Position: Pastor

Description:  Seville Presbyterian Church in Seville, Ohio, is searching for a pastor. Seville is located in the northern portion of the Muskingum Valley Presbytery near Medina, Ohio.

Responsibilities:  The solo pastor will be responsible for facilitating the development of the entire ministry of Seville Presbyterian Church. The successful candidate will be expected to preach, provide personal counseling, and shepherd people to help them relate the Christian faith to daily living. Someone suited to visiting people in the hospital, nursing homes, and at home is crucial. He/she should be comfortable working with children and adults, guiding the growth of lay leaders in a variety of ministries. A commitment to new member development is important. A knowledge of the theology of worship and diverse worship experiences, along with an appreciation for music in worship are helpful.

Qualifications/Characteristics:  The successful candidate will be a strong and compassionate leader, a good communicator, warm, caring, and someone who has a sense of humor, is a good listener, and who will treat everyone fairly.  Primary skill sets should include congregational fellowship, home visitation, congregational redevelopment/transformation, corporate worship/sacraments, counseling, evangelism, hospital and emergency visitation, pastoral care, preaching, and youth ministry.

Contact:  For more information about Seville Presbyterian Church you may visit their website at www.sevillepc.org.  You may also read the church’s CIF at www.pcusa.org/clc. You may also contact the PNC directly at sevillepnc@gmail.com.

Date Posted: May 10, 2012

Position: Pastor, Head of Staff

Description:  First Presbyterian Church in Winfield, KS, is searching for a Pastor, Head of Staff.  The church has a membership of 216 and considers themselves “moderate.”  A three bedroom, 3 bath manse is conveniently located ten minutes from the church and is situated on a spacious lot in a peaceful neighborhood.  The City of Winfield, population 12,000,  is located in South Central Kansas, 45 minutes southeast of Wichita and 30 minutes from northern Oklahoma.

Contact:  Please send your PIF to Steve McSpadden, PNC moderator, at stevem@bmit.net.  For additional information visit the church website at www.firstpreswinfield.com.

Date Posted:  May 9, 2012

Position: Campus minister/administrator

Description:  United Campus Ministries in Terre Haute, Ind. is seeking a part-time campus minister/administrator for 12 months: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013, with the possibility of reappointment and continuation beyond June, 2013.  United Campus Ministries serves the students, faculty, and staff of Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, as well as the larger Terre Haute community.  It is an ecumenical, progressive, open and inclusive ministry that historically has been supported by these denominations:  United Methodist, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) and American Baptist.

Contact:  For a more detailed position description, visit the UCM website at www.unitedcampusministries.org, or call UMC at 812.232-0186 or email to www.unitedcampusministries.org.  Persons interested in applying for this position must send 1) letter of application, 2) resume, 3) the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Search Committee
c/o Rev. Scott Johnson
2701 Poplar St.
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(These materials may be sent electronically to scottjson@aol.com.

The search committee will begin reviewing application materials on May 1 and will continue that process until the position is filled.

Date Posted:  May 9, 2012

Position: Pastor

Description:  The First Presbyterian Church of Fairmont, W.V. is searching for a pastor (head of staff.)  Fairmont is a college community (home of Fairmont State University) and is located just south of Morgantown, W.V. The congregation is very mission oriented.  Their biggest  mission commitment is the Shoes for Kids program.  The congregation also supports a food pantry, three shelters, a soup kitchen, Fairmont State University ministry, and Habitat for Humanity. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead worship and special-purpose services
• Administration of church staff, budgets, physical plant and activities
• Strengthen and grow the  Christian education program
• Support outreach ministries
• Lead the session, deacons, and congregation
• Pastoral care and visitations
• Revitalizing membership and attendance
• Mediation and counseling
• An intentional commitment to strengthen one’s own spiritual growth
• Care for and relating to the needy

Qualifications:

• Deep faith in God through Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian principles and theology
• At least four years of broad experience in church ministry
• Good communication skills including use of current technologies
• An open mind, imagination and introspection
• Strong leadership traits, with compassion, patience and humor

Contact:  You can view the church’s CIF by visiting www.pcusa.org/clc - their CIF number is 09213. You may also contact Michael Walker at mew3801@hotmail.com or by calling 304.694.8501.

