Wesley Theological Seminary (WTS), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as the Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology commencing July 1, 2021. Wesley is home to the longest-standing Public Theology program among US-based seminaries—including the National Capital Semester for Seminarians (NCSS). General competence in the fields of Christian Ethics and Public Theology is expected with a focus on the intersection of faith and the public square in the U.S. context. The successful candidate will join a team to help form a vision for the future of public theology programs at WTS. In addition, the candidate will teach required Christian Ethics courses and assist in teaching the Community Engagement Fellows Program and provide leadership to the Center for Public Theology and the NCSS. Teaching excellence, commitment to publication and ongoing research, experience in community engagement, and the ability to work within a team are required. Rank is open and a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. Salary is according to rank. Experience in online teaching and learning is desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate compatibility and commitment to the ethos and mission of the school (see more at www.wesleyseminary.edu).

The search committee will begin reviewing applications after February 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. A completed dossier will consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference.  Applicant materials can be sent to Dean Philip Wingeier-Rayo at christianethics@wesleyseminary.edu or 4500 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016.

Wesley Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Wesley Theological Seminary values diversity and inclusion. We value diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.  

An offer of employment is contingent upon the establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as well as a background check and supporting references.

Posted on December 2, 2020

 

There are no open positions available at this time. 

Communications/Marketing 
Website Assistance - looking for someone to help with the website (experience preferred)
Video Editing/Writing - looking for someone who has experience 
Data Analytics - looking for someone who can provide technical admin assistance generating reports from Google Analytics, Hootsuite and other monitoring software.  

The Source Collaborative/Strategic Initiatives - Student Research Associate.  

The Source Collaborative at Wesley is a grant-funded initiative that brings together congregations, coaches, seminarians, and Wesley staff and faculty for a two-year learning, reflection, and action.

We are seeking two seminarians to help conduct regular interviews, observe team planning sessions, and do site visits to congregations. The qualitative data collected and analyzed by SRAs help further shape the congregational learning process, and seminarian SRAs in a previous, similar initiative overwhelming reported the experience to be the most valuable component of their seminary career. We plan to employ two seminarians each academic year to conduct research.

Program Purpose and Goals

Our purpose is to help congregations thrive. Our goals are to:

1. help congregations develop their own understanding of thriving,
2. help congregations develop the tools for studying and authentically engaging their own context,
3. help congregations shape practices for thriving and contextual relevance, grounded in their own theological convictions and spiritual practices,
4. build leadership capacity by training high potential coaches,
5. expose seminarians to congregational change management and thriving churches, and
6. combine the best practices of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, the Community Engagement Institute, the Wesley Innovation Hub, and external experts with the learnings of the congregations to produce resources that can be broadly distributed to help more congregations thrive.

 

Requirements: Two-semester commitment (Spring ‘21, Fall ‘21) with optional summer work.

Compensation: Up to $400 monthly stipend, based on a minimum average of 20 hours of work per month. The time commitment will change week to week and month to month based on gatherings, congregational meetings, and other needs, but SRAs will be expected to help with other TSC activities in between; including website updates, conducting interviews, or compiling educational worksheets.

Research:

• Attend meetings of assigned congregation(s) and provide observational field notes.
• Attend site visit (or zoom call) w/coach as needed/appropriate.
• Conduct, transcribe, code, and analyze interviews with congregational teams before, during, after participation.
• Conduct, transcribe, code, and analyze interviews with coaches.
• Analyzing pilot cohort research and outcomes to inform/improve future work.

Administration and Leadership:

• Manage at least one administrative aspect of the project (website update, communication drafts, outlines for congregational partners, creating annotated bibliography of related news and articles)
• Research and contribute content to share with churches
• Conduct interviews with congregational teams – before, during, and after participation
• Transcribe interviews and document team progress
• Help plan and facilitate retreats and meetings
• Help evaluate Applications (end of 2021).
• Design worksheets for next steps (clarify).

For more information, please contact: Julie Hagen

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: innovation@wesleyseminary.edu

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The number of available hours for all of these positions varies but none will not exceed above an average of 12 hours per week. 

For more information about the above opportunities or how to apply, contact Dr. Josie Hoover, Director of Human Resources at hr@wesleyseminary.edu 

 

Position Announcement, Executive Director, Respond, Inc., Camden, NJ

The Respond, Inc. Transition/Search Committee announce a national search for the next Executive Director of Respond and invites inquiries and applications for the position. In this 53rd year of program operation, Respond’s staff and volunteers number more than 250 and Respond has succeeded in building an outstanding example of how people from many diverse backgrounds and all walks of life can work together toward the common goal of an enriched community for all of its citizens.

Respond seeks an experienced professional with a proven record of leadership for the position of Executive Director. Respond’s next Executive Director will be responsible for casting a vision for the organization, while also bringing inclusive, collaborative, and decisive leadership to this position. The preferred candidate must demonstrate superior administrative skills and possess a sound understanding of Respond’s unique history, mission, and values.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership in order to advance Respond’s mission, achieve the financial goals of Respond, and apply proven business practices to benefit Respond. This position is also responsible for managing all administrative aspects of Respond, including, but not limited to, finance, accounting, human resources, staff supervision, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems, as well as recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve it strategic goals.

· Actively engage and energize volunteers, board members, event committees, and alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.

· Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performance senior management team.

· Ensure effective systems that enable progress tracking, and regular program evaluation, to measure success.

· Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in relevant fields related of Respond’s operations.

· Ensure development and maintenance of sound organizational financial practices.

· Coordinate with staff, Finance committee, and the Board in preparing an overall organizational budget, and individual department budgets per funding guidelines.

· Establish organizational process to review and manage programmatic cost effectiveness and budget compliance.

· Initiate and manage development of organizational fundraising strategy to include a capital campaign, as well as annual giving and board give / get programs.

· Manage expansion of revenue generation and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.

· Ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy that deepens and refines all communication channels from web presence to external relations, to deepen existing organizational relationships, establish new organizational relationships, and garner new organizational opportunities.

· Work with Board of Directors to develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors and Advisory Board through targeted recruitment of appropriate personnel and engaging systematic board meetings.

· Monitor and maintain oversight to ensure programmatic compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and requirements.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s degree is strongly preferred) in fields related to nonprofit management, finance, business, community development, economic development, or social services.

· Minimum of five years management experience, preferably in a service non-profit setting, is required.

· Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in software and cloud-based solutions for word processing, data management, communication, marketing, and fundraising.

· Experience working with non-profit Boards of Directors.

· Demonstrated experience implementing organizational marketing, public relations, and fundraising strategies across a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

· Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with diverse populations and cultures in an economically distressed community.

· Experience in nonprofit affordable housing development.

· Experience in working with Boards of Education as related to childcare.

· Experience in Adult Education training, curriculum and programs of job readiness.

· Passion and optimism, and a mission-driven perspective toward service.

