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Post a JobDirector of Junior High Youth Ministry: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ridgewood, NJ seeks full-time director for approx. 270 students in grades 7 & 8 to join its Youth Ministry Department. Duties include curriculum development, volunteer training, teaching, and website development for a progressive youth ministry based religious education program including service component, social programming and leadership development. Experience preferred but not necessary. A bachelor's degree in youth ministry, theology, or a related field is required; masters in similar areas is preferred. Strong personal communication skills, both written and oral, are required. Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency required. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume along with three references to Glen Mc Call, Director of Youth Ministry, by email at gmccall@olmcridgewood.com or mail: 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The deadline for receipt is May 30th.
About Us
Soul Revival Church is a vibrant and growing Nondenominational church committed to helping people connect with God, discover purpose, live in community and love our city. We are passionate about creating an authentic worship experience that honors God and leads people into His presence. We are seeking a dynamic and spiritually mature Worship Pastor to join our team and lead our congregation in heartfelt worship.
Overview
The Worship Pastor will provide visionary leadership for all aspects of worship at Soul Revival Church. This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging and Christ-centered worship services that reflect the diversity of our congregation and align with our church's vision and values. They will develop and lead worship teams, foster a culture of worship within the church, and work collaboratively with the Lead Pastors and other ministry leaders.
Responsibilities:
Worship Leadership:
Team Development:
Technical Oversight:
Collaboration and Communication:
Spiritual Growth:
Qualifications:
Live Oak Community Church is seeking a full-time Kids Ministry Director.
Live Oak Community Church (www.live-oak.org) is a growing congregation of over 900 people located in the West Texas city of Lubbock. Lubbock is a town of over 250,000 people and the home of several colleges, including Texas Tech University.
Live Oak views this staffing position as strategically vital role in achieving the mission of Making More and Stronger followers of Jesus. The Kids Ministry Director role would be responsible for leading Kids Ministry volunteers serving with grades Kindergarten-5th Grade.
This position is responsible for the oversight, development, and growth of the adult leaders including developing new leaders and group opportunities. This individual would work closely with the Pastor of Next Gen Ministry in helping individuals onboard into serving opportunities throughout the Kids Ministry. The Director of Kids Ministry would also oversee the curriculum implementation for the specified age groups. Finally, the position would be responsible for helping students and leaders connect to their next steps in their discipleship journey of following Christ.
We believe that we are created for connection to God and to others in Biblical community. We also seek to fulfill the mission we believe God has given our church, which is “to make more and stronger followers of Jesus Christ”, and we believe connecting others to Christ and Community is essential.
Resumes can be sent to: hiring@live-oak.org
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
The Director of Youth Ministry will mentor and minister to youth (grade 6-12), and their families. The Director will lead programs such as Sunday evening Youth Group, weekly morning devotions, Sunday School classes, Confirmation, annual youth trips (Montreat, Mission Trips, weekend retreats), and other events throughout the academic year, all seeking to invite young people into discipleship and a life of faith, sharing the love of Christ with them at all times.
WORK SCHEDULE AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is flexible for an individual seeking fulltime (35 hrs/wk) or parttime employment. However, a minimum of 20 hrs/wk is required. This position reports to the Senior Pastor and works closely with the Director of Christian Education and other staff members, as needed. This position maintains a work schedule that is responsive to the needs, programs and activities (including evening and weekend) of the Church. The Director also works closely with and provides leadership for the Youth Ministry Committee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Maintain administrative records showing activities, level of interest, promotional activities,
attendees, program results. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Abilitytoconciselyandclearlyorganizethoughtsandideastoeffectivelycommunicateintended
message to the intended audience.
Abilitytoassessneedsofvariousagegroups,todevelopprogramsaccordingly,toevaluateresults,
and shift as needed.
Abilitytomaintainclearandaccuraterecordsofprogramevaluations,anyissuesofsafety,and
to ensure the safe operation of youth facilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, maintaining positive
working relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people from different age groups,
cultures, economic status, educational backgrounds and education.
Ability to remain calm in the face of possible incidents with young people, to create an
atmosphere of confidence with parents, and to demonstrate an attitude of maturity and integrity.
Ability to administer programs and procedures with consistency, always considering the
emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual safety and well-being of program participants.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED: A strong, personal faith in Jesus Christ, and a combination of education, training, and experience that would prepare one for success in the described position. Demonstrated skills that include, but are not limited to, clear communications, maturity, professionalism, adaptability, flexibility, and leadership.
PREFERRED: Prior experience working with youth in a church environment. Prior experience and/or leadership in reformed and/or PC(USA) settings.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical requirements include but may not be limited to: maintaining standing and sitting positions for extended periods; ability to walk, climb steps, bend, kneel, stoop in order to teach and to get and maintain the attention of children. Tactile acuity sufficient to handle program materials and technology used in program delivery. Ability to see, speak and hear.
Mental requirements include but may not be limited to: general math functions, intermediate reading, advanced reasoning, advanced speaking ability, and advanced writing ability. Ability to recognize relationships between bits of data, to compile thoughts and ideas into a connected plan or strategy. Ability to sense the mood of children and to respond appropriately.
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) of Rockford, Illinois has been an important part of the community since 1856. Through the years, God’s leading has blessed our church with great vision for growth as well as opportunity in times of challenge. Our vision statement is Missionaries: Inviting, Growing, Serving. This vision is expressed through three primary pillars:
Inviting: Our goal is to extend an open invitation to all individuals seeking a spiritual home. We strive to provide an opportunity to connect with others and with Christ through programs and service. Christian Community is enhanced by the many programs and activities made possible within our multi-use facility on 40 acres in a growing area of northeast Rockford.
Growing: Spiritual growth and discipleship are at the heart of our vision. Focusing on Christian foundations builds faith, people, and leaders, equipping them for service within WPC and the community. We recognize that talent and skill diversity in our congregation is a strength and seek to grow a base of leadership that serves our vision actions.
Serving: Service to others is a fundamental expression of our faith. We seek to empower our members to use their gifts and talents in service to others, living out the gospel through practical acts of love and support. We believe that by inviting people into our community, fostering their spiritual growth, and engaging in meaningful service, we can faithfully live out our calling as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Westminster Presbyterian Church is a resilient congregation with a strong core base of membership. We are seeking a strong leader to cross the bridge between our past and our future as we pursue our vision for our next generation.
As Head of Staff, you will maintain a collegial relationship with staff and church members. The pastor will demonstrate faithful discipleship and lead, guide, support, and encourage our highly valued and talented staff to support the life of our church and provide a positive work environment. The pastor will inspire and enrich the congregation through preaching, teaching, serving, and pastoral care.
As Lead Pastor/Head of Staff, the pastor will work with Session to align short- and long-term goals to enable the vision and strategic plan of WPC. The primary responsibility includes defining and building an exceptional staff with the capability and capacity to achieve the goals set forth by the Church. The Church will rely upon strong organizational and leadership skills to create and foster a culture founded on our Mission Statement.
Your specific responsibilities as Lead Pastor and Head of Staff are:
Qualifications
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable laws.
As a religious organization, Westminster Presbyterian Church reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religious beliefs and doctrine, as permitted by law, including the ministerial exception and other applicable religious exemptions under Title VII.
All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the church
To apply, go to Church Leadership Connection www.clc.pcusa.org or send resume and cover letter to Westminsterpnc61107@gmail.com.
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