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Associate Pastor for Social Justice and Mission, First Presbyterian Church, New York City, NY
Listed: 12-22-22
Employer: First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York | 12 West 12th Street New York, NY 10011 | 212-675-6150
Website: www.fpcnyc.org
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Contact: Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Download: Job Description
First Presbyterian Church is looking for a called Associate Pastor for Social Justice and Mission. We are looking for an experienced leader and energetic motivator with a heart for social justice and mission, to galvanize our congregation by broadening and deepening the involvement of members in opportunities to serve.
We welcome applicants with 2+ years of pastoral experience and are particularly interested in applicants with unconventional backgrounds and those who came to ministry after a career in social justice advocacy, nonprofit work or similar fields.
The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to challenge, equip and encourage each of its members to follow Jesus Christ’s commandments: to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” In furtherance of this mission, First Church seeks to provide spiritual and practical guidance in interpreting and implementing Biblical teaching. Worship, education, fellowship, service and outreach are designed to support this mission and to foster the spiritual growth and commitment of all church members. The congregation of First Church believes strongly in an open and inclusive church that extends an unqualified welcome in Christ’s name to all who seek to join in following Jesus Christ, living in his grace and sharing his love.
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry?
It is our vision for our ministries to serve the needs of a changing neighborhood, city, denomination, and world. We aim to reinvigorate our mission–to integrate it with our social justice ministries and in our engagement with the wider community through service, partnership, learning, and worship opportunities. Our eight Social Justice and Mission Action Groups: Facing Racism, Earth Care, LGBTQ, Refugees and Immigration, Presbyterian Women, Elder Care, Eradicating Poverty, and Global Missions (Cuba) carry out our mission by addressing local needs in our immediate neighborhood and beyond through service programs and direct outreach. Additionally, the Mission and Social Justice Council, composed of the action group chairs, awards annual grants and thinks spiritually and holistically about where God is leading us as a church in our Mission and Social Justice efforts inside and outside of our walls.
How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
We feel called to invest more of our energy and resources in furtherance of our mission in the areas of elder care, urban housing and poverty including food and housing insecurity; racial, socioeconomic, and gender-based inequality; refugee and immigration support; earth care and stewardship; and the commitment to nurturing relationships and community-based in Christian love. We also are eager to discover the other areas a new Associate Pastor’s vision will highlight so that the Word may be heard and lived boldly in New York City and wherever our programs may reach.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
This position will energize the congregation by broadening and deepening the involvement of members and constituents in the community through expanding existing programs and adding new ones. Through these programs, we will have practical opportunities to show our love for our neighbors as is our mission. It will address the needs of the congregation and help to develop opportunities to serve, support, and advocate in areas and ways appropriate for the congregation.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization.
The congregation expressed a desire to call an experienced leader in the area of urban mission, social justice, and ministry with vision, compassion, and a hopeful outlook as important qualities. We are looking for an energetic motivator and collaborator to strengthen our congregants and community. We believe someone with a proven commitment to - and experience in – inspiring, motivating, and managing volunteers will best suit our needs. We want to be galvanized in partnership with this leader.
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
We ask that the Associate Pastor undertake a mission of social justice and outreach, engaging directly with the congregation and working in partnership with other aligned mission-driven organizations in New York City and elsewhere, to create more fellowship opportunities for new and existing members to get connected, to build a more involved congregation across age groups, and provide opportunities for service, advocacy, and mission.
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Director of Doctor of Ministry Programs, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL
Listed: 12-15-2022
Employer: McCormick Theological Seminary | 5460 S. University, Chicago, IL 60615 | 773-947-6300 | www.mcormick.edu
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time
Download: Director of Doctor of Ministry Programs
McCormick Theological Seminary invites applications for the position of Director of DMIN Programs beginning February 01, 2023, or as mutually convenient. We seek candidates with a DMIN degree or other terminal degrees (PhD, EdD) with at least five years in a ministry setting. Strong candidates possess demonstrated effectiveness in ministry, pastoral creativity and enthusiasm in order to help participants envision new possibilities in their ministry through a rigorous and innovative academic program. Candidates who possess a collegial leadership style, with obvious competence in administration and coordination as well as those who can model cross-cultural and ecumenical/interfaith competence will be highly considered. The ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues, participants in the program, as well as network partners in denominations and other schools will be an asset in this position. Proven competence in research methods and the ability to model these skills through publications in various media – whether writing, visual, recording, broadcasting, etc. – are highly valued gifts.
As a member of the faculty, candidates will possess the capacity to teach at least one course a year in the program, guide the development of research theses, as well as integrate social scientific insights into theology and the practice of ministry. This nontenurable administrative-faculty position comes with faculty rank appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications. Find a full job description here.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who can engage a diverse community of students, scholars, religious and community leaders. Capacity to teach in Spanish or Korean though not a requirement for the position, would be an advantageous. Candidates must submit a letter of interest that includes a thoughtful reflection on the challenges facing ministry in the post-Covid era and the role of higher theological education to meet these challenges. A curriculum vitae and the names of three references that can speak to the candidates academic, professional, ministerial qualifications should accompany the application. Applicants should upload material here (Safari not supported).
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 01, 2022 and continue receiving applications until the position is filled.
Located in Chicago, IL, McCormick Theological Seminary is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with Reformed, ecumenical, cross-cultural, and urban commitments. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women/womyn and persons of color. McCormick Theological Seminary is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.
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Solo Pastor, Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, DeWitt, NY
Listed: 12-13-22
Employer: Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church | 5299 Jamesville Road | DeWitt, NY 13214
Website: www.phpchurch.org
Location: DeWitt, NY
Type: Full-time
Contact: Pastoral Nominating Committee
Download: Job Description
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church is currently seeking a sole pastor who is spiritually grounded, intellectually curious, compassionate, and forward-thinking. PHPC has a history of community engagement and a commitment to social justice. Our congregation thrives on preaching that enriches and propels us to expand our thinking and motivates action. We are nourished through inspiring music and the loving nature of our faith community. We seek someone who is flexible, has a sense of humor, and flourishes in contexts where collaboration in leadership is the norm.
Position tasks include worship leadership & preaching, pastoral care, oversight of Christian education, moderating the Session, representing the congregation to outside groups that use our facility, assisting committees with guidance and insights as needed, participating and motivating members to become more active in social justice and mission projects.