Closing Date: February 19, 2021

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

Company's website:

• http://www.respondinc.com/

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Respond, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

Posted on January 14, 2021

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Position Announcement, General Secretary, General Commission on Race and Religion, Washington, DC

The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) Selection Committee announces a national search for the next General Secretary and invites inquiries and applications for this position.  GCORR seeks an experienced professional with a proven record of leadership. GCORR’s next General Secretary will be responsible for casting a vision for GCORR, while also challenging and equipping the Church to complete its agenda of dismantling racial discrimination.

The General Secretary is responsible for providing strategic leadership in order to advance GCORR’s ministries, achieve the ministerial and financial goals of GCORR, and apply proven business practices to benefit GCORR. This position is also responsible for managing all administrative aspects of GCORR, including, but not limited to, finance, accounting, human resources, staff supervision, and communications. The preferred candidate must bring inclusive, collaborative and decisive leadership to this position, possess a sound understanding of GCORR’s unique mission and values, and possess a solid understanding of UMC polity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster effective relationships across the connection that advance GCORR in its mission and work.  These relationships include, but are not limited to, the agency’s Board of Directors, the UMC General Secretaries Table, Council of Bishops, Connectional Table, racial/ethnic caucuses, annual conferences and seminary leadership.
• Lead a strategic approach to support and facilitate GCORR’s ministerial goals and objectives. Collaborate with the board of directors to develop a strategic approach to support the goals of the agency.
• Manage financial controls of the agency, including all budgets and financial audits, as well as give active oversight to the accomplishment of GCORR’s fundraising and earned income goals. 
• Oversee administrative areas of the office of GCORR, ensuring compliance with the Book of Discipline, GCORR policies, applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.  Manage and direct the work of the staff and ensure a safe, healthy working environment that promotes diversity and is free of all harassment, oppression, and discrimination.
• Be the primary spokesperson for the agency, using meeting attendance, speaking engagements, commentaries, position papers, and other forms of media to implement GCORR’s vision, mission and purpose, goals and objectives, and to promote the work of the agency.
• Address and respond to complaints of racial discrimination from all levels of the Church by advocating for their fair and equitable resolution.
• Lead the agency in preparations for the General, Jurisdictional, and Central Conference meetings as called, ensuring GCORR is well positioned with regard to financial management, public relations/visibility, delegate engagement, and holding the church and delegates accountable for resisting racism and discrimination in its conduct and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is required.
• Prior experience demonstrating executive-level skill and facility, including administrative and supervisory experience is required.
• Prior experience working with large budgets and proven record of ability to interpret impact for ministry, and change management is required.
• Prior experience in non-profit management is strongly desired. 
• Proven track record in diversity, equity and inclusion, and intercultural competence in an ecclesial setting.
• Knowledge of The United Methodist Church and its structures is required.  United Methodist Church Membership is required.
• Ability to think and operate strategically and tactically.
• Ability to manage multi-cultural, collegial-style staff effectively and with sensitivity.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships without regard to title, ethnicity, theology, philosophy, or gender.
• Ability to exercise initiative and creativity in order to help move the denomination toward greater inclusiveness.
• Commitment to fulfilling the Christian imperative through a reconciling ministry.
• Understands and respects the theological/cultural diversity of the United Methodist Church, while upholding the agency’s commitments to equity and justice.
• Ability to travel, internationally and domestically, approximately 50% of the time, or as needed.
• Residence in Washington D.C. is required.

GCORR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

Posted on January 13, 2021

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Position Announcement, Pastor (part-time), St. Luke's UCC, Timberville, VA

We are St. Luke's UCC, known as "County Line Church" to the locals  as we are on the Lord Fairfax Land Grant line ... the line between Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties.  More specifically, the church is located about 20 miles north of Harrisonburg, VA.  We are approaching our 175th year here with an active congregation of about 30 folks.  We are a traditional church springing from the German Reform tradition and looking for a part-time pastor.

A brief description of what we are looking for in a pastor would be one who:

-- recognizes our traditions and adapts  his/her ideas re worship to our traditional order of service;

--  understands that we are an older congregation with some limitations on activities we can take on .. in the past year there were three funerals to conduct;

-- can communicate with our shut-ins, if not always a visit, a phone call;

--  understands that while we have some very savvy media (computer wise) folks, we also have some who do not have, nor necessarily want a computer.

-- Our salary for 20-25 hours per week is $30,000 per year, with 2 weeks vacation.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

pastorsearchcountyline@gmail.com

St. Luke's UCC
Pastor Search
PO Box 283
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842

Posted on January 14, 2021

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Ministry Opportunity, MI1 Young Adult Missional Ministry 

The Michigan Young Adult Missional Ministry (MI1) is a program of mutually transformational experiences between young adults, their living communities, the neighborhoods and the organizations in which they'll serve. It is a is a one-year commitment (Academic year- August-August) for 18 to 28-year-olds and is designed to be intentionally cross-cultural; purposeful in transformation and renewing for individuals and organizations as well.

Placements

Participants are matched to work placements based upon education, interests, experience and desire. All work placements are built around meaningful outreach, attention to justice and advocacy and mutual transformation for the community and the development of the participant.

Benefits to Young Adults

• Resume builder
• Provides gap year before grad school, seminary, career
• Meaningful work that focuses on social justice and systemic injustices in a community
• Remaining in Michigan
• Intentional community living with other young adults
• Health insurance, monthly food and living stipend, housing, utilities and assistance with student loan deferment
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Intergenerational leadership model that provides a mentor, site supervisor, program director and additional networking opportunities
• Quarterly trainings and retreat opportunities
• Program provides an orientation to the city and the local community

Commitments of Young Adults

• Complete application
• Complete program interview and placement site interview
• Participate in all expected and relevant meetings, i.e. staff meetings, team meetings
• Establish a regular meeting schedule with the site supervisor and be fully engaged
• Ask questions and seek clarity regarding workplace expectations, i.e. cell phone use, scheduling time off, calendaring, appropriate dress code
• Participate in all programmatic retreats and trainings
• Quarterly check-ins with site supervisor and program director for assessment
• Meet monthly with assigned mentor
• Fully engaged with intentional community living

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPLY AT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sbMIbRjtwvyhCciXD2giRIOmeZY-DdfdCKoWmc9HWxc/edit

CONTACT: Lisa Batten, MI Conference UMC, Young Adult Initiatives, at lbatten@michiganumc.org, for more information.

Posted on January 14, 2021

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Position Announcement, Minister of Spiritual Formation & Witness, Duke Memorial UMC, Durham, NC

Duke Memorial United Methodist Church (Durham, NC) is seeking an experienced and qualified Minister of Spiritual Formation and Witness to work 35-40 hours/week with a pay range of $40-$45K. The Minister of Spiritual Formation and Witness should be excited to lead new people coming to faith in Christ and to help others grow in their faith. This person will be committed to team-based ministry—working with lay teams and with a staff team—to enable the Church to achieve its mission. This person must be an equipper who sees the job not as “doing” all the ministry, but as empowering the people of the church to do God’s work in the world.

