Job and Ministry Opportunities: June 2025
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Ministry Jobs
FULL-TIME PASTOR AT ASHLAND/CEDAR HILL GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCHES (ASHLAND, NE)
The Ashland/Cedar Hill Global Methodist Churches in Ashland Nebraska is looking for a full-time pastor. Ashland is a wonderful community of 4000 people situated in between Omaha and Lincoln. Cedar Hill is a small country church located 8 miles west of Ashland. The salary is very competitive. The church is ripe for growth. The community is growing fast. A parsonage is provided. The current pastor is retiring and is an Asbury Seminary graduate. For more information you can contact Bill Landon (402) 944-2471 or Pastor Jeff Thurman (402) 440-1110 Webpage is www.globalmethodist.org; Facebook is www.facebook.com/ashland.mc.
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MADE TO FLOURISH
Would you like to take the next step in your pastoral journey in a healthy church committed to developing flourishing pastors?
Made to Flourish partner churches offer full-time pastoral posts designed to equip emerging church leaders over two to three years. Pastors in these posts are given pastoral leadership responsibility, mentored by senior leaders, and provided a healthy church environment to learn, grow, and shepherd.
We refer to these pastoral posts as “pastoral residencies” because they function similarly to medical residencies. Much like someone trained in medical school serves as a doctor (medical resident) in a teaching hospital, so too someone trained in seminary serves as a pastor (pastoral resident) in a local church. During this time, they actively lead while being intentionally invested in by experienced pastoral leaders and the congregation they serve.
Through our common application, you can apply once and be considered for multiple pastoral posts in churches that are serious about preparing future senior leaders.
Position Description
These roles will vary from church to church, but here’s what you can expect to do at all of them:
- Preach, teach, and shepherd
- Be mentored by seasoned pastors
- Lead initiatives and ministries
- Learn how a healthy church operates from the inside out
- Steward pastoral responsibility without the full weight of senior leadership
Ready to Learn More or Apply?
Explore open residency positions and apply here: https://www.madetoflourish.org/residency-directory
Want to talk it through? Schedule a time to meet with Johnny Daigle from Made to Flourish https://calendly.com/johnnyd-madetoflourish
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SENIOR PASTOR AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH (PLEASANTON, TX)
First Methodist Church in Pleasanton, TX has been proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1857 and is currently seeking a full-time Senior Pastor called by God to stand in agreement with His sacred word. Our church is a financially stable independent Methodist congregation with a Book of Discipline and Bylaws.
Our ministry staff includes two associate pastors and a church secretary. We have a Wesley Nurse serving our church and community. We also have several volunteers dedicated to leading children and youth ministries, community service, and various Bible study classes.
The Senior Pastor will:
- Preach the Word of God and lead Sunday worship service
- Guide this congregation by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Collaborate with the Church Council regarding administrative duties of the church
- Preside as the primary officiant for church functions; communion, baptism, weddings, confirmations, and funerals
- Provide pastoral care for the congregation.
Qualified applicants will demonstrate alignment with our Doctrinal beliefs. Education in a field of theology or degree from a seminary/bible college is preferred. Prior experience in church leadership as Pastor is preferred. We are seeking candidates who will be personable and engaging with all ages and backgrounds, be an effective communicator and administrator, and be computer literate. Parsonage is available and salary will be based on experience.
Pleasanton is a growing rural community conveniently located 40 miles south of San Antonio. The town offers good schools and many amenities of a larger city. Pleasanton is known as the Birthplace of the Cowboy filled with live oaks and friendly folks!
For more information, or to apply, please contact jeff.petter@resourceandland.com.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT STATE WESLEY FOUNDATION (MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY)
We’re searching for a passionate, grounded, and relational leader who feels called to invest deeply in college students’ lives. The ideal Executive Director will be energized by the rhythm of campus life and eager to create spaces where students can explore their faith, grow in discipleship, and build lasting community.
You’re someone who can cast a clear and compelling vision, lead worship, mentor students, and walk with them through the highs and lows of college life. If you thrive in collaboration, love developing young leaders, and are ready to lead a thriving ministry into its next chapter, this could be your calling.
For more information on this position, see HERE.
To apply, email info@hlg.team.
I am an elder in the Heartland GMC and I am searching for a new church appointment east of the Mississippi River.