Position:                                           Administrative Assistant

Position Type:                                  Hourly

Hourly Rate                                      16.40

Weekly Hours                                  16

Weekly Regular Schedule             Monday-Thursday (10a-2p)

Reports to:                                       Pastor

General Description:                     

Under general supervision of the Executive Administrator and in accordance with established procedures and source documents, performs routine duties required to answer and forward calls to appropriate persons and provide administrative support to the Pastor and Executive Administrator. Serves as the Church’s first contact by telephone and in the office. Must demonstrate a knowledge of the Church’s purpose and business and must professionally assist the Pastor and those that call and visit our church.

Education & Knowledge:             

Position requires common sense, decision-making ability. Advanced use of office equipment required which includes personal computers and appropriate software. Proficiency in Microsoft Word (or an equivalent word processing software) required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) a plus. Education equivalent to a high school education with additional administrative education training desired.

5.    Organize church magazines/newsletters/periodicals. Keep current issues and maintain files for past issues.

6.    Typing/Word Processing which includes letters, correspondence, reports, agendas/material for meetings, classes, bulletin, new member class list and letters, Bible Study/Connect Group material, ministry schedule and other documents as necessary.

7.    Maintains and orders general office supplies and materials as approved by ministry heads, deacons/elders and Pastor.

8.    Maintain all office equipment including but not limited to telephone, fax, copier, and computers. This includes service calls and general maintenance.

9.    Manage copy jobs/requests which includes copying letters, correspondence, reports, material for meetings, classes etc. Sort, staple and put together class material and assist others with copy jobs.

10. Send and receive email documents and distribute appropriately.

11. Maintain answering machine. Keep current greetings on mailboxes and distribute message to appropriate individuals.

12. Provide confidential administrative support to the Pastor and Elders as necessary.

13. Other identified activities

Competencies

1.    Must have a heart for the Church and be a follower of Christ.

2.    Ability to perform diversified duties

3.    Ability to communicate professionally

4.    Ability to work under general supervision, proceed alone on regular duties, referring questionable cases to supervisor as necessary

5.    Ability to work with confidential data.

6.    Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work atmosphere by behaving and communicating with internal and external contacts in a manner using considerable tact required to achieve results.

7.    Ability to pass criminal background check.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Send Resumes or Questions to Gbcfinance28@gmail.com

Position/Title

Associate Pastor of Youth & CE

Qualifications

1. 1. Spiritual – The person holding this position shall give evidence of Christian conversion and a growing spiritual maturity, be of unquestionable Christian character, loyal to the Word of God, dedicated and devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and the to the spiritual and material welfare of the Church. He shall fully subscribe to the Constitution of the Algoma Baptist Church including the Articles of Faith and Church Covenant. He shall become a member of the congregation and be faithful in attendance and participation both in regular Sunday services and other meetings of the Church. If the person holding the position is married, it is expected that his wife will be fully supportive of his ministry here in this Church.
      
      
   2. Formal Education – Minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
      
      
   3. Previous Experience – Minimum of two years’ experience in some form of Christian Education and youth ministries.

Accountability

This position is ultimately accountable to the Christian Education Board, but also accountable to the senior pastor for day-to-day responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. In Youth Ministries – Junior High & Senior High
   
   
2. 1. 1. He shall develop and oversee the weekly youth group meetings for both Junior Senior High groups, including, but not limited to choosing or developing curriculum, teaching lessons, facilitating discussion time, and having time for games and/or social activities.
      2. He shall plan regular special events for both Junior and Senior High groups. These events may be at the church or elsewhere and may take the place of the weekly meeting or be in addition to it.
      3. He shall be dedicated to leading teens to personal salvation through the accepting of the Gospel and belief in Jesus Christ as their savior.
      4. He shall be dedicated to the discipleship of the church youth both during weekly meetings and on a personal basis. Discipleship may include casual conversation before or after church services, communication during the week, attendance at sports events or performances, counseling on spiritual matters, developing rapport and relationship with youth’s families, encouraging youth in outreach through inviting friends to church and sharing the Gospel, and reaching out to those who have been absent from meetings and events.
      5. He shall promote practicing spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, Bible study, prayer, church attendance, church involvement, and sharing the Gospel with other.
      6. He shall keep up good communication about the youth ministries with the following people and/or groups: youth students, parents/guardians of youth students, the senior pastor, the CE board, and the congregation. Communication should include face-to-face conversation, phone conversation, text messages, posts in the youth group Facebook page, church announcements, and updates in church publications.
      7. He shall work with other adult youth leaders to train and equip them to effectively minister to the youth. This may be done through staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, etc.
         
         
   2. In Christian Education
      1. He shall serve as a member of the Christian Education board, and as a result, will work closely with the board and senior pastor in the total Christian Education of the Church. This will entail giving leadership to assessment and evaluation of curriculum, and the recruitment and training of all personnel. He shall consult with the CE board concerning items one through seven of section “A. In Youth Ministries – Junior High & Senior High” and submit his ministry program on a monthly basis before implementation. He shall also submit monthly bank statements at the regular CE board meeting.
      2. He shall be responsible for serving as the primary leader for the LAUGHS college small group. This leadership includes planning a meeting schedule, facilitating Biblical teaching and/or discussion, providing opportunities for prayer within the group, and developing personal relationships with group members.
      3. He shall work with the senior pastor and CE board toward the implementation of outreach events focused on children and families.
      4. He shall work with the Camp Coordinator as necessary to promote the ministry of and attendance at the Center Lake Bible Camp in Tustin, Michigan.
      5. He shall serve, as needed and able, in regular children’s ministries such as ABC Kids, Sunday School, and AWANA
         
         
   3. In Shepherding and Serving the Church
      1. He shall shepherd and serve the whole church through participation in the Sunday worship services according to his gifting. This could include Scripture reading, audio/video ministry, worship team, preaching in the absence of the senior pastor, etc.
      2. He shall shepherd and serve the church through participation in the online ministry as able and as requested by the senior pastor.
      3. He shall shepherd and serve the church by participating in church outreach events as requested by the senior pastor.
      4. He shall serve the support staff of the church by assisting them in their duties as needed, and as he is gifted.
         
