Be a Full-Time Missionary

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Lk 10:2).

A recent estimate shows that over 60% of college students walk away from the Catholic faith during their college years. College environments have become battlegrounds for the minds and souls of young people. From the moment students set foot on campus, their faith and moral life are under assault from what Blessed John Paul II referred to as a ‘culture of death’: a self-centered culture in which God and His ways are seen to be irrelevant.

Will you answer the call to bring the light and truth of Christ to college campuses across the United States?

Be completely convinced of this: Christ takes from you nothing that is beautiful and great, but brings everything to perfection for the glory of God, the happiness of men and women, and the salvation of the world. In these days I encourage you to commit yourselves without reserve to serving Christ, whatever the cost. The encounter with Jesus Christ will allow you to experience in your hearts the joy of his living and life-giving presence, and enable you to bear witness to it before others. – Pope Benedict XVI Address at WYD 2005

THE ROLE

SPO is in need of full-time Mission Leaders in our various Chapters throughout the nation. Mission Leaders build Life Changing Communities by:

Reaching out to college students on campus

Calling them to embrace salvation and faith in Christ and his Church

Forming students to maturity in Catholic faith and life

Sending students to be missionaries to their peers

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

Mission Leaders oversee the SPO Households which are the hubs for evangelization on campus. Responsibilities will be based on skills and experience, but may include: Leading a Household, leading small group bible studies, mentoring college students, giving talks, and organizing large group events and retreats.

YOUR QUESTIONS

What will be my role?

SPO is in need of fulltime Mission Leaders in our various chapters. A Mission Leader serves on-campuses and in the SPO households. He/she will typically work with our Student Missionaries and other SPO Members. Responsibilities will be determined based on skill level and gifting, but may include: Leading a household or small group, mentoring college students, giving talks, and organizing both SPO events and social events.

What is the time commitment?

The normal term of service for a Mission Leader is 24 months.

As a Mission Leader how will I cover my expenses?

You will be professionally trained to fundraise your expenses. You will gather a support team of individuals who will financially and spiritually partner with you during your term of service. In addition, SPO will provide a portion of what you need. Your housing, food, and some travel expenses will also be covered by SPO. The fundraising package will allow you to raise enough to cover larger expenses like student loan payments.

What are the job requirements?

We are looking for faithful Catholics in their 20’s who have a relationship with Christ and love the Church. We are looking for men and women who want to serve the Church and who have a zeal to spread the Gospel on college campuses. We are looking for people who are ready to grow in holiness and faithfulness as they lay down their lives for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

How do I apply?

Simply click on the Apply Now button and download the application to your hard drive and type in your answers. In addition to the application, we highly encourage a resume. For any further questions, please contact us at staff@spoweb.org.