Full job description and online application at dukememorial.org/employment.

Posted on January 13, 2021

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Position Announcement, Associate for Youth Ministry, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC

The National Presbyterian Church (NPC) is seeking an Associate for Youth Ministry, to support their growing and active youth ministry. The Associate for Youth Ministry will work closely with the Director of Youth Ministry to develop the relational aspect of the existing youth ministry programs, specifically with a focus on boys’ discipleship. If applicable, the Associate for Youth Ministry may also help develop a music component to support the existing ministry programs.

For more information, please visit nationalpres.org/jobs

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to npcyouth@nationalpres.org. Applications will be received until February 28, or until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of June 2021. ​

Posted on January 13, 2021 

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Position Announcement, State Park Chaplains, Pennsylvania Council of Churches

State Park Chaplains are needed (Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend 2021).  

EXERCISE YOUR GIFTS AND SKILLS:

• Planning creative and meaningful worship services.
• Preaching engaging sermons in an ecumenical setting.
• Visiting and sharing Christ’s love with people from different religious traditions and life experiences.
• Creating programming for all ages.
• Managing your own time and working as a member of a team.

Each program is a unique blend of the chaplain's gifts, campers, park staff and the local committee.  All chaplains will conduct, weekly:

• Campsite visitation, using your listening, counseling and interpersonal skills. An attempt will be made to visit all occupied campsites, following the guidelines outlined at chaplains’ training.*
• Informal, inspirational worship services. 

 Chaplains must also offer:

• Availability to park/campground staff and campers for crisis situations or needed information.
• Informal programs such as campfires and hymn sings.

Most full-time and some half-time parks offer at least one recreational activity for children and youth, movies, special musical events, etc.  The program, in most parks, is planned in cooperation with a committee of local church representatives.**  The program schedule is coordinated with the park/campground manager and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Emotionally and spiritually mature Christian; able to function in an unstructured situation.
• Able to plan and carry out creative worship.
• Skilled in public speaking.
• A self-starter; able to meet people easily.
• Skilled in time management.***
• Comfortable in an ecumenical situation and able to apply the Scriptures to daily life.
• Able to help others grow at their own chosen pace.
• Aware of God's creation and our responsibility to care for it as good stewards.
• The following are valuable but not required:

            --ability to lead singing
            --proficiency with a musical instrument
            --knowledge of the outdoors
            --experience and training in counseling skills
            --theological training equivalent to at least one year in an accredited seminary

REMUNERATION

Remuneration for 2021 is $4950.00 per season for full time, and $2595.00 per season for half time, including the weeks from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, and full participation in the spring training event.*

IMPORTANT NOTES
**The 2021 spring training event will be held May 24 to 26 at Green Hills Camp, Alexandria, PA.  Attendance is mandatory for all chaplains. (Pending COVID restrictions in Pennsylvania – virtual (May 28-29).
**The local committee is a vital part of a chaplain’s support network.  The committee should be kept abreast of the chaplain’s activities.  Copies of any reports submitted to the coordinator of campground ministries should also be provided to the local committee.   Individual committees may have additional requests/requirements, as well.

Full-time and half-time positions for service between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends are available.  Salary, travel reimbursement and training provided.  Housing may be available at some locations.  If you have an automobile, are in good health and available to serve between May 24 and September 5, 2021 contact:

The Pennsylvania Council of Churches
900 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 211A
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5089
Phone:  717.545.4761   Fax:  717.545.4765
E-mail:  campgroundministry@pachurches.org

Additional information and application are available on-line:  www.pachurches.org/ministries/campground-ministry/

Early applicants have best choice of location. 

Posted on January 13, 2021

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Position Announcement, Director of the Center for Vocation and Rural Ministry, Barton College, Wilson, NC

Barton College seeks a founding director for the newly created Center for Vocation and Rural Ministry. The director leads a project with the goal of supporting ministers in small, rural, and diverse congregations in Eastern North Carolina. This position is funded by a five-year grant provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc., and reports directly to the Director of the Center for Religious Studies. The Director will also work closely with Barton College students, the Chaplain, the Assistant Provost for Integrative Learning, and other staff and faculty involved in this new initiative.

Note: This description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Develop relationships with local and regional pastors (and their congregations) of various denominations.
• Provide marketing and advancement initiatives for the CVRM.
• Provide summer renewal experience for pastors.
• Provide spiritual direction.
• Partner with Barton’s internal Center for Religious Studies and Oral Communication Center to provide support for pastors and to support religious-affiliated activities of the College.
• Manage data and assessment goals for the Center’s work and programs.
• Support the Barton Chapel Scholars Cohorts.
• Plan programs.
• Manage events.
• Advance the College’s commitment to support the Disciples of Christ and to foster ecumenism.
• Engage students in the work of the CVRM and partner with the Barton College Chaplain.
• Support the Barton Chapel Scholars.
• Travel and work weekends as needed.
• Other as needed or assigned.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience

• A master of divinity degree (M. Div.).
• Substantial experience serving in the church environment with proven ability to relate effectively with ministers to support their well-being.
• Demonstrated understanding of small, rural, diverse congregations.
• Ability to plan and manage programs and achieve project outcomes.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to discretely and appropriately handle confidential and proprietary information.
• Proven track record of reliability, responsibility, and integrity.
• Successful management of grants and/or the budget of a non-profit organization.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest and how you meet the qualifications of this position, a current resume, copy of your transcript,  and contact information for at least three professional references (all should be MS Word or PDF format) to Human Resources at employment@barton.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Victoria A. Morris, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6330 or vamorris@barton.edu.

Posted on January 13, 2021

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Position Announcement, Senior Pastor, Holiday Island Community Church, Holiday Island, AR

There is an immediate opening for a Pastor at Holiday Island Community Church, an interdenominational congregation located in the beautiful mountains of North West, Arkansas.  The church has approximately 160 members from multiple denominations.  The position requires a Divinity degree from a school accredited by the Association of Theology and a minimum of eight years of experience as a Pastor in a church.  The Pastor must exemplify personal spiritual growth and integrity.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conducting Sunday morning worship services
• Coordinating special Lent, Christmas Eve and memorial services
• Teaching occasional Bible Studies
• Attending monthly Administrative Council meetings and other ministry meetings as appropriate
• Pastoral care and Discipleship including counseling, visiting shut-ins and hospitalized members
• Being visible in the community through involvement in activities
• Partnering with the congregation to grow church membership

The Pastor must have the ability to demonstrate both the theological understanding of the Bible, and the leadership necessary to be a “Shepherd” of the congregation.  The skill set of the Pastor should include preaching biblically sound sermons that encourage a growing relationship with and service to the Lord, a leadership and supervisory style that builds teamwork, the ability to encourage inter-generational interactions among church members, effective planning and organizational skills, and an open and engaging personality that stems from a genuine interest in others and the desire to be God’s person in every situation.