         
   4. In Spiritual & Personal Growth
      1. He shall be committed to his own spiritual growth, and to the practice of spiritual disciplines.
      2. He shall be working towards professional growth in the areas of his ministry through reading, research, and, if appropriate, continuing formal education.
      3. If married, he shall be committed to the spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing of his whole family.

To Apply: 

Send a resume to algomabaptist@gmail.com

● Effectively developing students who gather to worship, grow in the word, give to the work, and go to the world as witnesses of the gospel

● Helping students to influence their community which may include how to do evangelism, loving people, discovering how your work matters to God, etc.

● Casting vision, articulating direction, and providing spiritual encouragement to parents and volunteer staff in the ministry

● Serving as the primary Bible teacher for middle and high school students

What you need to have:

● A gospel-saturated life and worldview (reformed in theology)

● Experience in leadership development and team building

● Strong public communication skills (i.e. teaching & preaching)

● Demonstrated history of strong, positive interpersonal skills

● An ability and vision to develop online ministries; comfort and skill with social media platforms

● A positive have-fun, can-do attitude ready to collaborate on all issues of ministry

To Apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to pastorsearch@ourtabernacle.org.

New Hope is a church where God is authoring our comeback stories. He has called us together to transform us from how the world has labeled us into who He intended us to be. Connect Youth Ministry is a safe community for middle- and high-schoolers to deepen their relationship with God, exploring the hard questions, while building lasting friendships, and we are searching for our next Director of Youth Ministries who will be responsible for shepherding this group.

The Director of Youth Ministry’s primary responsibilities include organizing youth events or retreats that encourage community building, investing in the youth leaders to equip them to lead our youth well, teaching during large group time, and discipling our youth while following our safety and security guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Run middle and high school weekly youth group meetings
• Recruit, train, and personally invest in the youth leadership team of volunteers
• Teach large group lessons at least twice per month, choosing or creating an annual curriculum that addresses the needs of teens and tweens, and equipping guest speakers and leaders to teach during weeks that you are not teaching.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents and other ministry leaders
• Schedule, coordinate communicate, and execute special events, including at least one retreat, two off-campus events, and youth takeover Sunday
• Maintain accurate youth database with contact information for both youth and parents
• Track and maintain youth ministry budget
• Complete all background checks, mandatory reporter, and required human resources training and certifications for self and youth leadership team
• Organize small groups for youth during the summer
• Provide surface level counseling to youth and get them connected to additional services as needed
• Coordinate and lead missions and service projects within the youth ministry, which may include local, out of state, and/or international missions.
• Maintain a youth group check in protocol and ensuring it is completed at every event
• Identify and invest time in potential youth ministry student leaders through growth opportunities using methods such as outside bible study, training on how to share your testimony, teaching a large group lesson at youth ministry, speaking at youth takeover Sunday, etc.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
  
  Skills and Qualifications
• Actively pursuing relationship with Jesus Christ with a passion for helping students in their personal walk with Jesus
• Ability to relate to young people by earning their respect and trust
• Excellent organization and supervision skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills accompanied by a positive attitude with young students in the church
• Effective communicator who is able to interact with both students and adults
• Personal walk with Jesus is reflected in the way they lead themselves, their families, and their ministry
• Interested in building a robust youth ministry over the next five years
• Able to organize a schedule, coordinate an event, and structure a retreat
• Spiritual gifting in leadership, evangelism, teaching, discernment, and/or shepherding
• Possesses or pursuing a degree in biblical studies or related field

How to Apply: Submit your resume to gary@newhoperoundlake.com

Reports to:                      Lead Pastor and Director of Ministries

Classification:                 Full Time Employee (salary and benefits) 

Website:                         www.rivervalleycommunity.org

PURPOSE: To produce God glorifying, engaging and nourishing worship in all RVCC worship environments by leading worship and mentoring and empowering worship leaders that serve RVCC and the wider church. To provide administrative support for the church working for the Director of Ministries. The person will split their time about 50/50 between worship and administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all aspects of the Music and Worship Arts ministry within RVCC and spiritually shepherd the volunteers who serve in this ministry
• Recruit, mentor, schedule and support worship leaders, musicians and tech volunteers
• Plan worship services in collaboration with the senior pastor and designated RVCC staff members
• Lead worship in rotation with volunteer worship leaders
• Deliver a worship experience that advances RVCC’s value of multiculturalism
• Lead and coach vocalists and instrumentalists
• Purchase music and organize department systems
• Assist worship leaders with band rehearsals
• Oversee and staff with volunteers all aspects of our livestream operations
• Assist tech ministry with band setup and strike

• Perform specific administrative duties/operations of RVCC as directed by Director of Ministry
  • Open/close office daily 
  • Communicate through phone/email
  • Maintain files
  • Order and Maintain supplies for the church and its ministries 
  • Use Constant Contact for prayer requests, weekly newsletter, etc.
  • Maintain office/church calendar (includes tracking the building usage by other church members and/or outside contracted agreements)
  • Maintain cleanliness of church/office, especially after Sunday Worship Service and between Preschool days 
  • Maintain alarm system/codes
  • Maintain website content
  • Participates in staff meetings
  • Participates/help plans church events
  • Observes, analyzes and recommends ways to improve the church’s efforts to fulfill its mission
  • Upload worship service information from Planning Center to ProPresenter

SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Able to share with others a clear testimony of Christian faith
• Has consistent discipline in their devotional life in worship, prayer, bible study and reflection
• Obeys the scriptural directives for growth and development of an individual Christian life, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit and attitudes and actions of servant-leadership as indicated in the life of Jesus and throughout Scripture
• Embraces scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes in both physical and digital spaces
• Pursues a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community.
• Develops self-leadership: growing in self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and healthy practices, including rest.
• Agrees substantially with the Articles of Faith and Constitution and By-laws of RVCC

CHARACTER

• Relationally warm, respectful and helpful towards others, treating people courteously and diplomatically
• Humble. Has a teachable attitude and a desire to grow spiritually and personally
• Has a deep sense of responsibility for and commitment to the RVCC mission, vision and values

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Lead Pastor and Director of Ministries
• Works alongside all other ministry staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years full-time worship director experience preferred, but not required or the equivalent time as a volunteer worship leader.

ABOUT RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

River Valley Community Church (RVCC) was planted 17 years ago with a heart for the City of Aurora.  We are a diverse body both economically and ethnically.  We are an independent, evangelical church rooted in the Word of God that seeks excellence in all that we do as a reflection of the excellence of God.

RVCC was built on the basis of community. Our primary desire is to minister to the City of Aurora by sending people into the community. We are a church that exists to glorify God and see people transformed, through the work of the Holy Spirit, into fully developing followers of Jesus.  Our vision is to be a people who truly worship God, connect in communities that cultivate Christ-like character, and equip people to use their gifts to change the world for Christ. 

We offer a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with thought-provoking exegetical teaching. We take our faith seriously, but our environment is casual.  “Come as you are” for coffee, conversation, music, prayer and Biblical teaching all in a casual café setting. Live worship music, intentional Bible teaching for children six months to 5th grade, and friendly people who hang out and chat are just some of the aspects we provide at RVCC.   

How to apply: Send resume and video sample of you leading worship to Pastor Lloyd Biddle at: lloyd@rivervalleycommunity.org 

9.    Ability to effectively delegate tasks and projects.

10. Work well under pressure/stress management/composure

11. Must pass criminal background check

 Send Resumes or Questions to GBCFinance28@gmail.com

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. 

God has blessed Shores Community Church with significant growth over the past few years. As the next step in our growth we are looking for an organized, experienced Executive Pastor to help manage growth, oversee our church’s operations and lead and direct our staff. The Executive Pastor will be the organizational leader of the church, working in cooperation with the Lead Pastor, who is the spiritual leader of the church. The Executive Pastor will set goals for staff to accomplish the church’s mission and vision set forth by the Board of Elders. He will support, coach, and assess staff, implement processes to optimize operational capabilities, strive to expand and unify the church, and manage resources effectively. He will ensure members of different ages and from diverse backgrounds are served effectively. He will also be called on to preach and teach when the need arises.

To ensure success in this role he will need to perform a wide range of duties in a manner that reflects his spiritual condition and beliefs. Ideal applicants are experienced capable leaders, demonstrate a loving heart for their flock, are spiritually mature, and organized.

Executive Pastor Responsibilities:

• Overseeing church operations.
• Leading, overseeing, developing and having regular meetings with staff.
• Mentoring staff, including the Lead Pastor
• Guiding and developing volunteer ministry leaders.
• Collaborating with the Lead Pastor and elders on the implementation of the mission and vision of the church.
• Overseeing human resources operations, and collaborating with the Lead Pastor and Elders to hire, reposition, transition, and dismiss staff.
• Overseeing strategic planning.
• Working with the Deacon of Finance to create an annual budget.
• Overseeing financial, budget, and fundraising operations.
• Assisting staff to manage ministry budgets.
• Managing marketing, social media accounts and other communications.
• Reviewing, creating, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation of the church.

Executive Pastor Requirements:

• Evident relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Spiritually mature.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Masters of Divinity degree (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant ministry experience, particularly at a growing church
• Proficient with Planning Center Online, QuickBooks, MS Office Suites, and social media (preferred).
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Team player.
• Proficient multi-tasking skills.

Biblical Requirements:

• Spirit-filled (Acts 6:3)
• Demonstrate Biblical wisdom (Ephesians 1:16-17, Proverbs 8:14-16)
• Conversations are full of grace and truth (Ephesians 4:15)
• Skilled at a rebuke and reproof (2 Timothy 4:2)
• A person of prayer (Colossians 4:2)
• Team building (1 Corinthians 12:17-20, Hebrews 10:24-25)
• Forgiving and kind (Ephesians 4:32)
• Shepherd to God’s flock (1 Peter 5:2-4)
• Good at handling criticism (Proverbs 15:31-33)
• Demonstrate professionalism and poise (Titus 1:6-9)

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit: https://shorescommunitychurch.org/scc-executive-pastor-job-posting/

POSITION DETAILS

Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, Michigan exists to help people come to Christ, grow in Christ, and serve for Christ. They are looking for a Family Ministries Pastor to join their team. This new, full-time position will oversee the ministries to children, teens, young adults & their families. This is a unique opportunity to cast vision and lead changes through strong ministry teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate discipleship pathway for the various age groups represented in Shiloh Kids and Shiloh Students
• Establish ministry goals and objectives related to the vision, mission, and values of the church, prioritize related ministries accordingly and manage the use of facilities in coordination with the entire staff
• Equip and empower staff and volunteers to help children and teens become followers of Jesus and discover how they are designed to help carry out the mission of the church
• Develop relationships with the parents and families of the children and teens who attend Shiloh Community Church
• Partner in creating ways for the families of children and teens to engage in the Outreach, Evangelism, and Compassion ministries and events of Shiloh Community Church

Skills you’ll need to have:

• Experience in Children’s and/or Student Ministries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience leading ministry teams
• Ability to recruit, develop and empower volunteers
• Ability to teach children and teens about Jesus

Shiloh Community Church, while in itself is in a rural setting, has plenty of places to go and things to do and see. Ionia is the county seat of Ionia County and hosts many events of varying interests. The Ionia Free Fair is a staple of the community. Ionia county also has a county park, Bertha Brock, and Ionia State Recreation Area. Both have rustic camping and hiking trails. Bertha Brock also has a favorite sledding hill for the area. Several other surrounding cities host yearly festivals and events. They are also close to two large cities, Lansing and Grand Rapids. There are plenty of lakes for fishing, boating, hunting, and miles of connected walking and biking paths.

