Church Relations

We are looking for an associate minister for our church.  We have two AM worship services, one traditional and one contemporary, plus Sunday evening worship and small groups.  We are located in Dry Ridge, KY between Cincinnati, OH and Lexington, KY.

This is a full-time position.  If interested, please send a resume to the church office, attention to Bruce Linder.

First Christian Church of Baldwyn, MS is seeking to hire a full-time youth minister. This person will give oversight to our student ministry and be an active leader in the church. He should have a heart for Christ and a desire to see the next generation know and follow Jesus. The student minister will work with a great team of volunteers to plan and execute the work. A Bible College degree is preferred, but all candidates will be considered. 

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and organizing youth activities and programs
• Recruiting, training, and overseeing youth sponsors
• Organizing outreach projects and community impact events
• Organizing trips to outside youth conferences and gatherings
• Maintaining regular communication and relationships with parents
• Developing deep spiritual growth and Bible knowledge
• Preaching on occasion 

Essential characteristics include:

• Godly character, self-discipline, and spiritual maturity
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and doctrine
• Effective communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Team player
• Relates well with youth and adults
• A passion for discipling youth

This position offers a competitive full-time salary based on experience. 

If interested, send a resume, statement of beliefs, salary requirements, and a philosophy of ministry to pastor Kelly Carmichael. You can do so by mail (First Christian Church 996 South 4th St. Baldwyn, MS 38824) or email (kcarmichael93@yahoo.com). To find out more about us visit our website at fccbaldwyn.com

Family Minister – Edgewood Christian Church

The mission of this ministry is to lead and develop a thoroughly biblical, authentic, and relevant church environment for those who attend Edgewood in their 20’s and 30’s, including singles as well as those with families.

Some attributes considered necessary for the applicant

• Age 25 -35
• College graduate from a school associated with the Restoration Movement (such as Johnson U, Kentucky Christian U, Mid-Atlantic Christian U., Cincinnati Christian U, etc.)
• Preaching Experience (fill in for Lead Minister when needed)
• Agreement with our “What We Believe” statements (found on the Edgewood Christian Church website under “I’m New Here”)
• Married (preferred)

Following are not necessary, but would be a big plus:

• Ability to lead the praise band and/or be the worship leader
• Ability to maintain our church website

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish ministry goals and objectives related to the vision, mission, and values of the church. Share these with the Lead Minister, Elders, and Church Board for approval and/or suggestions.
• Plan and implement an appropriate budget for approval. Then delegate tasks as necessary.  Regularly evaluate progress.
• Build small groups which will involve 20’s and 30’s. It may be necessary to lead them yourself at first, but the goal will be to find and train new small group leaders.
• Develop outreach opportunities which will be attractive to the unchurched or to those who are not attending regularly (for example, service projects).
• Work with the Lead Minister concerning teaching and preaching.
• Cooperate with Lead Minister and Elders by performing other ministries within your skill set as needed.

This list is not meant to be a formal Job Description, but to convey what we are looking for in a Family Minister.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to edgewoodchristian@gmail.com.  If you have questions, email to the same.

Rice Station Christian Church

Youth Minister

Position Description

We have no creed but Jesus Christ.  We believe in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God.  We believe in Jesus Christ, His teachings, His life, and the Revelation of God in Him.  We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for our sins and arose from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-8; John 3:16).  We hold to the certainty that the Bible is the true and inspired Word of God given to all people to reveal His love (2 Timothy 3:16).

The head of the Church is Jesus Christ, the authority of the Church is the Word of God, and the guidance of the Church is from the Holy Spirit.

The purpose of this congregation is to establish a church centered solely and entirely on the nondenominational example set forth in the New Testament, whose members are known as Christians, and by that name only.  This Church shall be independent of all denominations and their agencies, societies, conventions and sects and shall not support the same, financially or otherwise.

The following is the job description for the position of Youth Minister at Rice Station Christian Church (RSCC):