PHPC was formed in 1956 in a suburb of Syracuse, NY. The church is located less than five miles from Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University, along with other institutions of higher education, multiple hospitals, and successful manufacturing facilities. We enjoy the benefits of a city with close proximity to the Finger Lakes, a pleasant drive to the Adirondacks, and a multitude of hiking and biking options in the immediate area, including those associated with the Erie Canal corridor. Onondaga County is on the cusp of major growth due to its selection as the site for an investment of $100 billion over ten years by Micron computer chip company.
To receive more information or to express interest in the position, please email the Pastoral Nominating Committee at pncpebblehill@gmail.com.
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Associate Pastor, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN
Listed: 12-13-22
Employer: Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church | 3700 Keowee Avenue, Knoxville TN 37919 | 865-522-9804
Website: www.sequoyahchurch.org
Location: Knoxville, TN
Type: Full-time
Contact: Margaret Ritchie
Download: Job Description
Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church (SHPC) is located just 3 miles from a revitalized downtown and only minutes from the University of Tennessee. In most every way we are a traditionally oriented congregation, in that we desire to always preserve what is faithful and good, answering Christ’s call to be “inwardly strong and outwardly focused.” We are a high functioning well-educated congregation, yet there is a comfortable, familiar, and inviting atmosphere that abounds at SHPC. There is a balanced blend of older adults and young families with children that provides energy to SHPC, enabling us to steadily learn together and nurture one another in our walk with Christ. We also strive to strengthen Christ’s body by answering the challenge to serve our neighbors and the global community. We share our time, talents, and abundant financial resources by supporting multiple local and global benevolences and through our annual mission trips and support of eleven missionaries worldwide, we hope to build lasting relationships and spread outward the good news of the gospel.
As Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, our purpose is to:
GLORIFY God through ministry, prayer and worship, as we
WELCOME all people to a journey of faith in Christ;
CELEBRATE the presence of the Holy Spirit through worship;
SHARE our gifts, talents, time and financial resources;
EQUIP people for discipleship through Christian education;
NURTURE and love each other through fellowship as a family of faith; and SERVE those within Knoxville and throughout the world in Jesus’ name.
SHPC values connectedness within both our church family and the wider body of Christ. We are a church with deep generational roots and relating personally to one another is a strength of SHPC. We demonstrate our commitment to one another and nurture discipleship not only during times of celebration but during times of challenge, as has been the case during the pandemic. We show care for one another through our Stephen Ministry Program and visitation. We are a faith- filled church where Biblically based Christian education is both preached from the pulpit and emphasized in Sunday School. We are blessed and strengthened by our music ministry, especially our chancel choir, which is enhanced by our outreach scholarship program that partners with more than a dozen University of Tennessee music majors each academic year. God has gifted SHPC with extensive facilities and in response we share this sacred place with community groups such as the Scouts and AA. In addition, we welcome our neighbors to play basketball, share in pottery classes, enjoy our playground, and reflect in our labyrinth. A chief aim at SHPC is to meet one another’s needs with the resources God has given us and create a welcoming environment for all of God’s people. Good deeds and the Good News cannot be separated.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals:
During the past fifteen years, the faith family that is SHPC has sought to be an “inwardly strong, outwardly focused” responder to the good news of Jesus Christ. Our ministerial leadership team, led by the Holy Spirit, faithfully exhibit care, concern, and God’s gracious love. Together we have a strong desire and ability to be a generous church and our ministers challenge us to live out our faith intentionally in our daily lives. Our church family is fueled by Christ’s compassion, but we can always do more. By reshaping existing neighborhood outreach priorities and developing new initiatives, we strive to further link our faith with our feet to better serve our members, our neighbors, and those who aren’t here yet. We seek to sharpen our outward focus and deepen our relational connections with our neighborhood, those in need within our local community and our global mission partners. We eagerly await a highly motivated, compassionate, and creative Associate Pastor to join our Pastoral Team.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization:
Our prayer is that God will provide an Associate Pastor who possesses that “something more” quality in order to lead us through this time of renewed outward focus, to help us deepen connections, and to discern where God is calling our servant selves. SHPC is searching for an able shepherd who desires to learn and develop even more fully all aspects of large church ministry and is a dynamic communicator with developing pulpit skills. We seek someone who is warm and eager to engage, embraces teamwork, and will work collaboratively with church staff, Session, committees and congregants, as well as someone who is comfortable multi-tasking and remains flexible in the face of changing situations and circumstances.
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
In partnership with other staff and lay leadership of SHPC, this Associate will be asked to provide leadership with our Outreach/Missions Division and related committees, as well as our Congregational Life Division and related committees. Our prayer is that by focusing on closer
connections with our mission partners both locally and globally we will deepen the “outward” experience of God’s gracious love. In addition, this Associate Pastor will provide strategic “inward” leadership in order to refresh our invitational pathways, deepening commitment and discipleship by engaging those at various stages of connection and fellowship within the congregation. Other duties will include preaching four to five times per year, providing pastoral care through visitation, attending session meetings, and other duties as assigned.
Please send Personal Information Form (PIF) with cover letter to Margaret Ritchie, member of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, apnc.shpc@gmail.com
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Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care and Spiritual Programs, Winnetka Congregational Church, Winnetka, Illinois
Listed: 12-13-22
Employer: Winnetka Congregational Church - 725 Pine St., Winnetka, IL 60093 | (847) 441-3400 |
Website: www.winnetkacongregationalchurch.org
Location: Winnetka, IL
Type: Part-time
Download: Job Description - Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care
Description:
Winnetka Congregational Church is seeking a part-time pastor to focus on pastoral care and spiritual programs for adults. Spiritual programs will focus on programs for women of the congregation and leading spiritual enrichment for adults. Position also includes serving in worship services.
Hours:
This position will require approximately 30 hours per week.
Primary responsibilities:
Pastoral care for the congregation, to include: visitation to homes, retirement and managed-care venues, and hospitals; office appointments; written correspondence and telephone contact.
Lead the development and delivery of Christian education/spiritual enrichment programs focused on adults in the congregation and broader community.
Lead the development and delivery of Christian education/spiritual enrichment programs focused on women in the congregation and broader community.
Maintain and disseminate weekly prayer list.
Additional responsibilities:
Weekly participation in worship, including periodic preaching.
Serve as staff liaison for lay ministry committees, such as the lay Care & Calling committee, which helps to coordinate and provide care to the congregation.
Participate in church-life activities and church governance meetings, as appropriate.
Perform baptisms, weddings, and funerals as needed to support the Senior Pastor.
