Bethel Seminary
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Minnesota Associate Pastor Position
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Church: Faith Mennonite Church, Minneapolis, MN Position: Ministry Staff (part-time) Job Description: Application review will begin on: December 31, 2009. Faith Mennonite Church (FMC) seeks a person to fill a part-time (12 hours per week) Ministry Staff Position. The focus of this position is to extend the ministry of FMC into the surrounding community with a particular emphasis on peacemaking. This position will involve: 1) working with the congregation in our outreach programs with the community, for example the annual community forum, a peace-themed summer program for children, and periodic neighborhood gatherings 2) working with the FMC Missions & Service Commission to develop and implement these projects 3) working with individuals in the church to discern gifts in relationship to our outreach program 4) serving as a liaison to community organizations and churches who might be collaborators on said projects. This position will be directly supervised by the pastor and church moderator and will report to the Missions & Service Commission and the Church Council. This is a one-year position. Faith Mennonite Church is a Christ-centered community that seeks to be a place of welcome and nurture for all. Our lives are guided by the life of Jesus and the historic peace position of the Mennonite Church. Our members are people from varied religious backgrounds and diverse cultures, gay and straight, young and old. We seek to be a sign of God's healing and hope in our community and world. Candidate Description: The ideal candidate will be someone who a) is committed to the Mennonite/Anabaptist perspective of biblical peacemaking, b) has strong written and oral communication skills, c) combines the skills of creative visioning and practical, organizational work, and d) is willing to be involved in the congregational life of Faith Mennonite Church, attending Sunday worship at least once per month. Contact: Joetta Schlabach Phone: 612-375-9483 Email: jschlabach@faithmennonite.org Web: www.faithmennonite.org Date Received: 19 November 2009 |
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Church: Hope Evangelical Free Church, Monticello, MN Position: Associate Pastor of Administration--Youth and Young Families Job Description: The Key Aspect of this Position is Leading the vision and administration of: ·Youth-–preparing them for transition into young adulthood ·Young Families-–Using a holistic approach with programs/ministries that have an emphasis not only on children, but their parents, preparing them to follow Christ and stand strong in the world they live in. ·Worship--Helping worship teams set and follow guidelines or parameters in bringing continuity to the worship ministry by connecting worship to sermon/theme for Sunday. Emphasis on worship as an act of the heart and the need for Godly excellence. The exact roles will depend on the qualifications of the person filling this position. They will not be expected to manage the details of all the above ministries, but will need to have strong administration skills as well as vision and a passion to serve the Lord in coordinating volunteers and pastoral staff to recruit, train and build teamwork among ministries. Candidate Description: The following qualifications must be demonstrated throughout the ministry with Hope:•Testimony of saving faith and desire to serve Jesus Christ and a life consistent with that testimony •Has qualifications of an elder, according to I Timothy 3:1-7 •A call to serve in a pastoral ministry with a strong desire to evangelize and disciple others for Christ •Bible college, college, or seminary education preferred •Agreement with and supportive of doctrinal statement of Hope Evangelical Free Church •Desire to help build a body of believers that is loving, caring and never wavering from the truth of God’s Word while reaching others and growing in Christ •Desire to successfully multiply effectiveness through building a team of ministers Contact: Pastora Gary Jones Phone: 763-295-8886 Web: www.monticellohope.com Date Received: 19 November 2009 |
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Church: Christ Community Church Position: Children's Ministries Director Job Description: Christ Community Church is a growing, vibrant church with 1500 people in attendance each weekend. We are located in southeastern Minnesota in the rapidly-growing community of Rochester, a dynamic city with over 100,000 people. Do you have a clear calling to minister to children and partner with parents, to see them grow in their personal walk with God? Do you have the desire and ability to recruit and train parents to serve in ministry? We desire a servant leader to develop and oversee the vision and day to day growth of a vibrant Children’s Ministry. Candidate Description: A bachelor’s degree in Christian Education or Biblical Studies; 3-5 years of large church experience is a plus, specifically in the area of Children’s Ministries. Send resumes to: Roberta Nelson at rnelson@cccrochester.org. Contact: Roberta Nelson Phone: 507.282.5569 x216 Email: rnelson@cccrochester.org Web: http://www.cccrochester.org/ Date Received: 12 November 2009 |
