Job and Ministry Opportunities: April 2025
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Ministry Jobs
PASTOR AT PONTOTOC FIRST METHODIST CHURCH (PONTOTOC, MS)
First Methodist Church Pontotoc is looking to grow by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit by designing creative and authentic worship services, offering mission and ministry opportunities, and developing church technology.
Our Church
First Methodist Church Pontotoc was the first church established in Pontotoc in 1836. Nestled downtown next to the Historic Court Square, the church has been and continues to be a staple in our community. Beginning July 1, 2025, this church will be an independent traditional Methodist Church. First Methodist Church Pontotoc offers a traditional Methodist worship service and provides Sunday School and ministries to adults, youth, and children. First Methodist Church Pontotoc also offers a vibrant pre-school program for three and four-year-olds that has been in operation for almost 40 years.
Other outreach programs the church is involved with or sponsors include our Backpack Ministry for local schools, Lenten Luncheons that serve and welcome all denominations, the local Pontotoc Food Bank, and collaboration efforts with churches throughout Pontotoc County.
Community
Pontotoc, Mississippi, a community of nearly 6,000 residents, is deeply rooted in Christian values and offers a welcoming atmosphere for families. The town is proud of its excellent public school system, which has consistently earned an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education and received numerous national awards. In 2011, Bloomberg Business Review named Pontotoc the best place in the state to raise children. In addition to its strong educational and family focus, Pontotoc offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including The Tanglefoot Trail—a scenic 44-mile trail perfect for biking and walking. The Pontotoc Hospital, located on Main Street and affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, ensures convenient healthcare access for residents.
Application Criteria
First Methodist Church Pontotoc is seeking leadership in the form of:
- A person called by God to preach the Word of God, lead worship, and teach Scripture, focusing on practical, daily application for the congregation.
- A person committed to a life of prayer and attentively listening to the Holy Spirit to meet the congregation’s spiritual needs.
- A person who can design and lead creative, authentic worship experiences that engage and inspire.
- A person who is evangelistic-minded, offering invitations to worship and encouraging personal commitments to Christ.
- A person willing to provide guidance for the church’s educational programs, fostering the growth of mature disciples through Sunday School, Bible studies, and new group formats.
- A person to oversee church administration, collaborating with church leaders and committees in areas such as mission opportunities, facility needs, financial stewardship, and ministries for youth, children, and pre-school.
- A person excited to actively engage and network within the community to build relationships and share the love of Christ.
- A person eager to lead the development and implementation of church technology and communication strategies to reach and engage the congregation effectively.
Application Process
First Methodist Church Pontotoc is seeking a full-time pastor as it becomes an independent congregation in the summer of 2025. The successful candidate will assume leadership of the Church on July 1, 2025.
Applications will be accepted March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025.
Email resumes to Mickey Mapp at mickeymapp@gmail.com.
Please provide relevant background information on your resume, including your education and work history.
YOUTH PASTOR AT UNIVERSITY CARILLON (OVIEDO, FL)
University Carillon (UC) is a church community sent to help anyone and everyone become a follower of Jesus. UC is affiliated with the new Global Methodist Church and located in Oviedo (East Orlando), FL. We are directly across the street from the University of Central Florida.
Our Epic Student Ministry (High School and Middle School) has a heart for Worship, Prayer, Bible Study, Outreach and Fun. A mentoring culture is built into the ministry with Sr. High serving Mid High students and a college internship program serving the full ministry. Check the ministry out at https://universitycarillon.net/epic/
An ideal candidate:
- Loves Jesus
- 3 to 5 years of experience in leading a ministry to youth ministry
- Passionate about leading students in a growing relationship with Jesus
- Team player
- Developer of people
- Self-starter
- Relational
- Teachable (desires learning)
- Works collaboratively
To request our Context and Values document of our Epic Student Ministry document or are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume and any social media links to: SearchTeam@UniversityCarillon.net
WORSHIP LEADER AT UNIVERSITY CARILLON (OVIEDO, FL)
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 AT TRINITY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH (SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA)
Trinity International Church (TIC) is actively seeking a Pastor to lead our existing English-speaking congregation and expanding ministry in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Recently, our congregation has been transitioning from being primarily made up of English-speaking internationals to a core community of Bolivian nationals eager to learn English, alongside a smaller group of international individuals. This shift requires a new focus on serving the local Bolivian community while maintaining a welcoming environment for people from diverse backgrounds.
Positioned at the crossroads of faith and culture, TIC offers an exceptional opportunity for impactful ministry. Our church is committed to serving the community, currently supporting initiatives for underprivileged street youth, the homeless, and vulnerable children. We play a significant role in providing support to international volunteers engaged in these ministries who seek a welcoming English-speaking church community.
TIC runs a free conversational English language program for English as second language (ESL) speakers. Moreover, during our church services, a simultaneous Spanish translation service is available, contributing to the growth of our ESL membership.
We are seeking an individual or couple who can cultivate spiritual growth through dynamic preaching and Bible teaching in English, along with a Gospel-centered focus on mission within the community. Our ideal candidate will collaborate with church leadership to actively engage with and clarify our Vision and Mission.