Provide pastoral coverage when Senior Pastor is away.
Qualifications:
M. Div. or comparable degree. Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education desired.
Experience:
Minimum of five years of church ministry required, including worship leadership.
Two years of pastoral care or chaplaincy preferred.
Experience in developing and delivering programs for women.
Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively, minister caringly to those in need, and work collaboratively with senior pastor, staff, and congregants.
Required:
Please submit your resume with current contact information to Peter Egan at:
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Pastor, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, Bluffton, Ohio
Listed: 12-06-22
Employer: Bluffton Presbyterian Church | 112 N. Main St. P.O. Box 149 Bluffton, OH 45817
Website: www.blufftonpc.org
Location: Bluffton, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Contact: Dick McGarrity or 419-905-6876
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Director of Family Ministry, Faith United Methodist Church, Orland Park, IL
Listed: 12-05-22
Employer: Faith United Methodist Church | 15101 S 80th Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 | 708-444-8560
Website: www.faithumcop.org
Location: Orland Park, IL
Type: Full-time
Contact: Bruce Person
Download: Directory of Family Ministry job description
The Director of Family Ministry at Faith United Methodist Church of Orland Park will bless children and youth and young adults (infant – high school) in the Southwest Suburbs. They will guide and nurture the Church’s mission & vision for ministry with children, youth & their families.
Spiritual Requirements
Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Commitment to personal spiritual growth and healthy lifestyle
United Methodist background preferred
Qualifications
S/he should have strong people skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills, be a good motivator, be supportive and nurturing, and be able to mentor other staff and laypersons that they may serve God more effectively. S/he should promote the mission of Jesus Christ – making Disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.
Responsibilities
Create a safe environment for children & youth to experience the love of God and build relationships with others
Support parents in the spiritual formation of children & youth and help them connect with larger congregation
Develop existing educational programs: eg. Sunday School (weekly, Jan – Mar), Confirmation (weekly, Sept – May), Vacation Bible School (1 week in summer) and guide the development of new educational programs
Guide the selection of developmentally-appropriate curriculum
Develop existing fellowship programs: eg. Artivities (weekly, Jan – Mar), Youth Group (weekly, Sept – May), Trunk or Treat (Oct), Santa Jamboree (Dec) and guide the development of new fellowship programs
Organize youth summer mission trip (1 week in summer)
Develop service and mission experiences for children, youth and families throughout the year
Make daily ministry and administrative decisions regarding children & youth ministry
Attend weekly staff meetings to communicate and coordinate children & youth ministry with larger church ministry
Work with Family Ministry Council (quarterly)
Work with Family Ministry Council representative to offer monthly updates in Church Council
Implement the recruiting & training of the children & youth ministry volunteer teams
Ensure all Safe Sanctuary guidelines are followed
Oversee the budget process and expenditures related to the children & youth ministry
Participate in continuing education and training programs (annually) in consultation with Family Ministry Council
Care for members (children/youth) who are in need or who have not attended Church regularly
Make hospital/funeral visits as needed, especially when related to children/youth
Build connections with the local community for mission and outreach
Engage in additional duties as needed or directed by lead pastor
Additional Information
Hours: 35 hours per week, including Sunday mornings
Starting Compensation: $36,000 / year + $1000 for Continuing Education
This position will receive 2 weeks for vacation with pay each calendar year. Additional week added after 5th year.
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Part-time Temporary Supply Pastor, Kirkridge Presbyterian Church, Grand Blanc, MI
Listed: 11-28-2022
Employer: Kirkridge Presbyterian Church | 8070 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Website: www.kirkridgepc.org
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
Type: part-time
Contact: Alichan0530@gmail.com
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Kirkridge Presbyterian Church in Grand Blanc, MI is currently seeking a part-time temporary supply pastor. Our pastor of nearly 20 years is retiring and we are seeking a temporary supply as we navigate the process of calling a new pastor. We will consider contract lengths of 6 months – 1 year for this position.
About Kirkridge:
Kirkridge is a part of the Presbyterian Church USA. We currently have an active membership of about 50 and our average age is over 70. Our primary language is English.
“Kirkridge is a community where people care for one another, and through us, God reaches out to our neighbors near and far.”
We live out this vision through our mission work in the community and beyond. Kirkridge works with several other area churches to expand our mission work despite our small size. Some of our mission work includes Food bank work days, assisting with food distributions, supporting the Grand Blanc outreach non-profit, We sponsor a Scouts BSA troop and actively engage with them on projects. We work with another church on collecting items for refugee resettlement, Collecting for FISH of Grand Blanc throughout the year and sponsoring families at Christmas. We ring bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas. We collect supplies and donations for disaster relief including the Gaylord Tornado, Midland floods, and hurricane relief. We collect backpacks and school supplies for local schools. Mission is definitely where our congregation shines.
Kirkridge is very community minded and works closely with pastors and churches of varying denominations in the Grand Blanc area. It is very important to us that we continue to nurture the relationships we have with these churches. We can do so much more together than individually.
Part-Time position-20-25 hours per week (Includes Sunday services)
Effective salary range $25,000 – $30,000 per year (Includes salary & housing allowance)
Job Duties:
Planning Worship (Sermon, outline of the bulletin, congregational prayers each week)
Leading worship every Sunday
Moderate the Session
Funerals, Special Services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, etc.), hospital visits as needed
Limited office hours (times completely flexible but we would like there to be some sort of schedule for members to know a pastor is available if needed)
Skills/Characteristics Preferred
Community focused
Theology and values in line with the PCUSA teachings
Compassionate, hopeful, effective worship leader
Vision for the future, encourages spiritual growth, motivates change
Effective at collaborating with and advising church elders and members
Qualifications Required
Statement of Faith
Ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Pastoral experience (Preferred but not required)
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Senior Pastor, LaSalle Street Church, Chicago, Illinois
Listed: 11-28-2022
Employer: LaSalle Street Church | 1111 N. Wells Street Suite #500, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: www.lasallestreetchurch.org
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Contact: search@lasallestreetchurch.org
Download: Senior Pastor job description
LaSalle Street Church, on Chicago’s near north side, is an independent, progressive, non-denominational congregation with a long history of demonstrating the love of Christ through social action. We are seeking a spiritually mature Christian with a demonstrated commitment to racial reconciliation and common flourishing. Ideal candidates will have a master's in divinity or a related field, 6+ years of ministry and supervision experience, and be respected for their preaching and worship-leading capacity, trustworthiness, leadership skills, and ability to cast vision and align congregations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The senior pastor is the primary spiritual and organizational leader of the congregation, with responsibility in four key areas: preaching and collaborative worship leading; vision and strategy for ministry; administration; and congregational and community care.