Interested candidates should apply HERE.

Position Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide oversight and direction to the Fellowship Kids Ministry

REPORTS TO: The Lead Pastor

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator & Staff Team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversight of Fellowship Kids Ministry – Serve as the point person for Fellowship Kids – Set vision & implement ministry strategy – Oversee & collaborate with the Kids Ministry Coordinator

2. Curriculum Evaluation & Implementation – Evaluate and choose age-appropriate, gospel-centered curriculum – Adapt and implement curriculum for each age group

3. Recruit, Train, & Support Volunteers – Help the Kids Ministry Coordinator with the recruitment of volunteers – Implement a volunteer training process – Equip and support volunteers for their Sunday morning responsibilities

4. Support Parents & Family Discipleship – Regularly provide resources for parents in the discipleship of their children – Serve as a “pastoral presence” for Fellowship parents and kids

5. Evaluate & Set Policies & Procedures – Evaluate all Kids Ministry policies and procedures annually – Adjust policies and procedures as necessary and administrate compliance 

6. Miscellaneous Expectations – Regularly attend all Staff Team meetings – Rotate with the Kid’s Ministry Coordinator to administrate Sunday morning Kids check-in and volunteer management – Assist with church-wide events as a team player with the rest of the staff – Help to plan and implement a yearly community outreach (e.g. Fall Festival)  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience & Skills

– Must possess strong biblical knowledge and be in theological alignment with Fellowship Nashville – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Creative and innovative – A degree in Christian education is preferred – Previous ministry experience, preferably in a local church context, is preferred

Character & Chemistry

– A deep love for children and families – Connects well with the culture / ethos of Fellowship Nashville – Ministers out of the overflow of a healthy walk with God – An emotionally mature team-player that seeks to accomplish the greater mission with and through others – Quick to listen and slow to speak – Demonstrates a commitment to community and cultural engagement – Teachable and humble – Has a compassionate and servant-hearted attitude – Possesses a good work ethic – Personable and approachable

How to Apply: Visit http://fellowshipnashville.church/jobs

We are a Gospel centered, Bible believing and preaching, fellowship of sinners saved by grace through the Lord Jesus Christ in Kentwood, Michigan. Our desire is to be and produce disciples of Jesus both here locally and to the ends of the earth.  Please visit our website to learn more about us.

SUMMARY
The music leader will work closely with our pastoral team in cultivating worship services and worship teams that help lead our congregation to see and savor the greatness of God in Jesus Christ, in the power of the Spirit. Fostering congregational worship, singing the best of the old and the best of the new, is a key priority for our church, and we are seeking an individual who’s called and gifted by God for that end.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Planning our weekly Sunday 10:00am worship service. Choosing congregational hymns and songs that engage the congregation and support the reading and preaching of God’s Word. Weekly adding words, lyrics, or other media as necessary to presentation software.
2. Modeling and leading heartfelt worship in an invitational style – that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus.
3. Recruiting, auditioning, teaching, and training musicians in the church to serve the congregation as a team with musical skill and humility.
4. Leading rehearsals at necessary times and intervals that serve a dual purpose: (A) preparation for Sunday and (B) cultivation of Christ-centered community.
5. Serving as a member of the ministry team at Faith Baptist Church, demonstrating a commitment to this congregation and its mission.

REQUIREMENTS
This individual is expected to:
(A) be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior
(B) be gifted in leading congregational worship
(C) possess leadership and organizational skills
(C) be a team player.


Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

How to Apply: Please send your testimony, a brief description of your gifts and experience leading musical worship, and 5 references to office@faithon44th.com.

https://www.bcchurch.com/

Overview
The NextGen Pastor will love, pray, and create a ministry experience that engages kids and students and encourages them to develop a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Located in a suburb of Detroit, Berkley Community Church is passionate about reaching families with the Gospel through Sunday and mid-week ministry. BCC is an exciting church of 175 regular attenders with a roster of approximately 25 students (middle school / high school) and 20 kids (birth-5th grade).

This pastor would be the primary leader and revitalizer of the youth ministry, as well as leading and encouraging a team of volunteer children’s ministry leaders to bring a solidified gospel vision from birth to graduation. There is an excellent core of lay leaders already in place.

Covid years have led to the need to innovate a new ministry. Now, more than ever, a Bible-centric ministry is needed for youth and adults. Exciting things are happening at BCC! A newly renovated 300-seat sanctuary is opening this Spring. We are looking for the right man to join the Sr. Pastor to lead this church and community into deeper fellowship with Christ. They would have a pastor’s heart, qualifications, and (if married) spousal support to build relationships and invest into this amazing church and community.

Responsibilities

Youth Ministry (approx. 50% of time/energy)

• Enthusiastically embrace the vision, mission, values and culture of Berkley Community Church.
• Create and strive towards youth ministry specific vision and mission.
• Lead the coordination and facilitation of engaging weekly middle school and high school gatherings that are biblically accurate and culturally relevant. Be primary teacher to students.
• Plan and lead retreats, mission trips, and other special events that provide spiritual growth opportunities for both the unchurched and churched students in our community.
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of adult leaders and student leaders.
• Love the students! Pastor the students and engage in their lives (hang outs, sports games, build relationship outside of youth group, etc.)
• Help to integrate the student ministry into the overall body of the church.
• Be intentional about being an outreach focused ministry. (i.e. evangelistic events, where possible establish a presence at schools in order to support current BCC students and reach others.)
• Submit and manage the annual student ministry budget and demonstrate financial responsibility.
• Network with other student ministry pastors as a means of support and community building.