Cover letters and resumes may be emailed to: pastorsearch21@hicchurch.com

Pastoral Search Committee
Holiday Island Community Church
P.O. Box 3055
Holiday Island, AR 72631

Please contact the Church Office with any questions: 479-253-8200

Note: Our church follows the CDC COVID guidelines; social distancing and masks required.

Posted on January 13, 2021

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Position Announcement, Administrative Coordinator for Anglican Communion Studies (Part-time), Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA

Virginia Theological Seminary, an Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria, VA, seeks a half-time (20 hours/week) Administrative Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Communion Projects for the Center for Anglican Communion Studies, the Administrative Coordinator will support the implementation of the vision and mission of the Center, providing administrative and organizational support for equipping international community, empowering intercultural leaders, and enriching Episcopal-Anglican identity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the daily running of the Center’s office and calendar;
• When requested, represent either Director at staff meetings;
• Coordinate the schedule and supervise select assignments for the Center’s student assistants
• Manage office finances: order supplies, manage credit card expenses, pay invoices, track spending and progress against budget; keep Directors up to date on spending to inform future budget planning;
• Draft agenda, itineraries, minutes, reports, emails, letters and other documents for the Center;
• Organize and draft office communications and publicity, including pieces for the weekly e-communique, the Alumni e-news and Anglican Commentary (both monthly), VTS Magazine (2-3 times per year), and periodic press releases and Dean’s Commentary posts.
• Respond to and correspond with the Center’s partners and networks promoting the vision of VTS and facilitating mutual resourcing;
• Implement, in co-operation with other departments, event planning (itineraries, hospitality, programming, and registration) for the Center. This includes planning events related to the Center’s Fellows, Advisory Group, staff retreats, vision group, inter-cultural and inter-religious fora, visiting speakers, international guests, international gatherings, residential conferences, workshops, and consultations;
• Represent the Center at the Administrative Cohort (A-Team) monthly meetings
• Publicize and promote cross-cultural education programs (CCEPs), including making students aware of options for CCEPS, types of funding available, deadlines, paperwork and course prerequisites, and opportunities to share their experiences with the VTS community.
• Assist in planning and attend the Center’s event at General Convention every three years;
• Coordinate and publicize Communion-related prizes and opportunities administered by the Center, such as the Anglican Communion Prize and the annual Compass Rose Society meeting.
• As part of the CACS team, provide informal support and fellowship opportunities for international guests, visitors and community members;
• Keep the Center’s online presence up to date including its website, Anglican Commentary, Facebook page and other social media designed to document and promote the ongoing work;
• Act as personal assistant to the Director of CACS; maintain Director’s calendar, prepare documents for meetings, etc.
• Record short video interviews with CACS guests, arrange video appointments, set up guest conversations for sharing live and online (ie Facebook Live, YouTube, etc.)
• Host Center fora or meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:

• Strong desire to associate with Virginia Theological Seminary and champion its mission.
• Sensitive to cross-cultural relations.
• Ability to handle multiple and complex activities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work to established objectives and priorities to achieve goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including minute taking; designing agenda; drafting letters, emails and social media content; editing and proofreading.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: 

• Experience working in a cross-cultural context preferred.
• Experience with the Episcopal Church
• Familiarity with other regions of the Anglican Communion preferred

Technology Skills: 

• Excellent skills in software and other media relevant to the successful running of an office with international reach.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand, walk, sit, type, reach outward, reach above shoulders up to 8 hours/day. Lift 10lbs or less up to 0-2.5+ hours/day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in office. Minimal virtual work possible.

VTS is committed to racial and ethnic diversity at every level of its life and mission. Persons from under-represented ethnic and racial minorities are encouraged to apply. For consideration, letters of application, resumes and three references should be sent to jobs@vts.edu no later than January 22, 2021.

Posted on January 4, 2020

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Position Announcement, Administrative Coordinator for Contextual Ministry & Student Life, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA

The Administrative Coordinator for Contextual Ministry and Student Life supports the work of the Associate Dean of Student Life and the Director of Contextual Ministry. This person will be responsible for program management as well administrative tasks. The person will be organized, able to manage multiple projects, and detail oriented. They will also work well with people, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing, and being responsive to the needs of students, and those who work to support their education.

Program Coordination
• Manage scheduling and logistics for CXM program orientations and enrichment sessions, including but not limited to scheduling rooms, issuing invitations, agenda, materials, confirming leaders and participants, etc.
• Communication of expectations and due dates for students, lay convenors and supervisors will be issued according to plan outline and timetable and presented in annotated calendars for each cohort.
• Serve as an Assistant/TA for CXM courses
• Assist Director, seminarians, CXM supervisors, and lay committee conveners in all aspects of CXM
• Create a welcoming and hospitable environment in the CXM department and the Office of Student Life in all interactions with internal and external constituents.,
• Supervise CXM and Student Life student worker(s).

Logistics
• Coordinate and make arrangements for meetings, gatherings and receptions both in person and using online platforms. (such as Senior Lay Committee Celebration Dinner in April and Lay Committee workshops in September and March)
• Manage logistics for enrichment sessions and events including general calendaring, course and room scheduling and set-up, refreshments, class lists, name badges, information packets, and signage.
• Manage hospitality (room reservations, meal tickets, etcetera) for supervisors, facilitators, speakers, and guests.

Records
• Coordinate the orientation, placement, and credit approval process for all students taking Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Maintain complete/up-to-date records of CXM sites, supervisors, and lay committees
• Maintain CXM webpage and Bright Space sites keeping forms and manuals up to date and facilitating access
• Maintains student and program records and track services provided by the Office of Student Life

Administration
• Provide administrative support to Director of Contextual Ministry and the Associate Dean of Students (ex. compose correspondence, assist with budgets, process checks and reimbursements)
• Manage calendars for the Associate Dean of Students and CXM department (scheduling appointments and meetings)
• Staff committees and manage organizational projects (take minutes and maintain files)

Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by either the Director of CXM or the Associate Dean of Students

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
• Experience exercising judgment and diplomacy in working with diverse groups to address complex issues.
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the Episcopal Church
• Gracious and helpful demeanor
• Ability to anticipate and address institutional and individual priorities and expectations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Leadership capacity

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:
• 5+ years of experience working in complex organizational environments, preferably higher education.
• Experience balancing program administration with general administrative support.

Computer Skills:
• Excellent administrative skills including facility with Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of data base applications, experience with web-based platforms, willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience with Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stand, walk, sit, type, reach outward, reach above shoulders up to 8 hours/day. Lift 10 lbs. or less up to 0-2.5+ hours/day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in office.
The Seminary has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Seminary reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Seminary may deem appropriate.

Work Schedule: M-F 40 hours; 30 hours per week as Administrative Coordinator for the Contextual Ministry Program, and 10 hours per week as Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Student Life

To apply, go to jobs@vts.edu

Posting available until January 31, 2021

Posted December 22, 2020

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Position Announcement, Director of Music Ministry (Part-time), Dumbarton United Methodist Church, Washington, DC 

DUMC is a progressive, small membership church located in Georgetown, Washington, DC. It has strong lay leadership and lots of musical and sound technology talent. We appreciate good music, love to sing, and understand music leadership not as performance but as a very important part of worship. The person in this position needs to be flexible, organized and enjoy working as a team member.