Date Posted:  May 9, 2012

Position: Associate Pastor

Description:   Central United Methodist Church of Richmond, Indiana (800 members), is seeking a full-time associate pastor who can help us fulfill our mission to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Through outreach to the broader community, he or she will help lead us to identify, invite, serve and shepherd new young families through targeted ministries which empower families to be whole, encourage children and youth to thrive, and engage young families in working to meet the needs of our community. Working with the Lead Pastor, the Associate Pastor will help the church to develop an additional worship service that is intergenerational and is an alternative to our current traditional services. The Associate Pastor also will work closely with our Director of Children and Youth Ministries and our Director of Preschool Ministries and Adult Discipleship.

Requirements:
The Associate Pastor should have:

• A completed or nearly completed seminary degree, preferably with a focus in church planting and Bible or Christian ministry.
• Christian disciplines and United Methodist doctrine and theology.
• Vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement ministry within the parameters of the United Methodist Church.
• Current ordination or local pastor’s license in the United Methodist Church or willingness to pursue ordination or licensing.
• Experience in church planting and/or working with, equipping, and empowering leaders and volunteers in a growing church setting.
• Ministry and program experience in working with youth and adults.

Other:

• Position begins July 1, 2012.
• Applications requested by April 30, 2012.
• Compensation includes salary according to Indiana Conference standards plus housing, health insurance, pension, and professional expenses reimbursement.

Contact:  Send resume and cover letter to:
                        Central United Methodist Church
                        1425 East Main Street
                        Richmond, IN 47374
                        central@richmondcumc.com
                        (765) 962-8543

                        Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.


Date Posted:  March 30, 2012

Position: Summer Youth Ministry Intern

Description: Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, Ark., seeks a Summer Youth Ministry Intern with enthusiasm, energy, a passion for working with youth, and a desire to help youth grow in faith through fellowship, discipleship and mission service.

We are  looking for someone committed to Jesus Christ, to the church and to helping young people grow in the life of Christian faith. The Summer Youth Ministry Internship is an opportunity for an individual to experience a vibrant, active youth ministry program while in a leadership role,  further develop and apply organizational and program planning abilities, and to reflect on his or her own faith and call to ministry.

The Summer Youth Ministry Internship is a full-time, 10-week position that starts on or about the last week of May. Housing and a stipend are provided. For more information, you may view a detailed position description for the Summer Youth Ministry Intern on the church website by visiting
http://www.secondpreslr.org/youth-ministry-intern

Contact: To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to Doug Walters, Interim Director of Youth Ministry, via email to dougwalters@secondpreslr.org by April 10, 2012.

Date Posted:  March 30, 2012

Position: Part-Time Music Director

Description:  Central Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Ky., long known as one of the nation’s most progressive and inclusive churches, welcomes applicants for our part-time Director of Music position. The successful applicant will enjoy our magnificent 40 rank, 3 manual, 1930 E.M. Skinner Organ (restored by Webber & Bourne Organ Builders, 1997), a Steinway Grand Piano and an enthusiastic choir, which rehearses on Sunday Morning and includes full sections of basses and tenors. Discover a congregation where an overwhelming majority think music in worship is “Very Important”. Come and lead us in exploring a wide range of music to celebrate God’s wildly inclusive love.

Requirements:
* Knowledge & experience of worship in the Reformed tradition.
* Skill & knowledge to incorporate a variety of musical styles in worship.
* Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
* Skill in organ & piano performance.
* Skill in choral conducting.
* Ability to build upon the music of a congregation who loves to sing.

Contact:  Please email or send a letter of interest, current Curriculum Vitae and names of three professional references to:
ATTN: Music Director Search
Central Presbyterian Church
318 W. Kentucky Street
Louisville, KY 40203

For additional information visit www.centralchurchky.org, or email questions to office@centralchurchky.org.

