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General Senior Pastor Positions
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Last Entry February 1, 2010 |
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Church: Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD Position: Lead Pastor Job Description: The Lead Pastor provides direction for the congregation to accomplish the vision and mission of Salem Mennonite Church. Average Sunday attendance is 200. Responsibilities include preaching, teaching, visitation, and active participation in special events including baptisms, weddings, funerals, child dedications, etc.. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in visionary and spiritual leadership in a growing organization, experience in interpersonal communication, the ability to model openness and teachability, and a willingness to lead out of humility. Candidate Description: The next Lead Pastor at Salem will be a shepherd with a heart for reaching the local community outside of our church walls for Christ, building disciples who are growing deeper in their faith walk with God, and empowering domestic and international missions. The candidate needs to have an understanding of and be supportive of the Anabaptist positions on believer's baptism and pacifism. The congregation is a member of Mennonite Church USA Conference. Contact: Eric Waltner Phone: 605-925-7477 Email: eman@gwtc.net Date Received: 1 February 2010 |
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Church: Mount Olive Baptist Church & First Baptist Church, Cherokee, IA Position: Pastor (part-time) Job Description: Mount Olive Baptist Church and First Baptist in Cherokee, Iowa, are looking for a joint part time minister for approximately 15 hours per week. 1. Sunday morning preaching at both churches (9:15 and 10:45 services) 2. Visitation with the sick and homebound 3. Calling on people who have visited the church either recently or in the past who do not regularly attend 4. Participating in, but not solely responsible for a children’s and youth program. Average attendance at Mount Olive is 30; approximately 20 people attend First Baptist. The churches have had the same part time minister for the past ten years. We seek a minister with a vibrant faith and passion for evangelism. A three bedroom parsonage with attached garage is provided. Average attendance at Mount Olive is 30; approximately 20 people attend First Baptist. The churches have had the same part time minister for the past ten years. We seek a minister with a vibrant faith and passion for evangelism. A three bedroom parsonage with attached garage is provided. Contact: Everly Post Email: hepost@evertek.net Date Received: 28 January 2010 |
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Church: Northwest Filipino Baptist Church (NFBC), Elk Grove Village, IL Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: The story of NFBC began in 1985 when a group of Filipino believers met for Bible study and prayer in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. As family members and friends were added to the group, it confirmed the need for a church that can minister to the Filipinos in the area. Presently, NFBC faces opportunities and challenges in serving the diverse needs of a growing, multigenerational and multiethnic congregation of approximately 200 members, blending both traditional and contemporary worship styles. Candidate Description: The Senior Pastor is accountable to the members of NFBC under the supervision of the Deacons Board. The Senior Pastor is to provide spiritual leadership to the membership of NFBC, with primary ministries in Preaching and Teaching, Leadership, Administration, and Pastoral Care. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree required, some seminary courses preferred, and 5 years minimum pastoral experience preferred. Please visit our website for the detailed Job Description and Application. Contact: Joe Reyes - Chairperson, Pastoral Search Task Force Phone: (847) 561-9823 Email: pastoralsearch@nfbc.net Web: www.nfbc.net Date Received: 25 January 2010 |
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Church: First Christian Church, Lawrence, KS Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: This is a full-time senior pastor position in a Christ-centered, outreach oriented Disciples of Christ church. Candidate Description: Master's degree in divinity/ordained preferred. We are seeking a God-led, devoted follower of Christ to work alongside our congregation to grow deeper in our spiritual lives and reach out into the world so that all may know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Contact: Lori Myrick Phone: 785-843-3072 Email: lorijom@sunflower.com Web: www.fcclawrence.org Date Received: 4 January 2010 |
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Church: Harmony Bible Church, Danville, IA Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: We are looking for a spiritually mature man who meets the following requirements: Prefer experience in a large church, with multi staff leadership responsibilities. Giftedness: Must be gifted in preaching and visionary leading. Doctrine: Must fully support of our doctrinal position (see website www.harmonybiblechurch.org) Vision & Values: Must be in support of our current mission and vision (see website under "I'm New and Who We Are" tab); Must be a man of exemplary integrity and spiritual maturity; Must have a healthy home life; Must have an outward, evangelistic focus for the church; Must have a proven passion for missions. To apply for the position we require you send each of the following items in the same e-mail. 1. Resume including personal testimony of faith. 2. Doctrinal position. 3. Senior Pastor Questionnaire (available on website www.harmonybiblechurch.org Senior Pastor Search tab). Also, please mail two CD's or DVD's of current messages preached. Candidate Description: Education: MA minimum, MDIV or equivalent preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years in vocational ministry, some senior pastor experience required. Married; Spiritually disciplined especially in prayer, sacrifice and growing in the Word. Preference, between 35-50 years old; Able to communicate effectively in an authentic and relevant way; Extrovert, approachable, servant leader with a pastor's heart Contact: Donna Weyrick Phone: 319 392-4229 Email: donnaweyrick@hotmail.com Web: www.harmonybiblechurch.org Date Received: 16 December 2009 |