1. The youth minister’s primary target audience will involve the youth, specifically ages 2 through 18 and continuing in mentorship to those above 18. Although RSCC is a diverse group from youth to seniors, the youth minister, duly ordained, shall be responsible to the Elders of the Church for the ministry of the Word of God and to perform such duties as designated by the Elders.  He shall be held to the doctrinal principles as prescribed in the Bible.
2. The youth minister will be responsible for presenting a youth sermon each Sunday morning during Worship Services as well as each Sunday Evening Service and Wednesday Prayer Meeting Services. Additionally, the youth minister will be permitted one (1) personal day per week.  Additionally, the youth minister shall conduct monthly activities involving the youth to generate spiritual growth and group unity.
3. The youth minister will be reviewed annually in relation to fulfillment of his position’s responsibilities and salary. This review will be conducted upon the anniversary of his initial employment unless otherwise appointed by the Elders.
4. The youth minister will be responsible to the congregation through the Elders for the performance of the duties of his respective office, the character of their doctrinal teaching, and their moral lives. At all times, the youth minister’s employment and his duties shall be subject to the Elders.
5. By virtue of his office, the youth minister shall be a member of all boards and committees within the church thereof, and shall have the right to speak in each. He shall have voting privileges only in congregational meetings.
6. The minister is permitted to perform services outside of Rice Station, special engagements, etc. upon the approval of the Elders. The youth minister shall receive two (2) weeks paid vacation per year to be utilized at the youth minister’s discretion.  This amount shall be reviewed annually and is subject to change by the Elders.
7. Upon employment and in a timely manner, the youth minister shall present to the Elders, a list of goals and target accomplishments he wishes to achieve while employed at RSCC. On occasion, this list may be reviewed in an effort to maintain the integrity of the youth minister’s and RSCC’s efforts.

The Coal Run Church of Christ in Coal Run Village, Kentucky is seeking applicants for the position of Full Time Senior Minister. Responsibilities will include preaching for a Sunday morning and Sunday evening service as well as teaching Wednesday bible study sessions, home and hospital visitations, involvement in outreach activities, counseling and mentoring as needed, participating in special services and events (weddings, funerals, etc.), planning events within the church, and working with the leadership to serve the community and spread the Gospel message.

The church is well positioned financially with the church building and parsonage being mortgage-free. We can offer a fair and competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with other salaries within our geographical area and with the candidate’s qualification, skills and experience level. An approximately 1500 square-foot 3-bedroom, 2 bath parsonage with a two-car carport is included in the benefits package.

Please send a résumé with three references and a link to recent sermons via email to elderscrcc@gmail.com.  If a link is not available send a DVD (or CD if a DVD is not an option)

of recent sermon to:  Coal Run Church of Christ

149 Church Street

Pikeville, KY  41501

Attn:  Elders

Youth Minister – Edgewood Christian Church

The mission of this ministry is to serve God by leading and developing youth in the 6^th through 12^th grades.  This involves increasing their biblical knowledge and helping them to grow in their relationships to God and the church by ministering to them and their family. The Youth Minister will be accountable to the Lead Minister and the Elders of Edgewood Christian Church.

Some attributes considered necessary for the applicant

• Age 20 – 29
• College graduate from a school associated with the Restoration Movement (such as Johnson U, Kentucky Christian U, Mid-Atlantic Christian U., Cincinnati Christian U, etc.)
• Agreement with our “What We Believe” statements (found on the Edgewood Christian Church website under “I’m New Here”).
• At least 1 year of experience as a Youth Minister
• Willing to stay a minimum of 1 yr.
• Married (preferred)

Following are not necessary, but would be a big plus:

• Ability to lead the praise band and/or be the worship leader
• Ability to maintain our church website

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish ministry goals and objectives related to the vision, mission, and values of the church. Share these with the Lead Minister, Elders, and Church Board for approval and/or suggestions.
• Submit an appropriate ministry budget (annually) for approval. Then delegate tasks as necessary to teachers and parents which you have recruited to help in your ministry.  Regularly evaluate progress of both your goals and your budget.
• Develop your ministry through teaching, not just “fun” events. We want to our youth to commit to following Jesus and to grow spiritually while they are attending Edgewood.
• Visit with the students and their families. Plan youth/family events including trips and conventions.
• Plug into the local youth ministry “network” in planning area events.
• Promote the Blue Ridge Christian Camp and serve for one of the weeks of camp.
• Work with the Lead Minister and Family Minister concerning teaching and preaching.
• Cooperate with Lead Minister and Elders by performing other ministries within your skill set as needed.

This list is not meant to be a formal Job Description, but to convey what we are looking for in a Youth Minister.