Date Posted:  March 30, 2012

Position: Music/Worship Leader

Description: Centenary United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, Ky., is seeking a part-time (12-15 hrs/per week) music/worship leader to help grow an established Contemporary Worship Service.  Qualified individuals will be strong Christian leaders with an onstage presence that provides for positive service flow leading to worshipful experiences for the congregation.  

Requirements:  Applicants should  possess sufficient musical, organizational, and technological skills to select and arrange music appropriate for the service, in addition to scheduling and rehearsing an established worship band.  Proficiency on guitar is a plus.  

Contact:  Applications may be sent to Pastor Mark Gibbons 429 Main St. Shelbyville, KY 40065

Date Posted:  March 16, 2012

Position: Coordinator of Education and Discipleship (half time)

Description:  Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky., is seeking a Coordinator of Education and Discipleship.  The successful candidate will be a visionary person who will energetically direct fellowship and educational opportunities for children and families at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, and help church members recognize their gifts and talents and the ways they can be used in service with the church and community. Ordination is not required. Get acquainted with the church by visiting www.MAXPRES.org, and find out more about this opportunity.

Contact:  Applications may be sent to Luke Morgan, MSPC; 180 E. Maxwell St., Lexington, KY 40508, or LMorgan@maxpres.org.

Date Posted:  March 7, 2012

Position: Director of Youth Ministries

Description:  Rivermont Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is a dynamic, mission-oriented church of over 500 members located in Chattanooga, Tenn., recently named "one the top 10 cities to live".  We are searching for a director of our youth ministry, mainly working with students in grades six through twelve.  This individual will also provide input to our young adult outreach ministry. 

Responsibilities:  Rivermont participates to a great extent in both international and domestic mission efforts, and our youth have been heavily involved in these efforts.  Our youth also participate in fun activities throughout the year, locally as well as through the Presbytery of East Tennessee.  We are searching for a mission-minded individual who knows how to have fun and has the ability to coordinate trips and activities.  This individual will maintain the youth ministry budget, communicate effectively with parents and church staff, and coordinate chaperones and other adult volunteers that work with the youth.  Rivermont strives both to ascertain and to apply the will of God.  A very brief version of a mission statement taken from the membership directory celebrating the church's 50th anniversary several years ago reflects this:  "To KNOW, to GROW and to GO".  We are searching for a spiritually mature individual who is comfortable not only in his or her relationship with God, but who can confidently lead our youth in both developing and vocalizing their growing relationship with God.  This individual will not only lead Bible studies and devotionals, but also develop volunteers to do the same.

All applicants should be Presbyterian and should submit a statement of their faith journey with their resume.

Contact:  This position will be available on May 15, 2012.  We invite all applicants to send their resumés and faith statements to gmramer@comcast.net.  A detailed job description is available and will be emailed promptly upon request.

Date Posted:  February 27, 2012

Position: Director of Christian Education

Description:  Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Christian Education to provide leadership for the Sunday School program at a busy 2300-member church in south-east Michigan.  The position is full time and comes with an attractive salary package with benefits. This position may be ordained, but ordination is neither a requirement nor a prerequisite. The Director of Christian Education will have a leadership role within the Kirk’s Children, Youth and Families Ministry, working in collaboration with the Associate Pastor for Children Youth and Families Ministry, Sunday School teachers and the Children, Youth and Families Ministry Committee, under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and Session.

Responsibilities:  The Director will join an able, collegial staff team of clergy and lay people and will have a wide range of responsibilities, including curriculum planning and coordination, teacher training and lesson preparation, and the growth and expansion of Children and Family ministries. This position provides significant latitude in the creation of a Children’s Ministry to fit the life of the Kirk.  The Kirk is using Feasting on the Word which coordinates Sunday School lessons with Sunday
worship, so planning with pastors is a cooperative exercise. The DCE is expected to take a regular and significant role, alongside the clergy staff, in planning for and implementing worship experiences that both nurture our families and glorify God.

