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Pastoral
Ministry Positions, part-time
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PASTOR PART-TIME PASTOR EDUCATION
DIRECTOR AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATE PART-TIME PASTOR |
Youth
Ministry Positions, part-time
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ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR North Como is a vibrant faith community with a desire for a continued strong Christian education and fellowship experience for all ages. We strive to joyfully grow in our faith and glorify God through worship, prayer, study, and loving service throughout God’s world. We are currently looking for a part-time (10-15 hours per week) Youth Ministry Coordinator. This person will work with our Education and Nurture Committee to coordinate and unify the education and program activities of the church youth, sixth through twelfth grades, and young adults into an integrated and effective ministry of Christian Education. Responsibilities include equipping this group’s faith development while engaging them in the broader community, supervising lay teachers, and, along with the pastor, resourcing and coordinating the confirmation program as needed. The ideal candidate relates well to youth and young adults and is an energetic self starter with the ability to work as a contributing member of a dedicated ministry team, as well as with a committed faith community. Certified Christian Education certification and a Bachelor’s degree are desired along with training and/or experience in working with youth and young adults in a Christian Education setting. Depending on the applicant’s skills and experience, this position could possibly be combined with our posting for a Children and Family Ministry Coordinator. A complete position description is available by email request to: ncpcjob@comcast.net or by calling North Como Church at (651) 488-5581. Click here for a PDF of the job description. A resume with references, or inquiries, should be emailed to: ncpcjob@comcast.net or mailed to: Attn: Personnel Committee, North Como Presbyterian Church, 965 Larpenteur Ave. W., Roseville, MN 55113 DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES New Day United
Methodist Church in Big Lake, Minnesota is seeking a part-time Director
of Youth Ministries to be responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing
the spiritual formation of the youth (grades 7-12) of the church. Along
with educating, this ministry includes involving teens in the ministry
of the church and following up with teen guests. Click
here for more information about the position. (PDF). PASTOR OF YOUNG
FAMILIES AND YOUTH Are you a risk taker? Are you always thinking of new and innovative ways to do ministry? Then you’ll want to join the ministry team at a progressive 900 member protestant church in NW Chicago suburb in the midst of change and redevelopment. Must value a collaborative style, be evangelistically oriented, a strong communicator both orally and written. Comfort with technology a plus. Walking on water wouldn’t hurt either! About to undergo a major building renovation, the congregation will be relocating for worship to the community’s Performing Arts Center, allowing for creativity and innovation, a great opportunity to exercise worship gifts as a team member. Though not demographically growing, the community is churning, former older residents being replaced by young families (30s – 40s). This Pastor should have an affinity with this target group to maximize growth potential. He or she is expected to be familiar with (demonstrate) the kinds of relational leadership necessary to grow a church. You’ll develop ministries to reach out to and engage adults in this age group in leadership, mission, outreach, and small groups; serve as resource to Men’s ministry and share pastoral care for members of all ages. Work with youth (Junior and Senior High) and their adult leaders to develop and manage a vital and balanced ministry that shares God’s love through fun and engaging activities, significant learning opportunities and life impacting mission trips while creatively connecting the youth and their families to Christ through the congregation’s life and work. Check out www.fumcah.com and e-mail rreed@wideopenwest.com or Bonnie Beckonchrist at b.beckonchrist@fumcah.com. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Bethel UCC has
a newly-created half-time position offers the challenge and opportunity
to develop a thriving program for children and youth. Strong support of
dedicated congregation. Growing ONA church in great community near Chicago.
Attractive compensation. PURPOSE OF POSITION: To ensure that our children
and youth are empowered with a vibrant and active faith based in the United
Church of Christ and the mission of Bethel UCC. SKILL/EDUCATION: Leadership
ability. Certificate in Christian Education and experience desirable.
