New Campus Chaplain Jason Baumgartner
Please welcome the new Campus Chaplain, Jason Baumgartner, to MSUM and the Dragon Family
FAQ’s
What is a chaplain?
The role of a chaplain in state institutions is an interfaith role (similar to chaplains in hospitals, police departments, or the military), providing free confidential listening and spiritual care to all students, faculty, and staff who would appreciate it, regardless of their religious or non-religious backgrounds.
How can individuals utilize this resource?:
- Schedule a confidential conversation anytime
- Refer a student who may be hesitant to seek counseling services but is in need of a caring conversation
How can my department utilize this resource?:
- Invite Jason to join a meeting to explore how you could partner and how he could be supportive of the important work you are doing on campus
- Invite Jason to lead team-building activities in your department
- Collaborate on service-learning opportunities, interfaith learning opportunities, and community/team building
- Utilize the campus chaplain services as a non-anxious presence in times of anxiety or crisis.
How is this position funded?
This position is funded by the Non-Profit Crossroads Campus Ministry which has been serving MSUM for nearly 70 years. Jason encompasses two hats; Campus Ministry Advisory to the students in Crossroads Campus Ministry, and Campus Chaplain to all students, faculty, and staff.
This is a contracted position, partnering with the university to provide support on campus through free:
- interfaith education
- spiritual wellness opportunities
- confidential spiritual/emotional care conversions
Jason will work most closely with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion towards our strategic anchor to “create a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just.”
Jason’s Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry (Augsburg University)
- Served churches in this capacity for 10 years
- Master of Education in Counseling (North Dakota State University)
- School Counseling Certificate & Educational Leadership Certificate
- Served schools in this capacity for 10 years
Contact Information
jason.baumgartner@mnstate.edu 218-477-4329 or in the CMU ODI/Global Suite-Office 120