Ministry

Associate Pastor, Hope Community Baptist Church, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Job Description:

• The Associate Pastor will focus on three primary areas of responsibility:
  

  • Music and  Worship
  • Evangelism and Outreach
  • Ministering to Young Adults (primarily 19 to 35 years old age group)
    
• As the Associate Pastor, this individual would participate in church services as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Deacon Board
  
• This may include preaching, teaching, the leading of prayer meeting, and leading a small group Bible study, etc.
• Also, as Associate Pastor, this individual is expected to participate in and represent HCBC at various Great Lakes Association and NAB events
  

• Responsibilities :

  • Music and Worship:

    • Coordinator of the Music Ministry for the entire church
    • This includes music, sound, light activities
      
    • Recruit, train, and assist in developing the musical talents of the congregation
    • Works in conjunction with the Senior Pastor in planning weekly services and special events
      

  • Evangelism and Outreach:

    • Develop formal ministry goals and strategies focused on evangelism and outreach
    • Develop strategies to help assimilate new members into the church family

  • Ministering to Young Adults:

    • Implement worship formates, activities, and events that are focused on reaching you adults in the 19-35 age group
    • Recruit and train qualified individuals to assist in the church's efforts to minister to young adults
      

Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor of Arts or equivalent in the area of Biblical Studies
  
• Completion or pursuit of a Masters Degree preferred
  
• Some formal training and demonstration of proficiency in Music
  
• Minimum of two years experience directing and leading worship
  

To Apply:
Contact Hal with Resume, References, and Transcript by ph at 313.640.9414 or email at hcmarion@sbcglobal.com
Hope Community Baptist Church's website: www.hopecommunitybaptist.com

Pastor of Discipleship, Christ Community Church, Rochester, MN
Job Description:

• Christ Community Church is a growing, vibrant church of 1,500 people
  
• We are located in southeastern Minnesota in the rapidly-growing community of Rochester, a dynamic city with over 100,000 people
  
• Do you desire to minister to adults, to see them grow in their walk with Jesus?
• Do you have the desire and ability to recruit and train adults to serve in ministry?
• We desire a servant leader to develop and oversee the vision and day to day growth of small groups, big groups, and overall adult leadership
  

• Responsibilities:

  • Through training and encouragement, organize and mobilize volunteers and staff to assist in implementing the discipleship process
    
  • Develop a strategic curriculum for making growing disciples
    
  • Direct and oversee all phases of discipleship process in cooperation with other ministries at CCC
  • Work with Assimilation Ministries to connect people to a group
  • Keep discipleship visible as an integral part of ministries to adults
    
  • Oversee publicity, schedules and promotional materials as they pertain to discipleship
  • Be an active discipler
    
  • Exhibit the character traits and qualities of a Biblical Elder (1 Tim. 3)
  • Develop and maintain the annual budget for Discipleship Ministry
    
  • Agree with the stated mission and philosophy of ministry established at CCC (Reference our website: www.cccrochester.org)
  • Complete other pastoral duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor, including but not limited to: counseling, teaching and pulpit support
    

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies with a seminary education preferred
  
• 3-5 years of large church experience a plus, specifically in the area of Adult Ministries
  
• 3-5 years of previous discipleship experience with demonstrated progress
  
• Experience in an associate role in a multi-staff church
  
• 2-4 years of small group experience
  

To Apply:
Contact Michele with Cover Letter, Resume, and References by ph at 507.282.5569 or by fax at 507.286.1278 or by email at mnelson@cccrochester.org Application Deadline: November 15, 2008 Christ Community Church's website: www.cccrochester.org

Middle School Youth Minister, Hope Church/ Young Life, Richfield, MN
Job Description:

• Purpose to help middle school students enter into and/or deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ and his church, developing an outward facing faith, ready to engage their sphere of influence, through a dual appointment with Hope Church and Young Life
  

• Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate Hope's midweek and Sunday morning middle school programming :equip and lead a ministry team that shares fully in programmatic ministry serve as a primary (but not exclusive) lead speaker support programmatic ministry themes developed by the Director of Student Ministries and the Student Ministry Team
    
  • Recruit, equip, and mobilize a volunteer team to do contact outreach at Richfield Middle School
  • Coordinate middle school retreats
    
  • Take WyldLife Kids to outreach camp
    
  • Coordinate and lead short-term Hope mission trips for middle school students
    
  • Recruit kids for WyldLife outreach events and planning for WyldLife activities
    
  • Develop relationships with Hope students through school visits, electronic communication, and hanging out at the church
  • Develop relationships with Hope parents and community parents for prayer, support and guidance
    