The senior pastor leads the full-time staff including an executive pastor, two associate pastors, a director of worship and the arts, a director of communications and design, a director of finance and operations, and an administrative assistant. Additional staff include a part-time director of children’s ministry, a financial assistant, and support staff for the church’s non-profit ministry building.
THEOLOGY
LaSalle Street Church (LSC) is a non-denominational church with a majority of congregants who identify as progressive Christians. He or she must be comfortable with a congregation that comes from a wide variety of theological backgrounds and has differing views regarding some external expressions of faith. For example, the church allows for either infant dedication or baptism and serves a choice of wine or grape juice at communion.
At the same time, the senior pastor must be capable of leadership in teaching a strong biblical theology that will empower the congregation to live Christian lives in the secular city or wherever they live and serve.
More about LaSalle’s theological framework can be found in our church profile and on our website.
APPLICATION
LaSalle Street Church is looking for a person who loves God, models a life of service as exemplified in Jesus Christ, and is alive and growing in faith by the indwelling Holy Spirit; a called, gifted, humble servant leader who will shepherd the flock of God at LaSalle Street Church.
To apply for the position of senior pastor at LaSalle Street Church, please send your resume, a cover letter, names and contact info for three references, and two preaching samples (video or audio links) to search@lasallestreetchurch.org.
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Office Assistant, The Congregational Church of Park Manor UCC, Chicago, Illinois
Listed: 11-10-2022
Employer: The Congregational church of Park Manor UCC | 7000 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Website: www.ccparkmanor.org
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: Pastor@ccparkmanor.org
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Application deadline: November 25, 2022. No phone calls please.
Provides general clerical support of semi-routine nature under close, moderate supervision. Provides administrative support for Senior Pastor. Operates office equipment. Activities include preparation and distribution of written/printed materials such as newsletters, Sunday bulletins, and sermons. Also answers and routs incoming calls, schedules building use and work hours for others. Will likely maintain church membership and mailing lists. Maintains necessary office supplies. May perform some ongoing, programmed administrative duties such as preparation of payroll and accounts payable. Must know Microsoft Office 365 application suite and QuickBooks. Successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. Position is not remote.
Education: Associates Degree in Business or Not-for-profit management.
Experience: 1-5 years work in a church or not-for-profit environment.
Hours: 20-25 hours per week.
Reports to: Office Administrator.
Pay range: $20-23/hour, based on experience.
Start: immediately.
Note: This position is part-time with limited weekly hours for a church on the south side of Chicago. Our church community relies on the work of multiple people for every service to run smoothly, and this position is very important to the effectiveness of the entire team. We are looking for reliability, strong and responsive communication, and coordination of details in a timely manner.
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Director of Youth and Family, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama
Listed: 11-15-2022
Employer: Covenant Presbyterian Church | 301 Drake Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 | (256) 881-4501
Website: www.covhsv.org
Location: Huntsville, AL
Type: Full-time
Submit resume here.
At Covenant, we strive to follow God's Word to make disciples of Christ. Our passion is to meet you where you are and to help you take your next step. At our core, we are a discipleship church with a heart for evangelism.
Following 65 years of powerful ministry in Huntsville, Alabama, Covenant Presbyterian has recently been on a journey of transformation as a congregation. In 2018, Associate Pastor David Kling, took over as Senior Pastor from a wonderful Senior Pastor of 33 years in a smoothly planned leadership transition. However, the congregation soon came to terms with the fact they had slowly been declining and were not seeing any adult conversions. Huntsville is a highly-educated, rapidly-growing town centered on scientific research. This meant from a missional standpoint that it was critical to begin growing again and to start sharing Christ with educated skeptics. In 2019 the congregation refocused the church’s priorities to be devoted to bringing people to Christ who had either never been in church or had walked away from Church. This became a regular prayer as a congregation. The church began researching the best practices of growing churches that were reaching unchurched people, and discovered that Covenant’s organizational structure needed to streamline and become more flexible. Most committees - except for the board of elders and the board of trustees - were shut down and instead, the staff was empowered to lead teams of volunteers. In 2020 all major systems went into a digital cloud-based setup (database software, ASANA, livestream, security etc.) so that the staff could work remotely from anywhere. The church reopened quickly during the pandemic, and was surprised to see that lots of new younger people came to worship. After two years of prayer, young adults in their 20s began to come forward for baptism and conversion. In 2021 the worship style was changed to fit a younger demographic (kind of a Nashville vibe) that connects with both older and younger generations. In 2022 the church worked with the Unstuck Church consulting firm to create a fresh 5-year vision for the congregation to become the best congregation at evangelism in the PC(USA) denomination. By 2026 they see themselves as a thriving medium-sized congregation of about 500 people on a Sunday with a healthy mix of children, youth, and adults and 12 adult conversions every year.
About the Director of Youth and Family:
This position serves as the full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries for Covenant Presbyterian Church, a multi-generational church located in the growing, dynamic city of Huntsville, Alabama. The Director reports to the Senior Pastor and supervises the work of the Director of Children’s Ministry and a dedicated team of volunteers. The Director directly manages the programming for 6th through 12th grade students, and supervises the work of the Director of Children’s Ministry for lower grades. The goal of Youth and Family Ministries is to help students grow spiritually and to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in their daily lives. This position encourages and supports the multi-generational family ministry of the church, connecting the body of Christ across all age groups. We offer our students multiple opportunities for fellowship, worship, and service in a friendly, safe, and accepting environment.
The Director of Youth and Family's Responsibilities Include:
Organize, encourage, and assist the volunteer leaders by writing or selecting curricula and agendas for the weekly discipleship programs for our youth:
- High School & Middle School Sunday School and Youth Groups, High School Bible Studies, Confirmation Class
- Parenting Classes
Supervise the work of the Director of Children’s Ministry in selecting curricula and agendas for weekly discipleship programs for children.
Foster an environment that is inclusive of all, and make clear the biblical importance of respect and honor between students and adult leaders.
Strongly and actively support the vision to grow the number of youth in the life of the church.
Equip youth, make disciples, and engage in the transforming work of Christ in our community and in the world. Create opportunities for them to be involved in leadership roles in the church.
Prepare and coordinate action plans for exciting and interesting weekly Youth Group meetings.
