Pastor of Worship and Students, North Muskegon, MI

Calvary Church
1910 Ruddiman Ave
N. Muskegon, MI 49445

Job Title: Pastor of Worship and Students

Job Description: PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND STUDENTS Full-time w/ benefits (50 hr/wk) (position may be part-time and focus mainly on students - this would reflect in no benefits) Reports to Staff Supervisor

Twitterable Job Description: Create Gospelcentered
experiences that move people to worship God
for the right reasons and cultivate a community where middle and high school students can get
connected and be discipled

Qualifications
● Member of Calvary Church
● Meets the qualifications of an elder
● Excellent people skills and ability to work in a team environment
● Education and experience in related field is preferred

General Expectations
● Give general pastoral care
● Maintain flexible fulltime working hours
● Concentrate on empowering others to do ministry
● Demonstrate a team spirit in partnership with other staff and ministries
● Oversee, evaluate, and expand Calvary’s worship ministry and ministry to middle school and high school students

Specific Responsibilities
WORSHIP GATHERINGS (take ownership immediately)
● Oversee worship gathering planning in collaboration with appropriate staff
● Organize music for weekly worship gatherings
● Recruit, organize, and equip musicians and bands to lead worship
● Steward the worship arts budget

STUDENTS (begin working alongside current youth pastor, take ownership by Fall 2014)
● Oversee weekly middle school and high school student small groups
● Recruit and train adult mentors to lead small groups
● Implement trips, retreats, and other events when strategic
● Steward the student ministries budget

Information about the Church: Purpose of the Church - Calvary Church exists to connect people to God and each other.

Values of the Church We value being a community that is:
• Christ-Centered
• Truth-Oriented
• Life-Changing
• Externally-Focused
• Relationally-Driven
• Grace-Filled

Essential Beliefs:

• The Bible is God's trustworthy message for ALL people.
• Jesus is the ONLY way of salvation.
• Everyone in the world needs to hear God's story.


Application/Contact Information: To Inquire send in your resume and a completed application via US mail or email:

Calvary Church
ATTN: Joy Rosema
1910 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445

Joy Rosema (joy@calvarymuskegon.com).

Website: www.calvarymuskegon.com

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Youth Director, Brandenburg, KY

Salem Baptist Church
5286 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108


Job Title: Youth Director

Job Description:  We are looking for a Spirit-filled person or couple who know the Lord as their personal Savior to lead our dedicated team forward to achieve these goals.
Our location is rural, west of Louisville, Kentucky, in a small town named Brandenburg.

The Primary Task of the Youth Director:

There shall be a comprehensive approach to the development and implementation of the youth ministry. This comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry:

To challenge youth to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities and world.

To encourage youth in developing their relationship to God.

To provide youth with opportunities for nurture and growth.

Responsibilities:

Be an advocate for youth and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in the local church and community.
Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission and outreach.

Support and guide the work of the Youth Council or equivalent body in an annual process of evaluating the vision and goals of the youth ministry and directing monthly planning sessions.

Mentor youth in developing their leadership skills.

Be aware of resources for developing the youth ministry programming and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.

Recruit and train volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratios.

Be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people, and resources that relate to youth and youth ministries.

Work in partnership with the Diaconate Board to effectively reach youth in the community and develop a strategic youth ministry outreach plan.
Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget.

Communicate in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, newsletter, bulletin board, etc.). Ensure communication with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation as a whole.

Be available to youth in a variety of ways (Youth outings, ministry activities, visitation and times of crisis)

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a youth ministry.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills and computer skills.

Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, parents and the Pastor.

Information about the Church: Salem Baptist Church is a long established church family of 80-100 people in a single worship service Sunday morning.  Salem has been spreading God’s word for over 134 years, we have an older congregation, wanting to attract younger people and families.

Application/Contact Information: Renee Robinson
Personnel Committee
270-668-4050 (cell)
270-422-1399 (church office)
salembaptistc@yahoo.com (church email)

Website: www.salembaptistky.org

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Associate Pastor/Director of Student Ministries, West Chester, PA

Goshen Baptist Church
1451 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382

Job Title: Associate Pastor/Director of Student Ministries

Job Description:
The Associate Pastor / Director of Student Ministries is a member of the professional staff of the church and the position is a full-time position.  This person is responsible to plan, organize and administer a high school and middle school youth ministry that is fully integrated within the congregational life of the church. Leading the volunteer youth ministry staff, this individual will develop a student ministry which incorporates a healthy blend and balance of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission that is distinct and at the same time fully integrated with the doctrinal beliefs and multigenerational life, vision and ministry of Goshen Baptist Church.

