Job and Ministry Opportunities: March 2025

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Ministry Jobs

PASTOR AT UPATOI COMMUNITY CHURCH (UPATOI, GA)

Job Title: Pastor
Reports To: SPRC
Position Status: Full-Time
Pay: Total package $35,000 – $40,000, depending on qualifications
Church Size: 124 members with an average attendance of 50

Upatoi Community Church

Upatoi Community Church is an independent church nestled in the Georgia Pines off Highway 80 in Upatoi, Muscogee County. We have a loving and friendly church family and enjoy fellowship with each other and our visitors. There is a great spirit here among our people. Our church understands it’s not all about us and that’s why there’s so much involvement in local mission works beyond our community.

Our current sanctuary is 43 years old, but our spirit is 162 years old. Our pianist and choir are amazing for such a small church. We are a traditional church and believe the Bible is the infallible, divinely inspired word of God. Our mission is to find a pastor who will lead and guide us in regrowing and strengthening our congregation especially in the young adult age group and those families with children. A pastor who will bring fresh new church mission and ministry ideas to attract new members, and preach the word of God and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Our foremost goal and prayer is to see Upatoi become a vibrant, growing, and spirit-filled congregation of disciples who seek to shine the light of Christ to the world.

The pastor should be willing and able to fulfill the following expectations, goals, and responsibilities:

• Believe that the Bible is the infallible, divinely, inspired word of God.
• Be a committed believer and follower of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Be responsible for sermon preparation and delivery, and assist with worship planning.
• Preach scripturally sound sermons.
• Be strongly rooted in Wesleyan theology and the importance of Methodist traditions.
• Facilitate and encourage opportunities for spiritual growth, discipleship, and evangelistic outreach in the community.
• Visit with homebound or nursing home congregants, and those in the hospital.
• Be available to the members of the church for counsel and baptism.
• Perform the ecclesial acts of marriage and burial.
• Have a heart for pastoral care and the ability to provide compassionate/empathetic support to congregation members in time of need.
• Help individual parishioners identify and utilize their gifts within the ministry.
• Devise and implement fresh, new ministries within the church to attract younger people and those with children.
• Lead and teach Bible studies.
• Perform administrative duties such as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church and working with the Administrative Council in making decisions about the church’s direction, activities, and priorities.
• Encourages unity within the body of Christ and will be the mediator of handling any possible disputes.
• Involvement in the local community and church activities.

If interested in this position, please request an application at UpatoiCommunityChurch@gmail.com.

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FULL-TIME TWO-POINT PASTOR (NEAR OMAHA, NE)

Pastor needed for full-time appointment for two-point charge south of Omaha, Nebraska. Ashland and Cedar Hill are thriving rural churches with tremendous opportunities for growth. These are great churches that have a strong tradition of Biblical preaching and small group Bible study. They are looking for a pastor that can help them connect with young families and grow outreach ministries. Ashland, the primary charge, has a well-cared for parsonage. The community has a quaint “village-like” downtown area and is a short drive from a sprawling outlet mall (https://nexcrossing.com/) and less than 30 minutes drive from both Omaha and Lincoln. Salary (up to $60,000, dependent upon experience) plus full benefits.

All inquiries please contact Presiding Elder Steve McElroy at pastor.steve.mcelroy@gmail.com.

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PASTOR AT LIVING FAITH GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH (OMAHA, NE)

Living Faith Global Methodist Church in Southwest Omaha, Nebraska is looking for their next pastoral leader. This church is primed for growth as it is in the fastest growing area of Nebraska’s largest city. The next pastor of Living Faith will be an individual who is skilled in preaching, teaching and vision-casting and can foster an outreach-oriented culture. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a heart for church growth. Salary ($75-125,000 – this is based on experience and includes a housing allowance) and benefits provided.

All inquiries please contact Presiding Elder Steve McElroy at pastor.steve.mcelroy@gmail.com.

