Minnesota Miscellaneous/Other Ministry Positions

Last Entry May 10, 2013

Organization: Healing House, Minneapolis 
Position: House Manager (PT)
Open To: Women
Job Description: To supervise evening and/or weekend programming at a Minneapolis-based Christian rehabilitation center for women and their children. Primary responsibilities include supervising meals, taking attendance at programming, signing out medication, opening the door for volunteers, and some lay-counseling.
Position is 15-20 hours a week. Schedule flexibility is a plus.
Please send both a Resume and a Cover Letter; then a Statement of Faith and application will be sent after initial contact is made.  
Candidate Description: Job requires someone who can be firm yet show grace. Ideal candidate is able to make decisions and resolve conflicts wisely. The person who is hired for this position will ideally have some experience (volunteer or career) with substance abusers, homeless ministry, prison ministry, and/or abused women.
However, the right person with no experience will be considered, as this job has a lot of learning as you go!  
Contact: Jen Tuveson 
Phone: 612-721-9415 x125 
Email: JenniferT@metrohope.org
Date Received: 10 May 2013 

Church: Lakeview Lutheran Church, Maplewood 
Position: Administrative Assistant (PT)
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Seeking part time administrative assistant, 16-20 hrs/week Tue-Fri, who is able to communicate and work with congregation, pastor, and community members with office related responsibilities while assisting with the overall management of the church office functions in a professional, courteous, faithful, and confidential manner. 
Candidate Description: Qualifications:

• Spiritual gifts of administration
• Organizational skills
• Willingness and capability to work independently
• Competency in computer skills of Microsoft Office and other member/financial database software.

Experience in church related environment is preferred. Full job description and application information are available through the email below.  
Contact: Brent Erler 
Phone: 651-484-1465 
Email: pastor@lakeviewlc.org
Web: www.lakeviewlc.org
Date Received: 29 April 2013

Church: Excelsior United Methodist Church, Excelsior
Position: Administrative Assistant (PT)
Open To: Men and Women  
Job Description: The administrative assistant acts as a representative of the church by interacting with all
persons using a warm, caring and professional manner. This position provides secretarial,
receptionist and office support for the pastors, other staff members and committees.
Three Primary Duties:

• Act as receptionist for the church
• Provide pastors with administrative support
• Perform Financial Secretary duties

Candidate Description: Knowledge, Skills and Qualities Required:

• Has 3-5 years office, telephone and personal computer (Microsoft applications) experience
• Has excellent writing/editing skills
• Has excellent verbal and written communication and diplomacy skills
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task; anticipate needs; work independently and as a member of a team; and work well with many different personalities
• Handles all matters in a professional and confidential manner
• Values efficiency, organization and the production of high-quality work
• Knowledge of social media is a desired - including web updates and Facebook posts.
• Experience in PowerPoint and Publisher, and relational databases.
• Servant Keeper software for membership records experience is a plus. 

Email: office@excelsiorumc.org
Web: http://www.excelsiorumc.org/positions.html 
Date Received: 26 March 2013 

Church: Woodbury Baptist Church
Position: Ministry Area Leader - Faith Development (PT)
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Woodbury Baptist Church is a growing American Baptist congregation of 225 members and worshipers. We are seeking a half-time (20-25 hours/week) Ministry Area Leader for Faith Development to serve all ages of the congregation. We see this person as a creative encourager and equipper of others, motivated by a joyful passion for growing disciples of Jesus Christ. This leader will provide a vision and plan (both short and long term) for faith development that aligns with the church's vision, values and goals. The position will have day-to-day oversight by senior pastor and is accountable to the Leadership Board.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support parents, teachers and other church leaders to ensure that the church is a place of training, resources and modeling where disciples of all ages are grown.
• Guide and support parents so they may exemplify leadership both in the church and at home.
• Identify and articulate a vision and implement a plan for Christian faith development, discipleship and spiritual growth of all ages
• Review and recommend allocation of resources. Approve authorized expenditures
• Inspire and encourage volunteers for service and ensure coverage for faith development programs.
• Train and/or coordinate training for teachers and other faith development leaders as necessary.
• Review and encourage new Faith Development Area ministry proposals.
• Plan and coordinate faith development ministry teams, curricula and materials according to WBC vision.
• Champion and promote the work and activities of the ministry area team through a variety of communication vehicles.
• Participate in the following meetings; Annual meetings (May & Dec), Budget meeting (Oct), Guidance meeting (Summer), Evaluation meeting (Spring), weekly staff meetings.   

Candidate Description: Required:

• Christian faith and affirmation of Baptist principles
• Theological degree or education degree.
• Significant experience in developing and implementing the following: Church education, programs focused on spiritual growth, training the trainer.
• Regular worship attendance at WBC.

Desired Competencies:

• Organization - Establishes clear goals and priorities for self and others, creates focus on what's important.
• Planning & Execution - Has a clear vision for faith development, is forward-thinking, maintains a long-term big picture view, and foresees obstacles and opportunities. Translates broad strategies into practical action plans.
• Communication - Clearly articulates concepts so others understand. Has the patience to hear people out and can accurately restate the opinions of others even when you disagree.
• Personal Relationship - Establishes, open, candid, and trusting relationships.
• Collaboration - Assists and supports others to achieve goals. Listens and responds constructively to other members' ideas. Works collaboratively and effectively across generations.
• Developing Self & Others - Takes personal responsibility for one's own learning and development as well as other leaders through a process of assessment, reflection, and taking action for spiritual and skills growth.  

Contact: Search Team - Faith Development Ministry Area Leader 
Phone: 651-738-7700 
Email: office@woodburybaptist.org
Web: www.woodburybaptist.org
Date Received: 8 March 2013
Also Listed As: General Children

Organization: Edina Park Plaza, Brookdale Senior Living, Edina 
Position: Bible Study Leader
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Edina Park Plaza, a community of Brookdale Senior Living, is currently searching for a leader of our non-denominational Bible Study comprised of 10-15 residents. 

• Currently the Bible Study runs on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30–4:30pm but we are absolutely open to switching times and or days of the week.
• Edina Park Plaza offers Exceptional Independent Living and Personalized Assisted Living options for seniors.
• Edina Park Plaza is located in beautiful Edinborough Park, the indoor park complete with walking paths, a swimming pool, track and performance theater as well as beautiful, lush foliage provided by its 6,000 trees, flowers and plants.

Candidate Description: 

• Ideal experience for a current seminary student, offering valuable training in teaching and eldercare
• Prefer those who are interested in working with older populations and able to approach topics from a nondenominational standpoint.

Contact: Becky Putz, Lifestyle Program Director
Phone: 952.831.4084
Email: rputz@brookdaleliving.com
Web: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/edina-park-plaza.aspx
Date Posted: 4 February 2013
Also Listed As: Volunteer