Job and Ministry Opportunities: June 2024

We seek to inform all our alumni of all opportunities available to them. The doctrine and theology represented in the job descriptions below may not reflect the theological stance of Asbury Theological Seminary. They have been provided by individual churches, ministries, and employers, and will reflect those organizations’ values.
Please email any job opportunities you know of to alumni@asburyseminary.edu. Do not add them as comments to this article, as they are unlikely to be seen.

**For a wider range of current listings, please visit our jobs board on Connect.**

Ministry Jobs

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY AT OOLTEWAH UMC (OOLTEWAH, TN)

Job Title: Director of Student Ministry (Full-time)
Organization: Ooltewah United Methodist Church — Ooltewah, TN
Hours: 40 hours per week (Sunday through Thursday; evenings on Sunday/Wednesday)
Benefits: Health & dental insurance — employee pays 40% of premium; Pension — 6% match if 4% contributed by employee
Start Date: Start date is flexible and can be adapted to meet candidate’s needs for transition planning.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our vibrant Ooltewah United Methodist Church community as a full-time Director of Student Ministry. The Director of Student Ministry will be responsible for leading and nurturing the spiritual growth of our student members, fostering a sense of community and belonging, and providing opportunities for
fellowship, service, and discipleship. The Director of Student Ministry at OUMC will make it their mission to prepare our students for a lifetime relationship with Christ. This individual’s main concern will be leading our students in spiritual and personal development to become a Christ-like servant. Student Ministry is a strategic priority at OUMC and has the total commitment of the church’s resources, facilities, and leadership.

Organization Summary:
Ooltewah United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered church located in one of the fastest-growing areas in Tennessee. Located in the suburbs of Chattanooga, OUMC is rooted in the Word of God, faithful to intergenerational worship, engaged in local and international mission, and committed to offering life-changing ministry to students and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Leadership: Lead engaging and relevant student-focused worship services, Bible studies, and discipleship programs that inspire and challenge young people in their faith journey.
2. Pastoral Care: Provide compassionate and supportive pastoral care to middle and high school members, offering guidance, counseling, and prayer support as needed. Create a dynamic, meaningful, and safe atmosphere for spiritual growth among youth.
3. Discipleship and Education: Develop and implement a comprehensive youth discipleship curriculum that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of students, incorporating United Methodist teachings and traditions. Develop and guide student leaders on the Student Leadership Council to share their faith and serve others at OUMC, in the community, and in the world.
4. Student Ministry Activities: Plan, organize, and oversee a variety of student ministry activities, including retreats, mission trips, service projects, recreational outings, and special events, fostering a sense of community and belonging among youth members.
5. Volunteer Recruitment and Training: Recruit, train, and empower adult volunteers to serve in student ministry roles, providing ongoing support, encouragement, and resources.
6. Outreach and Evangelism: Engage with the church and wider community to attract new youth members and foster connections with families, schools, and other organizations, promoting the mission and values of the Church.
7. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the family ministry team, church staff, volunteers, and other ministry teams to integrate student ministry into the overall life and mission of OUMC by participating in staff meetings, planning sessions, and special events as needed.
8. Administration: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and contact information, and oversee the student ministry budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

Qualifications:

• Embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, education, or other relevant field and minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills, highly personable and engaging communicator who is able to hold student’s attention in a large group setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience working in and building teams. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Self-starter and innovator who is willing to do what it takes to connect with and nurture students required.
• Ability to mobilize and equip adult volunteers/staff with gifts for student ministry.
• Approachable, outgoing Christian that can maintain a positive attitude with youth.
• Understanding of student development and knowledge of current teaching techniques and student ministry approaches.
• Willingness to continually learn and refine the church’s discipleship methods.
• Computer skills (MS Office products) and especially skilled with social media tools

How to Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and a 3-5 minute video of your personal student ministry philosophy to fanok99@gmail.com

YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR AT CHRIST METHODIST CHURCH (MEMPHIS, TN)