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to edgewoodchristian@gmail.com.  In the email, n0te that you are applying for the Youth Minister position. If you prefer to send paper, our address is:

If you prefer to send paper or have questions, send to:

Edgewood Christian Church

1006 Peck St.

Roanoke, VA  24017

Description

SCOC is seeking a full-time Youth Minister who will design effective programs, activities and experiences for Children and Youth to promote fun, fellowship, spiritual development and ministry opportunities and involvement.  The Youth Minister will model Jesus’ love in reaching out to the kids and families in our community and help all SCOC Children and Youth grow to become like Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Capture a vision and philosophy for student ministries that will support the mission and the vision of SCOC.
• Develop, give direction to, and oversee the entire student ministry including Children, Jr. High, Sr. High, and College age.
• Provide direct leadership and involvement with the Jr. and Sr. High youth as well as the College age students.
• Develop a long-range plan for student ministries in collaboration with the senior minister.
• Involve youth in a purpose-motivated program of reaching out to the youth and families in our community to grow our Spiritual Family. Through service, events, and lifestyle – model the love of Jesus to kids and families in our community to help them become part of Jesus’ Spiritual Family here.
• Recruit, train and advise volunteers to ensure quality of programs and effective use of resources.
• Meet with leaders regularly to pray and discuss upcoming events, challenges, solutions and praises.
• Provide spiritual nurture through biblical instruction, guidance and positive role modeling.
• Provide students with events that allow for fellowship, evangelism, discipleship and worship.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to all Kids and youth on an individual basis.
• Maintain contact with families, keeping them informed of topics/themes being studied, special events, etc.
• Maintain an on-line and in person visitation ministry to offer encouragement and support to youth and families.
• Report to the Senior Minister for encouragement and coordination of church growth themes and programs. Work closely with all other members of the church staff, effectively uniting with and complementing other ministries.
• Participate in leadership team meetings and prayer meetings.

Qualifications

• A deep sense of purpose to reach and transform the lives of kids, youth, and families with the amazing love of Jesus
• Personable and fun, backed by a solid relationship with God through Jesus
• A graduate of a Christian Church Bible College/University with a degree related to youth ministry
• Rooted in the truth of God through the Bible and driven by the inclusive, transformational love of Jesus
• A self-starter with a desire to grow God’s spiritual family and God’s kids
• Experience a plus

Contact

Please send an electronic cover letter and resume to the Youth Minister Search Team at:

office@scottdalechurchofchrist.com

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH RESIDENCY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The purpose of the ADVANCE residency program is to give aspiring church leaders an opportunity to further their education and ministry experience. By partnering with Hope International University and Northwest Christian Church (NCC) our residents will get hands on ministry training while earning their Master of Arts Degree.

The ADVANCE residency program consists of 36 graduate units which can be completed while working at NCC.  The cost for the program is $17,415 which can be paid in two semester payments to Hope International University (HIU). Financial aid and student loans are available to qualifying students.  Acceptance into the program will be based on the application for the ADVANCE residency program and successful enrollment at HIU.

Half of the course work (18 units) will be completed online through HIU and half of the course work (18 units) will be completed on the campuses of NCC.

OVERVIEW

Through this residency model HIU and NCC partner in providing mentoring, evaluation, and supervision for our students. We seek to offer our students a broad and highly practical learning experience. This residency is ideal for both graduating college seniors or second career adults looking to enter vocational ministry.

HIU PROVIDES:

• HIU online course instruction for 18 units.
• Staff support for online classwork.
• A fully accredited Master of Arts in Christian Leadership degree upon completion of the program.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH PROVIDES:

• Academic liaison & residency supervisor
• An internship mentor for each resident
• Practical ministry workshops for residents
• Housing with a host family for the duration of the residency (some exceptions may apply to married residents)
• Core Ministry training offered in Kids, Youth, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Worship, Small Groups, Business Administration, and Technical Ministry/Media

COST FOR STUDENTS (2018-2019):

• HIU receives $11,400 ($5,500 per semester) which is used to pay for your online class work.
• NCC receives $5,700 from HIU ($2,850 per semester) which is given back to the student in the form of a monthly $350 stipend and also used for housing costs.

Part Time Family Minister
Church: Lincoln Trail Christian Church
Location: Irvington, KY (one hour from downtown Louisville)
Weekly Salary: $175

Lincoln Trail Christian Church is just over 43 years old. We are now looking to hire our first family minister. This role will begin part time.

We are a small church in a small town, but consistently have a community focus. Lincoln Trail has worked hard to integrate into the community so that we can better understand the needs of those we serve. As a result, we have built a good relationship within the community.

We are looking for someone to work over and with our current youth programming. We offer various youth Sunday school classes. On Sunday evenings we offer K-5th grade opportunities (called Kid’s Club), when school is in session, as well as 6th-12th grade youth group (called Rooted). Our current adult service structure recently changed as we have shifted from a midweek service to multiple small groups.

