Job and Ministry Opportunities: March 2024

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Ministry Jobs

PASTOR AT JOURNEY CHURCH (ROANOKE, VA)

Journey Church, a non-denominational community of faith in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking the person God is calling to become one of our pastors.

Journey is composed of imperfect people seeking to connect with Jesus and with one another in life-transforming ways. This is how people in the Journey family have described our church . . .

• Accepting. Loves, welcomes and encourages people of any race, socioeconomic level, marital status, age, spiritual background; does not embarrass or condemn or beat people down emotionally; is not cliquish
• Celebrating. Has incredibly talented musical, multi-media and dramatic persons leading in worship
• Discipling. Leads unchurched people to Jesus; connects them in meaningful community for learning and fellowship; intentionally moves them from wherever they are spiritually toward becoming more fully devoted followers of Christ
• Missional. Tithes to missions initiatives and serves in the community where there are needs, whether physical, emotional or spiritual
• Transforming. Empowers people to use their gifts in transforming lives for Christ, always ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus, seeking no reward or recognition
• Truth-telling. Biblically-centered teaching; sensitive in a relevant way to issues facing people in today’s world; does not back away from hard questions; shares the gospel message to people who may have never heard it before; does not compromise what’s expected of Christ-followers to serve and develop spiritually

The person Journey is seeking to join our pastoral team will:

• Be a committed follower of Jesus, exemplifying a Christ-like life
• Possess significant preaching and leadership skills
• Demonstrate meaningful emotional intelligence
• Possess a servant’s heart
• Have a passion to connect people to Jesus
• Be theologically educated
• Believe God calls women and men to pastoral ministry
• Be spiritually discerning
• Possess Godly wisdom
• Be open to multiple models of ministry
• Possess the capacity to effectively supervise staff
• Have experience in effectively building volunteer teams

Journey’s current pastoral team is gifted and loves serving with our church and in our community.  In affirmation and appreciation of their ministry, our church provides meaningful financial and emotional support to our staff.

The Roanoke region has great recreational activities, festivals, things to do in nature, quality school systems and is a wonderful place to live.  For more info about our community, check out visitroanokeva.com

Want to learn more about Journey?  Check out journeyconnection.com

Interested in this ministry opportunity and in making a real difference?  Email resume and cover letter to office@journeyconnection.com

HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR AT GOOD NEWS CHURCH (SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL)

POSITION TITLE: High School Ministry Director 

DATE: February 2024 

SUPERVISOR: Executive Pastor 

TIME COMMITMENT: Full-time, 40 hours a week 

Help students and parents build their lives on the reality of Jesus by living out our  values: Pursue God, Build Community, and Live Generously. 

LEADERSHIP ROLES:  

1. Lead all High School Ministry & Programming. 
2. Recruit, equip, and deploy volunteers who assist in developing and growing  students, parents, and the ministry. 
3. Build relationships with students and parents inside and outside of the Church.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Lead High School Ministry 

• Develop and implement a discipleship path for high school students that builds their lives on the reality of Jesus so they are sent out as missionaries  when they graduate from the ministry. 
• Discern, develop, and teach weekly messages for high school gatherings as well as invest in others to serve on a teaching team. 
• Oversee all weekly programming and events. 
• Collaborate with the Next Gen Team to set the spiritual direction, key objectives, and goals for the Next Gen Ministry and, more specifically, high  school ministry. 
• Disciple the high school leadership team that sets the example for the rest of the Student Ministry and inspires others to participate.
• Provide creative thought and evaluate the high school ministry’s culture, strategy, and systems. 
• Propose and manage the budget for the high school ministry, including budget planning, purchasing, receipts, and submitting related paperwork. 
• Plan retreats & mission experiences that form students, leaders, and parents’ faith together. 

2. Volunteers 

• Create a recruiting process inviting the larger church to fulfill its call to raise students in Christ and point them toward spiritual maturity.  
• Recruit, train, and develop Crew Leaders to serve each grade level, focusing on how these leaders relationally disciple their students. 
• Recruit, train, and develop Crew Coaches that serve the various Crew Leaders. 

