Ministry Openings
The Church Relations Office is grateful for the opportunity to serve churches, organizations and job seekers as they search for a minister/ ministry.
Below is a list of the ministry openings that have been submitted to the Church Relations Office. The openings are provided by the church or organization seeking a candidate and are in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Kentucky Christian University. Job candidates should contact the church or organization listed for further information regarding the position(s).
Ministry opportunities are displayed for a maximum of three (3) months from the posting date.
For assistance with the following please contact Doug Martin – jdmartin@kcu.edu or 606-474-3125:
- To request that an opening be removed if filled sooner than six months.
- Your opening is not filled within six months and you wish it to continue to be available (3-month extension).
- You need to edit the information provided in an opening.
Posted: Jan 28, 2024
Address
10611 Collierville Rd
Collierville, Tennessee 38017
Weekly Attendance: 150
Website: http://www.oaklanecc.comPosition Description
About Oak Lane Christian Church
We are a multi-racial, non-denominational, independent Christian Church and part of the Restoration Movement tradition. We are a strongly relationship driven church; our relationship to God and to others. Oak Lane Christian Church, previously known as East Win Christian Church, is 36 years old and has an average Sunday morning worship attendance of 150. We are located in Collierville, TN, 30 minutes from downtown Memphis. Currently, our church consists of 6 full and part time ministers and administrative staff including our Senior Minister. We have one service on Sunday morning broadcast live on Facebook and a Wednesday night Meal and devotion from September through May.
Objective
Oak Lane Christian Church is seeking applicants for Lead Minister to transition leadership from our retiring senior minister. Our lead minister would oversee the preaching, administration, and outreach of our church. He will serve as part of our leadership team with the board of elders to execute our mission statement:
Pursuing a transforming relationship With Christ
Connecting with others In Community
Moving forward On Mission
Qualifications:
Christian Church (Restoration Movement) tradition strongly preferred
Bible / Theology Bachelor degree
1-5 Years in Christian ministry, preferably as a lead minister
Must agree to Oak Lane’s statement of beliefs
Strong faith, characterized by spiritual maturity, discernment, and integrity
Healthy work ethicResponsibilities
Works to execute the church’s mission, vision, and values
Proclaims the Gospel from the pulpit with authority and wisdom
Leads the congregation with vision and encouragement to live a bold Christian life
Oversees pastoral care (visitation, counseling, ect.)
Represents Oak Lane to the community
Oversees daily operations of the church
Accountability to the board of elders
Manages the church’s staff
Promotes community involvement and outreach.
Teaches small groups & classes (ex. New and prospective members ‘What we believe’ class)To apply for this position please submit the following to olccsearchcommittee@gmail.com:
Current Resume
Introduction letter including beliefsPosted:
Address
5414 Lexington Road
Paris, Kentucky 40361
Weekly Attendance: 375
Website: http://www.bedfordacres.comPosition Description
Bedford Acres Christian Church
Job Description for Worship MinisterObjective
To prepare God’s people for church-wide worship.
Classification
This position is a full-time salaried position.
Authority
• To utilize and acquire talent to develop a worship environment for our services and programs.
Accountability• Reports to the Senior Minister.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and the policies of the church.
• An annual appraisal and evaluation will be conducted by the Senior Minister.Responsibilities
• To develop an atmosphere to enhance the worship of God and to lead in creating and implementing worship opportunities.
• Teach the congregation to worship.
• To continue to grow in Christ and develop leaders who will also grow in Christ.
• To plan, prepare and acquire talent to develop an environment for worship.
• Coordinate and direct special music events such as, but not limited to, worship night, Easter services, Christmas services, etc.
• Coordinate and facilitate audio & visual needs for all services and other events which require the use of audio & media (funerals, community programs, etc.)
• Prepare presentations, and other audio-visual items as needed.
• To ensure that the sound, projection, and production facilities work, are kept current and are available for events at the church.
• Prepare and facilitate audio visual needs for all services, prepare presentations, and other audio-visual requirements.
• Recruit and train audio-visual technicians.
• Utilize, train, encourage and include music talent from within the congregation.
• Assure that there is an adequate worship team available for every service.