  • Work within the annual budget for Hope Student Ministries and Young Life
    
  • Attend monthly Hope Church "all staff" meetings
    

Qualifications:

• Personally committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
  
• Eager and able to  share Christ in a culturally appropriate manner with middle school students
  
• Able to invite and equip the people of Hope to serve and lead in ministry
  
• Motivated to embrace the multicultural, multiracial context for ministry in Richfield
  
• Able to manage the boundaries and overlap in this dual appointment with Young Life
  

To Apply:
Contact KC or Brad with Resume and References by ph at 612.866.4055 or by fax at 612.866.8226 or by email at kc.dinardo@hope-pc.org  Hope Church's website: www.hope-pc.org

Director/Pastor of Family Ministries, First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Description of Ministry Areas:

• This is a full-time position requiring 40-50 hours per week. Pay and benefits to be determined commensurate with education and experience. There is a probationary period of six month for this position
  
• Be accountable to the Executive Board under the immediate supervision of the Senior Pastor
• Serve as staff representative to the Christian Education Team
• Work with the church staff and pastoral leadership to enhance Family Ministries and the broader ministry of First Baptist Church in the congregation and the wider community

• Attain this goal by being involved in and accountable for the following areas of ministry

  • Outreach to families
  • Leadership responsibility for high school and junior high youth groups
  • Outreach to post-high youth and young adults
  • Special programs and activities including retreats, outings, camps, and worship experiences for children, youth and young adults
  • Assist the Christian Education Team with teacher recruitment and training for children, youth and young adults

• Other Ministry Areas:

  • Being present at Christian Education Team and Leadership meetings
  • Being present at weekly church staff meetings
  • Assisting teachers with curriculum decisions in conjunction with the Christian Education team
  • The Director of Family Ministries is expected to be part of a team relationship with the ministerial and support staff of First Baptist Church. Staff meetings, staff retreats, and program planning and evaluation are essential parts of this relationship
  • If ordained, additional pastoral duties would be assigned (i.e., visitation, weddings, funerals, occasional preaching, teaching opportunities), and this individual would be called as Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church
    

Qualifications:

• Personal Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Familiarity and agreement with polity and philosophy of the American Baptist Churches USA. First Baptist Church membership will be considered appropriate
• Ability to evaluate the needs of families, children, youth and young adults and foster a learning environment to address those needs
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience working with families, children, youth or young adults in a church setting; a Master's Degree with ordination or working toward ordination is preferred
• The Director/Pastor of Family Ministries shall have a vision for personal growth as it relates to families, children, youth and young adults, including emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. He or she will have the ability to engage with and involve children, youth, and young adults in the life of the church, fostering faith and interpersonal relationships with families and other members of the congregation
  

To Apply:
Contact First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs, 317 E. Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, PH: 719.632.6603, office@firstbaptist-cs.org

Pastor, Community Congregational Church of Billerica, Burlington, MA
Job Description:

• Are you a biblically based leader who can bring our church to the next level, mentor others to get involved, and put in place strategies and tactics to grow the church so more souls can be saved?
• The Community Congregational Church of Billerica has recently joined the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and is located in a blue-collar, suburban town of Boston, MA
• A detailed church description, congregational survey and compensation specifics will be available for serious candidates
• Base salary of $32,000 - $42,000/year, medical package, retirement, disability insurance, plus parsonage
  

Qualifications:

• Entry level requirements include a 4-year college degree, sound Biblical knowledge, passion for what Christ did for all on the cross, discernment, and relevant experience preaching and teaching
• Female candidates and non-seminary candidates will be considered
  

To Apply:
Email resumes to: ccc_pastoralsearch@yahoo.com AND copy to: Iromano@ymcaboston.org. Phone inquiries are encouraged at: 617.512.9668.  IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME, please submit the following (Incomplete submissions will not be considered): 3 church references, 3 personal references who are not part of your church, Salary history, Narrative describing your theology and beliefs, by 10/31/08

Regional Director, TreeHouse Youth Outreach, Edina, MN
Job Description:

• To provide leadership in implementing a Community Based Model of TreeHouse Community Development and Programming for two or more TreeHouse locations
• Includes all staff supervision and community development for both areas: general supervision of youth program service in collaboration with the Area Program Coordinator; and developing a network of community relationships for support, financial and otherwise in all partnering communities
• This position does require some fundraising for both personal goals as well as regional needs; training and mentoring in fundraising is provided
  