We are currently worshiping remotely (on zoom) and for first half of 2021, Dumbarton Church services are expected to continue in a virtual mode, with an anticipated return to live services later in the year – probably with a continuing virtual access.

This is a part-time position (15 hours/week). The annual salary range is $18,000-$22,000, commensurate with experience.

The person who fills this position must work on Sundays and be available for special services -- for example: Ash Wednesday; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Vigil; Christmas Eve; and memorial services; weddings as requested, and at the Music Director’s discretion. The director will play regularly for Sunday morning worship. Six (6) Sundays per year may be taken for personal leave. The director is responsible for finding substitutes on these occasions.

The person who fills this job will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in piano, vocal accompaniment and choir directing via references and audition.

• Be comfortable in a Christian setting; be familiar with Christian beliefs and practices.

• Be part of the ministry team at DUMC:
o Meet regularly with appointed pastor and worship cluster to plan music for worship events
o Attend staff meetings, depending on work schedule
o Collaborate with pastor and other musicians from the congregation and community
o Keep music library in order and prepare annual music budget

• Develop musical offerings for worship that are linked to worship themes and encourages lay participation:
o Plan repertoire and prepare/conduct Adult Choir
o Collaborate with Guitar Choir
o Nurture and encourage talent, both vocal and instrumental
o Encourage musicians of all age levels - adults, youth, and children

• Create opportunities for children and youth to participate in musical offerings (in coordination with parents)
o Soloists
o Children/Youth Choirs

• Be familiar with a broad repertoire of music related to faith and spirituality,
Methodist hymnody and world music
o Music from different countries
o A variety of genres: traditional, folk, pop, classical

• Participate in occasional seasonal DUMC events
• Must pass background check
• Proficiency in organ and/or other instruments and experience with asynchronous recording projects optional, but appreciated.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to the attention of the Music Director Search Team via e-mail to DUMCapplicants@gmail.com on or before January 4, 2021.

For more information about the congregation, please refer to the Church's website: http://www.dumbartonumc.org/

Posted on December 18, 2020

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Position Announcement, Assistant Chaplain, Southern Methodist University, Dallas , TX 

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is seeking an Assistant Chaplain, as part of the University’s Office of Chaplain & Religious Life.  The Assistant Chaplain provides religious, spiritual and moral leadership to the university community.  This position provides program administration to achieve the goals of creating an inclusive community that celebrates intellectual curiosity about religion and spirituality, nourishes ethical decision-making, cultivates deep spiritual exploration and supports faithful living in the world.  The Assistant Chaplain collaborates with campus colleagues to provide pastoral care, spiritual growth and social justice education to all students.

This position provides primary oversight for Protestant Christian Worship, Campus Ministry Council, and Peer Chaplains.  Oversees campus ministers and may supervise and mentor Chaplaincy Interns.   As is appropriate to each area of responsibility, this position develops leadership & works collaboratively with students and colleagues to define goals and policies, and implement programs that strengthen the religious life of students and the University

Essential Functions:

• Worship planning, preaching and teaching
• Program development oversight and support
• Pastoral care – provides mentoring and pastoral care
• Administration and management – may serve on division and university committees and/or serve as a departmental liaison to assigned offices, units and schools
• Crisis response – responds to campus crisis, plans and leads vigils and memorial services

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree is required; field of study for degree in Religion, Theology, Education, or related field.
A minimum of one year of experience is required in program development, preaching/teaching, relationship building or pastoral care.  Three years’ experience is preferred. 
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent, is required.  Ordination or Endorsement is preferred. 
Supervisory experience is a plus. 
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have high-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and inclusion among various constituencies. 
Must have a desire and commitment to mentor students and support students in integrating their intellectual and spiritual life. 
Candidate must have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. 
Must possess the ability to handle crisis situations calmly and provide appropriate level of support. Candidate must be able to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality and professionalism.
Candidate must have well developed organizational skills that include effective planning, time management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects.
Must be accurate and detail oriented, including financial responsibility, recommend of budgetary funds and monitor expenditures against budget

This position will require some evening and weekend work.

This position is open until filled.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Sit for long periods of time

To apply, go to: https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=STU00000056&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago&fbclid=IwAR0u1_6iDFZu6KxCIhlYdiymq1b739M0V9ua5TqBdAsPw_YkWT356ZjbrXk

EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Posted on December 18, 2020

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Position Announcement, Advocate, Creation Justice Ministries, Washington, DC

Purpose
Creation Justice Ministries seeks a mission-driven leader with a passion for public policies that protect, restore and more rightly share God's creation. The person who successfully meets the expectations of this position will join a dynamic ministry on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This position will advocate for policies consistent with the mission of Creation Justice Ministries by forging strategic working relationships with both policy-makers and faith leaders. The position requires strong outreach and mobilization skills, and a grounding in faith-rooted education. 

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Position Announcement, Director of Youth Ministry (Part-time), Brook Hill United Methodist Church, Frederick, MD

Brook Hill UMC, in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking to hire a part-time Director of Youth Ministry. Candidates must have strong personal faith, experience working with youth, and good communication and computer skills. Responsibilities would include leading the weekly youth group time, as well as supporting youth in their faith formation and creating opportunities for growth in discipleship. Interested applicants should send their resume to BrookHill@bhumc.org

Posted on December 2, 2020

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Position Announcement, Interim Christian Leader, Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, Kensington, MD

The Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) is an independent community of interfaith families and others. A 501(c)(3) organization, we are committed to sharing, learning about, and celebrating our Jewish and Christian traditions. Started in 1995 and now in our third decade, we have grown to over 100 families from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. IFFP is a place where both Jewish and Christian partners can feel like equal members of the community, where both can celebrate and learn about both faiths, and where we “teach not preach.” 

IFFP seeks to develop our children, ourselves, and our community through opportunities for education about Christianity and Judaism, holiday celebrations, fellowship, spiritual gatherings, community service, and exploration of interfaith identity in an environment that encourages questions and respects different answers. 

The core value of IFFP is respect – for each other, for Judaism, and for Christianity. As a community, we celebrate, explore, question and enjoy both religious traditions. IFFP members neither reject our religious backgrounds nor seek a new religion that is a mixture of Christian and Jewish belief. Instead, we believe it is possible—and desirable—to honor our distinct religious traditions and to share those traditions with spouses, partners, and children. Please view our Welcome and Community Inclusion Statement to learn more about IFFP and our values. 

IFFP seeks an Interim Christian Leader with a commitment to engaging interfaith families in Christian education and practice, an ability to make connections between Jewish and Christian traditions, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment. This is a position of 15 hours per week for one year as IFFP conducts a search for a permanent Christian Leader.