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Church: East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock, IL Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: The Senior Pastor of East White Oak Bible Church (EWO) will lead the church and seek to influence the surrounding community in fulfilling the vision of EWO which is “knowing Christ and making Him known.” He will lead the church body and faithfully discharge general Senior Pastoral duties with a specific emphasis on obedience to the commission to make disciples, both in our community and elsewhere. The Senior Pastor will be accountable to the Board of Elders, which annually shall provide a comprehensive review of the Senior Pastor's performance and seek a review of its own performance by the Senior Pastor. Candidate Description: Positional Qualities: A. The Senior Pastor must be in agreement with the church constitution and doctrinal statement in all respects that are important to the attainment of the church's vision and preservation of its core values, as determined by the Board of Elders. B. The Senior Pastor must have a philosophy of ministry that is compatible with the church's vision and values. Professional Qualities: A. Training. The Senior Pastor must have completed at least a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) at an accredited seminary. He must have strong training in biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), biblical exegesis and exposition, and systematic theology. B. Experience. The Senior Pastor will have had ministry experience substantiating his other qualifications and ability to perform his duties. He must have sufficient experience and maturity to manage the issues that a church of our size will have. C. Counseling. He must be trained in and practice biblical counseling. Contact: Linda McClure Phone: 309-454-3833 Email: lmcclure@ewo.org Web: www.ewo.org Date Received: 12 December 2009 |
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Church: St. Louis Chinese Gospel Church, Manchester, MO Position: English Pastor Job Description: The English Pastor is to nurture and shepherd the English-speaking congregation. If and when necessary, he will assist in the various ministries with the Chinese-speaking congregation, leading to the completion of the total vision and objectives of the church. Candidate Description: Please website for full details on qualifications and criteria. Contact: Eric Loo Phone: 636-391-2112 Email: cgccommittee@gmail.com Website: www.stlcgc.org/_en/employment.html Date Received: 6 December 2009 |
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Church: Immanuel Church, Chelmsford, MA Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: The Senior Pastor, accountable to the Board of Elders, will serve as the primary spiritual and visionary leader for Immanuel Church. As such, the Senior Pastor will develop a team ministry that will foster spiritual growth among members and empower them into mission and ministry. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Preach at most Sunday morning worship services and special holidays 2. Provide worship themes 3. Provide spiritual leadership to Board of Elders, church staff and the congregation 4. Adhere to the Immanuel Church by-laws and Statement of Faith as well as the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC) Code of Ethics 5. Prepare, mentor, coach and equip the congregation to execute our mission 6. Participate as a voting member of the Board of Elders 7. Identify and build present and future leaders of Immanuel Church 8. Promote ongoing communication throughout Immanuel Church Candidate Description: 1. A personal passion for God and His Word, demonstrating a desire to grow in wisdom and knowledge 2. Consistent and disciplined prayer life 3. Tenderly care for the people of Immanuel Church 4. Devotion to family. Contact: Matt Galster Phone: (978)256-6463 Email: Apply.SeniorPastor@ImmanuelChurch.com Web: www.immanuelchurch.com Date Received: 6 December 2009 |
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Church: Bethesda Church, Huron SD Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: Primary responsibilities include preaching the Word of God, performing all the Scriptural duties of his office, and along with the Elder Board, having general oversight of shepherding the congregation so that the Body is built up and equipped to do the work of Jesus Christ. His passion to know and glorify God should be apparent through vital corporate and personal worship, edification of the body, discipleship, outreach, and effective leadership of staff and congregation. Candidate Description: Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, living a life in line with the Word. Needs to have preaching, teaching, leadership, and discipleship skills as well as an ability to lead in a multi-ministerial-staff environment. Prefer completing of seminary degree with MDiv or equivalent from an accredited evangelical seminary. Prefer a minimum of 5 years pastoral experience. Must be committed to evangelical Anabaptism as expressed in the MB Confession of Faith. Contact: Lynn Schneider Phone: 605-352-3965 Web: www.bchweb.org Date Received: 3 November 2009 |