• Work with the staff to develop a worship program that is cohesive and supportive of the planned services, sermons, programs, events, and to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers.
• To attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Be a team player.
• Administer and adhere to the established budget.
• To attend and participate in all regular scheduled services.
• To help ensure a measure of neatness, order and cleanliness in the office surroundings.
• Other duties as assigned.To apply for this position, please submit the following 4 items:
1. Resume that includes work history and education.
2. Your answers to the following questions
• Describe your philosophy of Worship Ministry.
• How is excellence defined in a worship team?
• How would you describe your worship style?
• Tell us about your spiritual background.
• What kind of leader are you?
• What are you most passionate about as a worship leader?
• How do you involve the congregation in corporate worship?
3. Any sample videos you have available of yourself leading worship.4. If you are a worship leader presently, please provide a link to the church/ministry and/or videos online.
All of the above information needs to be sent to: bobjespersen@bedfordacres.com.
Posted:
Address
4680 W SR 168 E
Owensville, Indiana 47665
Weekly Attendance: 75
Website: http://fccowensville.comContact Information
Mike Campbell, Board of Elders President Phone: (812) 664-2738 Fax: (812) 724-2161 Email: fccowensville@frontier.comPosition Description
About Owensville First Christian Church:
Owensville First Christian Church is an independent Christian Church within the Restoration Movement. Who we are and our core beliefs may be found online at fccowensville.com.
The vision of Owensville First Christian Church is to be a multiplying family of love-motivated, baptized followers of Jesus learning to daily practice eternal living in His kingdom for God’s glory.
Ministry Description
Prepare and preach Sunday morning sermons.
Teach adult Bible classes that promote spiritual transformation and discipleship.
As part of discipleship and developing confident carriers of the gospel, model for fellow church leaders and congregants ways to share one’s faith with the lost and marginal Christians.
Serve as a shepherd among shepherds to mentor and facilitate servant-leadership development.
Be committed to practicing and emphasizing the importance of individual, small group, and corporate prayer.
Be willing to co-lead youth group, as needed.
Eagerly practice/model hospitality in the home, church building, and office.
As needed, provide individual congregants with biblical guidance and, if qualified, counseling.
Assist the elders in providing pastoral care through home, hospital, and nursing home visits.
Officiate weddings (only between a man and a woman according to their gender at birth) and funerals.
Assist in developing strategic planning and goal-setting initiatives.
Regularly practice spiritual disciplines to be in “a place” for the Holy Spirit to enable spiritual formation and ministry from “overflow.”
Practice self-care (adequate rest, exercise, healthy eating, time with family and friends, receive spiritual direction and, if needed, counseling.)Preaching Minister/Pastor Requirements:
A man who:
Possesses biblical character traits of a shepherd as provided in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5.
Is from the independent, Christian church/church of Christ (instrumental), stream of the Restoration Movement.
Has experience as leading preaching minister/pastor or associate minister/pastor is preferable.
Preferably, holds a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Bible (and/Biblical Theology) from an accredited Bible college associated with the Restoration Movement. Also, possesses a minor or specialty in preaching and/or church ministries.
Is committed to the making of disciples as confident carriers of the Gospel.
Holds to the Biblical standard of marriage, which is the union of one man (birth gender) with one woman (birth gender).
Possesses strong listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Is willing to submit to a background check.Please send resume to fccowensville@frontier.com. Write in the subject line: Preaching Minister Position. Include in the resume three references of people familiar with your character and ministry experience and abilities. Include links to at least two online audio or video recordings of recent sermons. Also, attach a separate document, which provides, under “normal” circumstances, how you would present the Gospel to a non-Christian. After the presentation, include how you would instruct the individual to receive Jesus if he/she desired to become a child of God and follow Jesus. Attach another document describing your story of coming to faith in Christ and what your walk has been like since.
Compensation package: $50,000-70,000 commensurate with education and experience.