Contact:  A full job description is available on request. Further information from and expressions of interest to Ms Karen A Leonard, Assistant to the Pastor, at kleonard@kirkinthehills.org.

Date Posted:  February 23, 2012

Position:  Part Time Director of Children’s Ministries

Description:  St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Louisville, KY, is a growing and vibrant congregation with over 330 people in average weekly worship attendance, with its mission of seeking the Kingdom of God, sharing the Gospel, and serving our neighbors in the church, community, and around the world. St. Matthews UMC is currently searching for a Part-Time Director of Children’s Ministries (preschool through fifth grade).

Requirements:  The successful candidate will work with a growing children’s ministry, providing curriculum planning, teacher recruiting and supervision, and direct instructional and worship activities. For a description of current programs see: http://www.stmatthewsmethodist.com/Ministries/Children/tabid/72/Default.aspx 
Bachelor’s degree and experience in ministry or early childhood education are required. Candidates should also have strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership communication skills.

Contact:  For more information please contact Rev. Eric Bryant at 502-897-6449 or ebryant@saintmatthewsumc.org. Please send resumes by email or by regular mail to St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Attn: Rev. Eric Bryant, 319 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

Date Posted:  February 23, 2012

Position:  Director of Youth Fellowships

Description:
Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Mo. is looking for a Director of Youth Fellowships. The Director of Youth Fellowship's will develop and grow a comprehensive and effective youth fellowship program with the help of the Youth Fellowship Committee, volunteers from the church, and a staff team that includes the Director of Music Ministry, the Director of Education for Children and Youth, and the Associate Pastor for Faith Formation.  Duties include:

• Fellowship programming for 3-12th graders (Tweens, Middle-School, and Senior High);
• Directing and coordinating youth work camp events;
• Directing and coordinating special projects during the year; supporting fund raising activities and youth service projects;
• Directing and coordinating youth mission trips and local ministry and mission opportunities;
• Providing direction, leadership and support to youth advisors and youth officers, including recruiting youth advisors and committing to their training and effective program and relationship development;
• Building relationships with youth; being involved in their activities outside of church; encouraging relationships between youth; know the youth and be available as a listener, create lasting relationships with the youth through sharing in small and large group activities with the message of faith and finding opportunities to develop the leadership capabilities of youth.

Qualifications:

The Director of Youth Fellowships should possess the following characteristics:

• An ability to work with and relate to youth from 3rd through 12th grade;
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ;
• Integrity, honesty, authenticity, and enthusiasm, with a sense of humor;
• Experience in training and leading volunteers;
• At least a bachelor's degree with preference for coursework in youth ministry, theology, psychology, education or other related fields;
• A love of kids;
• Excellent communication skills, including through the use of technology, with youth and the congregation;
• A caring individual who has fun, listens, shares, and teaches as a youth director;
• A motivational person, encouraging, inspiring and supportive of youth, their parents and adult volunteers;
• A self starter;
• Concerned about the safety of youth;
• Comfortable with a leadership role in worship.

Contact:  Email resume to: YFD@laduechapel.org; for more information about the church visit www.laduechapel.org.         

Date Posted:  February 15, 2012

Position:  Resource Development Coordinator

Description: La Casita Center, a Louisville non-profit that seeks to enhance overall quality of life and healthy living for members of Hispanic/Latino families and the communities in which they dwell, is seeking applicants for a 12-month Resource Development Coordinator position to help us build organizational capacity.

Requirements: The position requires skills in community organization, fund raising and grant writing, and experience in cross-cultural environments. Individual must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Contact: For complete position description and to apply please visit: www.americorps.gov, click on AMERICORPS VISTA, search for jobs in Kentucky.

*NOTE: This is a 1-year AmeriCorps VISTA position. Compensation includes monthly living allowance, health insurance, and, after 12 months of service, the choice of an education award or a cash stipend. For more information about La Casita Center visit our website at www.lacasitacenter.org.

