create and maintain student care resources (counseling lists, local medical care, etc.)
6. Supervise and implement the follow up and advocacy for students on academic probation to promote retention, including the direction of enrollment advisors with follow up
7. Support incoming students with high support needs, including conditional acceptance, through proactive engagement, resourcing and directing of collaborative support services collaboration
8. Equip and train faculty with resources and processes to address student care
9. Direct the use of the Student Financial Hardship Fund in coordination with Dean of Students
10. Serve as a DSO and support international students through student F-1 visa advising and I-20 maintenance
11. Partner with the Dean of Students to plan and implement Title IX compliance training and serve as a student advocate in Title IX cases
12. Participate as a key member of the Student Life team, being a key voice in discerning student needs and priorities and participating in various programming efforts such as new student orientation
13. Collaborate with department offices to improve student experience
14. Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree and/or studies in Social Science strongly preferred.
· A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required
· Expertise in the use of Pharos products preferred
· Experience working in Higher Education environment preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitment.
· Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith
· Prior experience in an office setting and working on a team
· Developed interpersonal skills. Ability and commitment to discern and maintain confidentiality.
· Experience with data analysis and assessment preferred
· Strong administrative skills
· Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
· Self-starter and self-motivated with a desire to take initiative in a busy environment
· Able to relate well to diverse audiences
· Able to give careful attention to administrative details, working through frequent interruptions
· Accepts supervision, and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The Student Care Specialist supports this mission by the:

OUTCOMES:
· A compassionate and approachable student care process by which student needs are addressed in a timely and collaborative way
· Integration of The Bridge Student Success Network into the larger Denver Seminary community
· Positive relationships established with both internal and external constituencies
· Attends and contributes to departmental and institution-wide staff meetings, and supports the Seminary’s overarching strategic framework
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office working conditions including computer usage may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations.

Looking forward to worshipping with my home church Fellowship MBC - Albuquerque tomorrow. Can’t wait!

My Ministry Experience in Africa…

Amen. Good word Pastor Pastor Brandon Washington

Denver Family,

Would you make plans to join us at Denver Seminary Chapel on Feb 21, as we plan to celebrate Black History. The event is FREE and we have as our guest one of the nation's most prolific preachers-Dr. Ralph Douglas West.

I hope to see you. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED, but we'd love to know you are coming; Register using the QR code below!

I am convinced that the most necessary element for effective leadership is good, open, honest, forthright COMMUNICATION, and NOT skill of task.