Qualifications:

• Must love kids and care deeply about hurting families
• Must have a personal faith which is compatible with the TreeHouse statement of faith and philosophy of ministry (this information is accessible on our website or via e-mail)
• Have 2+ years of experience and in leadership, supervision, and development of small team of 8-10 employees, plus interns and volunteers
• Have 2+ years of experience with project development and management
• Have experience and understanding of fund-raising models and networking
• Experience with and understanding of youth ministry and social work models

• Preferred, but not required:

  • Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
    

To Apply:
Contact Holly Dressel with Cover Letter and Resume at: hdressel@treehouseyouth.org, www.treehouseyouth.org, PH:952.238.1010, Fax: 952.238.1011

Director of Youth and  Family Ministries, Chatfield Lutheran Church, Chatfield, MN
Job Description:

• The Director of Youth and Family Ministries will serve as a leader, teacher, and mentor in strengthening the youth and parent relationship with Jesus Christ
• This will be accomplished in partnership with the youth, families, parents, pastors, adult volunteers, congregation, staff, and various committees through a variety of avenues
• Responsibilities include utilizing talents, training, and unique gifts to minister to youth and their families, helping guide their spiritual growth
  

Qualifications:

• We are looking for a person of faith with a strong sense of call to youth and family, positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills
  
• We are looking for someone with working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, Publisher, etc.)
• Education and experience will be considered
  

To Apply:
Contact Vicky with Resume and References, by ph at 507.867.4721 or email at Chatlutheran@msn.com

Director of Middle School Ministry, Wayzata Community Church, Wayzata, MN
Job Description:

• Wayzata Community Church, affiliated with the United Church of Christ, is a dynamic and welcoming community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed
  
• Located in Wayzata, Minnesota (a western suburb of Minneapolis) we are presently in search of a vibrant and enthusiastic Director of Middle School Ministry
  
• This is a full-time position responsible for curriculum, programming, leadership, volunteer team development, and special events such as retreats and mission projects
  

Qualifications:

• Must have a heartfelt passion for youth, and be willing to meet young people where they are on their journey
• Ideal candidate will create a vision for leading the present active program to new levels of content and involvement by focusing on the development of relationships with Middle Schoolers and their families
  
• Bachelor's Degree and experience working with young people
  

To Apply:
Contact Kathy with Cover Letter, Resume, and References by ph at 952.473.8877 or email at khandy@wayzatacommunitychurch.org. Application Deadline: August 31, 2008
Wayzata Community Church's website: www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org

Associate Pastor, New Prague Alliance Church, New Prague, MN
Job Description:

• New Prague Alliance Church in New Prague, Minnesota, is looking for an associate pastor on a part-time or full-time basis
  
• Possible areas of ministry emphasis are youth, worship, discipleship, and singles ministry
• We see this ministry position as having flexibility
  
• New Prague Alliance Church is an evangelical church committed to proclaiming the Word of God and calling people to be disciples of Jesus Christ
  
• We see our purpose as following Jesus Christ by loving God, loving people, and serving the world
  

Qualifications:

• We are looking for a person with the character, competency, and chemistry to fit this ministry opportunity
  

To Apply:
Please contact Steve O'Dell at 652.758.2800 (church), 612.245.4535 (cell), steveo@bevcomm.net (email)

Children's Pastor, Prairie Heights Church, Fargo, North Dakota
Job Description:

• Prairie Heights is a seven year old church plant that meets in the FARGODOME on the campus of North Dakota State in Fargo
• It ministers to over 500 people and its growing
  
• We are looking for someone who loves to minister to children, can equip and mobilize a team, and work together with a pastoral team in a progressive new paradigm church
  

Qualifications:

To Apply:
If you are interested please send your resume to Pastor Dan at pastordan@prarieheights.com, Application deadline: September 2008

Team Facilitator, Initiatives International, Inc., Crystal, MN

Job Description:

• Facilitating Short-Term missions trips for various groups
• Recruiting, managing logistics, training and facilitating multiple short-term mission teams
• Salary - $24,000 - $42,000, www.initiativesinternational.org

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Qualifications:

• Heart for ministry, missions and the world
• Good people skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, well developed written and verbal communication skills
  

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To Apply:
Contact David Jensen with Cover Letter, Resume, References and Transcript at: djensen@initiativesinternational.org, , by Oct. 1, PH: 763.535.1233 X736, FAX: 763.535.9559