November 10, 2009
Pastor of Student Ministries - Somerset Alliance Church, 708 Stoystown Road Suite 1, Somerset, PA 15501 (Pastor of Student Ministries and Contemporary Music)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pastor to students in grades seven through twelve
- Develop and implement a strategy to guide students through a process of Win, Build, Equip, Multiply, Send
- Director of Student Ministries Program (all aspects) including but not limited to:
- Teaching, development, oversight of youth group meeting time
- Student Ministries Sunday School development/teaching
- Development of student Small Groups/Home Bible Studies
- Development of outreach philosophy and opportunities
- Bible Quiz Program
- Development of Student Ministries Volunteer Staff
- Communicationn with parents and leaders
- Work in conjunction with current staff to provide a smooth transition for students into and out of Youth Ministries
- Support and involvement in CMA WPA District youth ministry events and CMA national youth ministry events
- Plan and lead contemporary worship services
- Schedule musicians for contemporary worship services
- Lead, cast vision and direct worship teams
- Give leadership to our technical ministries
- Work in conjunction with other staff in directing the musical elements for our outreach events
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Staff meetings
- Visitation - hospital, funerals, etc. as needed
- Other as directed by Senior Pastor and shared by staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Born-again Christian with solid commitment to the Lordship of Christ in his life
- Bachelors (or Masters) Degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in a field of Christian ministry
- Licensed or willing to be licensed by the WPA District of The CMA
- Ordained or working towards ordination
- Trained in or willing to be trained in Sonlife Strategy/Foundations Seminar
- A sincere desire to be actively involved in ministering to people
- Good rapport with congregation and healthy relationships with people
- Creative, recruiter, motivator, developer, spontaneous
- Gifted and trained in the area of youth ministry
- Must be personable and work well with people
- Committed to the disciple-making process
- Must have a heart for lost people and a vision for reaching them
- A spiritual guide and mentor
AMENABILITY
- All staff positions are amenable to the Senior Pastor and Governing Board
REMUNERATION
- Remuneration is set by the Finance Committee
CONTACT: Rev. Scott Ream at sream@somersetalliance.org
October 23, 2009
Leeward Community Church is looking for applicants who are prepared to be the Lead Pastor of a growing, multigenerational, multicultural, ministry focused church in the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Specifically, we are looking for candidates who have:
- Graduated from an accredited evangelical college/university or an evangelical Christian seminary.
- Significant experience in pastoring a growing church.
- Demonstrated effective leadership and administrative work in ministry, with a missions orientation (C&MA preferred).
- Meets the qualifications set in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Visit their web site at www.leewardcommunitychurch.com
Send resumes to servicecenter@cpdistrict.org
September 28, 2009
Westwood Church is seeking to employ a part-time Children’s Director/Pastor.
We are looking for an energetic person with a good mix of administrative and people skills.
This person must be able to work with an existing volunteer team of 60 adults.
Estimated time commitment; 30 hrs per week
Compensation; $25,000 per year
Non-Negotiables
Team Player/Builder/Recruiter
Self-motivated
Administrator
Good with adults and children
Passion for connectivity with the body
Teachable
Leader/Influencer
Good communicator
Stats:
- Westwood Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
4412 N. Apopka Vineland Rd.
Orlando, Fl 32818
www.westwoodchurch.com
- Located 15 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando.
- A diverse church of about 600.
- Discipling about 160 children from birth through 5th grade weekly during 4 different meeting opportunities.
All inquiries should be sent to;
Pastor Dan Daly, Director of Children and Youth
voice 407.295.4381 ext 13
fax 407.290.6206
dand@westwoodchurch.com
July 27, 2009
Pinecrest Camp (Southwestern District)
Position will be available after August 31, 2009.
Camp Administrator is best filled by a couple. To get more information and a job description please contact the Pinecrest Camp Executive Board Chairman Chaplain Paul Northcut at crossandshield@suddenlink.net or call (479) 264-6146.
July 6, 2009
Role Description: Pastor for Student Ministries
Lancaster, PA Alliance Church
Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this individual is to give general oversight to student ministries with a particular focus on the personal spiritual formation and discipleship of each student. In addition to this, this role requires investment on leader multiplication, volunteer mobilization and interface with parents and family members. The primary scope of this area of ministry is grades 6 through college age individuals. This position is considered full time exempt.
Qualifications:
- Must evidence a mature spiritual life and patterns of growth and discipline consistent with a leader in the church as required by the scriptural instruction in I Timothy 3:1-7 (Elder qualities) and Galatians 5:22,23, (Fruit of the Spirit).
- Must be a licensed worker in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and be in convictional agreement with Christian & Missionary Alliance confession and mission.
- Must have educational preparation and training consistent with the role being assumed with a pattern of ongoing learning and enrichment in their area of expertise. This would mean the candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study
- Must have minimum of 5 years of effective ministry experience in Student Ministry as a part of a multiple staff situation.
- Must be willing to align with the current direction of the Lancaster Alliance Church and be supportive of the vision and direction of current leadership.
- Must have a passion for and an ability to relate well to the cross section of students with special focus on senior high students.
- Must have the ability to recruit, equip and lead an adult volunteer staff.
- Must be gifted in teaching God’s Word and able to contribute to the overall ministry of the church.