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Church: LakeLand Community Church, Lake Geneva, WI Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: We are seeking a pastor who can shepherd us in our individual spiritual growth and who can also help us collectively expand our horizons and broaden our outreach so that we as a congregation will live up to God's calling. See our website at www.lakelandcommunitychurch.com and on the upper left hand corner of the homepage click on the link entitled, "downloads" for a powerpoint presentation of our church profile. We will also provide upon request a written Church Profile description and a Senior Pastor profile and qualifications in more detail by mail or e-mail. Contact: Les Johnson Phone: 262-245-4567 Email: info@lakelandcommunitychurch.com Web: www.lakelandcommunitychurch.com Date Received: 8 October 2009 |
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Church: First Congregational Church, Traverse City, Michigan Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: The Senior Pastor will: 1.Teach biblical principles, equip the congregation for ministry, providing leadership that fosters unity, teamwork and bridge-building to the community 2.Serve as administrator to the pastoral and support staff 3.Shepherd the congregation with the objective of fulfilling FCC’s vision, mission, and core values 4.Be a servant leader deeply devoted to the Word of God, prayer and relationships Candidate Description: The senior pastor should be someone who, because of the depth and vibrancy of their daily walk with God, is naturally viewed as the spiritual leader. To the council, staff and members, being the spiritual leader of the church encompasses, but is certainly not limited to, the following:•Having an intimate daily walk with Christ •Having a passion to see the members of the congregation be disciples of Christ •Communicating the word of God relevantly and effectively •Loving and nurturing the staff and congregation •Being a visionary – believing God can do great things •Having a heart and mind for reaching out to the immediate community and the world beyond. Candidate should have: 1.Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary 2.Skill in biblically centered preaching and teaching 3.Gentleness and sincerity in the exercise of pastoral care and courteousness in leadership style. Contact: Ronald Geschwendt Phone: 231-933-1190 Email: fccapplications@gmail.com Web: www.fcctc.org Date Received: 5 October 2009 |
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Church: Mosaic Boston, Boston MA Position: Head Pastor Job Description: The church desires a Head Pastor committed to developing and growing a spiritually mature community through Biblical teaching and counsel that fosters authentic and profound relationships with God and one another. Primary responsibilities include Sunday preaching, counseling and meeting with members, attending and participating in leadership meetings, and organizing church events. In addition, the Head Pastor will work closely alongside the Finance, Sunday Service, and Leadership committees to direct and oversee all operations of the church. In church events and meetings, the Head Pastor will promote a worshipful atmosphere and work within the established Mosaic bylaws. Mosaic seeks a Head Pastor with a vision to grow its membership and to have members tangibly serving in the surrounding community. Candidate Description: -Personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Identifies Jesus Christ as the world’s only Lord and Savior. -Background or experience in counseling preferred. -Seminary training preferred, but not required. M. Div strongly preferred.-Strong administrative and organizational skills.-Past work or internship experience serving in a church community strongly preferred.-Strong communication skills. -Strong view of the absolute authority of Scripture. -Agreement with the Mosaic Statement of Faith (view on www.mosaicboston.org). -Familiarity or considerable comfort serving in a diverse urban community. Phone: 617-500-2442 Email: pastorsearch@mosaicboston.org Web: www.mosaicboston.org Date Received: 24 September 2009 |
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Church: First Baptist Church, 1200 Grand Ave, PO Box 1325, Spencer, IA 51301 Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: Sunday morning message, Sunday evening message/discussion, mid-week prayer service, availability for counsel, visitation, administrative, work with various church boards/committees Candidate Description: We are seeking a dynamic expository/topical Biblically based born again Christian pastor with strong administrative skills and a love of people. He must have the ability to grow the church and reach out to various age groups and the unchurched bringing them to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Contact: Sally Becker Email: fbcoffice1@smunet.net Web: www.fbcspencer.com Date Received: 24 September 2009 |
