Job and Ministry Opportunities: October 2023

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Ministry Jobs

DISCIPLESHIP/FAMILY LIFE PASTOR AT FAITHBRIDGE CHURCH (FRANKLINSVILLE, WI)

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Senior Pastor and in harmony with the mission statement and policies of Faithbridge Church, the Discipleship/Family Life pastor is responsible for creating an active small group ministry at Faithbridge, providing pastoral leadership to the Millennial/Gen Z Ministry age-level, supervision of the Kid and Student Life staff, and creating a marriage/parenting ministry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipleship

• Create small groups based on a variety of factors including but not limited to stage of life, intergenerational, common interests.
• Recruit leaders, equip them, and follow-up with them.
• Assist with short-term all-church small group emphases
• Work with staff to provide spiritual growth opportunities to all ages in Faithbridge

Family Life

Millennial / Gen Z Ministry (ages 25-40)

• Provide primary pastoral leadership for this age group.
• Develop small groups, fellowship events, & retreats aimed deepening connections within this age group.
• Make Faithbridge “the place to be” for the millennials and Gen Z.

Kid/Student Life

• Supervise Kid Life and Student Life staff.
• Build community within the teams and coordinate common ministries.

Parenting Ministry

• In coordination with Kid Life and Student Life, offer parenting classes or seminars at least twice a year.

General

• Participate in staff planning meetings; read and discuss books as directed by the Senior Pastor.
• Staff supervision involves activities related to special events.
• Attend worship services weekly and assist in worship as needed.
• Preach as scheduled in worship meetings.
• Assume other responsibilities as deemed appropriate.

Interested in learning more? Email creighton.kaye@faithbridgewi.com

FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY AT TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH (RUSTON, LA)

At Trinity Youth, we desire to build a community of discipleship in the Wesleyan tradition and provide students in Grades 7-12 with an atmosphere of encouragement and support. To reach this goal, the director of youth ministries is expected to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to youth ministry and serve as a spiritual leader and role model. In collaboration with the pastoral leadership at Trinity, this comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry to: love youth where they are; encourage youth to develop their relationship with God; provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth; challenge them to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities and world.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Rev. Becky Clark at beckyc@trinityruston.org.

PROFESSOR OF HISTORICAL AND SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY AT MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE (HAMILTON, ON, CANADA)

McMaster Divinity College invites nominations and applications for a regular, annually renewed appointment as Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology (full-time, ranked).

This scholar should be able to teach a range of classes in Christian theology, including systematic and historical theology, and supervise students at the doctoral level. This scholar must also have a publication record to support their level of seniority. Mid- and senior-level applicants are encouraged to apply, but others will be considered. The start date is July 1, 2024, or soon thereafter. The endowed Howard and Shirley Bentall Chair in Evangelical Thought may be awarded to the appropriate candidate.

McMaster Divinity College, a premier seminary and graduate school located in Hamilton, Ontario, develops effective evangelical Christian leaders for the church, academy, and society. Applicants should have a PhD/ThD or equivalent in a relevant field. Experience in a free church tradition and awareness of the Canadian context are highly desirable. Candidates must be supportive of MDC’s Baptist heritage, be able to sign the MDC statement of faith, and be active in a local church during their time of employment. Teaching responsibilities currently include five one-semester courses per year and dissertation supervision. Collegial and innovative candidates are sought who will be able to teach in MDiv, MTS, MA, DPT, and PhD degree programs. Applicants should have demonstrated proficiency in teaching via multiple modalities (in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online) and at graduate level.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the mission of McMaster Divinity College and its evangelical focus, especially sharing the purpose of educating men and women for Christian leadership and ministry at all levels. They should also be considered (or aspire to be) thought leaders in their academic field. Applicants should send to the address below a cover letter, a short statement relating their philosophy of teaching and scholarship to the MDC’s vision and affirmations, a curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three academic and two personal references. The inclusion of a published article or book written by the applicant, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations is strongly encouraged. Ours is a merit-based hiring policy, encouraging male and female candidates to apply.

The application process is open until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the November 2023 ETS and SBL/AAR meetings in San Antonio, Texas, and on-campus interviews in January/February 2024.