Job Title: Young Adults Pastor
Reports To: Discipleship Pastor

Job Overview:
Christ Methodist Church in Memphis, TN is seeking a passionate and experienced Young Adults Pastor to lead and disciple our church’s young adult community (18-26). The ideal candidate will have an apostolic gifting, strong foundation in biblical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to connect with the emerging generation of young adults. This full-time position will serve both in discipleship ministries and pastoral care.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and lead a young adults ministry that provides opportunities for worship, discipleship, and missions.
2. Disciple and mentor young adults in their faith journey through one-on-one meetings, discipleship groups, Sunday School, and other programs.
3. Plan and coordinate events and activities that engage and meet the needs of young adults, such as retreats, conferences, and missions opportunities.
4. Recruit, train, and support volunteers to lead in the young adult ministry
5. Work with other church staff and volunteers to ensure young adult ministry is integrated into the broader church community.
6. Assist the Discipleship Pastor in the leadership of the Wesleyan Fellows Program.
7. Serve on the pastoral care team, providing on-call support and counseling referrals. This position will also be available to assist as-needed with pre-marital counseling, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required, seminary degree in-progress or completed preferred.
2. 3+ years of experience working in ministry, student ministry, college, ministry or young adult ministry preferred.
3. Strong biblical knowledge and ability to communicate it effectively to young adults.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with other church staff and volunteers.
6. Strong organizational and planning skills.
7. Passionate about relating to young adults from diverse backgrounds & cultures, and committed to their spiritual growth.

To apply, please email Grant Caldwell at grantc@christchurchmemphis.org with your resume.

ASSISTANT PASTOR OF MISSIONS AT VILLAGE CHURCH (BEAVERTON, OR)

General Personal & Spiritual Qualifications

1. Model the biblical qualifications of an elder. (1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3)
2. Model biblical integrity in all things. (Titus 2:7-8)
3. Model biblical leadership as an equipper. (Eph 4:11-13)
4. Model spiritual growth and passion for God.
5. Model biblical community in relationships as described in the “one another” commands in Scripture.
6. Embrace Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values – modeling a commitment to helping the church realize these goals.
7. Support a multi-staff and multi-cultural team ministry.
8. Be in full agreement with Village’s doctrinal statement and covenant.

Ministry & Job Specific Qualifications

1. Must have competence in and a commitment to leading people with the ability to mobilize and delegate.
2. Must have experience in managing missions programs and setting strategy.
3. Manifests teachability, warmth, and love for people with an ability to give godly counsel.
4. Must have demonstrated through his/her life and ministry effectiveness in stimulating the worship of God, teaching of the Scripture, caring for others, and proclaiming the Gospel to the community and the world.
5. Minimum education requirement – a broad sequence of missiology as well as theology for credit from an accredited theological institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Completed graduate degree in intercultural studies (missiology)
2. Rich intercultural experiences
3. Pastoral ministry experiences

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Pastor of Missions works to collaborate across the organization on the successful execution of our church-wide vision to be missional. This role is responsible for assisting the Associate Lead Pastor to refine, drive, and provide opportunities to our congregation for significant missional living and testimony. The goal is to have all Villagers actively engaged in outreach efforts bearing witness of the Gospel to all while giving priority to those who have yet to hear the Gospel.

Job Duties

1. Missional Education
   1. Work closely with all staff members in integrating a missional education program throughout total church programming
   2. Collaborate with Senior Director of Integration to offer Village “Missional” classes as part of “essentials” series
2. Financial Engagement
   1. Support overseeing missional church and outreach portion of the budget, under the supervision of the Associate Lead Pastor
   2. Educate and motivate people to partner through giving to missional and outreach initiatives, in collaboration with the Associate Lead Pastor
   3. Explore and secure outside revenue provisions in coordination with Lead Team, especially the Associate Lead Pastor
3. Missional Leadership
   1. Redefine and teach on being a missional church, in collaboration with the Associate Lead Pastor
   2. Develop ministry leaders for local and global outreach ministries
4. Networking: Develop and maintain a healthy network of churches, Christian organizations, and community/government agencies for partnership opportunities in outreach and missional living, both local and global
5. Empowering Villagers for Missional Engagement for Kingdom Purposes
   1. Prayer: Foster concern and involvement in prayer for local and global outreach
   2. Short Term Missions: continue a short-term missions’ program, stimulate recruitment with a focus on adults, and provide training and follow-up of team members, in collaboration with the Associate Lead Pastor
   3. Long-term Missions
      1. Develop and implement a missionary candidate training and selection process, in collaboration with the Associate Lead Pastor
      2. Maintain liaison with missionaries’ agencies and/or missionaries
      3. Oversee missionary care
   4. Local Community Impact: Develop and oversee holistic engagement (i.e., Spiritual, physical, mental/emotional, environmental, civic engagement, and justice) in collaboration with the Community Outreach Coordinator and our
      nonprofit, Village Outreach
   5. Evangelism
      1. Prepare and motivate Villagers in creating and maintaining evangelistic relationships
      2. In partnership with other staff, establish new believer discipleship opportunities
6. Other: Assume any responsibilities given by your supervisor

Relationships

1. Reports to Associate Lead Pastor
2. Receives annual review from supervisor according to the review policy established by the Personnel Commission
3. Must be in a “soul-care” relationship, where continued spiritual formation is the aim
4. Oversee all relevant leaders in Missional/Outreach ministries

See all articles