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Church: Christ Community Church Position: Pastor of Children's Ministry Job Description: Christ Community Church is a growing, vibrant church with 1500 people in attendance each weekend. We are located in southeastern Minnesota in the rapidly-growing community of Rochester, a dynamic city with over 100,000 people. Do you have a clear calling to minister to children and partner with parents, to see them grow in their personal walk with God? Do you have the desire and ability to recruit and train parents to serve in ministry? We desire a servant leader to develop and oversee the vision and day to day growth of a vibrant Children’s Ministry. Candidate Description: A bachelor’s degree in Christian Education or Biblical Studies with a seminary education preferred; 3-5 years of large church experience is a plus, specifically in the area of Children’s Ministries. Send resumes to: Roberta Nelson at rnelson@cccrochester.org. Contact: Roberta Nelson Phone: 507.282.5569 x216 Email: rnelson@cccrochester.org Web: http://www.cccrochester.org/ Date Received: 12 November 2009 |
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Church: Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato, MN Position: Pastor of outreach and Discipleship Job Description: ·Equip believers through the effective management/development of church discipleship programs to do the work of the church. ·Equip believers for outreach, evangelism and assimilation· Strategize, recruit and network a variety of ministries into a cohesive vision for outreach and discipleship ·Supervise assigned paid staff and shepherding of various lay leaders ·Assist the Lead Pastor in pastoral functions and pastoral care needs. Demonstrated Competencies: Skills in organization and management ·Ability to recruit, train and to delegate to others ·Effective in communication, verbal & written, whether upfront, within small groups or one on one settings ·Expertise in relational skills working well with various committees, ministries and volunteers so as to develop rapport, honesty and openness. Candidate Description: Required Qualifications: A deep personal faith in Jesus Christ, A firm commitment to the Bible as God’s inspired Word, Embraces Biblical evangelical doctrine, Three-five years of ministry experience in a church setting or equivalency in para-church. Preferred Qualifications: Eligible to be ordained or licensed by the Evangelical Covenant Church, College undergraduate degree with Master of Divinity degree desirable. Contact: Beth Sandell Email: esandell@hickorytech.net Web: www.crossviewcovenant.org Date Received: 3 November 2009 |
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Church: Eagle Brook Church, MN Position: Campus Pastor Job Description: The purpose of the Campus Pastor is to champion the Vision Culture and be the visual presence of Eagle Brook Church, providing pastoral care, quality control, ministry coaching, and leadership development. The campus pastor would provide campus leadership on the weekends and ministry coaching. Be an active participant as a member of the Leadership Team, providing organization-wide, big-picture perspective regarding the direction of the church. Lead the camps pastoral care efforts, along with the other key leaders assigned to the campus. Be an active participant in campus special events, including communion, baptisms, child dedications, weddings, funerals, etc. Partner with direct supervisors in bringing focus and leadership development to the staff leaders assigned to the campus. Act as the service host and oversee and lead non-video portions of the weekend services. Serve as the champion for 5G growth at their campus. Candidate Description: Expectations and competencies for the campus pastor are as follows: Embrace and embody the mission "Empowered by God to reach others for Christ", vision and 5G values of Eagle Brook Church. Be reliable, take initiative, and be self motivated. Embrace and adapt to growth, change, innovation and creativity. Use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality. Have a cooperative, healthy and motivating relationship with supervisors and coworkers. A BA/BS is required, relevant masters or seminary degree preferred, minimum two year's experience in the context of large church ministry or equivalent. Strong evidence of a Christ-centered life, possesses strength in personal, group, and corporate communication in a complex network of relationships both centralized and decentralized. Acts as a 'second-chair' leader with the ability to identify and equip emerging leaders within the context of the EBC Vision Culture. Ability to provide pastoral care for ministry volunteers and attendees. Passion for enabling spiritual transformation. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Administration, Pastor. Contact: To apply, go to www.eaglebrookchurch.com/pages/page.asp?page_id=39232. Potential candidates should choose "Apply Online" for the position they are interested in and submit materials through this link. Date Received: 30 July 2009 |
