21 Church jobs

Do you thrive on musically creating spaces where people meet the living God, rejoicing when everyone can say there is a musical group where their gifts are valued and developed? Are you "musically bilingual," where you're as comfortable teaching the altos their choir parts on a Rutter requiem as you are helping the drummer get the groove right on   Reckless Love ? Are you a bridge-builder who loves helping people find the Holy Spirit’s work (and each other) in the fuller depth and breadth of Christian music? We’re hiring a Worship Director who oversees all music ministries of the church and – alongside the pastor – draws us together toward the future of worship at Memorial UMC. There is one weekly blended service of worship (Choir, praise team, organ) with a warm-up rehearsal, midweek rehearsals, musical preparation, and mentoring other music leaders.

The roll of the Pastor is, be the spiritual administrator of the church, serving with the Elders.  He shall serve as ex officio to all organized ministries within the church.  He shall proclaim the gospel message of Jesus Christ and conduct himself by the standards set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. His duties will include premarital, family and bereavement counseling session as needed. Perform baptisms, weddings and conduct funeral services. Work with church leaders and committees to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out. Visit prospective new members, shut ins, those in the hospital and minister to the spiritual needs of the congregation. He shall use his God given gifts to grow the church and to mature the congregation through the teaching of God's Word. He should have an interest in children and youth and a passion to disciple people of all ages. He should have vision for the future and be able to pass that vision on to others and see it through to completion. He shall be called by God and be committed to the growing of the Kingdom of God.

Coordinate the implementation of the strategies for faith formation for children and their families with children ages 3 through grade 5, with a strong emphasis on building relationships among God, children, and community.  More information can be found here .

Dutilh United Methodist Church Cranberry Township, PA Director of Youth Ministries – Full-time   The Dutilh Church Director of Youth Ministries is the leader of the church efforts to minister with youth in 7th grade - college.  The incumbent is responsible to promote the spiritual life of the participants, always keeping the ministry goals aligned with Dutilh’s Mission – to make disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, love others, and love to serve.   Overall Responsibilities Design, plan, and implement programs that form youth to become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Recruit, equip, and direct a team of adult volunteers to assist with the youth ministry. Lead the church’s efforts to reach out to unchurched youth and grow the church’s ministry.   Qualifications Be an active, committed follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion for teaching and mentoring youth in biblical truth; Must have interpersonal skills to relate to youth, staff, volunteers, church members, and the wider community; Strong organizational skills; Must be able to develop and monitor a budget; A degree and/or adequate experience in youth ministries; Willingness to abide by the Dutilh Church staff covenants Act 33 and 34 Compliant and FBI fingerprinting clearance; The Director of Youth Ministries is a “staff-employee” of Dutilh United Methodist Church.   Please submit your resume to info@dutilhumc.org.

The Children's Pastor is responsible to lead all children's ministries at Church at Briargate by teaching, developing curriculum for the spiritual formation of children along with equipping parents to lead their children spiritually.  The Children's Pastor will have energetic leadership abilities and execute current ministry programs/events and develop creative ideas for continuing to engage children.  They Children's Pastor provides leadership, direction and oversight for all children's worship services and all children's ministry staff and volunteers.

We are currently looking for a limited part-time contemporary worship leader for our fairly new congregation located in North County San Diego, who would lead a team for Sunday morning worship services in North County San Diego. They would be responsible for recruiting, rehearsing, and training volunteers to lead worship. Guitar leadership preferred. Mission 316 Church's purpose statement is: To inspire life transformation through pursuing God, embracing community, passionately worshiping and joyfully serving". This position requires someone with a strong Christian testimony and a maturing faith in Christ. This position is first and foremost a pastoral position which means they must have a heart to shepherd, love and disciple people. This person must be musically gifted and able to lead the congregation in God-honoring and God-focused worship. He will excel on acoustic guitar and thrive in a band driven worship style. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent organizational and relational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with a spirit of perseverance, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work in a team-oriented atmosphere. Recruit and mentor vocalists and musicians, developing worship teams both spiritually and musically. Plan, oversee, and direct rehearsals. Plan and lead God-honoring, engaging and creative worship services in harmony with the Senior Pastor’s vision for the overall weekly worship experience, including special events (Easter, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving Service, etc.) If you, or someone you know, are interested, please message me or email me at office@mission316church.com and we'll connect! God has the perfect plan~