Foster and support a high level of integration and collaboration between and among staff members and church leadership.
Be in relationship with children, youth, and their families. Seek out and meet with families, sharing their joys and concerns, and challenging their spiritual growth. Minister to their needs and make appropriate care referrals when necessary.
Youth Contact and Support
Personally know all youth and their families on the Covenant rolls.
Attend extracurricular youth events where possible to show interest and support for our youth. Invite other volunteer leaders to attend.
Spend face-to-face time with each actively participating student, and be aware of signs that professional assistance is needed.
Find ways to reach out to new youth and inactive youth (and their parents or guardians)
Track student participation and follow up with visitors to youth programs.
Volunteer Recruitment & Training
Build and train a team of adult volunteers to lead and support programming and spiritual growth for our youth. Maintain meaningful and encouraging relationships with volunteers to ensure they feel equipped and valued.
Establish a strong team environment.
Meet with volunteers on a recurring basis.
Ensure that all volunteers have a current background check and have received and comply with safe child training for youth and children.
Major Events
Schedule major events during the year, to include: Mission trips, Youth Sunday, Senior Sunday, retreats, annual volunteer recognition, etc.
Schedule recurring service and outreach opportunities for youth, and families.
Partner with other church youth groups for events as opportunities arise.
Encourage youth participation and support for church-wide events.
Communications
With the assistance of administrative staff and existing software, create an effective informational network to communicate schedules and activities with the youth, families, and volunteers.
Utilize the established church database programs to conduct business.
Work with the Communications Director to promote programs and events.
Establish a dedicated team that meets on a recurring basis to support all youth and family activities.
Administration Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Identify annual budget requirements for programs under the Director’s purview.
Maintain required documentation (student rolls, calendar of events, student trip forms, etc.).
Weekly supervision of the Director of Children’s Ministry
Personal Development
Be a participating and visible member of the Covenant Church family, attending a cross-section of programs and events.
Attend Sunday morning worship regularly and participate as needed.
Implement a healthy balance of priorities:
- Personal relationship with God.
- Bible reading.
- Maintain an active prayer life, praying regularly for youth and their families
- Continuing education.
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Senior Pastor/Head of Staff, Trinity Presbyterian Church, McKinney, Texas
Listed: 11-15-2022
Employer: Trinity Presbyterian Church | 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071 | 972-542-4629
Website: www.tpcmckinney.org
Location: McKinney, TX
Type: Full-time
Contact: pnc2022@tpcmckinney.org
Download: Senior Pastor/Head of Staff job description
We are a PC(USA) church, located in McKinney Texas, 35 miles north of Dallas in Collin County. We invite honest questions as we worship and serve a big, mysterious God. We take the Bible so seriously that we don’t take every passage literally and miss the intended meaning. We are intentionally inclusive and welcome all, really all, who want to grow in grace, understanding, compassion, and service in the name of Christ Jesus.
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) is a warm and welcoming church, living out Jesus’ commands to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbors. Our vision is to give all we know of ourselves to all we know of God, and to do everything in love. Since we are to love God with our minds, all questions are welcome. We know God is bigger than our ability to comprehend and we’ve discovered the greatest growth comes from patiently exploring the big questions that God and life have placed before us. We do this with a commitment to be intentionally inclusive and open to discussion of new ideas.
Founded in McKinney, Texas in 1855, TPC has provided a witness to Jesus Christ and nurtured disciples since the days of gas lights and horseback rides to church. Located in the heart of Collin County, one of the fastest growing and economically vibrant areas in the U.S., membership includes residents of the county as well as numerous other communities throughout North Texas. Our congregation represents all ages, political affiliations, denominational backgrounds, races, sexual orientations, nationalities, and theological positions. There are great opportunities for further growth of the congregation as Collin and neighboring counties expand. TPC is unusual in the stability and strength of its leadership with only two Pastors/Head of Staff in the past 29 years and the same Associate Pastor for 17 years. Other key staff also have many years’ experience.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization.
Trinity seeks a Pastor/Head of Staff who will communicate the feeling of warmth and welcome that is characteristic of our church family. We seek a Pastor/Head of Staff who has enthusiasm for being involved in each facet of Trinity’s 5G life, one who hopes to grow in ability and in the Spirit, answering the call to serve God and God's people.
The Pastor/Head of Staff will:
have an inspiring, relevant preaching style and a readiness to proclaim God's word from the pulpit
have the skills to lead the congregation to embody Christian humility, compassion, service, and spiritual maturity
serve as an empathetic counselor and teacher, showing compassion and listening skills to deal with the joys, sorrows, and critical issues faced by persons of all ages and backgrounds
have effective leadership and administrative skills which support, develop and lead the staff in its daily work
appreciate the intrinsic value and importance of a vibrant music ministry
exhibit commitment to lead and grow an effective stewardship program
possess strong communication skills (both written and spoken) and a comfort level when addressing audiences of all sizes and types
enthusiastically affirm the ministry of the laity and its role in the life of the church
demonstrate cultural proficiency and an appreciation for our ever-changing world
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
The Pastor/Head of Staff will participate freely and fully in all aspects of the life of our church, serving as a preacher, a teacher, and a head of staff while empowering the staff and congregants to manifest the Holy Spirit for the common good.
He/she will:
plan and lead the worship experiences central to the life of our congregation, including the administering of sacraments
conduct wedding and memorial services
lead the church staff, allowing it to exercise initiative as all parties work toward helping the church realize its mission.
moderate the Session and actively engage with the ministry of the laity, including the work of Elders, Deacons, other church volunteers
support children's and youth Christian education programs, LOGOS, and service opportunities
develop and implement strategies to increase member engagement
promote a variety of mission work, within the local, national, and global communities
represent church through engagement with local community organizations
provide pastoral care to our members, including but not limited to visiting homebound members, comforting the grieving, and counseling engaged couples
communicate effectively with individuals, the congregation, and larger church bodies
work actively with the staff and laity to implement those activities that foster justice and peace in the local and global communities
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Ministerial Leadership, Judson Memorial Church, New York, NY
Listed: 11-10-2022
Employer: Judson Memorial Church | 239 Thompson Street, New York NY 10012 | 212-477-0351
Website: www.judson.org
Location: New York, NY
Contact: Judson Search Committee
Application Information: Judson Memorial Church of New York City is Seeking New Ministerial Leadership
Application deadline: November 15, 2022
Judson was founded in 1890 as a Baptist church and in the Baptist tradition, we value the idea of ‘soul competence’ - that each one of us is capable of developing our faith in a larger community - no creed need tie us down. In addition to our alignment with the American Baptist Churches USA, we are also aligned with the United Church of Christ and the Alliance of Baptists. Our membership is broader however, including people from those faith traditions as well as people who were raised in other faith traditions such as Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist as well as those who consider themselves agnostic.
