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Churches Currently Seeking a Senior Pastor

The following churches are currently in transition:

• Bethel UB church (Elmore, Ohio) will be open after April 22, 2012. Norman Pickett, the current pastor, is resigning to join his wife in North Carolina, where she landed a new job.
• Strinestown UB church (Strinestown, Pa.) has had a supply pastor for some time, but he is stepping down, so the congregation is seeking a permanent pastor.
• Mt. Olivet UB (Chambersburg, Pa.) is seeking a new senior pastor.

If you would like to be considered for any of these positions you will need to complete a Pastor’s Profile and send it to Bishop Phil Whipple.

Bishop Phil Whipple
302 Lake Street
Huntington, In 46750
Email Bishop Whipple

Rockford, Ohio: Youth Director/Pastor

New Horizons Community Church (Rockford, Ohio) is seeking a fulltime Youth Director/Pastor. The preferred starting date is June 2012.

Qualifications

1. Is a born again Christian and has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is growing and vital.
2. Minimum of a four-year degree in biblical studies or Christian education.
3. Experience in the job description ministry areas.

Expectations

1. Able to relate to and work with children, youth, and adults.
2. Able to train, equip, and delegate.
3. Willing to become an active member of New Horizons Community Church.
4. Develops a working relationship with the Lead Pastor and other staff.

Reporting Relationship

1. Is employed by New Horizons Community Church and is responsible to the Lead Pastor.
2. Reports directly to the Lead Pastor.
3. Attends staff meetings as scheduled by the Lead Pastor.
4. Will receive an annual review from the Lead Pastor.

Pastoral Duties

1. Middle and high school youth
• Regular and uniform personal contacts.
• Attend an appropriate number of school and community events in which youth are involved.
• Provide counseling as needed to youth and families of youth (youth related). Other counseling needs are the responsibility of the Lead Pastor.
2. Periodic preaching for the main worship service, as directed by the Lead Pastor.
3. Pastoral duties as directed by the Lead Pastor (visitation, community outreach, etc.).

Youth Ministry

1. Develop, plan, and oversee middle and high school ministries.
• Plan curriculum based on the strategy of maintaining the proper balance “winning, building, and equipping.”
• Plan and participate in middle school and high school activities.
2. Create, coordinate, and oversee special youth events such as:
• Service projects.
• Work trips/mission trips.
• Evangelistic outreaches or other special events.
3. Recruit, train, and supervise youth leaders.
4. Organize and lead parent meetings at least 2-3 times per year.

Contact Person:

Pastor Marvin Schwartz
E-mail
Text: 567-644-8178

Rockford, Ohio: Children’s Director/Pastor

New Horizons Community Church (Rockford, Ohio) is seeking a fulltime Children’s Director/Pastor.

This person would oversee the entire children’s ministry, ages infant through 5th grade, and to assist in other areas of ministry as needed. A full job description is available upon request.

Contact Person:

Pastor Marvin Schwartz
E-mail
Text: 567-644-8178

Saginaw, Mich: Summer Intern Position

Calvary Community Church (Saginaw, Mich.) is searching for a person to serve as Youth/Family Ministry Summer Intern. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week for ten weeks). The internship will occur from June 4, 2012 through August 12, 2012. (Dates may be adjusted to accommodate the intern’s schedule.)

The Job
The intern will assist the pastor and youth ministry team in developing youth (grades 5 – 12) into fully-devoted followers of Christ by helping to plan and implement a summer ministry which connects youth with God, others, and the world.

The summer program will include various opportunities:

• Participating in Vacation Bible School on the evenings of August 6-10
• Participating in two weeks of youth camping at Camp Living Waters, Luther, Michigan. High School Camp is July 8-13, and Middle School Camp is July 15-20.
• Participating in a week long high school age mission in a cross-cultural setting.
• Meeting with youth weekly in small group settings.
• Playing a role in worship services in keeping with gifts and passions.
• Coordinating one worship service with youth participation.
• Organizing and participating in two recreational events such as a trip to a baseball game, an amusement park, or a concert.