Posted:
Address
1707 33rd Street SE
Ruskin, Florida 33570
Weekly Attendance: 70-80 summer/fall; 90-100 winter/spring
Website: http://firstchristiansuncitycenter.comContact Information
George McDonald, Chair of Elders Phone: (813) 758-7260 Email: georgemcdonald002@gmail.comPosition Description
Full time minister for a congregation with a focus on senior adults ages 55 and up. Located in the fastest growing county in the US. New homes going up all around us. Located just east of I-75 and south of Tampa (approximately 15 miles). Led by 4 elders/leaders. We also have a part time worship minister who joined staff in 2021. Strong missions ministry both locally and abroad. 20% of offerings go to missions. 60% of members are involved in one or more ministries. Position is vacant as our senior minister is retiring after serving our congregation after 10 1/2 years. Please submit a written resume to contact information listed.
Posted:
Address
5831 W. Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, California 90045
Weekly Attendance: 225
Website: http://www.univcc.orgPosition Description
This is a full time position for an experienced senior minister. Minimum 7 years experience. Strong preaching and staff management experience is desired. For full details and information on how to apply, see https://www.univcc.org/senior-minister
Posted:
Position Description
Lead Pastor Search
Rocky Fork Fellowship (www.rff.church) is an 18-year-old growing congregation, in central Missouri, of about 500 persons in Sunday worship in Hallsville, MO (just a few miles northeast of Columbia, MO). As a bedroom community of Columbia, MO, the area is growing. Recently, our founding pastor retired. Rocky Fork Fellowship is searching for its next Lead Pastor. Rocky Fork Fellowship is an independent Christian Church, with contemporary worship, historically aligned with the churches of the Restoration Movement.
Vision, Mission, Values
The congregation, through a cooperative and comprehensive planning process, has very recently revamped its statements associated with vision, mission, and core values, as follows:
● Vision:
● Mission:
● Values:Real Hope Flows
Live and Love Like JesusBiblical Authority—Our Pillar Making Disciples—Our Purpose Prevailing Prayer—Our Practice Joyful Unity—Our Pursuit
Sacrificial Generosity—Our PrivilegeThe congregation is committed to extending its involvement in ministry outside the walls of the church, taking ministry into the community. While a multi-generational congregation, there remains a vibrant focus to minister to young families.
Lead Pastor Qualifications
RFF is prayerfully and actively searching for a Lead Pastor who possesses the following credentials and experiences:
● An inspirational biblical communicator, emphasizing Bible-based explanations and contemporary application in preaching and teaching.
● A minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior leader in a congregation of 500 or greater.
● Experience serving in a lead capacity with a congregation associated with the Restoration Movement.
● An earned master’s degree (or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree) from a college or seminary aligned with the Restoration Movement.● A proven leader who has a track record of recruiting, training, shepherding, and investing in leaders.
● A joyful demeanor and lover of people, whether they be churched, unchurched, or dechurched persons.Ministry Description
The Lead Pastor will:
● Serve alongside the Elders of the congregation to implement the vision, mission, and values of RFF.
● Lead, supervise, and develop paid staff.
● Serve as the primary vision caster for the congregation.
● Lead and supervise a preaching team made up of qualified staff, with the Lead Pastor preaching most often.
● In league with paid staff, champion the recruiting and training of volunteer ministry leaders and placing volunteers in ministry, mobilizing members and friends of RFF for mission (Ephesians 4:11-13).
● Possess the capacity for building relational and leadership capital with persons inside the church and in the community.
● Harbor a servant leader mindset and a shepherd’s heart. Next StepsFinancial and benefits package will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The intention is to care well for the family of the next Lead Pastor.
Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to:
● Survey the church’s electronic media (website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and church app).
● Pray sincerely about the possibility before sending application materials.
● If so moved to apply, send a cover letter as an email (to include web links to at least 2 video sermons) and a resume (with at least 3 references) to elders@rff.church. See additional information on the search and application process at www.rff.church/leadpastor.Posted:
Address
9947 S County Rd 0
Clayton, Indiana 46118
Weekly Attendance: 500
Website: http://www.hazelwoodchristian.orgPosition Description
Hazelwood Christian Church is looking to hire a Youth and Young adult minister to help reach the community for Jesus Christ. HCC is in rural Hendricks County on the west side of Indianapolis and is a vital congregation of approximately 500 people who desire to reach the youth in Hendricks, Morgan, & Putnam counties. This full-time position works alongside three additional HCC’s staff members, administrative assistants, and many volunteers. We are looking for someone with experience, if possible, and who has a desire to train volunteers, parents, and students to be disciples who make disciples. HCC’s Youth Minister would help develop and implement a spiritual formation plan for students to ground them in the word of God, give them opportunities to exercise their faith, and help them increase their trust in Jesus as they learn to walk with him. We are looking for someone who loves God and loves students!