The position of Christian Leader is a part-time, one-year appointment of approximately 15 hours per week and reports to the Board of Directors. The Christian Leader will work with the IFFP community following the retirement of the long-serving Christian Leader as the community works to find a permanent replacement. The position is one of the prominent faces of IFFP, bringing Christian leadership perspective to IFFP. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Plan and co-lead Sunday morning Gatherings with the Jewish Leader (an average of three times per month) between September and June (When in-person, IFFP meets at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day Center in Rockville.) 
• Work in cooperation with the Jewish Leader to plan and co-lead services on all major Jewish and Christian holidays 
• Speak about Christianity as well as the intersections between Judaism and Christianity 
• Work with the IFFP staff and members to plan, advise, and contribute to adult education programs 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support interfaith couples and co-lead interfaith couples’ workshops 
• Provide pastoral care, in coordination with the Jewish Leader
• Co-officiate at IFFP members’ individual life-cycle events/ceremonies with the Jewish Leader, outside the part-time schedule and with additional compensation 
• Provide support as needed to the community in relation to the transition itself.

Qualifications 

An ordained reverend with a degree from an accredited seminary is preferred, but not required; the IFFP community is willing to consider non-ordained individuals who credibly demonstrate the listed qualifications. The ideal candidate will have the following.

Experience/Expertise: 

• Ability to lead a community through a transitional time, such as the retirement or exit of clergy
• Extensive knowledge of the Bible, Christian history, traditions and culture 
• Ability to inspire learning through teaching 
• Experience in leading holiday services like Christmas and Easter, life events, and in delivering sermons/reflections 
• Experience and/or willingness to work with interfaith couples and families 
• A plus:  experience in comparative religion or interfaith dialogue 

Skills: 

• Effective communicator, in both large group public speaking environments and individual settings 
• Able to effectively discuss ideas and events in the Jewish/Christian context 
• Can connect and inspire people of all ages, including children and young adults 
• Comfort with using technology to communicate with IFFP Board, staff and community members 
• Able to deliver successful pastoral care

Qualities/Attributes: 

• Belief in the IFFP mission, comfortable with people choosing both Judaism and Christianity, an ability to create an environment where people can be both 
• Fully supportive of interfaith families and respectful of the IFFP community culture
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including openness to feedback combined with a willingness to state one’s views 
• Collaborative team player who will step in as needed to help the IFFP team 
• Sense of humor, openness, and empathy 

Review of applications will begin on January 18th.   Please direct resumes and questions to boardchairiffp@gmail.com

Posted on November 25, 2020

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Job Announcement, Junior Fellows Internship Program, Library of Congress 

Program Overview

The Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program enables undergraduate and graduate students to experience the integrated analog and digital collections and services of the world's largest, all-inclusive library. Working under the direction of Library curators and specialists in various divisions, fellows explore digital initiatives and increase access to the institution’s unparalleled collections and resources. Fellows are exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access, and information technology. In the past, summer fellows have identified hundreds of historical, literary, artistic, cinematic and musical gems representing the Library’s rich cultural, creative and intellectual assets. No previous experience is necessary, but fellowships are competitive and special skills or knowledge are usually desired. Selections are based on academic achievement, reference calls, and an interview with a selection official.  The program was converted to a virtual program in 2020 and will be conducted again online in 2021.

Program Focus

The focus of the program is to increase access to special, legal and copyright collections, and to promote awareness and appreciation of the Library's services to researchers including Congressional members, scholars, students, teachers, and the general public. Fellows encourage the use of collections and services − ensuring that the Library of Congress is known as a living, dynamic center for scholarly work and connections. Program participants inventory, catalog, arrange, preserve, and research collections in varied formats, as well as assist in digital library initiatives. Upon completion of their assignments, fellows work closely with Library curators and specialists to plan and present a display of their most significant discoveries and accomplishments.

The Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program has been a signature program of the Library of Congress since 1991. It is made possible by a generous gift from the late James Madison Council member Nancy Glanville Jewell through the Glanville Family Foundation and from the Knowledge Navigators Trust Fund.

The Junior Fellows Program offers a paid ten week internship for undergraduate and graduate students working with Library of Congress collections. The fellows explore digital initiatives and inventory, catalog, arrange, preserve and research a backlog of special, legal or copyright collections in many different formats.

The application period for the 2021 Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program is currently planned for November 4, 2020 through November 30, 2020 on USAJOBS.gov at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583762600 
Note:  Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Selection Process

Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone interviews with promising applicants, based on materials submitted. Letters of recommendation are not required for this application. After completion of the selection process those selected will be provided with detailed information on reporting for their fellowship.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Posted on November 17, 2020

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Job Announcement, Hunger Relief VISTA, AmeriCorp VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America), University of the South (Office of Civic Engagement)

The South Cumberland Plateau AmeriCorps VISTA Project operates on the beautiful South Cumberland Plateau in a southern Appalachian region of Tennessee. Our program includes 16 AmeriCorps VISTAs supported by two management staff. VISTAs work to alleviate poverty by building capacity within community organizations that address issues of health, education, and economic development. Our VISTAs serve in a variety of capacities including grant writing, fundraising, curriculum development, community organizing, and volunteer recruitment. Each of our positions offers the unique opportunity to serve in a rural, economically depressed region of Tennessee and make a true impact on a community in need.

Position Description

Help alleviate hunger on the South Cumberland Plateau! Develop innovative, sustainable programs & services to ensure children have access to healthy meals & learning opportunities throughout the year. Develop a summer meal program and sustainable food support system to benefit children living in poverty on the South Cumberland Plateau who experience hunger and who are at risk for "summer slide." Conduct program evaluation to identify strengths and needs for improving programming. Research best practices for enhancing and extending summer meal services—including identifying innovative ways to fund and support meal delivery in rural areas, integrating learning opportunities and meal deliveries, and encouraging community involvement in education and hunger relief. Collaborate with school systems, libraries and local community organizations to provide support for feeding and enrichment initiatives throughout the year. Collaborate with local food banks, farmers, retailers and social service organizations to develop a network to improve coordination of services for low-income families. Seek funding sources to support related services and programs, and secure funding for program sustainability.

Our VISTA program offers:
● A bi-weekly stipend of $513.94
● An education award of $6,195 or cash award of $1,800 upon completion of service
● Health care benefits
● Settling-in allowance of $750 for members relocating more than 50 miles
● Assistance securing affordable housing
● Access to University of the South resources such as the library, dining hall, and gym
● Professional development and training
● A team-oriented environment with group programming, support and social opportunities

Through our sponsors, the University of the South (Sewanee) and South Cumberland Community Fund, our VISTA program offers a number of unique benefits and amenities. These include personal and professional development and on-going mentoring from an experienced management team. Additionally, VISTAs receive invitations to University seminars and access to the university recreation center, library, parking, and discounted meals at the University’s dining hall.