Our Mission Statement reads: “Judson Memorial Church seeks to be a just, diverse, vibrant, and worshiping spiritual community through the pursuit of social justice, creative expression, and sacred exploration of its own Protestant church roots and the wisdom of other traditions.” Please learn more on our website page About Judson, and click here to download the Church Profile summary.
We are located on Washington Square South, in the heart of Greenwich Village of New York City.
Judson’s history includes a long engagement with a search for freedom and justice for all people rooted in Jesus’ commandment to “Love one another.” We celebrate the arts for the insight and freshness they bring to our understanding of life and our times. We welcome all to worship, to learn, and to come together at the table and share the meal - whether real or metaphorical.
Most of all, at this time, Judson seeks new leadership to join in a transformative time for our congregation. The past few years have been for Judson, as for so many churches and organizations, a time of challenge and change. We bade farewell to a beloved Senior Minister and find ourselves eager to look ahead in uncertain times to new possibilities, to new ideas, to new ways of strengthening our community and our mission. We seek to be an even more vibrant and diverse community.
Like many churches, we face challenges of finance, building maintenance and changing demographics. Nevertheless, we believe change, transformation and growth are not only vital, but eminently possible in a city, nation and world that need prophetic hope and a reminder of the deep and abiding love of our Creator.
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Student Internship Program - Chicago, IL
Listed: 11-10-2022
Employer: World Outspoken - 3105 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 | (312) 725-2995 | https://www.worldoutspoken.com/
Location: Chicago, IL
Download: Job Description - Internship Program
WOS is seeking gifted interns committed to preparing the mestizo church for cultural change. This increasingly diverse and urban world requires new ministry models. If you are a bilingual (Spanish/English preferred) talent interested in providing the church with quality content and training resources, we want you on our team. We are offering internships in the following areas:
> Podcast Recording and Production
> Graphic Design and Social Media Management
> Public Relations and Marketing
This internship program runs for one academic semester (32 weeks). Interns will work an average 10 hours a week, meeting weekly with a supervisor dedicated to their mentorship. Our interns get real experience with a consulting firm working directly with churches and non-profit organizations. This internship experience will facilitate attending an educational event and connecting with experts in the space. Benefits include:
-Conference ticket
-IDI Assessment and consultation
-Access to books and other resources
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the form below and email your resume/portfolio to internship@worldoutspoken.com.
Must reside in USA to apply. Application deadline for Fall 2022 internships - August 15th.
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Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Residency Program, Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Second Presbyterian Church | 7700 N. Meridian Street | Indianapolis, IN 46260 | (317) 253-6461
Website: www.secondchurch.org
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contact: Maggie Platt
Program information: Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Residency Program
Application deadline: January 31, 2023
The Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Residency Program is a two-year fellowship that has provided dynamic ministry experience for recent MDiv graduates for more than twenty years.
Candidates must hold an M.Div. by the beginning of their residency and must be on track for ordination in the PC(USA). Preference will be given to December 2022 and May 2023 seminary graduates.
We compensate Fellows at a salary commensurate with associate pastor positions in large congregations in the PC(USA).
The program has a threefold emphasis: Congregational Ministry, Church Leadership, and Academic Study. (See a detailed description of each emphasis at secondchurch.org/lakefellows)
Fellows gain experience in key ministry areas, including but not limited to: Preaching, pastoral care, missions, spiritual formation, administration, engagement, and stewardship.
The program includes weekly seminars led by senior staff, guest speakers, and Senior Pastor Rev. Chris Henry, along with many additional continuing education events and experiences.
Each Fellow is connected with a partner church in the Indianapolis area where they preach approximately once per month in a smaller setting.
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Associate Pastor, Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, Bluffton, South Carolina
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Lowcountry Presbyterian Church of Milton | 10 Simmonsville Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910 | (843) 815-6570
Website: www.lowcountrypres.org
Location: Bluffton, SC
Type: Full-time
Contact: Diane Mikkelson at 843-368-6865
Download: Associate Pastor job description
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Founded in 1993, LPC is a congregation which through worship, education, social witness, and mission seeks to embody the love and grace of God, seen most clearly in Jesus Christ. Worship is central, with a high priority placed on excellence in preaching and music. While the service is traditional, with a sanctuary choir and a bell choir, we also use other instruments occasionally. In worship we are inspired, challenged, and nourished to hear God’s Word and to live out our faith during the week through fellowship, faith formation and mission. We offer fellowship after each service to help visitors and existing members connect and sponsor monthly dinners and dine around groups.
Discipleship grounded in better knowledge of Scripture is a priority. Four years ago, LPC became an Earth Care congregation, with a team seeking to help us be better stewards of God’s creation. All connected to LPC are encouraged to engage with others and to put their gifts and energy to work within the Church and in the community and the world.
We envision expanding faith formation, social witness, and mission in person and through expanded technology. Since the pandemic, we have experienced a resurgence of dedication to these areas. Live streaming services and technology have offered new pathways to reach our congregation and others. We hope to continue to expand these capabilities. Our new and modernized audio-visual system will provide more opportunities in the future.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
It will:
Provide leadership and support for our efforts in faith formation, social witness and environmental justice.
Help identify and support the church’s involvement in ecumenical activities with other congregations and service to our community and beyond.
Share in providing pastoral care and counseling to our members.
Offer another fresh voice and perspective for preaching the Gospel and leading worship.
Continue to work with the congregation on reaching out to people of all ages to share the love of Christ.
Expand the use of social media and technology in an innovative way as we seek to bring “meaning and hope to all by the way we worship, serve, and live”.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization.