If you would like to discover more about this position, please go to the following link to read the full job description. https://hazelwoodchristian.org/about/employment/
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume to tgephart@hazelwoodchristian.org. If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Tim at the email listed above.
Posted:
Address
3131 Cypress Mill Road
Brunswick, Georgia 31525
Weekly Attendance: 50
Website: http://northbrunswickchristian.orgPosition Description
We are searching for a new senior minister to serve the North Brunswick Christian Church in Brunswick, Georgia. We are located on the southeastern coast, about one hour south of Savannah and one hour north of Jacksonville, Florida. This area is known as the Golden Isles because it is bordered by four beautiful islands – St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and Little St. Simons Island. Brunswick is a city of 15,000 and it is the county seat of Glynn County which has a population of 85,000. It is also the home of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, a large installation which houses many federal training academies and employs many local residents.
We are looking for a minister who loves God and loves people, who will preach the Word of God, equip us to serve, and lead us to reach our community for Christ.
For more information on our congregation, please see our website at northbrunswickchristian.org and contact us at (912) 264-4057. We serve a great God and we trust that God will lead you where He wants you to be and supply the leader that we need in His time for His glory.
Posted:
Address
909 W. Spring Street
Bluffton, Indiana 46714
Weekly Attendance: 220
Website: http://fccfamily.comPosition Description
First Church of Christ
Bluffton, Indiana 46714 fccfamily.com
Description
Position Title: Lead PastorDenomination: Non-Denominational/ Independent
Status: Full-Time
Church Size: 220
Purpose:
The Lead Pastor will lead the congregation by teaching and preaching the Scriptures as the Word of God and its application to life in our context. The Lead Pastor will engage church members and utilize resources in pursuit of an agreed, God-directed vision. The Lead Pastor is responsible for administrative oversight of paid staff and ministry teams.
The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Elder Board, who in turn are guardians of faith, mission, values, and vision. The Lead Pastor will oversee strategic planning, staff, departments, ministry teams and resources. Oversight includes support, encouragement, direction, mentoring, accountability and defense.
The Lead Pastor will recognize the high visibility of his life and live as an example to believers in spiritual devotion, moral and ethical behavior.
The role is more fully described in the church policies for the Lead Pastor and the Elder Board.
Qualifications
Required:Experience in supervising paid staff and volunteers
Effective communication skills, including preaching, teaching and writing
Experience with leadership development and strategic planning
Preparation and management of ministry plans and budgets
Bachelor’s degree in ministry or related fieldPreferred:
Previous experience as a Lead Pastor
Degree or training beyond Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
Preaching:Provide biblically based preaching and teaching that is engaging, persuasive, and applicable
Ensure that teaching in Sunday school, youth groups, small groups, etc. aligns with sound doctrine and our statement of faith.Pastoral Care:
The Lead Pastor is expected to be personally involved in providing Pastoral care to the congregation but is not expected to be the sole provider.
Engage the congregation through personal contact beyond Sunday morning
Attend and support church functions
Provide a sense of stability in leadership
Be available with an empathetic response to crisis or counseling situations that ariseAdministrative:
Hold the staff accountable to standards of excellence in ministry practice
Supervise and work with church staff and ministry teams
Evaluate paid staff annually including a review of compensation. Present budgets to the Elder Board as part of the annual budget request process
Inform the Elder Board of any relevant trends, church issues, needs, external or internal changes or problems that could affect the ministry positively or negatively
Lead searches for the hiring of paid staff. Recommend hirings and dismissals of staff when needed with approval of the Elder BoardHow to Apply
Contact: Email resume to fcchireteam@gmail.comAll applications received prior to March 15, 2024 will be given priority.