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Church: The Compass Covenant Church (TC3), 1620 Ames Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106 Position: Internships (part time) Job Description: What do you get when you drop a budding theologian into a church committed to having an impact in an urban, multi-ethnic community and attempt to grow their preaching, teaching, and other ministry gifts by plunging them headlong into practical training? We aren’t really sure. You are invited to be an intern at The Compass and find out. The Compass is a new church on the East-side of St. Paul. We start holding weekly worship services in September of 2008. We meet in a Boys & Girls Club that is in the midst of a very diverse community (Hmong, Africa, Latino, African-American, Caucasian). We seek to serve our community through the proclamation of the gospel and services delivered by the church and our Phase II Life, our community development corporation. Please check out our website to learn more about who we are (www.thecompasschurch.com) or contact Pastor Terrance at pastort@thecompasschurch.com. A variety of internships are available. Pastoral Internships: We are looking for creative individuals who are gifted in either Pastoral, Spiritual Direction, or Community Formation. We are looking for leaders who want to develop their vocation in the world as they trust and serve Jesus. Children/Youth Internships: We are looking for caring individuals who are gifted in the spiritual formation of children and families. Worship Internships: We are looking for creative individuals who are gifted in either music, audio/visual technology, or worship arts. We are looking for leaders who want to develop their vocation in the world as they trust and serve Jesus. All Internships: Each internship will be require a base between 4-9 hours a week, could move to 20 per week. We provide direct supervision and reporting according to your institution's standards and guidelines. All opportunities are equally available to men and women. Contact: Pastor Terrance Rollerson Phone: 651-210-5400 Email: pastort@thecompasschurch.com Web: www.thecompasschurch.com Date Received: 30 June 2009 |
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Church: Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Position: Children's Ministry Associate (part-time) Job Description: Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka Minnesota, is a mid size conservative PCUSA church that is seeking to fill the newly created position of Children's Ministry Associate This half time position will work with our soon to be hired Director of Student and Children's Ministry. This person will also work directly with children and leaders in Sunday and Wednesday programming. Candidates should have school or work experience reflecting their ability to succeed in this position. Resumes should be sent to: childrenassociate@faithpres.org For job description and more information visit www.faithpres.org Contact: Buck Day Phone: 952-935-4481 Email: childrenassociate@faithpres.org Web: www.faithpres.org Date Received: 12 June 2009 |
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Church: Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55343 Position: Director of Student and Children's Ministry Job Description: Director of Students and Children's Ministry Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka Minnesota, is a mid size conservative PCUSA church that is seeking to fill the newly created position of Director of Student and Children's Ministries. This unique full time position will bring a unifying strategic focus to both ministries, (Jr./Sr. High and Childrens'), so they align with our new vision. This person will also work directly in both ministries along with two part time associates. Candidates should have school or work experience reflecting their ability to succeed in this position. Resumes should be sent to: studentchildrendirector@faithpres.org For job description and more information visit www.faithpres.org Contact: Buck Day Phone: 952-935-4481 Email: studentchildrendirector@faithpres.org Web: www.faithpres.org Date Received: 11 June 2009 |
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Church: North Heights Lutheran, 2701 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55113 Position: Adult Ministries Coordinator (part-time) Job Description: To coordinate and support Adult Ministries including core and supplemental spiritual formation experiences. Role includes coordinating adult classes, help establish and maintain growth groups, raising up and equipping volunteers, and provide ministry support to Director and department. Candidate Description: Minimum of two years in ministry experience; Proven experience in coordination of ministries and administrative duties; Excellent computer skills; Experience with budget management. Contact: Phil Mather Phone: 651-797-7991 Email: phil.mather@NHLC.org Web: nhlc.org Date Received: 26 May 2009 |
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