Disciple of Jesus Christ whose heart’s desire is to share the love and grace of God
A person who is continually guided and taught by God’s Word and Scripture
Open to the movement of the Holy Spirit
Possesses a winsome and maturing faith
Person of prayer
Flexible and adaptable
Compassionate, approachable, able to work with people of all ages
Self-starter
Good sense of humor, empathy and resilience
Desire to learn
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
Strengthen and expand LPC’s faith formation ministry to build disciples of all ages
Work collaboratively with ministry teams to develop new ways to reach out to multiple age groups
Help develop creative use of on-line and live stream technologies to widen the breadth and depth of LPC’s outreach
Participate regularly in worship and preaching
Assist with pastoral care
Lead Social Witness team to further efforts to educate the congregation and the community on working to bring change on issues affecting “the least of these”
Equip members to participate and lead ministries
Teach and assist with programs and ministries as needed
Work collaboratively with Senior Pastor to embody the mission/vision of the church
Additional duties and tasks as assigned by Senior Pastor
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Kids Pastor, Freedom Church, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Freedom Church | 644 Maysville Road | Mount Sterling KY 40353 | (859) 432-8302 | www.freedomchurchky.com
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Next Gen Pastor
Contact: Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com
View church profile here.
Freedom Church is a non-denominational church located in Mt. Sterling, KY, which is about a half hour east of Lexington, KY. The church is led by Senior Pastor VP Palmer who planted Freedom Church in 2013. The church currently has one service that is offered at 10:30a, which has a cutting edge style of modern worship. Attendance runs around 300 each Sunday for their main worship service. Birth-5th grade can see anywhere between 60-70 kids on a Sunday morning.
Freedom Church exists to lead people to a living relationship with Jesus. They started as a plant in 2013 with just 75 people and have grown significantly in the past nearly nine years. The church has baptized over 150 people and is centered around making disciples. In July 2021, Freedom opened a brand new state-of-the-art facility that features a modern worship center, cafe, and kids and student environments.
The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Kids Pastor to oversee the vision and direction of their kids ministries. The desire is to see a strong, thriving, fun, and fruitful kids ministry that is gospel-focused with equipped and confident leaders. This position oversees kids 5th grade and below. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity to develop culture and grow the kids ministry. Below are the requirements and responsibilities Froot Group has identified for this role:
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and create a thriving kids ministry culture from birth through 5th grade in partnership with the Next Gen Pastor.
Establish annual ministry goals for Early Childhood and Elementary that are consistent with the overall mission, vision and values of Freedom Church.
Create a strategic plan to reorganize the ministry (classrooms, volunteer structure, etc.) to fit the long term vision of the kids ministry set by the Kids Pastor and leadership.
Coordinate, develop, and raise up volunteers for Sunday mornings.
Provide administrative leadership for long-range planning, budgeting, and calendar coordination.
Manage Freedom Kids operations with Planning Center, including regularly scheduling volunteers.
Oversee and implement a theologically sound curriculum for teaching kids, birth-5th grade, with innovative and grade-appropriate approaches.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of events, programs, trips, and retreats (i.e. Kindergarten Orientation, summer events, CIY Superstart, etc...).
Develop Freedom's pre-teen ministry, Freedom 345, through monthly gatherings.
Ensure that all volunteers comply with the Safe Spaces Policy, including: screening, background checks, safety training, etc...
Build relationships with parents/families.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a mature and thriving relationship with Jesus.
Exhibits relational and leadership skills.
Ease with speaking to groups effectively, projecting joy, creativity and enthusiasm.
Takes the initiative to execute and is a self-starter.
Strong relationship skills with a team-player and servant-heart mentality.
Has a strong passion for kids and families.
Willingness to use technology to help the church further its ministry goals.
Ability to engage people of all generations in the ministry of the church.
Able to work within a budget.
Experience working with Planning Center Online (or similar church database system).
Strives for excellence in all they do.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years ministry experience on staff previously at a church in kids ministry is preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree is required.
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Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, Word of Grace, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Word of Grace | 837 Buffalo St. | Sheboygan Falls, WI. 53085 | 920-467-6058 | www.wog.church
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Contact: Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com
View church profile here.
Word of Grace is a non-denominational church located in the town of Sheboygan Falls, WI about an hour north of Milwaukee. The church is led by Lead Pastor Stephen Maris who came on as the Lead Pastor a little over a year ago, though has been a pastor on staff at Word of Grace for about 10 years. The church currently has two worship gatherings that are offered at 8:45a and 10:45a, both of which are identical with a modern worship style. Attendance currently runs around 450 each Sunday for their main worship gatherings. The church also offers online live-streaming for those who are unable to be present, as well as for those who are desiring to check out the church.
The church is extremely passionate about growing deeper in their relationship with Jesus through discipleship. Since Pastor Stephen took over as the Lead Pastor, there has been a refreshed focus and vision for the church and a deeper sense of team input on staff. The chemistry on staff has never been healthier as they strive to push each other to grow spiritually and closer together as a team.
The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Worship & Creative Arts Pastor to lead their worship ministry. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity to develop a church worship culture. Below are the requirements and responsibilities we have identified for this role:
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct, oversee and pastor the worship community of Word of Grace Church in the two worship services including all production and video venues.
Serve as a member of the Pastoral Team who disciples and equips members of WOG
Build fresh, engaging, and God-glorifying Sunday worship services that are more “God-centered” than “me-centered” and prepare people for hearing and responding to the Word of God.
Develop and mentor members of the worship team, student band, and some of the media team to help reach their maximum potential.
Provide oversight of the worship culture for the entire church, not necessarily leading worship in each venue but helping to build teams and speaking into the worship of all age groups.
Build relationships in order to recruit, equip, and empower effective ministry teams.
Provide oversight to the worship ministry administration including annual worship budget.
Develop the “community” of worship team vocalists and musicians relationally through special gatherings and opportunities (i.e. Community Group, Fun Nights).
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Abilities
A person who seeks to solve problems, not just identify them and is able to make the decisions necessary with a positive attitude.
Someone who has excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and is able to maintain a professional appearance and preparedness.
Highly motivated leader who can function in a high capacity leadership culture as an initiator with a lot of freedom.
Someone who is well organized but can be flexible in a team setting, while still being able to meet deadlines.
Someone who is looking to not only function in a healthy team but build a healthy team of their own to support the church as a whole, not just their own ministry.
Loves and enjoys people, exhibiting a shepherd’s heart in their concern for the worship teams and the congregation as a whole through their personal relationship with Jesus.
Skills
Confidence in stage presence when speaking and leading.
Ability to lead worship with confident vocals while playing guitar or keys.
Utilizes Planning Center to schedule worship and media teams.
Proficiency in ProPresenter.
Proficient with the use of multitracks and Ableton.
Basic understanding of audio mixing.
Preferred candidates would also have knowledge in stage lighting design as well as lighting programs, though not required.
Education
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, though not required.
Experience
At least 2 years of full time worship leading experience previously at a church of similar size and style is ideal.
