Master's Program

We offer a 21‑month graduate degree (Master’s) program that starts in the third week of August and runs through the following May. The program is fully paid by Sky Ranch and includes meals, housing, and comprehensive training in ministry work.

This Master’s Program position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ.

Students will earn a Graduate Degree completely paid for by Sky Ranch in one of Dallas Baptist University’s accredited Ministry Degree programs. Meals, housing, and full‑time employment at Sky Ranch support the learning experience.

• August through May:
  Primary responsibilities include teaching classes 5 days per week in the Outdoor Education department.
• Assist as needed within food service and retreats department—work in the dining hall, set up meeting rooms, facilitate activities, and assist guests with arrival/departure.
• Assist retreat coordinators with security, gate radio and urgent guest needs throughout the year.
• Support fundraising & marketing events throughout the year, outside of the weekly schedule (up to 2 weekends per year).
• Participate in monthly community group.
• Meet quarterly with Fellowship/Master’s Manager.
• Regularly attend a local church—seeking opportunities to serve as able.
• Summer months (mid‑May through mid‑August): assigned to one of the various sites to support the available ministries.
  • Summer 1:
    Day Camp (DFW area), Summer Camp – Van, Cave Springs, or Ute Trail Summer Camp – Horn Creek.
  • Summer 2:
    Optional, based on Sky Ranch’s needs and student’s interests.

• Maintain D.B.U. satisfactory academic standards during the duration of the program.
• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• In‑depth understanding of the field of camping and/or Christian ministry preferred—generally acquired through a minimum of one year or a summer of related experience in camp ministry.

• Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.
• Interest in leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people to achieve a desired outcome.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to relate positively, influenceively, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi‑tiered relationships and settings, including but not limited to guests, clergy, staff of Christian churches of all sizes, cultural identities and worship styles, co‑workers, peers, and board members.
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, conferences, workshops, and/or retreats as required.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to speak clearly and be understood in face‑to‑face interactions; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through email.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent, professional written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely and appropriate decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends.

• Physical effort required on a routine basis; ability to use up to 50 pounds of force frequently and 50 pounds of force occasionally for moving, lifting, and carrying objects.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects;…