Accountability

Accountability to the church is through the Church Elders and Deacons and is implemented under the direction of the Senior Pastor.  This position reports directly to the Senior Pastor.

Spiritual Prerequisites

The Youth Pastor / Director of Student Ministries must have strong, deeply rooted doctrinal beliefs and ministry values that are consistent with those of Goshen Baptist Church as stated in the Church Covenant, Confession of Faith, and Philosophy of Worship. Specifically, this individual must believe the following points of doctrine (which serve to summarize the content of the GBC Confession of Faith):

A.      The Bible is the authoritative Word of God, inerrant in the original manuscripts.
B.      The triune Godhead in Three Persons:  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
C.      The deity of Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, death, and bodily resurrection.
D.      Man is a sinner by nature and choice and therefore is spiritually dead apart from Christ.
E.      Salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
F.      The everlasting blessing of the saved and the everlasting punishment of the unsaved.
G.      Christ’s commission to the church to go into all the world and preach the gospel message.

Responsibilities

A.      Plan and direct all aspects of the high school and middle school ministries with the goal of discipling and evangelizing students within the church and in the community.
B.      This position requires both regular office hours and varying amounts of time spent out of the office ministering to youth.
C.      Recruit, train and supervise the volunteer leadership staff working with and teaching high school and middle school students.  Serve as primary high school Sunday school teacher.
D.      Foster spiritual growth through small groups within the youth ministry of GBC.
E.      Organize, plan, and promote times of fellowship and activities for students and their families, such as retreats, conferences and other events, for the purpose of spiritual growth.
F.      Provide timely advisories, communicate to, and involve parents of youth in the activities of the ministry, and seek to integrate new youth and parents into the body of GBC.
G.      Be responsible to choose (including reviewing and recommending) the teaching curriculum for each of the student programs to ensure that it is in accord with the doctrinal beliefs of the Church.
H.      Serve actively within the overall ministry of GBC including being available to assist in congregational worship.
I.      Work to integrate students into congregational worship services and other areas of church life and ministries identified by the Senior Pastor and other ministry staff.  Growth and expansion of ministry responsibilities available in the future.
J.      Plan and organize events with other local churches and youth groups.
K.      Submit a yearly statement of goals and objectives in accordance with Procedure 1040 – Performance Review of Professional Staff
L.      Be responsible for involving youth with local, national, and international mission trips.

Qualifications & Skills

A.      Has a clear calling from God into student ministries.
B.      Has a bachelor’s degree (seminary degree preferred).
C.      Relevant youth ministry experience required.  Some mission experience is preferred.
D.      Possesses and is able to boldly communicate a passionate and dynamic faith.
E.      Has a comprehensive understanding of the Scriptures and is able to clearly communicate the biblical message to others in a variety of ways and settings including the appropriate use of social media.
F.      Has demonstrated administrative, team building, organizational, and professional skills.
G.      Is comfortable and capable in relating to a diverse group of youth and adults.

Information about the Church: Please see our church website www.goshenbaptist.org for full information about us, our history and our statement of belief.  Thank you.

Application/Contact Information: To apply, please email gbcyouthpastor@gmail.com indicating your interest in and qualifications for the position and attach your resume.   Please direct all communication to the above email address. Thank you.

Website: www.goshenbaptist.org

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Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship, La Crescent, MN

La Crescent Evangelical Free Church
1675 County Road 6
La Crescent, MN 55947

Job Title: Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship

Job Description: LEFC is looking to add a full time pastor of youth and worship to our staff.

This person will be responsible to promote, develop, coordinate, oversee and staff the following ministries:

1. Youth: 30-35 hours per week.  Develop strategies and programs that facilitate spiritual growth in the youth of LEFC & outreach to area youth.