Family Ministry (approx. 40% of time/energy)

• Provide vision and leadership in Children’s Ministries.
• Lead and assist ministry leaders (Promiseland, Promiseland Jr., Toddler, Nursery) regarding curriculum, leader recruitment and development, and encouragement (lead the leaders).
• Awana was an exciting ministry here for many years that got lost in the rubble of Covid. New mid-week ministry is needed! There is a blank slate!
• Coordinate family ministry events occasionally throughout year to enrich and be opportunities to bring in new families.
  
  

Other Pastoral Responsibilities: (approx. 10% of time/energy)

• Hold regular office hours with availability to meet with pastor, elders, youth and/or parents on individual basis.
• Attend, participate in and support corporate worship services and ministry events as a Pastor of the church.
• Build relationships in church and provide pastoral care duties if needed (weddings, funerals, visitation, and counseling).
• Occasional Sunday preaching.
• Other responsibilities as is gifted.
  
  

Qualifications

• Meet biblical qualifications of a church leader.
• Agree with doctrine of our church statement of faith.
• Able to teach the Word of God effectively.
• College/Seminary degree (or in process of completing).
• Preferred experience in church or para-church organization.
• Have maturing personal spiritual growth with a devotional, family, and social life that honestly reflects.
• Has a passion to pastor students and families and see them transformed by the Gospel.
• Has skills and disciplines capable of leading top-notch family ministry.

If interested in applying, please email your resume to adam.groh@bcchurch.com

www.mybethel.com

Bethel Baptist Church is a community of about 400 Christians who are Biblically- Driven, Gospel-Centered, and Reformed theologically. We passionately worship God and actively seek out unchurched people to help them become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Galesburg is located in West Central Illinois (45 minutes from Peoria) and has a population of approximately 30,000 people. Our community has many features that make living and raising a family in Galesburg appealing. There are three grade schools, one middle school, one high school, a private Catholic school (grades K-8) and a thriving Christian school (grades PreK-12) with over 500 enrolled.  Galesburg also has a strong and active homeschooling community. Galesburg boasts two institutes of higher learning. Carl Sandburg College is a two-year community college, and Knox College a four-year, liberal arts college. The community has a lot of hometown pride, and the cost of living is very affordable.

Job Description:

We are searching for a NextGen Pastor who will provide oversight of the Preschool, Children’s, and Young Adults ministries while personally leading the Student Ministry (HSM and MSM), and the people to whom they minister.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and develop the Next Gen Team (Preschool, Kids, MSM, HSM, YA). Staff team currently consists of FT Children’s Director and PT Youth Facilitator. 
• Lead the Student Ministry.
• Develop and implement, alongside the Children’s Director, a holistic family discipleship strategy for preschoolers, children, students, young adults and parents/guardians.
• Recruit, train and multiply staff and volunteer leaders.
• Work with Bethel Leadership to formulate the NextGen strategy and budget.
• Provide discipleship resources to the Kids and Student Ministries.
• Provide pastoral care, including hospital visits, meetings and other ministry opportunities.
• Intentionally cultivate a deeper personal faith.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reach out to unchurched youth in the community, engage them with the gospel, and involve them in the work of the church.
• Establish a long-term vision for how the church engages children and youth.
• Lead efforts to minister to the parenting needs of the church body.
• Regularly report to the church’s Leadership about ministry-related updates.
• Oversee all summer activities the church’s youth participate in.
• Lead the youth in short-term missions experiences.
• Review all curriculum used by the church’s children’s ministry and ensure it is consistent with the church’s core values and beliefs.
• Participate in all staff meetings and retreats.
• Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Ministry degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience providing pastoral ministry to children, youth and families.
• Godly character and a Christ-Centered life found in 1 Timothy and Titus.
• A clear calling to work with children, students, and their families.
• An understanding of relational ministry.
• Creativity and innovative thinking about ministering to the next generation.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and video preaching sample to Jami at; info@mybethel.com.

Status: Paid, Full-time, Exempt 

Supervisor: Leadership Pastor 

Accountability: To God, to the Council of Elders, and to the Members of Immanuel Church

Meet Immanuel Church:

Immanuel Church is a community of people that loves Jesus and loves people like crazy. The whole reason we exist is to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. That’s it – period. No more, no less.

We believe with all our hearts that:

• The Bible is actually God’s inspired Word for our direction and source of truth.

• God is Father, Son, and Spirit…one God, three persons.

• People have rebelled against what God intended and need to be restored to Him.

• The only way to be restored to God is through Jesus Christ who lived, was crucified, and resurrected to do just that.

• God’s Spirit lives inside of believers and empowers them to live a new life.

• Jesus will come back someday and restore everything to God’s original purpose.

• We have the privilege of working with God now to begin the restoration process.

Job Summary 

Understanding the scripture’s teaching regarding the plurality of Elders within the church, the Operations Pastor will join, encourage, and support a healthy team of both Staff and Lay Elders. His primary role will be to oversee the daily operational and financial functions of Immanuel Church. The Operations Pastor must understand that he is just one member of the Immanuel Council of Elders and will submit himself under the authority of the team and will serve in conjunction with them. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Operations 

• Establish and maintain a set of key performance indicators that provide the Elders and the church staff with ongoing visibility of the effectiveness of all operational areas of the church. 
• Create and monitor necessary processes to assure operational efficiency.
• Execute all processes related to human resources. 
• Ensure that staffing, facilities, finances and operations are effectively aligned to meet the church’s strategic goals. 
• Create effective and efficient infrastructure and processes for information systems. 
• Provide direct maintenance of buildings and grounds to ensure good stewardship of resources and ministry effectiveness.