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Church: Grace Baptist Church, 390 North 400 East, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Position: Pastor Job Description: Our church is small (about 75), leans white collar, ageing though vibrant in its (blended) worship, mission-minded, financially stable, and serves in a bedroom community north of Salt Lake City. It's an exciting mission context! We are looking for a pastor who is an evangelistic minded motivator who trains us to see every person's needs as an opportunity for missions and who calls us to action out of our love and concern for others. He will be sensitive to this culture and have an evangelistic vision for the LDS community we live in (a heart for the local people and an absence of "Mormon bashing" tendencies). He will help us continue to create a sense of community with those outside our walls. He will be developing a well-respected reputation in the community because this is who he is and it is important to him. He will help the church continue to grow in a healthy way by starting "holistic small group" ministries. He will mobilize us to welcome and connect newcomers and "oldcomers" to each other in the body. Candidate Description: He has a passion for people and for God that is contagious and motivating to others. His leadership style is empowering, servant-like and team-oriented. He can and will hold us accountable while supporting, encouraging and loving us. He will have at least five years of successful pastoral ministry, though not necessarily as "head pastor." He should have worked well with those in administrative roles (coordinators, boards, committees, the music and worship team, etc.) He should be seminary educated, committed to sound doctrine and solid bible teaching. He must have the gift of exhortation. He is someone who will motivate and train us to understand that we must continue changing into the likeness of Christ. This growth and change is evidenced by our behavior with and towards each other. He must be committed to the Conservative Baptist America doctrine and polity positions as well as its code of ethics, and able to sign Grace Baptist Church's doctrinal statement without reservation. More information for you to have on file or share with and potential candidates can be found on our church website at www.bountifulgrace.org Contact: Dave Rowe Phone: 801-292-1661 Email: pastorsearch@bountifulgrace.org Web: www.bountifulgrace.org Date Received: 14 August 2009 |
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Church: Grace Community Church, 300 Highpoint Dr., Chalfont, PA 18914 Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: Grace Community Church is seeking a senior pastor to lead our church family into a new phase of growth and ministry. The church is located in the suburban community of Chalfont, PA, in between Allentown and Philadelphia. We are an evangelical, Christ-centered, Bible-based fellowship of about 150 people that is relational, generationally diverse, and committed to involvement in Life Groups (our small group ministry). We enjoy a contemporary worship style, and our desire is to impact our community and world with the gospel and service. Candidate Description: The ideal candidate will be an experienced, Christ-like leader with a deep personal devotion to God and to prayer. He will work closely with the elders, lay leaders, and pastoral team (consisting of a part time associate pastor and part time youth pastor) to provide godly vision and direction. He will primarily accomplish this by effectively preaching God's Word, developing and equipping Grace's leadership, and shepherding the congregation to deeper faith in Christ. Contact: Robin Haworth Phone: 215-997-5742 Email: applyatgracecommunitychurch@verizon.net Web: www.gracecommunitychurch.info Date Received: 13 August 2009 |
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Church: Bethel Baptist Church, 2980 East D Street, Torrington, WY 82240 Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: Bethel Baptist Church in Torrington, Wyoming is currently seeking a Senior Pastor to share our passions of: (1) Teaching the Word of God, (2) Loving and Worshiping God, (3) Loving People, (4) Prayer, (5) Reaching our World for Christ, (6) and Supporting Marriage and the Family. The Church is located in Goshen County, Wyoming, a rural agricultural community of 6000+, which is about 200 miles from Denver, Colorado. We are a part of the Converge Rocky Mountain (formerly Rocky Mountain Baptist Conference). www.convergerockymountain.org For more information about our area, go to www.betheltorrington.org. You may send any information to the following address: Search Committee Bethel Baptist Church 2980 East D Street Torrington, Wyoming 82240 Contact: Jennifer Phone: 307-532-2874 Email: jj@betheltorrington.org Web: www.betheltorrington.org Date Received: 23 July 2009 |
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Church: Warden Community Church, 201 W Third Ave., Warden, WA 98857 Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: Rural Eastern WA State, NACCC church looking for a full time senior minister to preach, teach, etc. Candidate must be willing to apply through the NACCC website at www.naccc.org. Please see church information form on such website for more information. Candidate Description: Candidate must be willing to apply through the NACCC and complete a history/polity course on the congregational way. Contact: Paul Clark Email: paulandtericlark@smwireless.net Web: www.wardencommunitychurch.org Date Received: 23 July 2009 |
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Church: Bethel Baptist Church, 852 Europe Bay Rd., Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Position: Pastor Job Description: Bethel Baptist Church seeks a Pastor who first and foremost feels called by God to serve the needs of our congregation. The Pastor should be a man of established and true Christian character and will, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have freedom of the pulpit. (Titus 1:7-9). Areas of Responsibility and Leadership include: Personal Life: Maintain personal study, reading and prayer life and a healthy balance between work responsibilities and family life. Pastoral Care: Visit congregation members, giving particular attention to - but not limited to those in hospital, in bereavement, or facing personal crises. Provide counseling, officiate at weddings, funerals, baby dedications, and Baptisms. Worship: Oversee all aspects and the order of morning and evening services. Oversee the music program. Outreach: Lead Bethel in efforts to target and win the lost and unchurched in our community, cultivate relationship with neighbors and the local community, encourage short term mission trips, be an active participant of the local ministerial group. Administration: Attend monthly meetings of the Deacons and the Church Board Oversee and provide direction to the part time church secretary. Oversee the operation of the church support, work with and communicate with the GLBC/BGC. Education: Lead the church in planning, conducting and evaluation Christian education. Candidate Description: Masters of Divinity or equivalent. Three years pastoral experience. Must possess administrative, fiscal and interpersonal skills. Contact: Michael Wencel, Search Chair Phone: 920-854-5196 Email: mike@door-county-inn.com Date Received: 22 July 2009 |