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PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE AT FAITHBRIDGE (RACINE, WI)

Position/Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Pastor, and in harmony with the mission statement and policies of Faithbridge, the Pastor of Congregational Care will provide direct oversight to some of the non-pastoral staff and various ministry programs. The Executive Pastor will also give pastoral care and counseling and preside over special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Seniors Ministry
  • Lead Thursday morning Bible study and special events.
  • Form leadership team to assist in planning special events.
• Visitation
  • Coordinate hospital, hospice, shut-in and home visits.
  • Lead a care team to assist in the visits.
• Men’s Ministry
  • Oversee Wednesday night men’s group.
  • Coordinate participation in No Regrets Men’s Conference.
  • Plan occasional special projects or events for men.
• Life Events
  • Primary contact for funerals and weddings.
  • Perform counseling, as needed.
• Preaching
  • Be prepared to preach 6-12 times in the year, including special services.

Skills and Qualifications

• Passionate, relevant, and engaging communication skills both verbally and in writing to inform, persuade, and comfort staff, volunteers, and congregation members.
• Very strong organizational skills for growing, mobilizing, and maintaining a strong and effective team/program.
• Protecting/holding confidence – The ability to keep information private when working with congregation members to better counsel and comfort church members in times of crisis..
• Strong moral character to give a good example to the congregation.

Additional Requirements

• Have a passion to increase the church’s effectiveness and to help shape the spiritual lives of people through discipleship.
• Wholeheartedly support Faithbridge’s vision, direction, and mission.
• Participate in other aspects of church life as an active Faithbridge member.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and teachable.
• Is a team player and committed to unity in the workplace.
• Participate in staff meetings; read and discuss books as directed by the Senior Pastor.
• Assume other responsibilities not aforementioned as deemed appropriate b the Senior Pastor or Faithbridge Leadership Council.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in either Pastoral Ministry or Biblical Studies.
• A Master of Divinity from an accredited theological school or seminary is preferred.
• Experience serving in a mid-size church is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading and serving with others in a multi-staff environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.

For more information, or to apply, contact: creighton.kaye@faithbridgewi.com

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PASTOR AT ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL CHURCH (SOUTH BEND, IN)

Come to St. Paul’s to share the word of Our Lord!
We are a warm, welcoming congregation in a magnificent, historic church where you will find many chances to spread His word.

Some background:

St. Paul’s Memorial Church in South Bend, IN (www.stpaulsmemorial.com) disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church several years ago. Now a non-denominational church, we find ourselves, for the first time in our 121-year history, with the opportunity to hire our own pastor rather than have one assigned to us. It is time to replace the two retired pastors who have gently guided us through this transition period, and to find a permanent, energetic full-time leader to carry us into the future.

St. Paul’s seeks a pastor to:

•    Officiate weekly Sunday morning worship service.
•    Make home and hospital visits.
•    If needed, perform weddings and funerals (all with extra compensation beyond regular salary).
•    Initiate ways to attract new and younger members.
•    Provide spiritual leadership to the Bible-based, Christ-centered congregation.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, and includes a historic, Georgian-style parsonage adjacent to the church which recently underwent a total restoration and would make an ideal family home.

Interested individuals, please send resumes to St. Paul’s Memorial Church, 1001 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46616, or email to info@stpaulsmemorial.com. Direct questions to Becky Emmons, co-chair of the pastor search committee, 574-276-2707, or emmons.becky@yahoo.com.

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ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR AT CAMP LADORE (WAYMART, PA)

TITLE: Assistant Camp Director
DEPARTMENT: Youth
REPORTS TO: DYS/DCS
SUPERVISES: Summer Program, Counseling, and Support Staff
SALARY GRADE: 12 STATUS: Exempt SCHEDULE: Full Time, 40+
COMMUNICATION LEVEL: 3

DPW / CPSL JOB PARAMETERS:
Mandated Reporter: YES (If yes, minimum requirement is required.)
Duties include direct care for minor(s): YES
Ceridian Job Code (for HR use only): _______________________

FUNCTION:
The Assistant Camp Director will be responsible to assist the Divisional Youth Secretary with the year round management of the Camp Ladore program.

The Assistant Camp Director will also assist in the planning and implementation of Divisional Youth Department character building programs, projects and events as assigned.