Date Posted:  February 15, 2012

Position: Director of Music

Description:  Springdale Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church USA), located in the east end of Louisville, has an opening for a Director of Music to lead our music ministry. 

Duties:  In the recent past SPC has had two (2) worship services, a celebration service with a Praise Team and a traditional service with a Chancel Choir. In the course of these services we utilize our pipe organ, keyboard/piano in addition to various musical instruments, 3 octave handbell choirs, children and youth choirs, men and women’s choirs, etc.  Presently, we are reviewing our worship patterns and look forward to charting a new course.

Requirements:  The successful candidate will have a background in diverse/various forms of church music and share our passion in our music ministry.  The opening is for a regular, full time position.

Contact:  Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the following email address spcmusdir@yahoo.com .

Date Posted:  Feb. 15, 2012

Position: Full Time Director of Student and Young Adult Ministries

Description:  St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Louisville, Ky., is a growing and vibrant congregation with over 330 people in average weekly worship attendance, with its mission of seeking the Kingdom of God, sharing the Gospel, and serving our neighbors in the church, community, and around the world. St. Matthews UMC is currently searching for a Full-Time Director of Youth (sixth-twelfth grade) and Young Adult Ministries (post high school-30).

Duties:  The successful candidate will work with a growing youth and young adult ministry with 30 active youth and 20 active young adults and will develop and equip leadership teams for ministry to youth and young adults. The position also gives opportunities for worship leadership to help connect the youth and young adult ministries to the entire life of the Church.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree and ministry experience are required. Candidates should also have strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership communication skills.

Contact:  For more information please contact Rev. Eric Bryant at 502-897-6449 or ebryant@saintmatthewsumc.org. Please send resumes by email or by regular mail to St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Attn: Rev. Eric Bryant, 319 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

Date Posted:  Feb. 15, 2012

Position: Youth Intern Position

Description:  Crescent Hill Baptist Church is seeking a Youth Intern.  Crescent Hill Baptist Church is an extraordinarily diverse community of faith.  Roughly half of our youth were born in Burma or Thailand and came to the United States recently as refugees.  More than 50 youth usually participate in regularly scheduled youth activities each week. 

The Youth Intern will work with the church’s pastor responsible for students to minister to and with middle and high school-aged students.  The ideal candidate will possess a passion for:
1. helping youth develop closer relationships with God and one another,
2. teaching youth how to serve others and stand up for peace and justice, and
3. ministry in a multi-cultural context.

Qualifications:  Youth ministry experience, multi-cultural ministry experience, and some seminary/divinity school educational experience are preferred.  The Intern will be asked to work an average of 12 hours per week.  This is a paid position.  Funding for this position is slated at this time to end on December 31, 2012. 

Contact:  If interested, send resumes by January 30th to Jason Crosby, jasonwcrosby@chbcky.org or 2800 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206. 

Date Posted: January 12, 2012

Position: Part-time Pastor (24 hours/week)

Description:  Seaman Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time pastor to serve their small, rural congregation in Southwestern Ohio. 

Duties:  Required: Preaching, youth ministry, hospital visitation; Desired: Ecumenical/Interfaith activities, Evangelism, administrative leadership, and pastoral care.

Contact: 
If you would like additional information or if you would like to send  your resume, please contact:

            Patty Wilmoth
            274 Burnt Cabin Rd.
            Seaman, OH 45679
            Email: wilmoth@cinci.rr.com
           
Date Posted:  January 11, 2012

Position:  Part-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Description:  Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in New Albany, Ind., is a growing church in need of a Director of Children and Youth Ministries. This is a new position and is part-time. The church is looking for someone to work 15 hours per week at $12 per hour.

Responsibilities:  Expectations are to equip church members to teach and minister to children and youth and to actively participate in the life of the congregation.

Contact:  A job description is available by contacting Rev. Casey Cain at (812) 944-9475.