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Church: First Baptist Huron, 1101 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Position: Pastor Job Description: Provide pastoral leadership for multicultural congregation: Anglo & Karen. Lead the congregation in developing sustainable relationships. Assist the congregation in implementing outreach and Pastoral Care ministries. This is an American Baptist congregation. Candidate Description: The successful candidate will have experience in a multicultural ministry or have life experience that will enable them to develop multicultural leadership and ministries. Must be willing and able to live in small community, 12,000. Contact: Riley Walker Phone: 605-351-5287 Email: rileywalker@abc-dakotas.org Web: abc-dakotas.org Date Received: 14 July 2009 |
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Church: Berthold Baptist Church, Berthold, ND Position: Senior Minister Job Description: The senior minister gives direction and supervision to the total program of the church and to this end should keep in close touch with all organizations and leaders of the church. Responsibilities, accountabilities and opportunities for service need to be clarified with position descriptions for all professional staff persons, as well as with expectations and responsibilities of laity and their mutual responsibilities. The minister will hold a variety of roles. Their roles will include the following. Worship Services: Preaching; Worship Leadership; Administration of Ordinances; Officiant at Weddings and Funerals. Teaching Role: Teaching (Bible Study, Membership Classes); Training Leaders; Evangelistic; Ethical or Discipleship Concerns and Issues; Premarital Counseling. Pastoral Care: Visitation (Evangelism, Homes, Hospital, Nursing Homes); Minister to Bereaved. Administration: The minister is responsible for administration of the total church program, though many of the duties of administration will be delegated to staff and/or volunteer leadership. Contact: Riley Walker, Executive Minister ABC Dakotas Phone: 605-575-2071 Email: rileywalker@abc-dakotas.org Date Received: 10 July 2009 |
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Church: Southwood Baptist Church, 11 Griscom Lane, West Deptford, NJ 08096 Position: Senior Pastor Job Description: We are a church in transition and in need of an innovative, change oriented leader, with a clear vision that has an emphasis on outreach. He will not be working alone. We are a team and will work together. Administration is important, but right now people skills and the ability to motivate are our main priorities. We are looking for a "do something" kind of guy. Our members are very active people in life and ministry. We need someone who can help pull us together. Our church is made up of about 125 members with 100 in regular attendance. It is our desire that the right guy have a degree in Bible, and experience as a senior pastor. Send us your resume as well as any other information you might have, and pray for the Lord's guidance for your life and ours. We want you in the right place as much as you want to be there yourself. If you have questions about little or big things, feel free to ask. Included below are sites that might answer some of your questions. We are located in Southern New Jersey, in Gloucester County. 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia and 60 minutes from the Jersey shore. Our church government is congregational. The pastor will partner with elders and deacons in leading the congregation. Candidate Description: We surveyed the church to get an understanding of what they would like in a pastor. It will be helpful for you to see where you fit on the survey. Contact: Richard Fuller Phone: 609-647-5032 Email: richard_e_fuller@hotmail.com Web: www.southwoodministries.org/search/ (Pastor search site: includes church survey, questionnaire and statement of faith) Date Received: 30 June 2009 |
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Church: Dodge Memorial Christian Church, 3200 Ave C, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Position: Pastor Job Description: Our church is in the process of searching for a new pastor. We are a modest church in a blue-collar neighborhood of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Council Bluffs is a medium-sized town with a population of about 65,000 people and part of a larger metropolitan community of about 650,000 people - that includes Omaha, Nebraska; Bellevue, Nebraska and other suburban communities. Our membership base is about 105 members with an average weekly attendance of about 75. We do not provide a parsonage, but offer a generous housing allowance and a competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit resumes to: David Lehmer, 6305 South 149th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. Contact: David Lehmer Email: dblehmer@aol.com Date Received: 8 June 2009 |
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