- Must show evidence of a strong marriage relationship and a healthy dynamics with their children
Responsibilities
- Have general oversight of Student Ministries for participants in Grades 6 -12 and college age adults.
- Conduct regular meetings with the Student Leadership team.
- Actively recruit volunteers.
- Meet regularly and give oversight to the Student Ministries Worship Band and the College Ministry Leadership Team.
- Plan and lead retreats for junior, senior high and college age students.
- Oversee and periodically teach at the weekly meetings.
- Coordinate and lead a regular meeting of the parents.
- Establish a yearly ministry calendar and budget for Student Ministries.
- Be considered a part of the Pastoral Leadership Team assist with leadership of the service and cooperation with the other ministries of the church.
- Lead in the development and implementation of small group ministries within the students leading to outreach and service.
- Lead in the assimilation of new people and assuring that the gospel is being clearly communicated and that all individuals are brought to a place of decision about their spiritual direction.
- Provide leadership and training for the SM Staff both paid and volunteer assuring that there is continuity and integration of the men’s ministry, women’s ministry and any other age defined ministry within the church.
- Mobilize a relevant model for evangelism and then subsequent basic discipleship for new student believers who are coming to Christ though personal interaction and ministry of the church.
- Structure social events to build people in their ability to live out their faith in the workplace.
- Serve as a member of the pastoral staff contributing to the overall direction of the church in cooperation with other staff members.
- From time to time preach and teach in public settings within the church
- Advise and consent on overall matters related to all ministries that touch student ministry.
- Lead in the development of a sense of community within the ministry that is welcoming but also not afraid to call people to accountability for their spiritual growth and development.
- Oversee interns and workers in development for the ministry of the church and beyond the church within the C&MA.
- Assume other duties as requested by the ELT and Lead Pastor upon mutual agreement with the Pastor for Student Ministries.
- Report monthly to the ELT giving progress on mutually agreed upon plans and directions.
- Meet weekly with the lead pastor to pray and set direction for student ministries.
- As needed, assist with wedding, funerals, hospital or home visitation and other pastoral duties as required within the church staff and their responsibilities.
- Provide peer input in our efforts to integrate and cooperate with the other age defined ministry within the church.
- Is discipleship/teaching/formation oriented - understands this is an arena for discipleship, not just social interaction.
- Can relate well to non-believers and seekers, and enter discipleship with them as well as long time believers.
- Takes seriously the church as a sending organization, and can help shepherd those who go away for a time (for school or otherwise) in maintaining their ties to a home church.
Accountable
- The pastor for student ministries reports to the lead pastor and is accountable to the district superintendent and to the Elder Leadership team through the lead pastor.
- Shall be hired with the approval of the Lead Pastor, ELT, and the District Superintendent.
- Shall participate in an annual review by the Lead Pastor who shall summarize the review for the ELT.
- Shall submit a written report to the ELT monthly.
If interested in being considered, please submit a resume to the Eastern PA district office of the C&MA at district.office@epdcma.org expressing your interest.
Canyon View Church in Hamilton, MT is a growing church of about 200 regular attendees in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana where outdoor recreation opportunities abound. We need someone who can, with God’s enabling, carry out our mission of helping people Love God, Grow in Faith and Serve Others in a ministry to both churched and unchurched youth (grades 6-12).
The person who serves in this position will be responsible for leadership development and training for volunteer youth workers, building healthy relationships with youth and their families, building an engaging discipleship program for youth, and other special projects.
Applicant will have licensed worker credentials in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Bachelor’s degree minimum (Bible College or Seminary preferred), and previous experience planning and leading youth events, Bible studies, and outreaches. For more information contact Don Dillavou at the Rocky Mountain District Office (406) 656-4233, or email a resume to office@rmdcma.net.
The Western Pennsylvania District is looking for an evangelistic church growth Alliance pastor for a small Alliance church which desires to grow and reach out to their area.
- The church is located in Acmetonia, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh with good population growth in a five mile radius of the church.
- The congregation of 35 owns a church building that will seat approximately 80 people with plenty of parking potential.
- The salary/housing package is $42,000 plus medical. The pastor would rent or buy his own home since there is no parsonage.
Please send resumes to:
Reverend Joseph Toomey, WPA District of The CMA, 341 Chestnut Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
June 17, 2009
Metropolitan District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance
Newark, NJ
Reception
Answer phones, Welcome visitors, Answer correspondence
Administration
Update website, calendars, Assist in creating district training & conference materials, Hostess meetings, Create newsletters in MS Publisher, Process accounts receivable checks, Prepare district publications, Hostess meetings
Project Management
Coordinate district initiatives/events/banquets, Manage the file room, Assist with critical assignments and urban ministry initiatives
Qualifications:
- Have good written and oral communication skills
- Good computer skills-Microsoft Office applications, website design, Photoshop, and MS Publisher
- Customer service oriented and ministry minded
The position begins July 1st. To request the full job description or to submit resumes, email Bonnie at bvanornum@metrocma.org.
May 21, 2009
Southern California Chinese church seeks an Associate Pastor to oversee the various ministries in its English-speaking congregation. The ideal candidate will possess a seminary degree from an accredited seminary, have at least two years of full-time ministry experience, and have a solid background in Bible preaching and teaching. Understanding of or background working with Asian Americans a plus.
Interested individuals should contact Steve Riley at The South Pacific District Office (951) 600-0015 or email info@cmaspd.org.
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