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Christian
Education Positions, part-time
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CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL
GROWTH CHILDREN
& FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY COORDINATOR MINISTER OF EDUCATION CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
DIRECTOR FAITH
FORMATION COORDINATOR MINISTER
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Music
Ministry Positions, part-time
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LIVELY
JAZZ / IMPROV ACCOMPANIST FOR WORSHIP DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES MUSIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR ORGANIST/PIANIST DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP
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Miscellaneous Positions, part-time
Congregational
Life Coordinator Outreach to visitors; orientation/integration of new members; help plan and facilitate ministry opportunities for seniors, single adults, families without children, empty-nesters, multi-generational ministries. 15+hours/week; Send resume/cover letter to: Family of Christ LC, 10970 185th St W, Lakeville MN 55044 or office@familyofchrist.com Complete job description at www.familyofchrist.com, Contact Pastor Lon Larson or MJ Benson, 952.435.5757 for more information. COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Joyce United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time community program planning and development specialist to help it build ministries and programs to reach out to the local community and residents of Uptown. Position involves outreach in the Uptown neighborhood and collaborations with local community organizations. Qualifications required are demonstrated leadership, public relations, and outreach skills; experience in community organizing; and a commitment to issues of social justice. Ten hours per week with a salary range of $8,000-$10,000. Please send resumes and cover letters to: tony.branch@medtronic.com RELIGIOUS LIFE INTERN WITH
RESIDENCE LIFE RESPONSIBILITIES Grinnell College, a highly selective residential liberal arts college, is currently seeking a Religious Life Intern with Residence Life Responsibilities. An essential team member in the Division of Student Affairs, the Religious Life Intern is a student-centered, collaborative, and intentional educator who assists in religious life and worship leadership on campus. Additionally, the intern supervises student staff and manages a residential learning community of approximately 250 students. The Religious Life Intern is responsible for helping to create and sustain a community of learners that reside in a self-governing environment. Under the supervision of the Chaplain, the intern will work with student religious, spiritual and social justice groups and assist with general programming, mentoring, and counseling of students. The intern will also create new programming and worship opportunities and will plan and lead the Chaplain’s Office spring break service trip and religious life retreat. This internship is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. under their Programs for the Theological Exploration of Vocation initiative. This position that has a dual reporting structure to both the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice (CRSSJ) and Residence Life and Orientation creates a unique and exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic individual who is energized by the opportunity to help foster student learning and achievement. Click here for more information (.pdf). RESEARCHER The Minnesota Interreligious Initiative is a 3-year project of the Minnesota Council of Churches, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas and the Minnesota Catholic Conference. The Initiative is designed to strengthen the interfaith infrastructure in Minnesota. Part of the initiative is to map the various religious communities in Minnesota to identify leadership and strength of congregations. The data gathering is being done in conjunction with the Pluralism Project at Harvard University, a national data base of religious communities. Click here for a pdf file with more information. To Apply: Send letter and resume to Gail Anderson at gail.anderson@mnchurches.org. For questions call Gail at 612.230.3210. HOUSE PARENTS - COUPLE Quakerdale, a Christian, non-profit organization, dedicated to strengthening children and families of Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Houseparents. Our Promise Home functions much like a professional foster home. Houseparents are to establish a Christian family style home environment, role model parental style and teach responsible behavior and decision making. They function as part of a team to implement the programmatic values and components with a primary goal of raising youth who are well-balanced, educated and responsible, with good morals, values and assets and demonstrated leadership potential. Qualifications: BA/BSW in Social Work or related human service field; OR BA with experience in human services or foster care, or aptitude for working with teens. In exceptional circumstances, an AA/AS degree or high school diploma will be considered with experience in human services or foster care. |
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Pastoral
Ministry Positions, full-time
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PASTOR The Community of Hope, an Open and Affirming congregation of the U.C.C. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a pastor who brings:
For more information please contact the COH Search Team c/o Karen Boland at lewland@me.com or through the church office Attn. Search Team, 2545 S Yale, Tulsa, OK 74114. PASTOR OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT St. Paul UCC, a large downtown church in Belleville, IL, is seeking a Pastor of Spirtiual Development to energize our children and youth programs; innovation is encouraged. Our church is engaged in outreach to the children and youth in our diverse neighborhood, invested in mission and welcoming to all. The church profile is posted on the church's website. For more information William (Bill) Whicher Chair, Search Committee at colret1@sbcglobal.net. MINISTER Imlay City First Congregational U.C.C. is a rural church located in the “thumb” of Michigan. The congregation is small, and like every congregation, wants to grow in number. The church has been recommended for the Search and Call process of the U.C.C. They have recently adopted the philosophy of all baptized and have restructured their boards and committees into ministry teams. Click here for the church profile. For more information about the position, please contact Rod Dewey, Chair of the Search Committee, by email at rdewey@yale.k12.mi.us. SENIOR
MINISTER Seeking an energetic SENIOR MINISTER with strong preaching and pastoral skills for the Glencoe Union Church. Located in a delightful northern suburb of Chicago along Lake Michigan, Glencoe Union is a non-denominational church of about 300 involved and highly educated members, with a faith tradition compatible with most mainstream Protestant churches. Community and international mission outreach are very important to the congregation, as are our youth and adult Christian education programs. To apply, send your resume to: searchcommittee@glencoeunionchurch.org or to: Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, attn: Search Committee. For our Church Profile please visit our website at www.glencoeunionchurch.org. CHURCH