While the position does not offer a full-time salary, we provide a monthly stipend to assist with housing costs, living expenses, and English-language, Christian education at an accredited school. The incoming Pastor will have the responsibility of independently raising the majority of their living expenses.
Submit your CV and attachment or link of a sermon to Misty Lopez: miscrowe@gmail.com
PASTOR AT GRACE METHODIST CHURCH (NORWAY, MI)
Grace, a small, close-knit rural church, is searching for a pastor who will guide and work with our leaders as we endeavor to rebuild our congregation after a major shift in affiliation from The United Methodist Church to The Global Methodist Church. We are looking for a credentialed pastor with education, beliefs, and background consistent with the doctrine of the GMC.
We are a church family that enjoys serving our local community through several ministries including a food pantry, community meals, a mobile food pantry, school backpack program and coat closet. We share a 15-year-old, 10,000 square foot facility with our partner Bethany Lutheran Church.
We offer a full package including:
- Full moving costs
- Newly renovated parsonage waiting for you to choose new kitchen appliances (or a parsonage housing allowance)
- Utilities and internet
- Health insurance
- 4 weeks personal/sick time
- Up to 2 weeks for conferences and training
- Travel allowance
- Salary advance with church growth
- Further details on compensation and salary package available to interested candidates
Grace Methodist Church is located in the city of Norway, with a population of about 2800 people. Modern medical facilities are ten minutes away in nearby Iron Mountain. Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson, has recently expanded to include a new cancer center. Norway participates in school of choice, with several excellent schools in the area. Norway Vulcan Area Schools is located in the city of Norway, as well as Holy Spirit Christian School. Norway Elementary School earned a Gold Medal rating from U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in Michigan – ranked 81st out of over 1,500 schools statewide in 2024. Norway is known as the “City of Trails” and you will find paved walking paths throughout and around our community. Mountain biking enthusiasts will find challenging trails as well, supported by the DTN’s Norway Trails – OGEE System. Check us out, and see what Norway and the surrounding area has to offer. You will find a great place to live and raise a family.
Please visit our detailed website for our church profile and our 3-5 year vision statement and check out our livestream services at www.gracemethodistnorway.org. If you are interested in applying for this position, please look at the beliefs and doctrines of the Global Methodist Church here: https://globalmethodist.org/what-we-believe/ If you have read and are in alignment with these beliefs and doctrines please send your resume to: gmcnorwaypastorsearch@gmail.
“Our mission is to strive to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, witness boldly, and to share the love and life of Jesus Christ in our community and the world.”
PASTOR AT GRACE CHAPEL OF CLIFTON PARK (CLIFTON PARK, NY)
The Pastor has a deep and abiding love of the Lord Jesus Christ and leans on Him for continual guidance and direction. He is a student of the Word, who demonstrates the love and grace of God in his relationships with others. He is a man of high ethical and moral standards, open and candid, with a heart for the lost, who will represent Christ well in the Christian community and our local area. He holds or is working toward a minimum of a Master’s level Seminary Degree in addition to having prior church pastoring experience.
Position Overview
The pastor is responsible for the shepherding of the church and, together with the church leadership, setting the spiritual direction and ministry goals of the church. He shall seek to promote and support:
- the spiritual growth of members and attendees of all ages
- the equipping of all believers for service
- the outreach of the church to the lost in the community and the world through:
- personal contacts
- evangelism
- missions
- community service
The pastor shall concern himself with his personal spiritual growth and the development by engaging in personal study, prayer, educational opportunities, and the exercise of his spiritual gifts to God’s glory.
The pastor shall strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Ministry Duties
- Sermons/Preaching must:
- be scripturally based
- be clearly articulated
- practically applicable for the challenges of life
- inspire worship and a desire to know God through His word
- Foster and encourage the small group and prayer ministries of the church.
- Develop and train ministry leaders.
- Prayerfully develop and encourage a culture of discipleship.
- Conduct baptisms, weddings, premarital counseling, and funerals as appropriate.
- Provide visitation to and counsel of the ill and those in need, physical or spiritual, along with the Pastoral Care Team, as time permits.
- Oversee direct report personnel with the understanding that all personnel are fully accountable to the church elders and ultimate authority resides with the church elders.
Attributes
- Exhibits leadership qualities and vision tempered by humility. Leadership is by example, not by edict.
- Participates well as a team player, with leadership qualities to define, plan, promote, and implement the vision and ministries of Grace Chapel.
- Understanding, patient, flexible, and tolerant, with the ability to respect divergent views on non-essential issues.
- Comfortable working with and alongside women across all roles.
- Skilled at and desires to build community.
To apply for this job, visit https://justchurchjobs.com/apply/4489
ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT NEW LIFE IN CHRIST CHURCH (PUNTA GORDA, FL)
General Description:
New Life in Christ Church of Punta Gorda, FL, is an independent church in the Wesleyan-Methodist tradition seeking a full-time Associate Pastor. Our mission is to offer new life in Christ as we seek, share, and send disciples.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead Pastor is leading worship by 1) worship planning, 2) preaching 10-12 times each year, 3) administering the sacraments, and 4) assisting in other worship-related activities.
