Job and Ministry Opportunities: June 2023

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Ministry Jobs

DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS AT MARVIN METHODIST CHURCH (TYLER, TX)

Director of Missions: Call, equip, and send people to make a difference in peoples’ physical and spiritual lives through service projects in Tyler, Texas, in the US and internationally.

Company Intro:
Marvin Methodist Church is a historic church in downtown Tyler with 3,200 members. Marvin is known worldwide for its faith-based missions and outreach programs.

Job Description:
Provide vision and leadership for the Marvin missions programs and partnerships. Multiply ministry through leadership-development of the 30-person missions’ team. Encourage and equip Marvin church members and others to engage in the service life of the church in their own missional living. Nurture relationships with and help support more than 50 local and global partners. Manage $230,000 operating budget and missions’ donations of approximately $650,000. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 based on experience.

Top Benefits or Perks:
As a senior staff member at Marvin Church, you’ll enjoy:
• Working with a supportive, collegial church team, including administrative support and the missions team
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid vacation & sick time, 401-K plan, relocation assistance
• Fitness center, track, basketball, pickleball and volleyball on campus
• Childrens’ activities and playground
• Availability of downtown restaurants, shops and services

Desired Qualifications:
• 5-7+ years’ experience in missions work
• Strong in planning, leading, organization, coordination, and budgeting
• Effective communications
• Proven team builder
• College degree in a ministry area (Christian Education, Religion)
• Working knowledge of Methodist theology, history and polity

Location:
Marvin Church is located in downtown Tyler, Texas which is about 100 miles east of Dallas. Tyler is a fast-growing city of about 130,000 and is the center of the East Texas region. Three world-class medical centers are in Tyler. School systems and colleges are highly rated. Tyler airport has daily flights.

Contact/Application Information:
If you have relevant experience and want to be part of a great team that is doing the work of Jesus Christ and helping others, please provide your resume and cover letter to jobs@marvin.church.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONNECTION MINISTRIES (CENTRAL INDIANA)

Connection Ministries is a small Christian not for profit whose mission is to equip churches in Central Indiana to minister with adults with intellectual disabilities. Our vision is for Christian congregations to be authentic faith communities that reach out, share the Good News of Jesus Christ, and embrace people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and support staff, as they grow together in their relationship with Christ.

We are looking for a new Executive Director to replace Don Boden who will retire after 30 years.

Website; https://connection-ministries.org/

Learn More; https://connection-ministries.org/search-for-a-leader/

Send resume to don.boden@connection-ministries.org

KIDS’ PASTOR AT THE FOUNDRY CHURCH (WINTER SPRINGS, FL)

Position Overview:
The Foundry Church is looking for a Kids Pastor to join our team. The expansion and enhancement of our Kids Ministry is reliant on the dedication and intentional oversight of a Kids Pastor. We are looking for someone to continue the expansion of the ministry by engaging children on age appropriate levels through play, discussions, activities, and events. The Kids Pastor should be able to connect biblical lessons with interpersonal skills so that children learn how to live out biblical morals.

You should…
• Be passionate about connecting with and strengthening families.
• Have a high level of organization.
• Have a high level of creativity to maintain structure within the program without hampering the excitement and energy of the families.

Essential Qualifications:
• Classroom management
• Program development
• Volunteer development
• Effective communication
• Strong team player
• Positive, contagious energy
• Self-starter mindset
• Desire for the flourishing of everyone around you

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sunday
• Coordinate set-up and strike of the kids area.
• Manage and support volunteer leaders, teachers, and greeters.
• Connect with families (especially visitors and parents).
• Maintain the organization and energy of the program.
• Implement and oversee the safety policy.

Weekly
• Review attendance records, contacting families when necessary.
• Follow-up with volunteers.
• Manage online resources and engagement.
• Prepare for Sunday and upcoming events.
• Connect with families throughout the week.

Ongoing
• Recruit, coordinate, and develop volunteers.
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum as necessary.
• Evaluate and adjust the Sunday morning family experience as necessary.
• Create kid-centered events outside of Sunday mornings that engage both the church community and the surrounding community.
• Help prepare a smooth transition from the Kids to Students Ministry.
• Coordinate planning meetings with parents and volunteers.
• Develop and implement a vision for the Kids Ministry that supports the vision for the Family Life Ministry and the
Foundry Church as a whole.
• Continually work on personal growth through books, training resources, classes, conferences, and seminars.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated maturity and has a full understanding of the vision of The Foundry Church and the Comprehensive
Youth Development Plan.
• Experience with use of office equipment, computers, and an understanding of databases.
• Experience with use of social media posting and management.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

General:
• This is a weekend and evening experience position (4-5 hours)
• Approximately 30-40 hours per week planning and working on Kids Area
• Some of the responsibilities may be done outside of the office as approved

Send your resume and a cover letter to:
Hunter Maerz
Family Life Pastor
huntermaerz@thefoundryc.org

Counseling Jobs

ASSOCIATE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR OR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

This individual will be available to see at least 30 clients per week. The ideal therapist can move to full-time status seeing 25-35 clients per week. The candidate must be motivated to develop and build a successful caseload. Therapists will network in the community, complete clinical paperwork, engage in peer supervision, demonstrate flexibility and be self-motivated.

Preferred Experience: Working with individuals and couples from a  Christian Integration approach. Trauma informed, EFT, IFS, or Attachment-informed lense, MFT 

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or related degree. 

Job Type:

Employee position: W2  Part time or Full-time 

Pay: Competitive Pay 

Benefits:​

• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K 
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance yearly
• Continue Education Courses 
• Clinical Supervision towards obtaining full licensure in the state of Georgia 
• Marketing and Advertising provided
• In house case consultation and process group
• All overhead cost provided
• Annual Birthday and Holidays gifts

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 30 clients a week ​

Education:

• Master’s (Required)​

Work Location:

• Smyrna, Georgia
• Roswell, Georgia
• Virtual

Please send resume and cover letter to: admin@remainconnectedllc.com

Other Jobs

OPPORTUNITIES AT SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE (LEXINGTON, KY)

Sayre Christian Village is growing and we are searching for bright and caring talent to join our family.

We offer a Full Benefit Package, Flexible schedules (Full Time and Part Time), Paid time off (holiday, vacation and sick pay) PayActive (work today, get paid tomorrow), Tuition reimbursement, Company paid life insurance, and 403(b) with company Match!

• Open Positions are:
• SRNA/CNA
• RN/LPN
• Cook
• Housekeeping Aide
• Dietary Aide
• Server- Minors eligible to work!
• Maintenance Technician

Visit www.sayrechristianvillage.org/careers for more information!

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