Church Overview
First Church of Christ is a multi-generational, New Testament congregation located in Bluffton, Indiana. The mission of First Church of Christ is to lead generations into a life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in preaching and following God’s Word as it is written without adding man-made traditions or rules.First Church of Christ is a family-oriented church with ministries for children, youth, and adults. We encourage participation in small groups that meet during the week to reinforce Sunday teachings as well as grow deeper Christ-centered relationships. Worship Ministry is present to lead the body of Christ in expressions of their adoration to God through singing, instruments, drama and other arts. Lastly, Missions Ministry is dedicated to loving people through allocating a portion of our offerings as well as our congregation’s time and efforts to mission work outside of the
church.
Posted:
Address
2963 GLENSBORO ROAD
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky 40342
Weekly Attendance: 15
Website: http://glensborochristianchurchPosition Description
WE ARE A SMALL CHURCH . WE SEEK A MINISTER TO PREACH AND TO HELP US TO BUILD OUR CHURCH GROWTH. WE ARE A FRIENDLY COUNTRY CHURCH THAT LOVES THE LORD. IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT US.
Posted:
Address
7250 Lewisville Road. Quincy IN 47456
Martinsville, Indiana 46151
Weekly Attendance: 40+
Website: Facebook. Alaska Christian Church.Position Description
Small farm community central Indiana seeking provocational minister to lead us to the next level of growing. 40+ a Sunday. We sing to power point/organ and piano and do blended worship time. We are 188 years old and seeking a man beginning April 2024 as present minister of 15+ years going into mission work. Potential to grow and restore. Before Covid we averaged 55+ a week. Please prayerfully consider if you are our fit and leading us weekly! Potential for a growing KIDZ Worship.
Posted: Jan 9, 2024
Address
Louisville, Kentucky
Website: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/job/northeast-christian-church-outreach-team-leadPosition Description
Northeast Christian Church
OUTREACH TEAM LEADLouisville, KY
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Snapshot
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Weekly Attendance: 2,800
Location: Louisville, KY
The Role: Outreach Team Lead
Meet Northeast Christian Church:
Northeast Christian Church is a community passionate about outreach, worship, and community. Our ministries have grown along with the community since we began in 1977.
We empower the people within our church to love their neighbors. Our partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and small businesses provide countless opportunities for our community to carry the love of Jesus outside the walls of the church to make a tangible impact in our city.
Through serving the city and beyond, our Love the ‘Ville movement began in 2014 when 1,800 people from Northeast Louisville took our Sunday church services to the streets of Clifton, helping the neighbors and local businesses. This movement is now fueled by our annual; Christmas Eve offering with three specific focuses: loving our city, schools, and the world. This generosity has grown from $280,000 in 2014 to $1.7 million in 2022.
Our Sunday services are laid back, so come as you are, and grab a cup of coffee on the way in! We have a time of worship with music, take communion together, collect a weekly offering, and hear a message designed to inspire and challenge each person toward growth in their relationship with Jesus.
About the Outreach Team Lead:
The Outreach Team Lead oversees all outreach ministries and partnerships locally and globally at Northeast Christian Church. This role requires an energetic, organized, outward-focused, and strategic-minded leader who can cast vision and execute strategic goals for the Love the ‘Ville Movement. The role requires focus and competency in the following areas: team leadership, stewardship development, and mobilization of volunteers.
The Outreach Team Lead’s Responsibilities Include:
Faithfully model Jesus Christ at Northeast and in the community.
Evaluate and implement the vision and mission of the Love the ‘Ville outreach ministry under the oversight of the Northeast Elders and Leadership Team.
Oversee the outreach ministry, including the complex budget, outreach events, mission trips, and partnerships.
Lead the Outreach Team to develop and implement the strategy for local, schools, and global outreach, including but not limited to the following: ministry partnerships, and Northeast mobilization.
Ready to lead, plan, and implement local outreach events, including collections for crisis/disaster relief.
Ready to identify, develop, and steward local, school, and global partnerships.
Work with the communications department to ensure clear and effective communication regarding local, school, and global outreach.
Accomplish all other duties as assigned, including Sunday morning responsibilities.Ministry Expectations
Embody the 5 values of Northeast.
Be prepared at any time to share the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.
Love, train, and equip the Outreach Team, including monthly 1:1 meetings
Lead and serve with enthusiasm.
