Job and Ministry Opportunities: February 2025
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Ministry Jobs
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN RENEWAL THEOLOGY AT REGENT UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
Regent University’s School of Divinity is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position will be located at Regent University’s Virginia Beach, VA campus.
Regent University School of Divinity is one of the 15 largest seminaries in North America accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and offers master’s and doctoral degrees. As an inter/multidenominational seminary, the School of Divinity represents a range of denominations, ethnicities and backgrounds, united by a commitment to Renewal Theology, which is the exploration, formulation, and proclamation of the renewal of the Church, and by extension the world, through the loving-kindness and holiness of God, the eternal Father, in the death and resurrection of the Son, Jesus Christ, and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit.
Qualifications: An earned Doctor of Philosophy (or equivalent) degree from a regionally accredited college, seminary, or university. Applicants from all major disciplines of theology (Biblical Studies, Church History, Practical Theology, or Systematic Theology) are encouraged to apply, if they have the following CV items: 5-10 years of higher education teaching experience, a record of scholarly publications in the field of Renewal Theology, and a record of fruitful ministry. Responsibilities for this position include teaching, student mentoring, oversight of theses/dissertations, scholarly productivity, and institutional/community service.
Expectations include: 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach graduate and doctoral-level courses; 4) an evangelical faith with a high view of the inspiration of the Scripture; 5) a commitment to and experience with the present day ministry of the Holy Spirit as embodied in the faithful tradition of Biblical Christianity; and 6) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.
Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application. For more information, or to apply, see HERE.
WORSHIP DIRECTOR AT GRACE CHURCH OF MORTON
THE OPPORTUNITY
Grace Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ to the glory of God. Grace’s vision is to be a loving community that invites our neighbors to join us in becoming devoted followers of Jesus who impact the world for Him. Grace is a growing evangelical congregation in central Illinois with over 450 households. Since its founding in 1958, Grace Church has belonged to the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (FEC). Grace partners with the FEC to collaborate with other churches to plant churches nationally and internationally, credential and care for church leaders, and provide discipleship opportunities for adults and children.
Currently, Grace Church is looking for a full-time Worship Director who will be responsible for a significant portion of the planning and synchronization of the weekly worship gatherings. The Worship Ministry area at Grace Church includes a Sunday morning worship team made up of musicians and vocalists, an audio/visual team, and the deacons of ordinances. This is a Director-level position that Grace hopes to see develop into a Pastoral role. The candidate should aspire to that office. Salary range: $60,000-$80,000
THE COMMUNITY
Morton, IL is a vibrant, growing community with a population of just over 17,000. It is located approximately halfway between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, making it a central Illinois hub with access to several neighboring cities. Morton prides itself on being a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It offers excellent public schools, a well-established and growing network of parks, an established downtown, attractive housing, a low crime rate, and access to high-quality medical care.
To Review our full profile, please go here: https://opportunities.contextstaffing.com/grace-church-morton/worship-pastor
Questions? Email Vince: vince@contextstaffing.com
To Apply: https://opportunities.contextstaffing.com/worship-pastor/grace-church-morton
Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with First Methodist Church in Stuttgart, AR as they search for their next Children’s Discipleship Director. First Methodist Church of Stuttgart seeks a passionate and visionary Children’s Discipleship Director to lead and invigorate their children’s ministry. This role demands a dynamic individual, both creative and organized, with a proven track record in volunteer recruitment and training. The ideal candidate will possess experience with an established curriculum and demonstrate a strong ability to foster an engaging, fun, and spiritually enriching environment for children.
This director will be responsible for revitalizing the children’s programs, addressing the current challenges of volunteer burnout, and ensuring the continuity of quality ministry. They will collaborate closely with church leadership to align the children’s ministry with the broader goals of the church, which is deeply committed to supporting families and nurturing the spiritual growth of the next generation.
For more information click here: https://tss.chat/431111_
Contact John@theshepherdsstaff.com for more information
SENIOR PASTOR AT INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF SLEMANI (KURDISTAN, N. IRAQ)
This position is for the career worker, retired couple, or anyone in between. It is a unique opportunity to shepherd an ever-changing English-speaking congregation with attendees from the six inhabited continents! The pastor would lead the international church by preaching each Saturday and providing spiritual care to the members of ICS. He will work directly with the elders and board to lead the ministry to English speakers in Slemani, as well as be a resource to the Kurdish pastors in this city.
Pastoral Responsibilities:
- Work with church board and elders to lead the church
- Organize leadership and vision of the church
- Organize weekly services, including assuming the bulk of the preaching load
- Initiate Bible studies, small groups, and service projects
- Be a resource for local Kurdish pastors
- Make disciples who make disciples
Required Qualifications:
- A recognized bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of two years pastoral experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with a least some focus in intercultural studies
- Cross-cultural experience, having lived and ministered in that context
Biblical Characteristics Desired:
- Kingdom-minded
- Biblically grounded
- Spirit-dependent
- Competently skilled
- Self-aware
- Self-disciplined
Application Process:
- After contacting ICS (contact person: Russell Massey at rusmassey@gmail.com), submit initial application
- Conversation with the ICS pastoral search committee head to answer questions
- Submit longer questionnaire
- Submit references/references received
- Online interview with pastoral search committee
- Visit to ICS
- Committee recommendation to ICS Board
- Presentation of recommendation to ICS members
- Position offered
- Support raised
- Arrive in Sulaymaniah (Slemani)
For more information, see HERE.
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