- Oversee “Seek Ministries,” which includes recruiting, training, coordinating, overseeing, and developing ministries that 1) welcome people, 2) follow-up with guests, 3) integrate new people into New Life Church, and 4) coordinate ministry volunteers.
- Officiate weddings and funerals, teach, and visit sick and homebound members, all as needed in cooperation with the Lead Pastor.
General Responsibilities:
- Participate in staff meetings, regular one-on-ones with the Lead Pastor, and relevant committee meetings.
- Participate in The Sanctification Network, including a weekly cohort meeting, monthly coaching, biannual retreats; and embrace its methods of ministry.
- Embrace a ministry culture that thrives on teamwork, spiritual vitality, and willingness to experiment with new ways of realizing our mission.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited seminary, preferably from a seminary in the Wesleyan-Methodist tradition.
- Manifest a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a strong commitment to the Christian faith, and support the Christian faith, and support the Christian faith through a Wesleyan understanding of both doctrines and discipline.
- Clear sense of call to ministry and affirmation of call by previous church(es).
- Robust attention to one’s own spiritual formation by practicing the means of grace.
- Track record of fruitful ministry in the local church or parachurch ministry.
- Wholeheartedly embrace the mission, vision, values, structure, and theology of New Life Church.
- Ordination in a Protestant denomination (Wesleyan/Methodist heritage preferred), or ready for New Life Church’s ordination process.
- Must successfully pass a church-specific criminal background check.
For more information, or to apply, please email casey@newlifeforall.church.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PAX DEI FOR NUBA (U.S.-BASED)
Pax Dei for Nuba, a non-profit Christian organization, seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead our mission of developing Christ-centered Sudanese leaders in the Anglican Church of Sudan to promote the flourishing of God’s Kingdom within Sudan. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison with Sudanese partners, implement our strategic plan, cultivate relationships with individual and institutional donors, and oversee daily operations. Strong organizational, financial management, and communication skills are essential. Experience in nonprofit management and cross-cultural service is preferred. Join us in empowering Christian leaders for Sudan’s flourishing! The Executive Director description and application guidelines can be accessed HERE. This is a U.S.-based position. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.
PASTOR AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH (BEDFORD, PA)
Mission Statement:
St. John’s mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and the triune God; help spiritual seekers become transformed believers; promote fellowship and Christian unity within the congregation and the local community; demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to everyone; and to empower people to utilize Christ’s teaching in their daily lives.
Vision Statement:
- To remain conservative adhering to the Holy Bible scriptures, which teaches the Truth.
- To grow our Sunday school attendance for all ages.
- To grow our Children’s Church Ministry.
- To increase our youth activities.
- To increase our music ministries.
Our Church & Community
St John’s Church is an open, non-affirming, family focused congregation located in the picturesque, historic community of Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Bedford exudes small-town charm and fellowship, complemented with an affordable cost of living. Conveniently located within easy driving of metropolitan areas, Bedford offers our residents an ideal setting for wholesome living and access to a wide variety of recreational activities. Blessed with a quality educational system with modern facilities, a moderate climate, and a workforce renowned for its strong work ethic, Bedford is a truly wonderful area in which to live, work, play, and raise a family.
We seek a leader who is innovative, Christ-centered, and who spiritually connects with all age groups. Sincerely desiring spiritual renewal that both instructs and inspires individual and collective growth, our congregation sees our leader as a supporter, visionary, and someone to help motivate individuals to participate in the growth and spiritual rebirth of our church.
St. Johns is proud of its inspiring music ministry, our spiritually-talented families, and our commitment to community involvement.
*St. Johns is in the process of leaving the UCC and becoming an independent congregation.
Application Criteria
St Johns is seeking a leader capable of the following:
- Development and implementation of the mission and vision of the church
- Preaching at Sunday Worship Services
- Overseeing the Sunday School Program
- Leading the congregation in holy communion
- Conducting baptisms as requested
- Officiating funerals
- Offering premarital counseling and officiating weddings
- Leading confirmation class for the youth
- Overseeing and participating in church committees/teams and ministries, including being a part of the consistory to ensure the financial and spiritual well-being of the church
- Coordinating, delegating, and overseeing the planning of outreach activities in the surrounding neighborhoods and work with other community churches and organizations in cooperation and coordination of programs and/or services to further service and enhance the mission of the church.
- Visiting sick and shut-in members who are homebound or in care facilities
- Providing short term counseling as needed
- Being available and responsive to crisis situations and will provide pastoral care through the most effective means possible and advising other professional help when needed
- Technological Experience (sound system, social media)
- And any other situations, actions, or activities requiring the guidance/assistance of the pastor
Application Process
St John’s Church is seeking a full or part time minister.
Applications are now being accepted. Resumes can be sent to stjohnsuccsearch@yahoo.com. Applications can also be submitted via our posting on Indeed.
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