Graduate Assistant – Men’s MinistryHannibal-LaGrange University

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

• • • 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

• Campus Worship

• • • 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

• Missions & Evangelism

• • 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.