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Worship Pastor, Connect Christian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Connect Christian Church | 3950 Britton Boulevard | Cincinnati, Ohio
45245. | mailing address: Connect Christian Church 4030 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Suite 320, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 | 513-753-4455 | www.connect.cc
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Contact: Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com
View church profile here.
Connect Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian Church located on the east side of Cincinnati, OH. The church is led by Lead Pastor Steve Enochs who is currently transitioning to the full Lead Pastor role, though has been the worship pastor on staff at Connect for about 4 years. The church currently has one modern worship styled service on Sunday mornings at 10:30a. Attendance currently runs around 100 each Sunday for their main worship gathering. The church also offers online live-streaming for those who are unable to be present, as well as for those who are desiring to check out the church.
The church is currently portable, not by limitations but intentionally. They meet in a local elementary school which allows them to have a unique missional tie to the community, as they experience many non-believers feeling comfortable coming through the doors of their local elementary school on a Sunday morning. Being portable also allows them to have minimal overhead, and focus their budget on their local community and missions.
The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Worship Pastor to lead their worship ministry. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity to develop a church worship culture. Below are the requirements and responsibilities we have identified for this role:
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:
Must be a spiritual leader above all else.
Ensure that excellence happens each Sunday through the music, sound, video, creative elements, stage setup, and weekend services as a whole.
Oversee all worship-related ministries.
Be a leader both on and off the stage, and cultivate relationships that bring the worship team together and closer towards Christ.
Own, lead, and execute the vision of the church for the worship ministry.
Serve as pastor and shepherd to all members of the worship ministry.
Administration:
Schedule all vocal, instrumental, and tech volunteers for weekend service through Planning Center.
Create and ensure the accuracy of all presentations using ProPresenter for weekend services.
Create and maintain a budget for the worship ministry.
Attend weekly staff meetings and creative/service planning meetings.
Additional areas in helping the day-to-day function as needed.
Development:
Work hard to build a ministry that is centered around Jesus that is fun, energetic, and packed with joy.
Spend time each week connecting with worship team members one on one to build relationships.
Develop a leadership structure that encourages leadership duplication across all creative areas (music, video, tech, etc.).
Facilitate team training.
Creativity:
Seek out creative ways to help the Connect family encounter Jesus on a weekly basis.
Stay current with innovations in worship arts, technology, and ministry trends as well as trends in today’s culture.
Find ways to creatively implement worship elements that correspond with sermon series and relative topics within the service.
Managing light cues and other staging elements.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Personal relationship with Jesus, surrendered to His Word, and is an infectious, enthusiastic follower and disciple of Jesus Christ as Lord.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, not required. A degree from an accredited Bible college with a major in worship ministry or a related field would be most desirable.
Minimum of 2 years leading modern, relevant worship.
A people-oriented, strong leader, highly relational person.
Must have experience working with a band, communication parts, and transposing keys.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), high-level networking and interpersonal strengths.
Self-motivated, willing to both reach out to people in the area and the church, and able to complete projects.
Someone who is able to lead a unified culture of volunteers.
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Kids Pastor, Creekside Christian Church, Elk Grove, California
Listed: 11-07-2022
Employer: Creekside Christian Church | 8939 East Stockton Blvd. | Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 685-4821 | www.creeksideeg.com
Location: Elk Grove, California
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Family Pastor
View church profile here.
Contact: Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com
Creekside Christian Church is a non-denominational church with a baptist background located in Elk Grove, CA, which is a suburb of Sacramento. The church is led by Lead Pastor Scott Hansen who has served as the Lead Pastor for the past 8 years. The church currently has two Sunday services that are offered at 9:00a and 10:45a, both of which have an identical modern worship style. Attendance runs around 1,500 each Sunday for their main worship services. The church is offering in-person and online live-streaming options for their Sunday morning experiences, with kids ministries meeting in-person as well. Birth-6th grade can see around 150 kids on a typical Sunday morning. The church also runs the community Awana program on Wednesday nights which can see another 200 kids each week.
Elk Grove is an ethnically diverse community with over 40 elementary schools in its district. The school district is one of the top-rated in all of California and has an enrollment of over 60,000 students. Elk Grove has also been previously ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and is continued to be poised for growth as more and more people relocate to their area for relatively lower cost of living homes to commute to higher cost of living areas like San Francisco.
The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Kids Pastor to oversee kids ministry staff and help cast and carry vision under the direction of the Family Pastor. The desire is to see a strong, thriving, fun, and growing kids ministry that is gospel-focused with equipped and confident leaders. This position oversees kids 6th grade and below. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity to develop culture and grow the children’s ministry. Below are the requirements and responsibilities Froot Group has identified for this role:
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Champion the Kids Ministry to live out the church’s purpose of leading people as “fully devoted followers of Christ.” Provide strong leadership to direct Kids Ministry staff, large teams of volunteers, and shepherd over Creekside Christian Church families.
Embrace the values and principles of Kids Ministry and Creekside Christian Church and ensure that safety standards, as well as administrative policies, procedures and processes of Creekside and Kids Ministry are upheld.
Work with the Family Pastor to establish and manage ministry goals, objectives, policies and financial plans for programs and events in Kids Ministry (i.e., Sunday Kids Ministry, Awana, KidsCare, Hearts in Motion Special Needs, Mega Camp, Summer Camps, Holidays).
Help implement “Go”, a theologically sound curriculum for teaching kids, birth-6th grade, with innovative and grade-appropriate approaches.
Recruit, train, motivate, support and develop paid staff and volunteer leaders to plan, organize and execute the various programs and events.
Participate in collaboration with the Ministry Leadership Team as collectively they reach out to the community and serve the church body.
Team player in all church events.
Build relationships with parents/families.
Supervise, coach and motivate all Kids Ministry staff and volunteers.
Perform all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Creekside policies and procedures.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a mature and thriving relationship with Jesus.
Ability and experience in leading through change.
Knowledge of child development and experience with multifaceted curriculum.
Demonstrates an understanding of the Kid’s Ministry within the local church.
Demonstrates an ability to relate to and work under direction and vision of the executive leadership of Creekside.
Competent in recruiting, motivating and equipping adult and student leaders.
Technologically proficient with the desire to utilize technology within both the office setting and for resourcing volunteers and parents (Planning Center, Pro Presenter, Database experience, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Eager to establish and build relationships with large amounts of families.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years ministry experience on staff serving in Kids Ministry in a larger church setting.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
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