– Children/Youth Ministry Director, the Church at Litchfield Park, AZ.
Seeking a Worship Coordinator
Overview of Position
This part-time position combines two roles: Church Musician and Communication Assistant. It requires musical, administrative, and communication skills. It offers the opportunity to work closely with a half-time Pastor and provide musical leadership to a small, engaged core of believers who are implementing a new way to be a faith community. The position is salaried and includes 4 weeks of vacation, to offset the reality that it will occupy your Sunday mornings.
Job Description
(The hours listed are an anticipated weekly average and total 12 hours.)
- Plan special music for weekly worship services, being intentionally diverse in style (gospel, jazz, contemporary, traditional). May choose to perform special music (voice and/or instrumental solos) on some Sundays. May recruit other musical artists to per- form on remaining Sundays (see #3). Pastor will select hymns, but may consult with you about choices. The goal is cohesion of worship theme and diversity of musical ex- pression. (1.5 hrs)
- Attend weekly worship services (which may be virtual) to lead music for hymns using both instrument and voice, and to ensure that special music runs smoothly. (1.5 hrs)
- Recruit network of musical artists to lead and participate in weekly services as well as Special Musical Sundays (e.g. Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, Pentecost, All Saints Day, PCC Anniversary Sunday). Maintain and update contact info list with available singers/musicians. (.5 hr)
- Create and print the weekly worship guide and other print materials as needed for ser- vices. (2 hrs)
- Create and send the two weekly email communications to members. (3 hrs)
- Create graphics and images to be shared during worship. (1 hr)
- Draft and update the church’s social media and website in collaboration with the Pastor. (1.5 hrs)
- Check the church’s email inbox and forward or respond as appropriate. (.5 hr)
- Attend to the upkeep of the musical and AV equipment belonging to PCC. Arrange for any needed repairs and/or tunings. (time varies)
- Coordinate weddings and funerals with the Pastor and the Palisades Hub and all parties included (e.g. building needs, janitor, musicians). If requested, provide music for funerals and weddings for members of the church. (time varies)
- Work alongside church volunteers to ensure all supplies needed for worship gatherings are present (candles, palms, flowers, etc.) (time varies)
- Meet regularly with the Pastor for planning, visioning, and feedback. (.5 hr)
Time Expectation
- Be present on site for weekly Sunday gatherings and special services (e.g. Christmas and Holy Week).
- Paid Time Off: 1 week (including Sunday) every 3 months (4 weeks per year).
- Time required is anticipated to be 12 hours per week on average.
Supervision
The Worship Coordinator will report to and be supervised by the Pastor.
Job Requirements
- Proficient in at least one musical instrument including guitar or keyboard.
- Ability to lead/teach songs while playing a musical instrument.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in online platforms for song recording and worship recording as well as editing and formatting online content.
- Prior experience in church music leadership.
- Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in using Constant Contact mail platform, YouTube, Facebook, and WordPress website tools.
- Flexible spirit to experiment and grow into new church model.
Salary
The Worship Coordinator will be paid an annual salary of $12,000-$15,000 a year, commensurate with experience.
To Apply
To apply, submit:
- Cover letter explaining why you’re interested in, and qualified for, this position.
- Resume with two recent references.
- Links to recordings/videos that demonstrate your instrumental and vocal skills.
Please email the materials to paliscomch@verizon.net and note “Application” in subject line. The application deadline is May 21, 2021.
5200 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 https://thepalisadescommunitychurch.org
Seeking Children/Youth Ministry Director
The Church at Litchfield Park, a historic and active independent community church located in a beautiful resort community west of Phoenix, is searching for a full-time Children/Youth Ministry Director to join our team.
Required qualifications include having a theological degree from an accredited institution, a servant’s heart, being willing to minister to all people without discrimination, proven experience, the ability to work well in a large multi-denominational/generational setting, and lead and guide others.
Specific areas of responsibility include providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth, oversight of and leadership for all children’s and youth ministries, including annual youth mission trips.