We are seeking a full-time English ministry pastor for the English-speaking congregation of the Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, OR. We are a body of Christians (singles, couples, and families) who believe and follow Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We seek to be a community that is God-centered, Gospel-driven, unity-bonded, grace-filled, and worship-animated. Our vision is to build the kingdom of God in Asian-American communities, grounded in the promises of the Gospel. Qualifications: An ideal candidate is fluent in English, has a Masters of Divinity (or equivalent), has knowledge and experience working with Asian/Asian-Americans, and has at least 5 years of experience in pastoral ministry (cross-cultural ministry preferred). Responsibilities and Expectations: Responsible for the spiritual leadership and pastoral care of the English-speaking congregation and its members; preach and teach the Word of God faithfully by delivering Biblically-based and Spirit-filled messages that are applicable and challenging to the congregation; cast the vision for the English congregation and work collaboratively with its lay leaders in the implementation and planning of ministry programs that support the vision; develop and train lay leaders; provide leadership and actively participate in prayer, education, discipleship and evangelism for the spiritual life and growth of members; responsible for the development of mentoring (discipleship) programs for the men and women; work creatively and collaboratively with the Chinese-speaking pastor and congregation; partner with the youth director; provide leadership for other pastoral acts. Application instructions: Please request a Candidate Info Packet and submit your resume/CV to search@cechurch.org .

Department:   Family Ministries Location:   The Good Shepherd Ministries, a non-denominational church in Hagerstown, MD Position:  Children’s Ministry Director Reports to:   Assistant Pastor Kenneth Brown Classification:   Part-time (25 hours), with potential for full-time employment in the future Applications: Submit resume, email only please , to asst.pastor@mytgsm.com Position Summary:   The Good Shepherd Ministries Children’s Director will provide direction and oversight for the TGSM children’s ministry (infant – 6th grade). TGSM offers nursery and all-ages children’s classes during two services: the first on Sunday mornings (which involves two blocks – Sunday School and Worship service) and the second on Tuesday evening.  The Children’s Director will provide leadership, training, support and oversight to all Children’s Ministry staff, both volunteer and paid.  Ministry growth is a priority . Working closely with the Assistant Pastor, the Children’s Ministry Director will be responsible for the implementation and development of programming for the spiritual formation of children, as well as equipping parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their sons and daughters. Creating a healthy transition for students graduating from children’s to teen ministries is also important. Unity of purpose and communication between these two departments is crucial. (The Children’s Director will be involved to a large degree in planning and developing 7th-12th grade Sunday School.) Qualifications and Responsibilities Personal Qualifications: Committed Christ-follower who feels a call by God into professional ministry Love for children and families and a desire to see children grow in faith and maturity Meets scriptural qualifications for biblical lifestyle and spiritual leadership Endeavors to be a testimony of God’s love and forgiveness. The director’s goals will be to help establish, with God’s leading, a community of worship and evangelism for all. Has read The Good Shepherd Ministries “Statement of Faith” and “Striking the Balance” article and is in agreement (both documents available online) Job Qualifications: Previous experience with children’s ministry is required Experience leading and organizing dozens of ministry volunteers is preferred Experience developing special needs ministry is desirable Being at ease with children with special needs, autism, etc. is required. TGSM is developing a specific ministry in this area and the Children’s Ministry Director will play a key role. Ability to build and lead volunteer teams   Responsibilities: Oversee all programming and ministry for children ages birth – 6th grade, including Sunday morning and Tuesday evening services, seasonal events, special activities, etc. Choose and prepare appropriate and effective curriculum for each program and age level Create environments, activities and programming for each age group that will facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth. Recruit, train, schedule and lead several teams of volunteers Resolve conflict that arises, serving as an intermediary between parents and teachers/volunteers Provide special ministry to children and families, including hospital visits and follow-up Developing and maintaining an outreach strategy for reaching new children and families Plan and oversee special events such as Summer Kids’ Day Camp, Fall Festival, etc. Traits Desired: Living out scriptural principles in speech, action and relationships Commitment to personal and spiritual growth Kind, loving and patient Strong organizational and leadership skills Honest and open to training, feedback and professional development Skilled in directly teaching and working with children Enthusiastic and self-motivated Organized and forward-thinking Adept at gaining the respect of adults (volunteers, parents, etc) Willingness to learn and grow both as a spiritual and practical leader Strong communication skills Mission: The role of the Children’s Ministry Director is to provide leadership, development and direction for the Children’s Ministry staff and volunteer programming teams as it pertains to the vision, mission and strategy of all environments specific to The Good Shepherd Ministries.

