Ministry Opportunities

Position: Part-time average 10-12 hours per week.

Mission: To help people mature through worship and the ministry of music so they can impact their world for Christ.

Objective: The Worship Director shall give oversight and direction to the worship and music ministry of FFC.

Accountability: The Worship Director is responsible to the Elders, working directly under the supervision of the Pastor.

Responsibilities:

    General Administration:

• Give administrative leadership to all areas of worship and music.
• Give oversight to any technical support crews as needed.
• Assist Pastor in the planning of all worship services.
• Give oversight to the special musical presentations (Christmas, Easter, choirs, etc.).

    Staff Duties:

• Work as part of the FFC staff team and take on any ministry duties as assigned by the Pastor.
• Attend staff meetings as directed by the Pastor.
• Lead Sunday services, and other special events or services as directed by the Pastor.
• Serve as Chairman of the Worship Team and conduct quarterly meetings.
• Select or oversee the selection of music for worship services.
• Oversee rehearsal schedule.
• Recruit and coordinate musicians and technicians for worship services and specials.
• Equipping: 1) Develop leaders and train participants in order that we may effectively lead in worship  2) Offer opportunities and resources for guidance, support and fellowship.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with Worship team and church body.

Job Requirements:

• Must be saved and have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must be in agreement with FFC Doctrinal statement.
• Must have a strong musical background with the ability to lead the congregation in worship.
• Must have ability to read, write and arrange music into playable key for praise band.
• Must have a heart for ministry.
• Must have the skills needed to plan, coordinate and direct the music ministry of the church.
• Ability to play instrument (preferably keyboard or guitar).

Interested Applicants please submit:

• Full Resume with picture and at least 3 professional references
• Philosophy of ministry and Personal doctrinal statement.
• Vision and implementation of ministry plan including ministry ideas.
• Preaching and/or worship leading video

Visit our website at http://www.ffcph.org.
Email to office@ffcph.org.

The support is faith based. Each missionary looks to the Lord for support. A love of children is a must. BS a plus but not required. Teaching degree not required.

Please share this information with others, and keep the mission in your prayers.

Contact John & Ruth Bloom for more information, or to apply. bloomjr@gmail.com

Pictured Rocks seeks to hire staff who live and exemplify the Christian lifestyle. Pictured Rocks Camp is a servant ministry. Therefore, all staff can expect to perform duties not under their specific job responsibilities. All staff can expect to rotate into support staff positions throughout the summer camping season. Weekly assignments will depend upon the individual camp session needs. A full time staff member must be 18 years old. In addition to wages, all staff receive 8 days of training, food and lodging, a staff shirt and certification opportunities. Summer staff salaries at Pictured Rocks UM Camp range from $1,800.00 for 1yr. college to $2,500.00 depending upon years of camp experience and special certifications such as: lifeguard, WSI, ACA canoeing, RN, etc. Staff who have just graduated from high school have a base salary of $1,600.00.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Christian walk
• 18 years of age
• Desire and ability to work with children and youth in outdoor settings
• Ability to relate to many different people
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Possess good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, flexibility, sense of humor, patience and self-control

Responsible to: Pictured Rocks Site Executive Director

General Responsibilities:

• Guide small groups of co-ed campers in Christian lifestyles
• Lead Bible studies and group growth activities
• Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities
• Carry out established procedures for supervising camper health and safety
• Assist in directing summer camping events as needed
• Be prepared to lead campers and staff in group activities. i.e. games, songs, skits and crafts
• Be on time to all assigned meetings and activities
• Follow all staff policies and procedures
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
• Maintain good public relations with campers, parents and neighbors
• Participate in all camp in-service training sessions
• Submit all required reports and schedules on time
• Fill support staff roles as needed or assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Executive Director

If interested: contact Pictured Rocks Site Director Gary Wilson at 319-465-4194 to set up an interview as soon as possible. You may also email us at picturedrocks.camp@iaumc.org

The holder of this position is to be a person who has a heart for God, His people and the unchurched of the community, who will join the Senior Pastor, church leadership, and church family in seeking to fulfill the mission and vision of God for Newcastle United Baptist Church. This servant leader will help NUBC become more and more a truly incarnational and missional church to the glory of our Lord and the advancement of His kingdom.