Keep lead staff and volunteers informed.What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Outreach Team Lead:
Education & Experience
5+ years of ministry experience in a comparable position
Relevant undergraduate degree, required
Seminary or ministry degree, preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven leader of leaders
Great communicator
Team-building and equipping mindset
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Able to manage multiple priorities
Budgeting and fundraising development skills to steward Love the ‘Ville Offering
Proven skills in planning and leading outreach-oriented events, teams, and partnershipsPersonal Characteristics & Qualifications
Self-starter with drive, passion, and initiative
Outgoing, risk-taker, and charismatic
Possesses a heart for a multi-ethnic church
Mobilizer, influencer, and vision-caster
Humble and collaborative
ApproachableWhat it’s Like to Live in Louisville, KY:
Louisville is a diverse, growing community with a small-town feel. It is centrally located providing its residents with easy access to major cities like Indianapolis, IN, and Nashville, TN. UPS Worldport headquarters is in the city and is the company’s largest hub. Louisville is one of the few cities that has all five major performing art groups: ballet, Broadway, opera, orchestra & children’s theater.
Boxing great Muhammad Ali is a Louisville native. The city is home to the cultural center named after him. Louisville is also known as a “foodie” city. Its dining scene showcases both international fare and upscale cuisine. The area is rich with neighborhoods that have their businesses, services, and local grocery stores – everything you could need within a short drive. It is an affordable and great place to live and raise a family with the cost of living being 10% lower than the national average.
As the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville hosts the Kentucky Derby — the Mardi Gras of the Bluegrass State. The community comes to life to celebrate a two-week-long festival, which is capped by an annual Grade 1 horse race. This exciting event, paired with High school and college sports, downtown small businesses, and many parks infuses extra vitality into Kentucky–living, bringing people together!
Northeast Louisville, a dynamic and thriving region of the city, features a diverse blend of residential, commercial, and recreational elements. With a mix of established neighborhoods and burgeoning developments, this area is known for its welcoming communities and family-friendly atmosphere. The landscape is sprinkled with parks and green spaces, providing many opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. Northeast Louisville is also home to a variety of shopping and dining options, ranging from local boutiques to well-known national retailers and diverse eating experiences. With a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to quality of life, Northeast Louisville stands as a testament to the city’s continuous growth.
Posted:
Address
6019 E. State Road 144
Mooresville, Indiana 46113
Weekly Attendance: 1500-2000
Website: http://mgchurch.orgPosition Description
Primary Role
To champion the spiritual development of students at Mt. Gilead Church by creating irresistible environments for students to grow into lifelong disciples of Jesus, caring for students and their families, developing leaders around you, and becoming a key influencer in a growing church.
What We’re Looking For
Highly relational, energetic, and dynamic person with a self-driven passion for reaching, training, and equipping students.
Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage through effective communication.
Previous experience recruiting, training, and developing leaders.
Obvious passion for following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus
Someone to invest deeply in our church and communityCarry Direct Responsibility of Youth Ministry (Ultimate Win: Engaged & Excited Students)
Oversee Youth Group for Students
Plan and Oversee Student Ministry Trips & Events
Cast vision for students & their parents for lifelong discipleship
Develop an assimilation pathway for students to get connected into Groups, Discipleship, and Service
Recommend Ministries & Initiatives to Start/Stop/Continue
Oversee Student Ministry budget, calendar planning, and forecasting
Setting goals, collecting the right data, and tracking progress of the ministryAdult Leaders (Ultimate Win: Equipped & Empowered Volunteers)
Student Minister reports to Family Ministry Director
Direct the recruitment, training, coaching, and development of volunteers as needed to staff a successful youth ministry
Ensure that we, as a church, are able to connect every student to a caring, Christian adult in their livesFamily Ministry Team Member (Ultimate Win: Dedicated & Enthusiastic Parents)
Work with the Family Ministry Team to continue to develop and deliver Milestone Events that help kids, students, and parents celebrate spiritual growth milestones
Advanced calendar planning and budget forecasting for Family Ministry events and initiatives
Provide and develop resources to help parents become a spiritual influence at homeTeam Member (Ultimate Win: Well-Liked Team Player)
Host Sunday services as needed
Pastoral Calls & Visitation as needed
Be a key contributor on projects that help move the overall vision forwardContact Jen Reed at 317.831.1900 or jreed@mgchurch.org
Posted:
Address
194 Robins Rest Rd
Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
Weekly Attendance: 220
Website: http://mapleviewchurch.orgPosition Description
Position: Associate Minister of Youth
Status: Fulltime (40+ hours), Salary
Job Summary: The primary focus of this ministry will be to lead a team of volunteers and create spaces and opportuni4es to partner with families to proclaim the gospel and make disciples of students grades 6-12th.