Apply on line at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=64500
For more information contact VISTA Coordinator, Vicki Borchers at vmborche@sewanee.edu

Posted on November 13, 2020

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Job Announcement, Youth Ministry Leader, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, Woodbridge, VA

Old Bridge Church (OBUMC) is a dedicated community of 200-300 active members that aim to be continually transformed by the love of Christ by serving Christ, loving neighbors, inviting people, and building community. OBUMC is a congregation that includes dynamic pastoral leadership, is a leader in mission and outreach ministries, has strong Adult small groups, is highly active in spiritual formation groups (e.g. Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis), and hosts BSA Scouts, AWANA, a Preschool, and much more. In a recent evaluation and update of the mission and vision of the church, its ministries, and communities served, the goal of developing family ministries for all age groups was strongly affirmed. To that end, the purpose of the Youth Ministry Leader is to provide a vision, guidance, direction, and cheerleading to rally Youth and volunteer leaders for hands-on Youth ministry programs.

Old Bridge Church (OBUMC) is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Ministry Leader whose mission it will be to develop and encourage the social and spiritual growth of youth (12-18 years old) by providing guidance and opportunities to explore their beliefs in Godly relationship and in Christian Community. The Youth Ministry Leader will be responsible for the overall vision, management, and growth of OBUMC Youth programs and ministries, through a working partnership with other Family Ministries leaders. The Youth Ministry Leader will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to ensure healthy partnerships with students, parents, and church staff, and to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for spiritual education, community, fellowship, and fun. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, be engaging, passionate, and detail-oriented. He/She will have the skills and competence necessary to develop, implement, and oversee a strategic plan for Youth Ministry toward inspiring and enabling the next generation of Christian believers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Youth Ministry Leader will have the following managerial and ministerial duties and responsibilities:

Management
-Responsible for implementing programs that supply foundational elements (e.g. family, community, biblical literacy, critical engagement) that equip youth to be launched into young adulthood and along a lifelong spiritual journey of Christian discipleship.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment for youth and adult leaders which encourages Godly hospitality within the ministry and in students’ lives and moves them along the path of developing faith, ministry, and outreach.
- Specific ministry programs include overseeing Youth Group, Youth Sunday, Sunday School, special events, fundraisers, mission trips, service projects, and summer programming.
- Participate in the creation and execution of church-wide events that are specifically intergenerational.
- Participate in administrative and ministry related staff meetings as needed.
- Provide leadership, organization, strong communication, training, encouragement and appreciation to Youth leaders and volunteers.
- Ensure all Youth Ministries classes/activities are adequately supervised and led by approved, trained adult volunteers in accordance with OBUMC Child Protection policies.
- Execute and manage the budget for Youth Ministry programs and mission projects in a way that is fiscally responsible and exemplifies good stewardship.

Ministry
- Direct and/or lead ministries which provide opportunities for fellowship, worship, prayer, discipleship, leadership, missions, service, and evangelism ultimately ensuring the programs are in line with the Mission and Vision of OBUMC and are bearing fruit in the spiritual development of the Youth participants.
- Identify and engage those students who have not yet been served and identify additional care and opportunities for success as appropriate. 
- Encourage volunteers, parents, students and the congregation to dedicate themselves to growing, encouraging one another, and participating in the lives of the OBUMC children, youth, and the local community through their time, gifts, talents, and energies.
- Responsible for the recruiting, training, as well as the overall support and accountability of adequate adult volunteers empowering them to share in the ministry to children and youth.
- Seek out and develop leadership in adult volunteers, and youth leaders.
- Collaborate particularly with the Children’s Ministries Director and college/Young Adult ministries to implement transitions for rising between programs and ministries.
- Provide resources for parents and youth to support them in their faith journeys. Collaborate with youth volunteers to provide mentoring and support, as needed.

NECESSARY CHARACTERISTICS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable certifications and work experience required.
- Experience with and enthusiasm for youth ministry leadership.
- An intrinsic faith in Jesus Christ, sound Biblical knowledge, and intentional spiritual growth practices lived out in daily life and in serving the church.
- Passion to meet with students both currently at OBUMC and those not yet served by our community in their faith journey.
- Enthusiastically affirm and be guided by the values, vision, and mission of OBUMC.
- Possess working knowledge of the stages of child and faith development.
- Managerial and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Database experience a plus.
- Ability to recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers.
- Strong communication, teaching and public speaking skills, to include occasional Youth message.
- Able to work during core ministry hours, including Sunday mornings and evenings. Office hours and staff meeting participation to be defined with Executive Director.
- Able to pass a background check and provide verifiable character and employment references.
- Able to follow and implement OBUMC’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures effectively.
- Actively seek professional growth opportunities and participation in continuing education in a related field.
- Counseling skills are a plus.
- Possess a good driving record that will allow coverage under OBUMC insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands may be required are as follows:
- Pushing and or pulling
- Climbing
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing

The incumbent must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Must be able to interact with people from various backgrounds. Being an extrovert is a plus. Ability to adapt, perform informal evaluations and make decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

This is a part-time, hourly position with varied hours (evenings and weekends) to support the various missions and functions of the church. During certain times of the year (Christmas, Easter, Charge Conference, etc.), the position may require extended hours. A performance evaluation will be conducted annually.

Applicants should send resume and cover letter to jobs@oldbridgechurch.org

Posted on November 5, 2020

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Job Announcement, Children's Ministries Director, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, Woodbridge, VA

Old Bridge Church (OBUMC) is a dedicated community of 200-300 active members that aim to be continually transformed by the love of Christ by serving Christ, loving neighbors, inviting people, and building community. OBUMC is a congregation that includes dynamic pastoral leadership, is a leader in mission and outreach ministries, has strong Adult small groups, is highly active in spiritual formation groups (e.g. Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis), and hosts BSA Scouts, AWANA, a Preschool, and much more. In a recent evaluation and update of the mission and vision of the church, its ministries, and communities served, the goal of developing family ministries for all age groups was strongly affirmed. To that end, the purpose of the Children’s Ministries Director is to provide a vision, guidance, direction, and cheerleading to rally families and volunteer leaders for hands-on Children’s Ministries programs.

