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Leadership Opportunities

Use your gifts and passions

At Calvin, leading is about boldly serving the community with the gifts and passions God has given to us. Campus Ministries provides leadership opportunities within Worship and Discipleship to serve those around you while you cultivate your skills and seek God’s calling. Ultimately, your work will draw others closer to Christ as you grow and uncover his purposes in your life.

Lead Worship

Calvin offers over 170 Chapel and LOFT worship services across campus each year. Explore opportunities in a wide variety of roles to make these services happen. For other opportunities to get involved, contact Paul Ryan.

Musician

Volunteer

Be part of a music team that leads worship in Chapel and LOFT.

Worship Apprentice

Paid

This intensive leadership development program is for singers and instrumentalists. Worship Apprentices plan the details of services, use music, scripture, prayer and the visual arts to aid in worship, and much more. 

Discipleship Leadership

Calvin offers a variety of discipleship opportunities within specific contexts, such as the dorms, apartments, and Outdoor Rec ministry. Programming includes Bible studies, worship services, community events, and prayer gatherings. Explore ways to get involved as a leader and contact Campus Ministries with questions.

Barnabas

Volunteer

Barnabas serve in the Residence Halls, KE apartments, and the Outdoor Rec Ministry. They create and facilitate healthy rhythms for faith formation in their own lives and in their ministry contexts through Bible study, worship, prayer, and community. 

Discipleship Assistant

Paid

Discipleship Assistants (DA) lead and mentor a team of Barnabas student leaders in the dorms, KE apartments, and the Outdoor Rec Ministry. They conduct meaningful ministry among student leaders while being directed and mentored by Campus Ministries Staff.

Contact

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Susan Burner

Assistant Director of Campus Ministries
616-526-8861
Paul Ryan

Paul S. Ryan

Worship Pastor
616-526-7505