2. Worship: 10-15 hours per week.  Oversee the worship ministry at all LEFC regular and special services.

Information about the Church: La Crescent Evangelical Free church is a small but growing reformed church on the beautiful border of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Our average attendance each Sunday is around 200, consisting primarily of young families, college students, teens, and empty nesters.

Our mission is that by grace we desire to glorify God by intentionally making mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our current staff consists of two full time pastors, and we're looking to add a pastor of youth and worship to minister to our growing youth group and congregation.

Excellent compensation package, dependent upon experience and family dynamics.  The ideal candidate will have a proven full time track record of effective youth ministry, and a gifting to lead worship.

Application/Contact Information: Contact Pastor Dan Cravillion via email.  pastordan@lacrescentfree.org

Website: http://www.lacrescentfree.org

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Associate Pastor for Children's Ministry, Newark, DE

Ogletown Baptist Church
316 Red Mill Road
Newark, DE 19713

Job Title: Associate Pastor for Children's Ministry

Job Description:

Description of Candidate: The successful candidate for Associate Pastor for Children’s Ministry at Ogletown Baptist Church will provide strong relational and organizational leadership skills required both to biblically minister to children, parents, and volunteers, and also to effectively administer the organization, staffing, and direction of the ministry. This full-time position will report to the senior pastor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leads Children’s Ministry to offer a God-centered, Jesus-focused, parent-equipping, and mission-minded Christian education
• Knows, shapes, and champions OBC’s Children’s Ministry Philosophy
• Coordinates, trains, and equips Children’s Ministry volunteers and/or staff
• Communicates openly, regularly, and effectively to volunteers, visitors, and parents
• Ensures a safe, secure, nurturing, and fun environment for Children’s Ministry
• Oversees Children’s Ministry events, including Sunday morning classes, Wednesday evening activities, Vacation Bible School, etc.
• Evaluates and implements God-centered and age-appropriate curricula and resources to maximize benefits for children, parents, and volunteers
• Assists with the general pastoral functions of the church, including prayer, counseling, visitation, teaching, etc.
• Assists with the general administrative functions of the church, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, communication, etc.
• Pursues regular professional/ministerial development

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Meets the pastoral requirements of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Exemplifies a love for God and people, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit
• Connects well with both children and their families 

• Understands that the Children’s Ministry is an integral part of the Body of Christ at OBC
• Evidences skill in leadership, decision-making, administration, and delegation
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, train, and equip others
• Fosters a team atmosphere with ministry leaders and church staff
• Holds to OBC’s Articles of Faith (The Baptist Faith and Message, 2000)
• Possesses substantive ministry experience, preferably related to children
• Has earned a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), ideally in a ministry-related discipline

For more information about the position go to http://ogletown.org/apcmsearch/.

Information about the Church: Started in 1958, Ogletown Baptist Church is a diverse, gospel-centered Southern Baptist Church located along the I-95 corridor in Newark, Delaware, and averaging 650+ in weekly attendance in two worship services (traditional and contemporary). With the weekly assistance of 40+ volunteers, Children’s Ministry serves over 125 children, spanning ages from birth to fifth grade, each week.

Application/Contact Information: Please visit www.ogletown.org/apcmsearch for more information or for instructions on how to submit your resume. We will be collecting resumes from September 1 to October 15, 2013.

Website: http://ogletown.org

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Youth & Worship Leader, Waterloo, IA

Walnut Ridge Baptist Church
1307 W Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

Job Title: Youth & Music Leader

Job Description:

Overview

This man will be responsible to promote, develop, coordinate, oversee, and staff the youth and music ministries on a full-time, temporary basis, reporting to the pastoral staff.

Requirements

This man will ascribe to our church’s statement of faith, agree to live by our covenant, and agree to operate by our constitution. He will:

- demonstrate competency, spiritual giftedness, and desire especially in the ministry areas of youth and music.

- not carry the full responsibility of a pastorate (e.g., developing church mission and vision, providing pastoral care and visitation, conducting funerals). Yet, as a ministry leader, he will be expected to carry out personal spiritual disciplines and to demonstrate Christ-likeness in his relationships in the church body.

Youth Specifics

This man will lead the operation of the youth ministry in keeping with the church’s mission and at the direction of the pastoral staff. He will:

- involve himself in the teaching and mentoring of the church’s youth, and will choose or develop appropriate curriculum.