Date Posted:  December 16, 2011

Position: Senior Pastor 

Description:  Community Temple Free Methodist Church in Louisville, Ky., is seeking a senior pastor.  Community Temple is a small independent church. The candidate must have a vision for growth as well as a five-year financial and growth plan.  He/she must also have a plan for strengthening fellowship within the church.

Responsibilities: Sunday morning and some evening services, Wednesday evening Bible study, educational programs, mentor associate ministers, conduct marriages and funerals, visit members who are sick or home-bound. 

Qualifications:  Must be an ordained minister with divinity training, strong communication and technology training, and a serious-mindedness spirit.

Contact:  All interested individuals should send their resume to: Community Temple Free Methodist Church, c/o A. Boyette, 111 North 36th St., Louisville, KY 40212.

Date Posted:  November 30, 2011

Position: Solo Pastor 

Description:  First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, Va., is searching for a solo pastor.  Pulaski is located about 15 miles south west of Blacksburg, Va. First Presbyterian Church has an average worship attendance of 85.

Responsibilities:  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, spiritual leadership, pastoral care, administrative oversight and organizational direction as well as providing guidance to all Christian Education programs of the church.  The successful candidate will excel in administrative leadership, community service, and leadership in the community, as well as possess excellent written and oral communication skills.  For a complete job description the church’ CIF is posted on the PC(USA) website, CIF ID # 23022.ABO

Contact:  Dr. Thomas Haller, chair of the pulpit nominating committee at challer@wiredog.com, or visit the PC(USA) Church Leadership Connection website at http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/clc/ and search for CIF ID # 23022.ABO.

Date Posted:  November 30, 2011

Position:  Special Needs Child Care Staff

Description:  Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville, Ky., is seeking a part-time Special Needs Child Care Staff Person to oversee the care and instruction of special needs children ranging in age from 4 years through fifth grade.  The required hours of work are on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. This staff member would be responsible for 2-4 children at a time, ages 4 years through fifth grade. Duties include teaching Sunday school lessons from provided curriculum, helping to integrate special needs children into peer-based classrooms, and loving and engaging children with special needs.

Contact:  Sarah Flannery, Director of Children's Ministries, Christ Church United Methodist, sarah@ccum.net or (502) 494-4729, for a complete job description.

Date Posted:   November 18, 2011

Position:  Youth Leader, 15 – 25 hours/week

Description:  Deer Creek Baptist Church in Tell City, Ind., is seeking a Youth
Leader.  The duties include Sunday morning children’s church, Sunday evening
youth groups, Wednesday evening youth groups, youth outings, youth programs,
and youth visitation.  Additional duty of Sunday morning song leader if interested and qualified.

Requirements:  Looking for a person with or working on a degree. Experience desired.

Contact: send resumes to Deer Creek Baptist Church, Tell City, In 47586 or e-
mail to elynch1977@psci.net. for more information please call Elliott Lynch
( deacon board chairman) at 812 574-5742 or cell 812 719-3588.

Date Posted:  September 23, 2011

Position:  Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Description:  Old Capitol United Methodist Church, Corydon, IN, is seeking to fill the position of Coordinator of Youth Ministry.  The Youth Coordinator is a part time position that plans & coordinates youth & children’s ministries & activities.  The Youth Coordinator will also lead our Senior High Youth.

Qualifications:  A member of the United Methodist faith; experience with leading youth programs; high energy, self motivated individual; college and/or seminary experience is preferred; excellent communication skills both written & verbal; excellent organization skills; excellent computer/technology skills. 

Contact:  Please send resume to ocumcoffice@insightbb.com by October 1st.

Date Posted:  September 23, 2011

Position: Part-time Temporary Pastor (20 hours/week – flexible)

Description:  The United Presbyterian Church of Lebanon, Ky., is seeking a part-time temporary pastor.  Lebanon is located between Elizabethtown and Danville, Ky.

Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with the Worship Committee, design and lead weekly Sunday worship, monthly Communion and additional services during Advent and Lent.
• Administer sacraments and lead special services, such a baptisms, weddings and funerals- upon request.
• In cooperation with the Christian Education Committee, plan opportunities for meaningful, relevant study and discussion for adults and youth.
• Moderate the monthly session meetings and periodic congregational meetings.
• Visit the sick and coordinate their congregational care with appropriate members of the congregation.
• Provide a pastor’s letter or article for the monthly church newsletter.
• Attend meetings of the Mid Kentucky Presbytery.
• Participate in the monthly Fellowship Dinners held the third Sunday, following worship service.
• Provide a Communicants Class as soon as possible.
• Lead the congregation in a broad, meaningful self- study to plan for the future and to prepare a Church Information Form to be used in the search for the next pastor.
• Schedule 1 day, each week, to be in the church office to coordinate the work of church staff and to be available for congregation members who want to make appointments.  The pastor’s planned schedule is to be shared with members of the congregation in advance. 

Contact: 

• Email PIF or resume to James Spragens, jspragens@windstream.net(or)
• Mail a hard copy to United Presbyterian Church, Jerry Helm, Clerk of Session

Date Posted:  August 24, 2011

Position:  Director of Christian Education

Description:  First Presbyterian Church of Warren, PA, is seeking a Director of Christian Education.  The church is located along the Allegheny River on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest.  The successful candidate will be energetic, have a vibrant faith, love for people, humor, creativity and openness, as well as possess communication and technology skills.

Duties:  The Director of Christian Education will strengthen children’s and youth ministry while building on a thriving adult ministry.

Contact:  To view their CIF, go to www.presbyterianwarren.com.  Please forward resume to:  First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market Street, Warren, PA, 16365, Attention:  DCE Search Committee, or by email to clerkofsession@presbyterianwarren.com.

Date Posted:  June 30, 2011

Position:  Clinical Therapist

Description:  St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities is seeking a Clinical Therapist for their office in New Albany, Ind.
                                   
Responsibilities:

• To see each resident in both the Transition home and the Maternity Home for weekly counseling.  If the client is receiving treatment outside of St. Elizabeth’s this therapist shall get a signed release by the resident in order to collaborate with the outside therapist.
• To see each resident weekly in a group therapy setting.  The therapist shall provide an initial evaluation on all group therapy clients.
• To provide therapy for clients outside the agency as needed through sliding scale fee, Medicaid and private insurance.
• To refer appropriate clients for outreach counseling.
• To write assessments, treatment plans and progress notes for each client and keep up to date on all paperwork.
• To attend weekly supervision sessions with supervisor.
• To attend weekly treatment team with residential staff.
• To attend 6 week supervision sessions with HSPP in order to keep current with Medicaid requirements.
• To be accountable for counseling budget, billed hours, and overall program management.
• To maintain or seek personal licensure
• Other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Requirements:  Preference:  LCSW, LMFT or equivalent licensure.  Experience working with Medicaid and other insurance agencies.  Experience working with the homeless population, MSSW or equivalent education, CSW or equivalent licensure working towards an LCSW, LMFT etc., and experience with counseling and group therapy. 

Contact:  Send resume to:  Leslea Townsend Cronin, Social Services Director, ltownsend@stelizabethcatholiccharities.org

Date Posted:  June 30, 2011

Position:  Half time Designated Pastor

Description:  United Church in the village of Greenwich in upstate New York east of Saratoga Springs near the Vermont border, is seeking a half-time designated pastor.  United is a small rural church seeking a dynamic   individual to lead their church family.

We are a diverse group. We welcome others to share in our many offerings of Sunday school for our youth, weekly sermon or message from our pastor, and music and other activities to enhance our comprehension of the journey in faith. We are active in community mission projects to aid those here and abroad, and have a deep commitment to support the desires and concerns of our congregation and the surrounding community as needed. We are rooted in the respect of family and individual values and offer the opportunity to share in the joys and concerns of each other and celebrate life’s achievements and setbacks as part of a church family, or offer the solitude of individual expression, reflection and sanctuary in our congregation.