Character Qualities:

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Positive example for others
• Team player
• Teachable
• Positive, Christ-like attitude
• Desire to see others come to Christ and grow in Christ

Competence:

• Awareness of Spiritual Gifts
• Proven ministry experience
• Strong administration, encouragement and equipping ability
• Self-motivated
• Ordained minister accredited [or eligible for accreditation] by CABC

Compatibility:

• Support of the doctrine, direction, and vision of NUBC
• Loyalty to Senior Pastor
• Ability to recruit, motivate, train, and support volunteers

Primary Duties:

• Oversight, coordination, and promotion of senior high student ministry
• Oversight, coordination, and promotion of church-wide small group ministry
• Oversight and coordination of visitor follow-up, tracking and integration system
• Oversight of young adult ministry
• Help manage media arts in worship and communications
• Support and leadership in ministries of Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches

Other Duties:

• Weekly staff meeting
• Staff retreats
• Other as directed by Senior Pastor

Reports to:  Senior Pastor

Salary/Benefits:

Salary, Housing, Car and Meal and Educational expense, Medical Plan, Pension, Moving costs,  Vacation-4 weeks, mobile phone, computer, 1-2 days off per week, one Sunday off per quarter. [Vacation, Educational Opportunities, and Sunday’s off to be coordinated with Senior Pastor.]

Send Resume to: church@nbnet.nb.ca  Attention Search Committee

Sonoma Springs Church is seeking a person to become the new director of worship ministries. They are looking for a person who is passionate in following Jesus with gifts in leading worship. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Working with a team that includes the pastor to plan, organize, and lead creative worship.
• Lead and develop the Church's music team, utilizing budgeted funds as necessary to create awesome music in the Church's worship celebrations.
• Sharing one's gifts and talents as a vocalist/instrumentalist.
• Developing new worship ministries.
• Sharing with the rest of the ministry staff one's gifts and abilities under the leadership of the pastor.

The salary offered for this position will be based upon the experience and skills of the applicant starting in the mid to high 20s.

Sonoma Springs Church is a growing Church re-launch in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood of Las Cruces, New Mexico. We are aggressive about reaching more people in our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and developing fully devoted followers of Jesus. Sonoma Springs Church offers three worship celebrations on Sundays in an intimate setting: an 8:00 am traditional service with hymns and formal liturgy, and 9:30 and 11:00 am contemporary worship services reflective of our theological roots. Sonoma Springs Church is an orthodox and Biblically focused member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We do not overemphasize our denominational ties, but are seeking to partner with God in expanding His kingdom in our neighborhood and community.

For a more detailed description of the position please contact the Pastor, Timothy Smith at (575)640-3461 or timothybsmith@comcast.net. Sonoma Springs Church is on the web at www.sonomasprings.org.

Faith Christian Academy (FCA) is a K-12 Christian school in Wausau, Wisconsin. They are searching for a full-time Head Administrator for next school year (2011-2012). The school is a non-denominational Christian school that is not affiliated or owned by a local church. Their students come from approximately 10 different churches in the greater Wausau area.

Here's some basic information about the position:

Our Administrator is responsible for the general operations of the school and reports to the School Board. The support staff and teaching staff report to the Administrator. The Administrator is responsible for staffing, spiritually leading the school, overseeing committees, assisting the Finances committee with the annual budget, completing performance reviews of staff, etc. Our website is www.faithca.org which contains information on our school: staff, board, activities, statement of faith, etc.

FCA is seeking a Godly, highly relational individual who is able to lead the school with creativity and vibrancy. While strong interpersonal skills are essential, the ability to equip and lead others is equally imperative. Prospective candidates should send a resume to Dennis DeLoye, 3002 Mountain Ct. Wausau, WI 54401 or email at dennis.deloye@micorp.com. You are also welcome to email Dennis should you have any questions about the school or the position.

Characteristics of the Pastor we are seeking:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Experience: 5+ years Pastoral experience

Specific qualities we are looking for:

• The pastor must walk worthy of the calling with which he has been called
• Husband of one wife, which prohibits divorced men or those married to divorced women from holding the office of Pastor
• The ability to apply God’s Word to our daily walk with God
• Leadership and administrative oversight of all Church-related ministries
• Ability to mentor and develop ministry leaders
• Coordinator of various Church ministries with practical organizational knowledge
• Loves God and demonstrates Spirit-led maturity
• A service-orientated family that is able and willing to serve the Lord
• Compassionate leader who initiates ministry and shows love for people
• Personal integrity
• Biblically exemplary marriage and family relationships
• Good communicator
• Realistic and positive vision for the local Church ministry
• Ability to work with children through seniors in both a teaching and active manner
• Willingness and desire to work with sick & shut-ins
• Abilitiy to interact on a personal level with all ages in a social setting

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual oversight along with the Board of congregation
• Equip the saints for the work of ministry + edification of the Body
• Shepherding of the flock
• Biblical counseling of troubled persons
• Administer the ordinances
• Preaching in the services
• Teaching Adult Sunday School
• Visiting the sick and shut-ins on a regular basis
• Directing Church follow-up on visitors
• Maintain regular office hours and be in the Pastor’s study at least 6 hours a day (Mon-Fri).

Contact by phone: 608-753-2115