The Candidate

• Must have at least two years of college-level studies with emphasis in youth/family ministry (Current study for college degree in a related field is preferred.)
• Must have and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must be an active member of a Christian congregation commending her or his spiritual maturity.
• Must be convinced that the Bible is the Word of God and that therefore it is the final authority in what we believe concerning God and His will.
• Must be able to boldly communicate the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ
• Must have a genuine love for youth and their families and the social skills to communicate well with them.
• Must be familiar with or willing to become familiar with our youth culture
• Must be familiar with or willing to become familiar with the computer and electronic social media.
• Must be willing to work with the lead pastor and a team of youth workers toward common goals.
• Must be willing to stay up late, eat pizza, and burp as needed.

Weekly Salary Package
$296 Salary
$20.00 Expense Account (reimbursed by receipt)
$50.00 Lodging and Utilities Allowance (unless provided by church family)
$30.60 Mileage (up to 60 miles, reimbursed by receipt at $.51/mile)
Total: $396.60

About Calvary Community Church
Calvary Community Church is a wonderful place for a youth/family ministry student to gain practical experience and to grow in his/her calling. The intern will be challenged by the diversity of students which our youth ministry attracts. Our church is located in a rural area on the east side of Saginaw –an urban culture. Some of our students come with the baggage of un-churched dysfunctional families. Add in a few church kids and you get an interesting mix.

We have a good youth ministry, but we could benefit from having a staff person to oversee this ministry especially during the summer months when students are more available. Depending on what other mix of ministry gifts the intern might possess, we could give opportunity to use those gifts and passions to enhance those ministries also. In addition to the help that an intern could provide, we could help a youth/family ministry student gain valuable ministry experience and a summer job. This would not be a long-term commitment on our part or on the part of the intern.

If interested, contact senior pastor Ted Doolittle for an application form.

Pastor Ted Doolittle
Calvary Community Church
2895 E. Moore Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48601

Huntington University Employment Opportunities

A variety of employment opportunities are noted on the Huntington University website.

Guelph, Ontario: Children’s Pastor

Parkwood Gardens UB church in Guelph, Ontario, is looking for a Children’s Ministry Pastor. This is a part time position ($20 per hour, up to 15 hours per week, plus 1-2 volunteer hours per week) starting in summer/fall 2011.

Following is an abbreviated job list of responsibilities and expectations. For a complete list, download this Word document.

Responsibilities

The Children’s Ministry (CM) Pastor will oversee Christian Education of children (newborn to grade 5) at Parkwood Gardens including Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Friendship Club, VBS and Nursery. It is hoped that they will be involved in our United Brethren summer camps for children.

Rather than running all the areas of Children’s ministry at Parkwood Gardens, the vision is for a Pastor who can recruit, equip, lead, and support our leaders as they minister to children in the church and our surrounding community.

The CM Pastor would be responsible for:

• leadership of the CE team
• providing CM vision and leadership in the overall congregation including spreading vision, regular reporting, and being active in the PGC Leadership Team.
• recruitment, orientation and training of leaders, teachers and helpers.
• ensuring children with special needs are identified and that appropriate methods of ministry to them are sought.
• assisting CE team members in dealing appropriately with parents and families.
• providing leadership in curriculum selection and review.
• developing and leading in vision for building community among CM leaders, participants and families.
• planning and administration including:
  • criminal records checks & screening leaders,
  • regular meetings of CE team
  • curriculum selection and distribution
  • resource coordination
  • oversight of CM scheduling for leaders and programs

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as well as ongoing desire and effort to grow in their faith and to use their gifts to glorify God.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and administration skills, creativity and energy.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for children and the nurturing of their faith.
• Post secondary education in areas such as Bible, Christian Education, ECE, Children’s studies, Education, or Family and Children’s studies would be preferred
• Practical experience in children’s ministry in camps, churches, education
• Leadership experience especially in transferring vision and skills to others

Values (to be maintained at all times)

• Morality: Life must be lived in keeping with the social and moral standards of the church, as found in the book of Discipline of the United Brethren Church in Canada.
• Church Involvement: Will be fully engaged in the life and ministry of the church as an active member. Will be in agreement with the church goals and mission.

To apply, send your resume and references to Pastor Jim Tice by June 6, 2011:

Email Jim Tice
Parkwood Gardens Church
501 Whitelaw Road
Guelph, ON N1K 1E7