Old Bridge Church (OBUMC) is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministries whose mission it will be to develop and encourage the social and spiritual growth of children and their families by providing guidance and opportunities to explore their beliefs in Godly relationship and in Christian Community. The Children’s Ministries Director will be responsible for the overall vision, management, and growth of OBUMC Children’s programs and ministries, through a working partnership with other Family Ministries leaders. The Children’s Ministries Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to ensure healthy partnerships with students, parents, and church staff, and to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for spiritual education, community, fellowship, and fun. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, be engaging, passionate, and detail-oriented. He/She will have the skills and competence necessary to develop, implement, and oversee a strategic plan for Children’s Ministries toward inspiring and enabling the next generation of Christian believers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Director of Children’s Ministries will have the following managerial and ministerial duties and responsibilities:

Management
- Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment for children and adult leaders which encourages Godly hospitality within the ministry and in the children’s lives, and moves them along the path of developing faith, ministry, and outreach.
- Specific ministry programs include overseeing Confirmation, Sunday School, Children’s Church, Vacation Bible School, special events, fundraisers, mission trips, service projects, and summer programming.
- Coordinate with the OBUMC Preschool Director and staff to align vision(s) and extend an invitation to participate in programs.
- Participate in the creation and execution of church-wide events that are specifically intergenerational.
- Participate in administrative and ministry related staff meetings as needed.
- Provide leadership, organization, strong communication, training, encouragement and appreciation to Children’s Ministries staff and volunteers.
- Ensure all Children’s Ministries classes/activities are adequately supervised and led by approved, trained adult volunteers in accordance with OBUMC Child Protection policies.
- Serve as a representative to the OBUMC Child Protection committee.
- Execute and manage the budget for Children’s Ministries programs in a way that is fiscally responsible and exemplifies good stewardship.

Ministry
- Direct and/or lead ministries which provide opportunities for fellowship, worship, prayer, discipleship, leadership, missions, service, and evangelism ultimately ensuring the programs are in line Mission and Vision of OBUMC and are bearing fruit in the spiritual development of the children who participate.
- Identify and invite those families who have not yet been served to participate in Children’s Ministries programs.
- Encourage volunteers, parents, students and the congregation to dedicate themselves to growing, encouraging one another, and participating in the lives of the OBUMC children, youth, and the local community through their time, gifts, talents, and energies.
- Responsible for the recruiting, training, as well as the overall support and accountability of adequate adult volunteers empowering them to share in the ministry to children & family.
- Seek out and develop leadership among adult volunteers.
- Collaborate particularly with the Youth Ministries Leader to implement transitions for rising between programs and ministries.
- Provide resources for parents and children to support them in their faith journeys.

NECESSARY CHARACTERISTICS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable certifications and work experience required.
- Experience with and enthusiasm for youth ministry leadership.
- An intrinsic faith in Jesus Christ, sound Biblical knowledge, and intentional spiritual growth practices lived out in daily life and in serving the church.
- Passion to meet with children and families both currently at OBUMC and those not yet served by our community in their faith journey.
- Enthusiastically affirm and be guided by the values, vision, and mission of OBUMC.
- Possess working knowledge of the stages of child and faith development.
- Managerial and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Database experience a plus.
- Ability to recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers and direct reports.
- Strong communication, teaching and public speaking skills, to include occasional children’s message.
- Able to work during core ministry hours, including Sunday mornings and special events. Office hours and staff meeting participation to be defined with Executive Director.
- Able to pass a background check and provide verifiable character and employment references.
- Able to follow and implement OBUMC’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures effectively.
- Actively seek professional growth opportunities and participation in continuing education in a related field.
- Counseling skills are a plus.
- Possess a good driving record that will allow coverage under OBUMC insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Other physical demands may be required are as follows:
- Pushing and or pulling
- Climbing
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing

The incumbent must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Must be able to interact with people from various backgrounds. Being an extrovert is a plus. Ability to adapt, perform informal evaluations and make decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

This is a part time, hourly position with varied hours (evenings and weekends) to support the various missions and functions of the church. During certain times of the year (Christmas, Easter, Charge Conference, etc.), the position may require extended hours. A performance evaluation will be conducted annually.

Applicants should send resume and cover letter to jobs@oldbridgechurch.org

Posted on November 5, 2020

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Job Announcement, Temporary Supply Pastor (Part-time), Havenwood Presbyterian Church, Timonium, MD

Havenwood Presbyterian Church was founded in 1956 in Timonium, Maryland, to provide Christian worship services and education, including the Havenwood Preschool, to a newly growing suburban area. The church has experienced in recent years the ever growing trend of membership decline that has faced many other churches in our nation. Therefore, the church now finds itself in a position where it is seeking its first Part-Time Temporary Supply Pastor (20 hours per week) who will provide spiritual growth and leadership direction to church leaders and the congregation as the church redefines how it “does church.”  The Part-Time Pastor (the “Pastor”) will champion the church’s mission statement and vision, and, in partnership with church leaders, oversee all church ministries and committees and function as Head of Staff.  Applicants must hold a Masters in Divinity degree and be ordained by the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), or by a church that is in full communion with the PCUSA, namely the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the United Church of Christ, the Moravian Reformed Covenant Partnership or the Reformed Church in America. 

Pastor will have overall responsibility in the areas set forth below that are listed in terms of congregational importance.  It is the intent that the Pastor’s time will be proportional to the level of importance.  The Pastor’s primary role in each area may vary, whether it is to perform, assign, oversee, etc., as Pastor and leadership agree and as they negotiate responsibilities to respect the finite number of weekly hours this position is allotted. 

1. Preaching and worship leadership on Sunday mornings and at special services such as Thanksgiving, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve, in person and/or virtually.
2. Christian education of all ages, including weekly Sunday school classes, youth, and adult education, and weekly Bible study classes.
3. Pastoral care for church members and friends via in-person visits, (including hospital and home visitation in crises), telephone calls, and cards and letters; visit prospective members; provide crisis care to outsiders as feasible; and be available for short-term personal counseling as negotiated.
4. Outreach activities; assimilation of new members.
5. Head of Staff, supervision of church employees; moderate Session and congregational meetings.
6. The church is the sponsor of the Havenwood Preschool, a thriving community preschool with a Maryland State Accredited Kindergarten.  Pastor nurtures the lines of communication between the preschool administration and the congregation.  On occasion, Pastor may be asked to engage with the children and their parents at special preschool programs. 

If interested, please see the Job Description and visit the church’s website, www.havenwood.org, to learn more about the church and its many mission activities. Candidates may email a cover letter that includes skills, qualifications and education/experience relevant to the Job Description, and a resume, including ordination details, to havenwoodptp@gmail.com.

Posted on November 5, 2020

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Job Announcement, Worship Leader (Virgin Islands), A Christian Ministry in the National Parks

We are looking for two individuals to head to the Caribbean this winter! Our team of two will be serving as the worship leaders on the beach in partnership with a local church on the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Applicants must be musical, able to affirm the Apostles’ Creed (our unifying statement of faith), and flexible as they adapt to a new island culture. Housing is provided and employment on island is available. Ideal dates are late-November through May. Internship or field education credit may be possible, and you may qualify to receive a $2000 academic scholarship from A Christian Ministry in the National Parks for your seminary education.

Email us at info@acmnp.com to learn more about this unique opportunity to live, work, and serve on the island of St. John!

Posted on November 2, 2020

The seminary is committed to an inclusive community; it affirms a policy of equal opportunity employment and will not discriminate against employees in any personnel action or against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disabling condition, sex or sexual orientation.

It is the intent of the seminary that the makeup of the student body, administration, board of governors, faculty and staff reflect this commitment to an inclusive community. To that end, the seminary considers every position opening an opportunity to pursue the goal of inclusiveness.