Job Posting:

Chapter Director (High School)

Ratio Christi Canada is an evangelism and apologetics student discipleship ministry. We place evangelistic apologists (“Chapter Directors”) at local campuses, high schools, and churches (“chapters”) to regularly serve and work with the young people there, helping them to better understand, share, and defend the Christian faith. As a Chapter Director for our College Prep high school ministry, you will be fulfilling this role at the high school level at either a high school or a church. You can do so as either a volunteer or a supported missionary.

Responsibilities
  • Regularly lead welcoming and informative discussion-oriented apologetics meetings for believers and skeptics alike, answering questions and objections to the faith and setting forth positive grounds for belief.
  • Train students to engage in high school evangelism through informal conversations and intentional outreach.
  • Hold outreach events as appropriate for local high school students (e.g. resource giveaways, seminars, interviews, debates, etc.).
  • Mentor and develop student leaders outside of the regular group meetings (when appropriate) to be ambassadors for Christ.
  • Continually work to grow the chapter ministry.
  • Raise funds for the chapter ministry as needed.
  • Promote the importance and benefit of apologetics to local churches and Christian communities.
  • Build relationships and partnerships with local churches, high school ministries, and teachers.
  • Maintain healthy relationships with other Ratio Christi Canada team members, especially other local/regional Chapter Directors.
  • Report to the Regional Director (if applicable) and the National Director.
  • Raise your own support with the guidance of a support-raising coach. (Supported missionaries only.)
Qualifications
  • Mature Christian faith.
  • Full agreement with our statement of faith, mission and vision, and core values. (Visit ratiochristi.ca for details.)
  • Formal training in evangelism and apologetics. (If the candidate does not have such training, they might still be hired with the understanding that they are to pursue such training before their ministry placement.)
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., apologetics, theology, philosophy, science, history) (preferred).
  • Prior student ministry experience (preferred).
  • Prior leadership experience (preferred).
  • Prior teaching experience (preferred).
  • Prior fundraising experience (asset).
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Being part of a growing international community and network of Christian apologists and scholars.
  • Free access to all of Ratio Christi Canada’s digital resources.
  • Educational discounts with partner institutions and ministries.

If you believe you are a good candidate to become a Chapter Director for our College Prep high school ministry, then please submit our “Join Now” form to get the ball rolling!