Finance 

• Develop an annual budget and maintain a financial forecasting process based on ministry and facility plans. 
• Ensure that appropriate processes, policies, internal controls and oversight are in place to deliver on all financial accounting standards and produce a “clean” audit each year. 
• Direct payroll, accounts payable, and banking activities in a timely and accurate manner.

Other Responsibilities 

• Attend congregational gatherings and participate in the small group life of the church. 
• Support and promote the culture and mission of Immanuel Church to love God, love people and make disciples of Jesus Christ. 
• Pray regularly for Immanuel’s ministries, including the staff and volunteers who lead these ministries, as well as the congregation. 
• Support the ministry of Immanuel through regular giving. 
• Participate on the Immanuel Council of Elders who together use their respective skills, gifting, time and experience to lead the church. 
• Serve on various teams and committees as needed to develop and deliver the ministry activities of the church 
• Motivate and inspire other elders by creating an intentional environment of pursuing excellence within the team, exercising encouragement, and practicing open and constructive feedback. 
• Exercise loving church discipline along with other Elders as needed within the church family in accordance with Biblical principles and Immanuel Church’s governing documents.. 
• Plan and participate with the other Elders in a variety of church events as needed. 

Personal Growth 

• Maintain a healthy, mature, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 
• Regularly engage in a personal study of the Scriptures. 
• Commit ample time to personal and pastoral prayer. 
• Pursue continued professional growth opportunities and discipleship relationships within the ministry profession.
• Practice regularly the individual spiritual disciplines to include, but not limited to, prayer, Bible study, solitude, spiritual friendship, service, and stewardship. 
• Cultivate healthy family relationships with spouse and children. Keep a keen eye on their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and seek to love them well as an example to the congregation. 

Education and Qualification Requirements 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred, and at least 5 years of administrative experience and proven leadership in a similar organization strongly preferred. 
• Spiritual gift of Administration. 
• Proven abilities in organizing and managing staff. 
• Collaborative team player who has the ability to bring leaders together, bridge ministry areas, and advance the mission and vision of the church. 
• Scholarly attitude to the Word of God, being able to rightly handle the Word and its truth. 
• Skills and abilities to effectively manage a variety of administrative tasks associated with the position. 
• Technology skills to efficiently and effectively manage a variety of tasks across multiple platforms. 
• Detail-oriented and decisive with the ability to organize and coordinate work, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication using multiple modes to staff, elders, and the congregation. 
• Spiritual, personal, and character qualifications of an elder in both personal and public life that are found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9, and exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22. 

Work Hours and Location 

It is expected that the person in this role will work on average about 50 hours per week. Space to work will be provided at the church, but there is flexibility to work some of these hours from a home office.

https://www.faithon44th.com/

We are a Gospel centered, Bible believing and preaching, fellowship of sinners saved by grace through the Lord Jesus Christ in Kentwood, Michigan. Our desire is, for the Glory of God, to both be and produce disciples of Jesus here locally and to the ends of the earth

SUMMARY
Faith Baptist Church is small local church taking our first steps towards revitalization. The immediate goal is to build out a bi-vocational ministry team to shepherd, serve, and equip the church family at Faith for the work of ministry and reaching the lost. We are looking for a man who is called to pastoral ministry with a heart for church revitalization and a willingness to commit to being a part of this work as a part of the pastoral leadership team that will work towards that end.

The priority of this role is to give direction to an overall discipleship strategy. In addition, this individual will have a regular teaching role and opportunities to preach in our worship services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Shepherd the church in a gospel-centered discipleship strategy from Kids Ministry to Senior Adults that is consistent with the values and mission of the church.

• Ensure sound doctrine is maintained in all teaching environments in the church.
• Recruit and train teachers for Community Groups and kids and teen classes.
• Develop healthy relationships with Bible Study leaders and ensure they are well-
resourced to succeed in their groups.
• Be willing to work with and teach kids, teens, or adults as needed by the church.
• Approve, suggest, or develop curriculum and lessons for Bible Study groups.

2. Shepherd the church in and help guests feel welcomed, helping them taking next steps, getting connected in Community Groups, and engaged in service.

• Help build out hospitality and engagement systems and teams.
• Model and encourage hospitality and service to the church.
• Joyfully recruit volunteers according to needs and spiritual gifts.


3. Shepherd the church by performing general Pastoral duties. This position is first and foremost a pastoral position. Therefore, there are regular pastoral duties to be ready to perform:

• Conducting weddings and funerals when needed.
• Providing Biblical counseling.
• Attend Elder and staff meetings.
• Attend worship services.
• Share Sunday morning preaching responsibilities as needed and in keeping with
interest and ability.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Demonstrate a lifestyle and family life that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of Jesus Christ.
2. A man who consistently meets and strives to maintain the character qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1‐7 (qualifications for overseers).
3. Formal theological training (Bible college, seminary, etc.) is preferred but not required if there is a demonstration of meeting the Biblical requirements of a pastor and a personal pursuit of theological instruction.
4. Be in full agreement with the Faith Baptist Church Statement of Faith.

This individual must:
1. Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
2. Demonstrated a call to pastoral ministry.
3. Possess leadership and organizational skills.
4. Have a willingness to serve God and the church rather than a desire to be served.
5. Have an excitement to work in revitalizing a small church.
6. Ability to work with people of various temperaments, gifts, and passions.
7. Become a member of and be willing to be committed to shepherding Faith Baptist Church.