START PASTOR POSITION PASTOR The United Church of Byron seeks a pastor who is willing to work within the community to obtain new members and work within the church to inspire inactive members to become active again. In addition, they seek someone who is able and willing to work with the youth of the church to inspire and spark the involvement of children of all ages (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, etc.) in many different ways. Please click here to access a pdf of the posting of the position. For more information about United Church of Byron, contact Association Minister, Kathy Lawes, at kalawes@prairieucc.org. SITE MINISTER Ankeny First United Methodist Church, located in a fast-growing suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, is currently constructing a Christian Life Center which will use sports, recreation, and fitness ministry as a way of incorporating unchurched people into the life of the church. Ankeny First UMC currently has two ministry ssites, a large Uptown location and a smaller Faith Chapel site. The Christian Life Center will be the third side for the congregation. All staff works in an "open and inviting community of faith through which God grows deeply committed Christians". The church seeks a Site Minister who will oversee outreach and discipleship ministries at the Christian Life Center, respond to pastoral needs of the congregation, provide worship leadership, and hopefully transition into the preaching pastor at the site. A detailed job descprition is available on the church website: ankenyfumc.org Inquires can be directed to Rev. Bob Ward, lead Co-Pastor, Ankey First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 or email bob.ward@ankenyfumc.org. SENIOR PASTOR Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Minneapolis, Minnesota seeks a full time Pastor to lead a congregation that is devoted to and passionate about following Christ. FMBC is 15 years old and has experienced tremendous growth to its current membership of 800. The membership is predominantly African American and diverse in terms of age, socioeconomic status and gender. Consideration for the position includes a God-called individual who is vibrant, has an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for all people. Click here for a complete job description. PASTOR |
Youth
Ministry Positions, full-time
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DIRECTOR Do you want to help make the world a better place and help inspire young people to join in that quest? First-Plymouth Congregational, United Church of Christ, Lincoln, Nebraska, has a full time opening with benefits for a Youth Director, who will lead, organize and inspire Junior and Senior High youth. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the church and the community and to help young people grow spiritually. Send resume to jim@firstplymouth.org or mail to Jim Keck, First-Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. www.firstplymouth.org. |
Children's
Ministry Positions, full-time
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OF DISCIPLESHIP EDUCATION The Congregational
Church in South Glastonbury, Connecticut (UCC) is a growing, theologically
diverse, Open and Affirming church in mission. We are seeking a professional
Christian educator to serve as our full-time Minister of Discipleship
Education. Primary responsibilities include: Administering
discipleship education programs for children, youth, and families including:
managing and directing the Sunday morning Church School Ministry; overseeing
educational curriculum for Youth Ministry; recruiting and training all
volunteers who staff educational programs; and planning special educational
experiences such as church school worship services and youth mission trips.
Qualifications: A passion for working with children,
youth, and families with concern for their spiritual nurture and growth;
commitment to the Christian faith; a college degree in Education, Theology,
or a related field, or its functional equivalent in experience; demonstrated
experience working in educational ministry, administration, and supervision.
Competitive salary and benefits will be negotiated based upon education
and experience. For more information about our church family and a complete
job description, visit www.southcongregational.org/.
A full church profile is available upon request. Interested applicants
should send a cover letter, resume, three references, and personal faith
statement to: Alice Clive, MDE Search Committee Chair, The Congregational
Church in South Glastonbury, P.O. Box 187, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
or mde@southcongregational.org |
Music
Ministry Positions, full-time
Miscellaneous
Positions, full-time
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Chaplain for Religious & Spiritual Life DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION St. John's University, School of Theology-Seminary invites applications for the position of Director of Admission. The Director of Admission is responsible for recruiting students for graudate theological study, facilitating the admissions process, and working collaboratively with other staff to coordinate data collection processes, student billing, and admission reports. The director needs to be creative and self-motivated, a persuasive communicator, and a highly organized person. The Director of Admission should have a deep understanding of recruitment and admission procedures and a passion for the mission and vision of the School. Primary responsbilities will include recruiting students for admission to the School of Theology-Seminary, study abroad trips, and summer programs; initiate and maintain personal contacts with prospective students through the recruitment and admissions process; identify and attend appropriate conferences and other gatherings or venues where students might be recruited; maintain student files through the admission process; manage the Admissions budget; coordinate international student cultivation and visa application; coordinate the admissions process with the faculty admissions committee including the establishment of scholarship levels for applicants and generate admission reports and give presentations as required. Minimum desirable qualifications: Bachelors degree required, graduate degree in theology strongly preferred. Strong oral communications both individually and in groups; strong writing and organizational skills. Must have the ability to exercise effective leadership as part of a team and willingness to travel. Ministry experience desirable. Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume, a list of three professional references and official letter or transcript verifying degree completion to: Saint John's University, Human Resources - Position 2009006, PO Box 7188, Collegeville, MN 56321 or email employment@csbsju.edu |
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