McMaster Divinity College welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please send all materials by email to:

Dr. Stanley E. Porter, President and Dean
McMaster Divinity College
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON   L8S 4K1   Canada

Email: divjobs@mcmaster.ca

YOUTH MINISTER AT EMMANUEL CHURCH (CARMI, IL)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The Youth Minister is primarily responsible for shepherding the needs of students grade 6-12. The Youth Minister is to develop a comprehensive discipleship program of education and activities in an atmosphere of spiritual growth, by planning, conducting and evaluating the on-going student ministry. The Youth Minister’s strategy will fall in line with the mission, vision, and strategy of Emmanuel Church in congruence with the Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of students grades 6 through 12 . This includes preparing and preaching the Sunday Youth Services, leadership of weekly programs and periodic special events (camps, conferences, trips, service projects, etc.).
• Provide overall theological direction in accordance with the beliefs of Emmanuel Church
• Develop student and adult youth leaders
• Model strong and relational Christian leadership to the youth of the church
• Plan and lead weekly discipleship and outreach/evangelism that is contextual and age-specific. This includes choosing of curriculum, teaching, finding teachers, evaluating the students needs/responses, follow-up, etc.
• Personally witness to students.
• The Youth Pastor will work in cooperation with the Pastor and Youth Council in ministering to the student’s family as we strive to build within our church family strong marriages, parent-child relationships and families who love God.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet with and report to Senior Pastor and Church leaders.
• Carry out other Pastoral duties as required in the life of the church as determined by the Senior Pastor
• Ability to preach during Sunday services as needed or determined by the Senior Pastor.
• To assist, when able, the Senior Pastor with visitation of members and prospective members.
• All staff members should plan to participate in church wide events and lend their assistance and support to the total church program.

Qualifications

• A driving passion for leading children, youth and families into a fully devoted relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in theology, biblical studies, or youth ministry or willing to go through an approved training
• A positive, outgoing personality who enjoys building and leading teams.
• An effective multi-tasker with a self-motivated work style.
• A solid track record of consistently planning, communicating and following through.
• Prayerful in disposition and gentle and humble in character.
• Able to organize and coordinate services and events
• Effective in planning & time management
• Ability to communicate effectively with Emmanuel Church Staff & Parents

The Youth Pastor is to set an example of spiritual maturity and personal health. He/she is to maintain healthy relationships and family life, and exhibit financial soundness.

Generalized Youth Schedule

Weekly Responsibilities

1. Sunday School Class -Grades 7-12 – Prepare Lessons, Volunteer dinner, Games, Worship, Message, Small groups

Monthly Responsibilities

1. Fun Event, One Friday/Saturday, Grades 9-12
   • Bowling, laser tag, etc.
2. Fun Event, One Friday/Saturday, Grades 6-8
   • Bowling, laser tag, etc.
3. Youth Worship event – Grades 6-12

Annual Responsibilities (can be Substitutes for monthly responsibilities)

1. Youth Community Service Event
2. Youth Retreat

For more information, or to apply, email Pastor Shane at carmipastorshane@gmail.com.

YOUTH MINISTER AT WOODLAND METHODIST CHURCH (PIKE ROAD, AL)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION

The Woodland Methodist Youth Minister is responsible for all youth ministry programs at Woodland.   The purpose of this position is to minister to students from grades 7-12 by evangelizing them, equipping them to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, and nurturing them in their faith.

REPORTS TO – the Senior Pastor.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to)

• Be familiar with The Transitional Book of Doctrines and Discipline for the Global Methodist Church
• Devote no less than 40 hours of work per week to their ministry
• Coordinate office hours with the Pastor
• Promote the unity, direction and vision of Woodland by participating in staff and leadership meetings.
• Participate in Sunday worship services, including Sunday School classes or worship services.
• Oversee and develop youth Sunday School classes by recruiting and enlisting teachers and gathering/ordering curriculum.
• Lead and teach Sunday and Wednesday night youth programming
• Recruit youth from Woodland and the community to participate in youth ministry
• Enlist and orient children from the confirmation into the youth ministry.
• Develop and implement retreats, mission experiences, activities and other events to help youth grown in their relationship with Christ, sense of servanthood, discipleship and mission.
• Oversee the youth budget
• Develop youth leaders to minister to other youth
• Recruit, train, direct and provide structure and support for volunteer youth mentors.
• Set the calendar for youth activities and events.
• Know the church’s Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures and enforce them.
• Provide clear weekly communications to youth and parents of events and activities (“Group Me” / Facebook, church news blasts, etc)
•  Work to integrate youth into the life of the church by participating in  projects, missions and events
• Be available to minister to youth and their parents as needed
• Grow personal relationships and make weekly contact to all youth with phone calls, texts, snaps and visits to their school and/or sporting events / extra- curricular events.
• Develop and encourage ties between youth of Woodland and other church youth groups.
• Stay current with youth ministry practices by reading, researching &