- involve volunteers in roles of teaching, mentoring, event planning, special projects, etc.

- team with current youth ministry volunteers to plan for camps, mission trips, and other special events for 2013-14.

- care for general administrative needs related to youth ministry.

- communicate on youth ministry information with the youth and their parents.

- conduct ministry with support for and coordination with Waterloo Christian School.

Music Specifics

This man will lead the operation of the music ministry in keeping with the church’s mission and at the direction of the pastoral staff. He will:

- lead music in weekly services.

- find volunteer musicians within the church body to contribute to weekly services (e.g., pianist, guitarist, backup vocalists, special music).

- lead musical and technical rehearsals for weekly services.

- select songs and prepare the flow of weekly services.

- produce sheet music for volunteer musicians in advance of rehearsals.

- care for general administrative needs related to music ministry.

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time position.

This is a temporary position in which this man will serve through June 30th, 2014. The position may be extended by mutual arrangement.

Salary and Benefits

This man will receive a salary commensurate with his experience but not to exceed associate-level salary.

He will be offered a benefit package in accord with the church benefit policy for full-time employees.

Information about the Church: Walnut Ridge Baptist Church is located in Waterloo, Iowa. We were founded in 1896 and seek to serve our community by making, maturing, and mobilizing authentic followers of Christ. We have operated Waterloo Christian School, a K-12 Christian school, since 1973. We are in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Learn more about us at wrbc.net.

Application/Contact Information: Please send resume or direct questions to joel.dunlap@wrbc.net.

Church Website: http://www.wrbc.net/

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Pastor of Student Ministries, Granger, IN

Grace Church
52025 Gumwood Rd.
Granger, IN 46530

Job Title: Pastor of Student Ministries

Job Description:
Purpose of Position: To shepherd the Jr. High and High School students in the ministry to be "all in," contagious followers of Jesus Christ, as they are challenged to be complete disciples of Him.

Personal Expecations
The Pastor of Student Ministries should:
*be in the Word on a regular basis for spiritual nourishment
*be in close communication with God through prayer
*be led by God’s Spirit in all matters; at home, in ministry, and in all relationships
*follow the commands of God’s Word such as living justly and loving mercy, tithing, humility in serving others, worshiping alone and with others, etc.
*have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him;
*have a history of moral purity;
*meet the qualifications for elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9);
*be a self-starter with drive, passion and initiative;
*be teachable and willing to be held accountable;
*be a team player with a positive attitude;
*utilization of social media with integrity acting as a godly example to the students.

Job Responsibilities and Duties
1.  Leadership
Cast the 2:42 Vision (Teaching, Fellowship (participation), Community, and Prayer).
Recruit, train, empower and mentor volunteer leaders.

2. Discipleship
Implement an assimilation process that enables students to become passionate, contagious followers of Jesus Christ.
Coordinate and plan the student ministry group curriculum.
Organize and implement teaching during the Sunday School hour.
Attend school functions when appropriate to encourage students and their parents.

3.  Communication
Contact and follow up with new students.
Maintain regular contact with parents.
Communicate weekly with Sr. Pastor Executive Pastor a ministry report

4.   Community
Plan, organize and oversee monthly activities for senior high students.
Organize and plan camps, retreats, local and overseas missions experiences.
Oversee and organize weekly meeting for the students.

5.  Administration
Project and manage an annual ministry budget for the High School Student Ministries department.
Carry out other assignments as directed by the Senior or Executive Pastor

6.  Lead or Participate in a Small Group (2:42 Group)

Job Qualifications
Leadership Skills
This person will have the ability to develop and multiply leaders.  He will be characterized as a servant leader.

Pastoral Skills and Gifts
Must be willing to stand on Biblical principles; have a healthy balance between personal life and ministry;  ministry heart for staff and members of the congregation; close kinship in philosophy with Grace Church and, specifically, with the Senior Pastor.  This person will assist and report to the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor in the fulfillment of the mission and vision of Grace Church

Information about the Church: Grace Church is a non-denominational Bible church in Granger, IN. We are a multi-staff church of over 1000 people.

Application/Contact Information: To apply, please send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to: doctorklop@graceforgranger.org

Church Website: www.graceforgranger.org

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