3. Build Relationships 

• Build relationships with students and parents, knowing their names, stories, and faith journeys. 
• Spend time with students on campus, at games, and other local events.  
• Create training events for parents that inform and equip them to be the primary disciple-maker for their kids. 
• Establish newsletter & online resources easily accessed by families.  
• Empower and incorporate students into the church’s life (volunteering in Worship, Connections, Kids, and Missions). 

What is Special About Good News? 

Everything! The vision. The mission. The staff. The congregation. The community. Good News is experiencing significant growth and is having an impact on the South Walton  

community. Typically, people move to the area for the beaches, sometimes in an effort to escape reality or find a fresh start. This presents a unique opportunity for Good  News to help them build their lives on the reality of Jesus.  

With just over 2,000 this past Christmas and 160 plus students involved on Wednesday nights—Good News is looking for a High School Director to pour into students, parents,  and the community. 

Good News is known in the area for its commitment to local missions, next-gen ministry, small group discipleship, and great preaching. 

If interested in applying, contact Scott Lees, Executive Pastor, at  

Scott@goodnewschurch.life

 4747 Highway 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 (850) 622-9191

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER AT UNIVERSITY CARILLON (GMC)

University Carillon (GMC) is a church community sent to help anyone and everyone become a follower of Jesus.  We are located in Oviedo (East Orlando), Florida and right across the street from the University of Central Florida.

University Carillon has three weekend services; Traditional at 8:45, Contemporary at 10:00 and our Vessel Orlando service at 11:30. Our EPIC Student Ministry gathers together on Wednesday and Sunday nights in our Epic Center. Our Prodigal College Ministry also meets on Tuesday nights in the Epic Center.

We are looking for a full-time worship leader who can lead primarily for our Contemporary and Vessel services on Sunday mornings. Also assisting in the organization and development of all worship experiences (youth and college) at UC.

We are looking for an individual who is gifted musically, but also excels in leadership, discipleship, development and culture building.

Our ministry staff, lay leaders, volunteers and congregants are a phenomenal group of people to work with and grow in relationship. Our desire is a full-time worship leader who can direct a fairly large ministry, helping us continue worshiping Jesus.

Email: ChrisAkers@UniversityCarillon.net. Please include your resume, any social media links, and recordings (video) of you leading worship.

An ideal Worship Leader candidate:

• Loves Jesus
• Passionate about leading people in the presence of God
• Desire for revival
• Team player
• Developer of people
• Self-starter
• Relational
• Teachable (desires learning)
• Works collaboratively
• Proficient in leading with an instrument
• Gifted vocally

PASTOR TO FAMILIES OF YOUTH AT MATTIS AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH (CHAMPAIGN, IL)

Characteristics & Theological Orientation:

The candidate affirms the Free Methodist Articles of Religion (see FMC Book of Discipline ¶150), is willing to align with the practice of our theology as outlined in the Christian Journey (¶ 3000) and meets character qualifications for leadership as outlined in the Outcomes-Based Assessment for elders in the 2019 Free Methodist Church Book of Discipline (¶ 5410). The ideal candidate would be willing to pursue ordination in the Free Methodist Church.

Principal Outcomes:

1. To create a nurturing environment for the youth to grow as disciples of Jesus.
   • Strategies:
     • Provide and sustain a holistic (1) roadmap of spiritual formation. (In & through the Holy Scriptures, Wesleyan based)
     • Intentionally identify, develop and train disciple-makers and leaders among students and adult volunteers.
2. To lead a youth ministry within the cross-generational context of the Mattis Ave FMC.
   • Strategies:
     • Network cross-generational relationships for demonstration, encouragement, and edification.
     • To engage and participate within the activity and mission of the church.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. To work actively & humbly within the MAFMC Pastoral Team (attend staff meetings & work together toward discerning & promoting the mission of joining God’s Work in our community & world).
2. To promote, attend and participate in denominational/conference camps/events, and youth activities (i.e., Quizzing, resourcing days, growth groups, etc.).
3. To serve as Christian Education director, overseeing areas of Youth, Children’s/Nursery, and Faithful Families programming & leadership development. This also includes sharing reports at and attending the Board of Administration meetings each month.
4. To facilitate, participate with, and empower the local youth ministry leadership team to coordinate events, activities & meetings.
5. To seek network with other youth leaders & pastors to serve the youth of Champaign county.
6. To participate in Sunday morning worship services through prayer, reading, announcements, communication & occasional preaching.