Qualifications:
Joined Jesus in baptism by immersion.
Subscribes to the principles of the Restoration Movement/ Church of Christ.
Prefer a candidate with a ministry degree or equivalent ministry experience.
Ordained by a Church of Christ/Christian Church.
Experienced with computers and technology that assist the ministry.
Team player.
Accountability:
Models daily devotion to God in study of God’s Word and prayer.
Present for all regular programing you are directly involved in.
Attends worship service at Maple View unless on vacation or ministry trip.
Directly reports to the lead minister.
Ministry hours in and outside the office, personal days, and vacation to be communicated and put on staff calendar at earliest convenience.
Agrees to Staff Work Policies.
Ensures physical and spiritual protection for self, staff, students, and volunteers at all times.
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of volunteers:
1. Recruit, interview, screen, and enlist quality volunteers to assist in the carryout of the ministry.
2. Work with lead minister and staff to maintain aligned vision for the Youth Ministry.
3. Be above reproach within the ministry team.
4. Train volunteers for continued improvement in the Youth ministry.Create Spaces and opportunities:
1. Evaluate and execute weekly ministry Sunday mornings, Wednesday Evenings, and Sunday Evenings.
2. Plan and implement events, trips, conferences that grow the students in service, study, and fellowship.Partner with families to Proclaim the gospel and make disciples:
1. Choose a gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) to have the lead minister disciple you in your first year on the team.
2. Teach the Bible, our final authority.
3. Commission other volunteers and students to supplement teaching and facilitate study of God’s Word in various ministry capacities.
4. Have an expectation that any student who has been in your programming for seven years will themselves have the ability to proclaim the gospel and make disciples.Use personal gifts interests to help the church:
1. Use your gifts to help in other church-wide events/experiences (i.e. VBS)
2. If able to preach, fill pulpit 2+ times/year
3. Other areas of giftedness used to fill your bucket and bless the churchMaintain Career Action Plan:
1. Play the lead role in setting goals for long-term and short-term career goals for your life of ministry to Christ.
2. Develop and practice an action plan that includes areas of continued study, growth, and practice to help accomplish your goals. (When you win, Jesus wins!)Posted:
Address
8000 Goodlette Rd. N.
Naples, Florida 34109
Weekly Attendance: 100-150
Website: http://napleschristian.orgPosition Description
Naples Christian Church is a church of 150 members located on Florida’s gulf coast. We are a closely-knit group of believers looking to become a church without walls. If you are creative, technically savvy, musically talented, and a gifted preacher and teacher, then we’d like to talk to you.
The Creative Arts Pastor will need to have a heart for both preaching and teaching the Bible as well as leading worship. We are seeking an exceptional singer/musician with experience delivering sermons. This multi-talented person will also have creative abilities and enjoy the artistic side of the church.
Due to the nature of this position, we are seeking someone with 5 plus years of full-time experience in the ministry and a Bible college degree. Salary range depending on experience $55,000-$65,000 plus benefits.
Job requirements…
An ability to lead and cultivate a contemporary worship service and worship team.
Create and develop media to enhance Sunday service and improve our social media presence. (i.e. announcement videos, sermon bumper videos, special holiday videos, slide templates, church website, and other social media outlets.)
Working with the audio and visual side of the service (live stream, lighting, ProPresenter, sound, tech).
Recruit, schedule, supervise, and train worship ministry volunteers.
Preach and fill the pulpit.
Assist as needed with teaching opportunities such as small groups and bible studies.
Organize and direct the annual Christmas play as well as assisting and creating special services such as Easter and Christmas Eve services.
Create and lead the implementation of stage designs as needed for Sunday service and special sermon series.