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 based on experience and education. Qualified candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter by May 10 to: info@clp.church with Children/Youth Ministry Director in the subject line.
Seeking a Senior Pastor
Bridgeport Community Church, (Bridgeport, Michigan) is seeking a candidate for Senior Pastor to replace current pastor retiring December 2021. BCC is an interdenominational church that has been serving the community since 1867. Responsibilities include spiritual leadership, pastoral and youth ministry, church and community relationships and church administration. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and seminary degree or equivalent. Strong biblical knowledge and proclamation of The Word is required, along with good communication and planning skills. Qualified individuals should submit a resume to Attention: Pastoral Search Committee via 1867BCC@gmail.com
Status: Part-Time
Geographic Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Crystal Beach Christian Church (CBCC) is seeking to call an interim pastor to serve and lead the congregation in God’s mission during CBCC’s time of pastoral transition. In addition, the called interim pastor will in prayer, supplication, and discernment empower and resource the congregation in carrying out its individual and corporate mission and ministry.
Overview: The interim pastor is responsible for providing pastoral leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, mission service, stewardship, and fellowship. He/she will work with the church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship, and mission. He/she will use his/her developed interim-specialist skills to assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help the church identify what it is called to be in the future.
The interim pastor will support the congregation so that it can continue to identify its mission and purpose as the body of Christ during its transition to a long-term pastor. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership.
Accountability: The interim minister/pastor is accountable to the CBCC congregation and Church Council governance board.
Responsibilities:
- To preach, lead in worship, and support a teaching ministry that will lead to the spiritual growth of the members and awaken them to an active outreach to their neighbors in
- To support the church’s ministries, committees, and other groups, including Church Council and deacons.
- To lead and inspire the congregation in the development of new ministries, motivating the lay leaders of the church and being available as a resource to
- To administer sacraments of Communion and
- To officiate at weddings and funerals of members.
- To be devoted to meeting the spiritual needs of CBCC and its Concern for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of individual church members will be the provenance of the Interim Pastor
- Executes strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with clarity and compassion.
- IS patient and encouraging with church members, visitors and those exploring their spiritual beliefs.
- Is reliable, trustworthy, and spiritually mature with proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrates ability to grow spiritual communities.
- Has a thorough understanding of the Bible with ability to interpret, clarify, explain, and apply scripture.
- Assists the congregation in the interim tasks of:
- 1) leading the church to a renewed vision for their future
- 2) providing for smooth transition of congregational leadership
- 3) preparing for the welcoming of the new pastor
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally recognized seminary or divinity school
- Minimum 10 years as Ordained Minister/Pastor
- Experience as an Interim Pastor
- Completion of Interim Ministry training
How to Apply: Interested candidates are asked to email their resume and references to office@crystalbeachchurch.com.
Accepting resumes through February 21, 2021
http://www.crystalbeachchurch.com
The Historic People’s Community Church (PCC) fosters a tradition of being a Singing, Praying, Tithing, Teaching, Serving and Loving Church, and is guided by one of its golden text ‘I am come that they might have life and that they may have it abundantly.’ – John 10:10
- He/She must be a graduate of a University and a graduate of a Theological Seminary with a divinity degree or its equivalent.
- Must have actively pastored at least three (3) years over a Congregation that is recognized by the National Council of Churches.
- Must have demonstrated preaching, pastoral, and Church administration experience.
CHARACTER AND QUALITIES
- Passionately embodies God’s word and exemplifies the gospel in his/her daily life; consistently demonstrating moral character and decision making internal and external to the Church.
- Does not engage in any activity or behavior that creates or potentially creates a conflict of interest for the Church or in any way harms the reputation of the Church.
- Excellent listener who enables members to increase their participation within the Church.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to clearly outline and articulate the Vision, Mission, and Strategies that continually develops and advances the Church.
- Must have excellent partnering and resolution skills, which fosters an environment that encourages member support of diverse opinions and ideas that enhance the Church’s mission; ability to effectively manage change and growth.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and integrity in providing confidential counseling to members and others; sensitive and compassionate to the needs of others.