For more information or to e-mail a resume/application: Chadwick Anderson, Lead Pastor

Email: canderson@mattisave.org

Phone: (217) 355-5947

DIRECTOR  OF FAMILY, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AT RIVER’S EDGE METHODIST CHURCH (SPENCER, IA)

Job and Church Brief: River’s Edge Methodist Church is seeking an individual who nurtures a Strong Christian life to provide vision and coordination of ministry to families, youth, and children (ages 0-18). This person generates new ideas, effectively copes with change and uncertainty, practices integrity and transparent communication, enjoys working hard, and makes connections in the congregation to serve families, children and youth in a variety of roles. In our welcoming environment, this broadminded person will help us bridge all ages while developing and administering all aspects of ministry to support and encourage relationships and growth for families, youth and children.

River’s Edge is a small to medium sized welcoming congregation in Spencer, Iowa, the NW corner of Iowa near the Iowa Great Lakes. Our focus of “Bible Believing, Jesus Loving” guides both our identity and mission to God’s world. As an independent Methodist congregation, we embrace and center our Statement of Faith on Wesleyan theology “Gather at the River’s Edge” and “Belong. Believe. Become.” showcase our congregational life together. We are a congregation filled with active youth, laughter, tears, and worship services that speak to who we are and what God is calling us to be. We embrace new ideas while building on a deep Biblical Foundation.

Essential Functions:

• Imagine, develop, and communicate a multi-year programming plan and curriculum scope and sequence that aligns with River’s Edge vision and values; assess and evaluate success, failures, and relevance of programming and adjust accordingly.
• Initiate, build and maintain authentic relationships with children, teens, parents, and volunteers.
• Recruit, develop, train, and appreciate a team of adult volunteers to serve.
• Imagine, design, and coordinate regular programming for ages 0-18 including researching, choosing, and preparing age appropriate Biblically based curricula; oversee volunteers in accordance with our Policies.
• Design, schedule, organize, implement, and attend events, service projects, retreats, and mission trips, work from a team approach with other staff.
• Help parents and guardians inspire curiosity and spiritual interest in their children; equip parents and guardians with resources to be the primary influence of faith formation.
• Foster congregational awareness and involvement with children, youth and family ministry through coaching and experimenting with intergenerational programming opportunities and worship service involvement.
• Establish a safe, and welcoming environment; foster discipleship, encourage thinking and sharing, and be aware and responsive regarding emotional and mental health among children and teens.
• Provide targeted, effective, and consistent communication and promotion of activities including impact stories to students, parents and congregation via email, monthly newsletter, bulletin boards, church website, social media, etc.
• Experiment, recruit, equip and train adults for mentorship as well as match students with adults
• Explore, develop, and utilize peer training to develop leadership among high school students.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage youth budget and finances
• Participate in weekly one-on-one with pastor
• Participate in continuing education opportunities; network with other children’s and youth ministry directors and leaders
• Be a present and engaged participant in standing church programs and worship services, and other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• One to three years of related experience
• Associate’s Degree
• Embrace the Vision, Mission, and Values of River’s Edge
• Familiar and comfortable with Wesleyan theology
• Passion for engaging and nurturing children, teens and families
• Flexibility in hours and scheduling
• Ability to successfully pass a background check

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move freely in and out of different children and youth ministry settings (classroom, camps, churches, etc.)
• Able to comfortably speak in public forum
• Have valid driver’s license and is able to drive

Core Competencies:

• MISSION OWNERSHIP: Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values and beliefs of the congregation by consistently behaving in a manner congruent with them and supportive of them.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Generates sense of approachability; fosters natural connections between others; supports culture of welcoming and connection in life of congregation; creates a spirit of openness that invites those who are spiritually or emotionally troubling to confide in him/her; demonstrates appropriate pastoral care boundaries.
• PROCESS MANAGEMENT: Can visualize the larger picture of where ministry is heading; good at figuring out the key objectives, process(es) and resources necessary to get things done; self-motivated in providing direction and communication in accomplishing achievable goals; knows how to organize people and activities; can simplify and create realistic policy, timeline and infrastructure for repetitive processes, event and programs; decides in a timely manner and takes action keep larger picture in mind while tending to details.
• VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: Identifies, recruits and engages people in their areas of giftedness, skills and passions for volunteer positions; clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; establishes clear expectations, providing training for each role; provides regular and ongoing feedback, development and appreciation about performance; creates a climate in which people want to do their best; makes each individual feel that their work is important.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Provides the information congregation, parents and youth need to know; through storytelling and images, creates an environment people want to participate in; uses verbal and nonverbal skills to deliver a message articulately and respectfully in a variety of settings and formats.
• TEACHING / SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Demonstrates an understanding of discipleship as journey or process; selects curriculum that is relevant, and contributes to a deeper understanding of scripture, theology, and spiritual practice; designs effective lesson plans using a variety of learning styles and experiences to maintain interest, build connection to daily life and promote deeper relationships while developing faith.

See HERE for the full job description. The application can be found HERE.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT FIRST GRAPEVINE METHODIST CHURCH (GRAPEVINE, TX)

Organization Summary

First Grapevine Methodist Church in Grapevine, Texas, is a multi-generational congregation that experiences and shares God’s love in our community and around the world.  As an independent Methodist church, our mission is to follow Christ’s commands to make disciples, care for others, and grow in our personal faith.

Our church campus, in historic downtown Grapevine, is a vibrant community of faith that extends well beyond our walls.  We are an active campus during the week with growing Family Ministries, extensive Music Ministry, strong Stephen Ministry, and a thriving Women’s ministry.  Bible Study groups meet weekly on and off campus and there are monthly opportunities to serve our community.

On Sunday mornings, we have two traditional worship services, one contemporary worship service, and a dedicated Sunday School hour for adults and children.  Our current weekly worship attendance is 300-400 in-person participants and around 300 online participants.

At First Grapevine, we believe in getting people involved to build strong relationships, serve others, and know God.  We encourage local and global outreach through four Village ministries.  Our local ministry within Grapevine focuses on developing relationships with and serving alongside our neighbors.  We have strong partnerships with the City of Grapevine, our exemplary school district GCISD, and the Grapevine Police Department.  Globally, we support missionaries in Kenya, a sister Methodist church in Latvia, and the Methodist Children’s Home in Costa Rica.  Our global missions provide an opportunity for staff and the congregation to travel to these locations and participate directly in ministry and relationship building.

Role Summary

The Associate Pastor plays a critical role in the church.  From sharing the Word of God through sermons and teachings to facilitating experiences for people of all ages to explore and strengthen their faith, this is a true opportunity to serve God.  By living an authentic spiritual life with purpose, the Associate Pastor will develop strong relationships with church members, fellow staff members, guests, and the community.  The Associate Pastor will help lead our church in following Christ and making disciples, particularly with respect to reaching families and young adults.

The Associate Pastor reports directly to the Senior Pastor and works closely with church laity leaders.

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of four weekdays, Sundays, and religious holidays including Christmas and Holy Week.  Most of the work is in-person on the church campus. Given both our local and global reach, there are opportunities to work and travel beyond Grapevine.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Preach on Sunday mornings (at least 40 Sundays per year). A schedule will be determined between the Senior Pastor and the Associate Pastor as to who will preach at which services.
• Administer the sacraments of the Methodist Church (communion and baptism).
• Perform weddings and funerals and lead or assist confirmations and professions of faith.
• Teach or assist with Bible Studies or small groups.
• Provide pastoral care while working closely with volunteers and our Stephen Ministry team.
• Collaborate and support our ministry leaders including but not limited to those who lead discipleship, evangelism, and mission opportunities as well as church leadership committees.
• Represent the Church in the community and at events.
• Adapt to change and be open to new ideas or opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Master of Divinity degree from a Christian theological seminary. Educational training in the Methodist tradition and/or work experience in a Methodist church is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: At least five years of work experience as a church pastor is preferred, but not required.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills.  Effective at giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Leadership: Proven experience in balancing the roles of a leader among staff and the congregation and a team player. Willing to stand up for what is right and able to make tough faith-based decisions.  Demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Relationships: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of fostering relationships with people from different walks of life, especially young families. Experienced with forming community connections and representing a church well in the community.
• Ministry Mindset: Be a spiritually mature believer in a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Seek learning opportunities, spiritual development, and continuing education as needed to enhance relationships and effectiveness.  Be passionate about helping others to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and spreading the good news to as many people as possible.
• Physical Requirements: Able to go up and down stairs, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 35 pounds. Valid driver’s license and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