Currently, we are seeking a half-time Designated Pastor, but are willing to discuss possible opportunities for        expanding the position.

Contact:  Please take a look at our CIF form at http://www.pcusa.org/ ministries/clc/  Form # 59543.AAO

Date Posted: June 9, 2011

Position:  Pastor

Description:  The Glezen Revival Center, a Full Gospel Pentecostal Church,  is seeking a pastor for their church in Petersburg, Ind. 

Responsibilities:  The Pastor’s job and priority will be to preach the Gospel and call on the sick of soul and body.  He will work with the Elders and Deacons and be the spiritual leader.

Contact:  Send resume to:

William Slaven
812-582-1293
609 North 5th Street
Petersburg, IN   47567
jereeandbill@myfrontiermail.com

or

Joe Henson
812-582-2712
1002 East Main Street
Petersburg, IN   47567
debrahenson@hotmail.com

Posted:  June 9, 2011

Position:  Associate Pastor

Description:  The First Presbyterian Church of Manhattan, Kans. is searching for an associate pastor.  The successful candidate will be able to inspire and create growth in the young family population of the congregation.

Duties: 

• Establish a working plan to increase additional study and fellowship programs to attract young adults
• Inspire and create growth in the young family population of the congregation. Establishing a working plan to increase additional study and fellowship programs to attract young adults.
• Oversee and direct mid-high and senior high programs (currently we have a part-time non-ordained young person who is leading the program; he would stay to continue his ministry, but under the supervision of the associate pastor.
• Create outreach programs that minister to Manhattan’s large and dynamic college-aged population (Kansas State University).

Contact: Tom Dunn, chairperson of APNC. Phone: 785-341-7434; e-mail: tomdunn100@gmail.com

Compensation: Salary and housing allowance combined: $45,000.00-- plus benefits

Posted:  March 29, 2011

Position:  Program Coordinator

Description:  Hunter Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky., a progressive, family-oriented church, is seeking a Program Coordinator to successfully assist the Christian Education team with curriculum research, volunteer corps, children's worship, fellowship events, and Christmas and summer programs.

Responsibilities: Candidates should be able to multitask, have strong communication skills and a commitment to Protestant Christianity. Membership in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) preferred.  Experience working with various age groups helpful.

Contact:  For more information, or to submit a resume online, please contact cechair@hunterpresbyterian.org.

Date posted:  January 31, 2011

Position:  Stated Supply (part-time)

Description:    Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, established in Southern Green County, Ky. in 1799, is currently seeking a Stated Supply Pastor. We are a rural congregation with an average Sunday attendance of around 60-75. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead worship each Sunday, including a children’s sermon
• An interest in working with youth
• Visit sick, shut-in and potential members
• Conduct communicant class as needed
• Become a representative of Ebenezer in the community

Approximate time expectation per week, 15-20 hours per week (flexible)

Compensation-- $18,000 per year

Contact Information:  Interested persons should contact: Clerk of Session, Frances Cox @ francesh42@windstream.net or Phone # 270-932-3399.

Date Posted:  January 4, 2011

Position: Solo Pastor

Description:  Bloomfield Presbyterian Church in New Concord, Ohio, is seeking a solo pastor.  The successful candidate will be responsible for weekly Biblical sermons; visitation of the sick elderly, and shut-ins; weekly children’s sermon; perform marriages and funerals; administer communion and baptism; teach adult Sunday School; oversee joint board meetings, oversee vesper services; teach communicants class for the young people who are ready to join the church; assist with Bible School; and be involved in the community.  The candidate should believe that the Lord has called him/her to become the minister of Bloomfield Presbyterian Church, deliver inspirational sermons, and relate to a variety of people.  Effective salary is $42,300 with a manse.

Contact: CIF # 08835 is online at :pcusa.org/clc; PNC chairperson, Shirley, McCulley, (740) 796-5284, greatgranny1976@peoplepc.com.

Date posted: September 20, 2010