There are several young families with over a dozen kids showing up for any regularly scheduled programs and 2-3 dozen at special events. The bulk of our families have transition from young kids to middle and high school kids with an abundance of extra curricular activities. We are involved in summer camp at White Mills Christian Camp (we have led the science camp for the last 9 summers, which continues to grow). Ideally, we need someone who would come along side us as we reach our community to build God’s community.

Please Submit Resumes to:
david@lincolntrailchurch.com

or call
(270) 547-3355

Poplar Ridge Christian Church is seeking a part time Children’s Minister.  This person will serve the congregation at PRCC by ensuring we accomplish our vision and mission with children (birth-5th grade) and their families. PRCC is a multigenerational church that seeks to honor God above all things. We are passionate about mobilizing others to discover and grow in their gifts and relationship to God. The Children’s Minister will work as a team member, and proactively engage with families. The Children’s Minister will also help recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams. A ministry degree from a christian university or college or degrees in the field of children’s education and development are preferred.

Poplar Ridge Christian Church is seeking a full time Youth Minister. This person will serve the congregation at PRCC by ensuring we accomplish our vision and mission with youth (6th-12th grade) and their families. PRCC is a multigenerational church that seeks to honor God above all things. We are passionate about mobilizing the next generation to discover and grow in their gifts and relationship to God. The Youth Minister will help PRCC maintain a ministry presence in our local schools, work as a team member, and proactively engage with families. The Youth Minister will also help recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams. A ministry degree from a Christian university or college or degrees in the field of education and development are preferred.

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Reports to: Eastpointe Christian Church Senior Pastor

Qualifications:

• A heart to serve Jesus Christ and reach people for the Kingdom through Marketing and Communication at Eastpointe Christian Church

• Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of Eastpointe

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, and/or communication. Some academic work in theology is preferred

• At least 2 years of professional church marketing/communications/social media/video/graphic design experience

• A strong distaste for Comic Sans, Papyrus, WordArt, clip art, flashy video transitions, and the like.

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Innovative in communication/marketing strategies

• Good time management and ability to work independently

• Strong computer skills (HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, SquareSpace, WordPress, Video editing software, Social media platforms etc.)

• Able to take direction well

• A leader of leaders – someone able to lead and equip volunteers

• Team player

• Trustworthy and responsible

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of our marketing, communications, and video efforts at Eastpointe

• Effectively develop and maintain systems and teams to make sure that Eastpointe has excellence in all marketing/communication efforts

• Develop and maintain identity standards, as well as policies and procedures for church staff, elders, and key ministry leaders

• Take ultimate responsibility for all pieces of church communication and marketing (video, printed pieces, digital pieces, social media posts, advertisements, announcement slides, website, and large emails)

• Create presentation slides for major discipleship/assimilation efforts for the Senior Pastor (weekly sermons, assimilation luncheons (Starting Pointe, Grow & Go, Grow Group Host training/onboarding process), Leadership 101, The Basics class, etc.)

About Eastpointe Christian Church:

• Eastpointe Christian Church is a vibrant, growing, diverse, outward facing church interested in reaching our community and pointing them to life that is found in and through Jesus.

• Eastpointe is in exciting new season of growth (20%) and expansion (currently wrapping up a construction project). We’re passionate about reaching our community!

• Eastpointe is fueled by the movement of God through new vision and new leadership. To learn more about our church, please visit eastpointechristian.com.

To apply:

• Please email your resume and cover letter (feel free to be creative with these!) to Dan Stoffer- dan@eastpointe.cc

• Provide examples with a variety of your previous design work (websites, social media, graphics, etc.)

• No phone calls at this time, please.

St. Paul’s is seeking a full time, Spirit led, Director of Worship & Youth Ministry to lead Worship at our Modern Service and lead our Youth (6^th – 12^th grade) in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.  We are a well-established caring L.C.M.C. church family that desires to keep flourishing in Christian faith.  As a congregation, we are focused on reaching the world with the great news of salvation found in Jesus Christ.  If you would like to learn more about our church, please visit our website:  stpaulslive.com.

While our preference is to fulfill our needs with a single full-time individual, we will remain open to whomever God sends us in the event we may be led to hire two part-time, called individuals instead.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, or if you would like to apply, please visit www.stpaulslive.com/employment.  For any questions please call Susan Harden at 419-893-0205 or email at smharden@saintpaulsonline.org

Cave City Christian Church is an independent congregation located in small town, but high traffic area because of it’s close proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park.  The church needs a full-time preaching/teaching Minister due to the current Minister’s retirement.  He needs to be able to oversee a volunteer-led youth program.