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Mission and Purpose

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Sending out Christian workers to participate in God’s redemptive ministry is at the heart of the mission of Azusa Pacific University. The Center for Vocational Ministry (CVM) at APU is developing programs for equipping faculty, staff, and ministry leaders for ministry in the world. We are looking for a gifted preacher and shepherd to equip our university community and ministry partners.

We seek an accomplished preacher and pastor to serve as Preacher in Residence, with the ability to inspire, mobilize, and encourage our Azusa Pacific community and external ministry partners. The preacher must connect with Christians of diverse ages and backgrounds, have a proven history of ministering to and mobilizing the church, and demonstrate a commitment to the spiritual formation of ministry leaders.

The role engages in public and university preaching and teaching settings, mentoring, and strategic leadership within CVM.

This is a 10-month position working with APU’s Center for Vocational Ministry for approximately 1,000–1,200 hours over the course of the academic year. The candidate must maintain a regular in‑person presence on the Azusa, California campus for the duration of the appointment and participate in key events and predetermined campus experiences; some work may be conducted via Zoom. The starting date is August 16, 2025.

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent; a relevant doctoral degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Wesleyan theological heritage of APU.
• Licensed or ordained minister with denominational support and accountability.

• Extensive professional church and/or parachurch ministry leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching experience in Christian Higher Education.
• Proven record of expertise in preaching, pastoral ministry, and congregational leadership.
• Passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of church leaders.

• Deliver guest lectures in undergraduate and seminary courses.
• Preach at on‑campus events such as conferences, chapel services, faculty and staff training, student gatherings, and CVM events.
• Develop and teach courses in the new Certificate of Compelling Preaching program.
• Lead Compelling Preaching cohorts for aspiring and current preachers.
• Contribute to learning experiences in the Preaching Lab for undergraduate students.
• Mentor and coach ministry leaders in the Compelling Preaching Initiative.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on contemporary preaching topics, including innovative methods, contextualization, audience engagement, preacher’s spiritual development, and technology use.
• Provide thought leadership for the launch of a new preaching conference and preach at the conference.

• Contribute to podcasts, webinars, and online content for the Compelling Preaching Initiative and CVM.
• Produce a culminating resource (video, podcast, curriculum, etc.) that synthesizes insights and learning from the residency; this publishable resource will be shared with the university and wider church community.
• Act as an ambassador of Azusa Pacific University in external speaking engagements during the residency.

• Contribute strategic insights for the growth and direction of APU’s academic programs, the Center for Vocational Ministry, and the Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service.

• Work with staff, faculty, and administrators in team settings.
• Strategic thinking and planning.

• Integrate Christian values in all aspects of the position.
• Engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
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