attending youth leadership conferences.   Attend continuing education conferences, classes every year with a minimum of two CE programs annually at the direction of the senior pastor.

• Collaborate with senior pastor to set goals each September to coordinate with budget for each upcoming year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and a passion for nurturing the spiritual growth of youth.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in youth ministry or a related role is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect and relate to youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with the capability to plan and execute engaging programs and events.
• Creative and innovative mindset, always seeking new ways to engage and inspire youth in their faith journey.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as independently, to achieve ministry objectives.
• Understanding and appreciation for the importance of family involvement in youth ministry.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Must have a driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a willingness to drive the church van.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES AT MULDER CHURCH (WETUMPKA, AL)

PASTOR AT SALIX BETHEL CHURCH (SALIX, PA)

The Pastor of the Salix Bethel Church will be committed to the word of God and his teachings. He/ She will be willing to preach, teach and defend them when they are contrary to worldly culture.

Minimum training and experience – Seminary degree /Christian College degree in theology or 10 years of ministry work as a church ordained pastor.

1. He/ She will use Jesus’s model of leadership to be a Shepard, a servant, a steward and a visionary.
2. He/ She will maintain a full-time position with regular office hours, Sunday worship service. Also available for congregational visits( i.e., Hospital and Hospice visits, etc.), weddings and funerals. (Unless on scheduled vacation or is incapacitated.)
3. He/ She will present inspiring and up lifting BIBLE – based sermons and can explain God’s Word.
4. He/ She will maintain all appropriate clearances and/or licensure. (Hard copies need to be always on file in the church business office)
5. He/ She will maintain pastoral confidentiality: an ethical and legal responsibility to safeguard congregation members from unauthorized disclosures of information given in context of a confidential pastor-parishioner relationship.
6. He/ She provides guidance in the planning and administration of the church through appropriate staff and lay leadership teams.
7. He/ She will visit members and prospects; leads effective visitation and evangelism programs.
8. He/ she will be a community leader and ambassador of ecumenical affairs for the church.
9. He/ She will effectively provide daily supervision to paid staff (i.e.: Church Secretary and custodian.)
10. He/ She will lead by example demonstrating selfless dedication to others, I.e., responding to members emergent needs, teaching Bible study, explaining scripture, offering spiritual guidance and counselling as necessary.

Salix Bethel Church Pastor Compensation Package

1. Base salary                                                                            $48,000 – 52,000
   Value of Housing or Housing Allowance, 32%                       $24,412.00
   Cash salary, 68% of Median Income                                     $51,876.52
2. Retirement – Maximum of 5% of base salary – Example 5% provided by Church with up to 3% provided by the Pastor
3. Healthcare – Maximum $1,500 / month ($18,000 / year)
4. Expenses – maximum of $6,000. Receipt driven for mileage ($0.65 per mile), materials, meals, tolls
5. Continuing education – $1,000.  Must be approved by SPPR committee and Admin. Board
6. Weekly Schedule – Identify two days per week for scheduled time off
7. Paid Time off –

0-5 Years of Service                                                         2 weeks, i.e., two Sundays
5-10 Years of Service                                                       3 weeks
10-20 Years of Service                                                     4 weeks
20-30 Years                                                                        5 weeks
30 Years and over                                                             6 weeks

8. Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4^th, Thanksgiving, Christmas (when it falls on Sunday and alternate day will be determined)
9. Cell phone – Plan for Pastor only – no device
10. Housing – Parsonage and upkeep.  (Utilities, cable, etc. to be paid by the Pastor)

Salary and benefits          $79,600

Housing                             $25,000

Total package                  $104,600

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