Tucson Chinese Christian Church is a family-centered, college campus-connected Chinese American Church.  We are searching for a passionate, Bible-believing, gospel-preaching, church pastor with a heart for disciple training and equipping of the saints through expository preaching. Responsibilities Include: Sunday worship preaching, Wednesday evening prayer meetings, organizing Sunday School classes, and once-monthly English Ministry worship preaching. Requirements: Masters of Divinity preferred,  Conservative Evangelical, doctrinally sound, at least three years of pastoral experience in North America, fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English, and agreement with Tucson Chinese Christian Church’s vision and ministry directions. Church Website: http://www.tcccaz.org/ If interested, please contact the Pastoral Search Committee: pastoralsearch@tcccaz.org

New Beginnings Church (NBC) is seeking a permanent, full-time Director of Children's & Youth Ministries who has a heart for children/youth and for community outreach. This position will provide direction, oversight, and leadership for the NBC children and youth ministries in a way that glorifies God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.   Mission:  Adopting a community by building in-roads, making passionate disciples. The Role: Provide vision, strategy, execution, and management for all Children’s and Youth Ministry environments Choose, prepare, manage, and execute curriculum for each program and each age level Evangelism - share the love of Jesus with the children & youth of our church and community through various outreach strategies To recruit, train, schedule, and lead teams of volunteers Performs pastoral duties   You and your experience: Active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior. A passion for children and youth ministry and to see families grow in their faith together. Fully embraces the mission of NBC. Experience with direction and administration of church Children and/or Youth Ministries. Experience in designing and developing children’s ministry programs. Experience in recruiting, motivating, equipping, and scheduling volunteer leaders to minister to children, youth, and families. Effective communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) and conflict management skills. 3-5 years of experience in the area of children and/or youth ministry is preferred. Previous experience in evangelism or outreach ministry.   To Apply: Please send an email to the Lead Pastor, Ivan Blakney ( pastor@nbcwpg.ca ), subject line “Children-Youth Pastor Application” with the following attachments: Your resume and cover letter, A statement, no longer than one page, on your philosophy of children and youth ministry, and A link to your preaching, preferably video, but audio is acceptable if no video is available. Resumes will be reviewed when received. NBC will contact soon after for interview if applicant has the qualities and qualifications necessary. Competitive full time salary and benefits offered.

We are seeking an Organist to join our staff at Reveille United Methodist Church in Richmond, Va.  If you have a genuine calling and passion for music ministry, we would like to learn more about you. The Organist serves as the primary keyboard musician for our two traditional Sunday morning worship services and our Wednesday evening service, as well as special services such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. The Organist also provides accompaniment for Chancel Choir rehearsals and concerts, plays service music for funerals as needed, and has first right of refusal to play for weddings. Reveille has exceptional keyboard instruments.  Our sanctuary houses a 38 stop, 3 manual Austin pipe organ built in 1954, which has been regularly maintained and substantially updated. The organ was re-leathered in 1999, with some tonal additions to complement acoustics in the sanctuary.  Within the last year, the original keyboards were replaced with crushed ivory resin, the pedalboard was resurfaced, the 5 reed stops were cleaned and regulated, and an 8’ Trumpet was added to the Swell. As would be expected of an Austin, there are numerous pistons available, and there is a 75-level memory for piston setting. The organ console is housed on a platform which can be positioned in the center of the chancel for organ concerts. In addition to the pipe organ, the sanctuary also houses a concert Steinway piano.  This summer, a brand new Yamaha C3X was purchased for the chapel.  Later this fall, we anticipate welcoming a Neupert harpsichord that is in excellent condition. The qualified candidate will be proficient in organ and piano accompaniment, with five or more years of experience, excellent sight reading skills, and knowledge of sacred organ literature and the liturgical calendar. A master’s degree in music/organ performance from an accredited college or university is preferred. A successful background check is required prior to hire. This is a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), non-exempt, salaried position with limited benefits.  Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes paid vacation, a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% match and continuing education support. Visit www.reveilleumc.org/jobs for a detailed job description. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and three references to Director of Administration Terri Edwards, admindirector@reveilleumc.org .  The deadline to apply is October 19, 2018. About Reveille UMC Reveille United Methodist Church is a large, traditional Wesleyan congregation centrally located in Richmond, Virginia, adjacent to the vibrant Carytown district. Our caring church family offers a wide range of ministry opportunities to support the mission of the United Methodist Church: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. For more information, visit www.reveilleumc.org .