This is a bi-vocational position and will be working with the Lead Pastor as a part of a pastoral leadership team. We are presently able to pay this position $18,000/year with our current membership. If an applicant is gifted to lead musical worship and would desire to serve the church this way as well, this could bring compensation up to $23,000/year.

To apply, send your testimony, resume, a brief description of your spiritual gifts, a short write up about why you are interested in this position, and 5 references to: matt@faithon44th.com

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions via the email address above or at 706-844- 6604.

Job Summary
The Discipleship & Family Ministry Pastor has a primary responsibility to shepherd the congregation toward a love for God and obedience to His Word. This is a full-time position, reports to the Lead Pastor, and along with other staff and ministry leaders, works to fulfill Springbrook’s God given vision and mission.

Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience serving in pastoral and small group ministry.
• A passionate worshiper of Jesus Christ, with a heart for discipleship and ability to lead others.
• Ability to grow ministry areas of responsibility by recruiting, mentoring, training, shepherding, and developing team members.
• Self-starter eager to create and develop goals and strategies for areas of responsibility.
• A covenant member in good standing of Springbrook Community Church.

Responsibilities
Working with various staff and ministry leaders, this position is responsible to provide discipleship, leadership and systems support for the following ministries:
• Jr & Sr High School and young adult ministry
• Adult small groups and ministries
• Discipleship pathway workshops
• Evangelism and outreach initiatives
• Preaching team member

Personal Characteristics
• Carries a posture of strength, approachability, teachability, and humility.
• Has an attitude of relentless servant leadership.
• Is a person who loves God, their family, the local church, and all people as evidenced through their daily life and in accordance with Scripture.
• Has a heart for the community surrounding Springbrook Community Church.
• Is highly relational and has an infectious love for people.
• Possesses a high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles.

How to Apply: 

For position interests, please send a cover letter and resume to executive recruiter Maryellen Mackey at maramax@comcast.net or mail to:

Pastor Richard Wollard, 10115 Algonquin Road, Huntley IL, 60142

Village Point Church is a small church in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago with a big vision to reach Elk Grove and the surrounding communities with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We have a long history (established in the late 1950s) and a rich inheritance. We would love for you to become part of our story! We praise God for His love and provision through the years and look forward to what He has in store for us in the months and years to come.

We are looking for a passionate, hard-working, relational leader who will build bridges to our community through intentional missional outreach. This person will have a natural gift for evangelism through networking and will be responsible for building and maintaining fruitful relationships with local civic, school, and business leaders in order to assess and address the physical and spiritual needs of our community. Reporting to our Lead Pastor, the Pastor of Outreach and Community Engagement will be expected to assist and build on our efforts toward reaching and raising disciples in order to create a community on mission outside the four walls of our church.

Qualifications
• Passionate follower of Jesus
• Strong desire to share and prioritize the gospel
• Servant leader
• Has a heart for engaging and cultivating community
• Builds dynamic volunteer teams
• Innovative
• Takes risks
• Tackles a challenge
• Creative
• Catalyst
• Problem solver
• Natural ability to connect with people

If any of these characteristics describe you, then we’d love to connect with you.

For a more detailed job description or to schedule an informal conversation about the role, please email your resume and cover letter to leandro@villagepoint.church.

About Faith Community Church

Located in Itasca, Illinois, Faith Community Church is a young and growing multicultural and multigenerational church.

Job description

SUMMARY

Faith Community Church is seeking a part-time (20-30 hours per week) Worship Director. The Worship Director provides pastoral and administrative leadership to the worship ministries of the church by designing, implementing, overseeing, and assessing every aspect of the church’s musical and worship initiatives under the oversight of the senior pastor.

Faith’s worship ministry has a distinctive team-based approach, currently led by a musician, and we desire to grow together in spiritual community, musical skills, and expression of biblical worship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet regularly (currently bi-monthly) with the worship planning team to discuss music, planning, goals, and to provide support to one another as a community of fellow leaders and team members.
• Strategize for and nurture a church-wide emphasis on worship.
• Work with the pastoral team to plan all worship services (regularly scheduled and special events).
• Facilitate the musical portion of worship services.
• Facilitate all music ministries in the church.
• Develop a process to regularly identify and deploy new volunteers in the church’s worship ministry.
• Shepherd, train, manage, develop, and care for the volunteer worship teams.
• Develop and oversee an annual worship ministry budget and be able to work within that budget.
• Ensure adequate and efficient communication within worship ministries of the church.
• Look for ways to inspire non-musical worship experiences for the church body.
• Oversee the church’s worship tech ministry including Pro Presenter and soundboard.
• Attend weekly staff meeting (currently evening Tuesday), rehearsals (currently Tuesday evening), Sunday morning services, and retreats.
• Work with youth and children’s ministry leaders to find worship leaders for age-graded worship experiences within the church.
• Oversee the maintenance of all musical instruments and related supplies owned by the church.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience leading worship in a similar church setting.
• Demonstrable skill as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist.
• Broad knowledge of Christian worship music across multiple cultural styles and generational preferences.
• Proficient in reading music.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with some formal training in music (and specifically church music) is preferred.
• A lifestyle congruent with local church leadership (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9).
• Clear calling to this ministry.
• Working knowledge of digital soundboards and Pro Presenter preferred.

Apply

For more information or to express interest, please email admin@faithcommunitycc.org

https://springbrook.org/

Job Summary

This full-time position provides leadership, pastoral and administrative support over all aspects of the worship ministry under the oversight of the lead pastor.