First Grapevine offers a competitive compensation package beyond a base salary, including: paid time-off, medical and retirement contributions, continuing education and an inclusive, welcoming work environment.

For those interested, please submit the following items to Amanda Lateef at amandal@firstgrapevine.org:

• Cover letter
• Resume with at least three professional references
• Statement of Faith (including testimony, call to ministry, and ministry philosophy)
• Access to 2-3 recent sermon or teaching videos or audio recordings

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AT MIDDLETOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Job Summary

Develop and implement a vision for all programs, activities, and educational aspects related to Children’s Ministry ages birth through 5^th grade in order to provide a safe, Christian environment that encourages all children to learn about and to develop a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ; offers opportunities for multi-generational participation in socials, fellowship, community service, and outreach; and encourages and equips parents to develop a biblical worldview in their children.

Essential Functions

• Leads the Children’s Ministry including review of current programs, initiation of new and innovative programs and oversight of Sunday, weekday, on-going, seasonal, and special programs.
• Nurtures, resources, equips, and shepherds a network of spiritually gifted leaders, mentors, and apprentices who can disciple children toward spiritual maturity.
• Chooses and prepares curriculum for each program and age level that progressively deepens children’s spiritual development.
• Creates environments, activities, and programs for each age group that will facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth.
• Provides care for children and families in the church in cooperation with pastoral staff.
• Develops a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families into the life of the church.
• Creates and manages the Children’s Ministry budget.
• Communicates consistently with parents and congregation on Children’s Ministry issues and events.
• Creates and maintains children’s participation database.
• Ensures that Safe Sanctuaries policies are followed at all times.

Other Responsibilities

• Schedules and chairs monthly Children’s Council’s meetings.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled and called staff meetings.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff retreats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Committed Christian who is passionate about working with children and their parents.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Christian Education is preferred.
• A minimum of four years work experience with children.
• Background check and drug test required.

Core Competencies:

• Compassion and Care: Exudes a natural sense of care for the well-being of others; responds with empathy to the life circumstances of others; communicates a sense of support in his/her very presence; demonstrates appropriate and boundaried expressions of care.
• Verbal and Written Communication: Is able to deliver a message clearly, articulately and succinctly; can communicate verbally with appropriate emotion in a variety of settings; can communicate in writing with the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and patterns of speech; can deliver a message both verbally and written using a tone appropriate for the context.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to lead others. Demonstrates the skills of active listening and openly accepts criticism. Productively engages and resolves interpersonal conflict. Holds others accountable in a spirit of love. Engages people positively, with a demeanor of optimism and abundance.
• Leadership Development: Is a good judge of talent and spiritual giftedness. Can accurately project how people are likely to perform in a variety of settings. Provides challenging and stretching task and assignments for developing leaders. Stretches people to try new skills and accept new levels of responsibility. Delegates responsibilities where appropriate.
• Spiritual Maturity: Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking in the talk, and by responding with constancy of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic; nurtures a rich spiritual life; seeks wisdom and guidance from appropriate mentors; is able to articulate a clear and consistent statement of faith.

Please contact mbauer@middletownumc.org for more information.

PASTOR AT FIRST CHURCH OF COTULLA (TX)

First Church of Cotulla (FCC), an Independent church in South Texas is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead a small but hard working  congregation committed to the Wesley expression of Christianity.  Originally founded in 1881, it has faithfully served the city of Cotulla and La Salle County for over 140 years.  The gorgeous Sanctuary recently underwent a major renovation along with the rest of the church facilities.  A beautiful rock Parsonage built in 2011 and benefit package are also provided.  For more information, please contact brenda@brendaweeks.

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