DUTIES:

SUMMER/CAMP PROGRAM

1. Assist the DYS/DCS in the management & development of the camp program at Camp Ladore.
2. Maintain camping programs and operational procedures in accordance with the American Camping Association (ACA), and all other federal or local government guidelines including:
   • Preparation of all materials (files, brochures, written policies, etc)
   • Representing Camp Ladore at functions of the ACA as assigned
   • Upholding all government safety and health regulations
   • Attend all necessary classes to obtain training in areas related to this field
3. Understand, implement, and adhere to all Salvation Army KeepSAfe guidelines and policies throughout the camp.
4. Supervise, plan and facilitate opening day and closing day procedures.
5. Develop and maintain a library of resources for camp use and maintain/safeguard all camp related equipment. Maintain all records, evaluations, statistics, surveys, and forms in a secure manner.

Camp Staff

1. Develop a recruitment plan for recruiting camp staff. This will include college visits, advertisements, Camp America fairs, phone calls, Divisional Events & Rehearsals, and the follow-up of former staff members.
2. Present completed staff applications to the DYS/DCS with recommendations for summer staff placement.
3. Prepare and maintain all paperwork associated with the hiring of staff members in coordination with Camp Office Manager and the DHQ HR department. This will include applications, references, tax forms, work agreements in accordance with the most up to date laws of the local and federal government.
4. Prepare staff orientation and training programs under the direction of the DYS/DCS including arranging special guests, preparing all forms & updated staff manual, determining the schedule, and coordinating with all staff
5. Coordinate with DYS/DCS and Ladore Staff on the pre-camp & post-camp program. This will involve coordinating with the Ladore Maintenance and Operations staff to determine work projects, meals, housing, moving out of camp, etc.
6. Communicate with all approved staff as to their arrival/departure dates, housing assignments, travel details and other necessary information to make the transition to/from camp as easy as possible.
7. Supervise all program and counseling staff, including developing/oversight of the Counselor In Training development program. Support Camper Consultant and serve in the role in Camper Consultant absence
8. Ensure all necessary staff completes a brief of their work for the summer and take inventory of all needs.
9. Organize, plan, and advertise the annual Camp Staff Reunion.

Campers/Corps

1. Stay up-to-date on all KeepSAfe policies and procedures, upholding and enforcing them through all programming
2. Maintain and edit the CampMinder program as needed alongside the Youth Office Manager.
3. Have a thorough understanding of CampMinder software to anticipate issues from a corps, parent, and admin perspective.
4. Lead annual trainings for corps officers and youth workers in CampMinder usage, communication with parents, recruitment of campers, and the proper procedure for bringing campers to Ladore.
5. Assist in the preparation of Camper forms, mailings to corps, follow-up on registrations and follow-up of campers after their stay at camp.
6. Any other duties relating to camp as assigned.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

1. Work from DHQ (September- May); Relocate to Camp Ladore during the camping season (June August) – On call at all times during camping season unless given clearance
2. Be available to attend Territorial Youth Department events as directed by DYS/DCS
3. Attend related national conferences/seminars with the endorsement/approval of the DC and DYS/DCS
4. Assist the DYS/DCS in the oversight of Salvation Army Troops and Scouts program including visiting corps, maintaining database, and coordinating disbursement of emblems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must be a Christian familiar with the principles of Christian living found in the New Testament and seeking God’s guidance for help in his/her daily walk.
• Must be an active participant in The Salvation Army and attend a corps regularly
• Must possess a working knowledge of ACA standards.
• Must possess management, organizational and creativity skills.
• Must possess basic office skills including use of computer.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to speak and carry himself/herself well in front of a group.
• Must be able to work with all age groups, especially with children and young adults.
• Must be able to travel throughout the Division to work with Corps Officers and Local Officers on various programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree (in a related field such as camping or youth ministry)
• Minimum of three years camping experience, including at least one year of supervisory responsibility
• Understanding of Salvation Army Doctrine and Practices
• Must be over 25 years of age per ACA guidelines

For more information, email usesecretaryforpersonnel@use.salvationarmy.org or check out this document: Assistant Camp Director – JD (8.5.2024)

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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.

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