Requirements                                                                                       

• A passionate worshiper of Jesus Christ, with heart for worship and ability to lead others into worship.
• Ability to grow our worship ministry by recruiting, mentoring, training, shepherding, and developing team members.
• Experienced, proficient vocal and instrumental (preferably guitar) worship leader to lead contemporary worship service.
• Self-starter eager to create and develop goals and strategies for areas of responsibility.
• 2-5 years’ experience serving in worship areas.
• A covenant member in good standing of Springbrook Community Church.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stage design, media, lighting and sound, and have grasp basic sound engineering principles, with an understanding of current equipment standards and practices.
• Develop creative elements to enrich the worship experience such as with multimedia, peoples’ stories, videos, etc.
• Arrange songs and lead rehearsals with a full band, to include guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, etc.
• Creatively choose corporate worship songs as well as other “specials” to enhance theme and environment.
• Lead the programming team to develop relevant and meaningful worship experiences.
• Oversee Springbrook’s Planning Center and Pro Presenter systems, and manage ministry budget, equipment and supplies.

Apply

If you are interested in exploring this role, please send a cover letter, your resume, and video samples of you leading worship to executive recruiter Maryellen Mackey at maramax@comcast.net or mail to:

Pastor Richard Wollard, 10115 Algonquin Rd., Huntley IL, 60142

About Us

West Hills Community Church is a diverse multigenerational congregation that has survived the pandemic years by God’s grace and has grown, coming back stronger. We are poised to move forward in a youthful direction.

Worship Leader Job Opportunity

• 1/4 Time Position
• Experienced in leading groups into God’s presence through musical worship.
• Proficient musically (guitar or keys) and vocally. Able to lead and serve others in a team context.
• Knowledge of contemporary Christian music as well as classical hymns.

To apply send resume and references to whccoffice@gmail.com.

Worship Pastor Job Opportunity

Faithbridge Church exists to boldly lead people to a transformed life in Christ. With this calling as a church, we strive to be a sending church who reaches people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and equips them to live on mission for him. Our worship ministry serves as an integral part of this mission by helping others cultivate their personal relationship with Jesus, praise him together with their church family, and honor him through their everyday lives. We are looking for a Worship Pastor with a heart to invest fully in our church and community as we enter the next season at Faithbridge. Coming out of the pandemic, our church is ready for a Worship Pastor who will serve under the leadership of the Senior Pastor as they work together in creating a gospel-centered worship ministry.

Qualifications:

1. Maturing follower of Jesus Christ, actively pursuing spiritual growth, who has submitted to believer’s baptism by immersion.
2. Gifted musician who is proficient in one or more instruments (guitar preferred) with strong vocals and stage presence.
3. Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary or comparable degree in a related field (MA in Worship Ministry, etc.).
4. Affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.
5. Capable teacher who communicates God’s Word in an engaging manner.
6. Possesses an outgoing personality, genuine love for people, and the ability to inspire them in their walk with Jesus.
7. Passionate and skilled in personal evangelism, regularly seeking to lead people to faith in Christ.
8. Reputation for being a person of godliness who is biblically grounded.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the worship ministry, including the creative use of music and the arts, audiovisual components, and talent development.
2. Plan, coordinate, and lead gospel-centered worship experiences designed to engage the congregation, complement the preaching of God’s Word, and exalt the name of Jesus.
3. Recruit volunteers, including musicians and vocalists, to serve within specific ministries and train them to do ministry effectively.
4. Oversee the development and support of worship teams for other ministries in the church, including children, students, and outreach.
5. Foster a sending culture across all ministries that challenges and equips church members to live on mission and leverage their lives for the sake of the gospel.
6. Plan and execute all regular programming for young adults, as well as special events like retreats, conferences, etc.
7. Focus on building relationships with ministry participants and leaders outside of church programs for ongoing ministry and discipleship.

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to searchteam@wearefaithbridge.com.

Pathway Community Church was started 15 years ago with the vision to reach every lost person in the region with the gospel, to redeem the culture in practical ways and to reproduce disciples and churches.

God is at work in Pathway. Over the years unchurched and religiously lost people have come to know Jesus and many are growing in him. Pathway is a family where everyone is loved and valued. We are made up of singles, empty nesters, college students, and established families. Now that we have our own building we are excited to see what God has in store for us.

We are looking to hire a part-time worship pastor will be responsible for creating, planning and overseeing all aspects of our weekly Sunday morning worship gathering in order to lead people into the presence of God.

Specific expectations:
• Work with the Lead Pastor each week to prayerfully plan, develop, implement, the worship set for the Sunday worship gathering.
• Serve as the primary worship leader for the worship gathering.
• Usher the church family into the presence of God by planning, developing, implementing, and directing weekly worship gatherings that minister to people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Recruit, train and ensure all vocalists, instrumentalists are prepared for the worship gathering.
• Lead/oversee weekly rehearsals to make sure everyone is prepared spiritually and musically.
• Oversee Pro-presenter so it is ready to project the words to the songs each Sunday morning.
• Organize and maintain a systematic database of worship music and songs.
• Introduce new worship songs to help us best express our praise to God.

Qualifications:
1. A growing disciple of Jesus Christ whose life clearly manifests the fruit of a vital relationship with God and a love for the Gospel.
2. A vibrant prayer life, a sincere love for all of God’s people, generous with one’s possessions and talents, and a teachable spirit.
3. Possess the spiritual gifts and/or abilities of pastor/shepherd, encouragement, leadership, and administration.
4. Possess skills of organization, consistency, and structure – a demonstrated self-starter, who is goal-oriented, creative, and has a very strong work ethic.
5. Must be a team player and team builder who focuses on the good of the corporate whole and can inspire others to work together to achieve excellence.
6. Ability to recognize, recruit, and shepherd vocalists, instrumentalists, etc.
7. Must become a member of Pathway Community Church and endorse and work in accordance with the values, mission, vision and statement of faith of the church.

Relationships:
1. Reports to Lead Pastor.
2. Responsible for recruiting and training all instrumentalists, vocalists, sound and tech support for the Worship Ministry

Type: Paid part-time position.

To Apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your resume to pathwaychurch@gmail.com.