NEW HANOVER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MECHANICSVILLE, VA – Discipleship Pastor

The Discipleship Pastor will provide leadership in the spiritual development, commitment, and involvement of adults in the life of the church. The candidate will seek to help our congregation develop a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ to serve him in the world. This person will seek to engage, connect, care and disciple every person through a team and functional process which serves our values, mission and vision. As an ordained leader, the Discipleship Pastor will assist with spiritual leadership of the congregation and strategic vision of the church working with Session to enact the will of Jesus Christ in our community.

Qualifications/Attributes

• A Masters or a Doctor of Divinity degree
• Ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
• Theologically conservative, scripturally based and spiritually driven
• Evangelical in outlook and missions oriented

Excellent communication skills, talent for team building and a passion for working with people, helping people grow in their faith and a commitment to serving Jesus.

Candidates who are led by God to consider the opportunity to serve are encouraged to submit their PCUSA PIF (PDF format please) to the search team facilitator, Craig DiSesa at pncnhpc@comcast.net or mail their PIF to New Hanover Presbyterian Church, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BAKERSFIELD, CA – Director of Pre-Teen/Sports Ministries

First Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield, CA is an active and growing downtown congregation of 1000 active members. We seek a Christ-centered leader who can provide leadership and oversight to our Pre-Teen / Sports Ministries. The position works with youth and childrens' ministry teams, sharing an Administrator of Student Ministries for support. This person will be directly responsible for our 4-6 grade fellowship, a weekly After School program, and a Sports ministry including Upward Basketball, indoor soccer, and men's basketball. This position is accountable to the Executve Pastor and the church's CE Committee.

We seek someone who feels called specifically to Youth Ministry. Must be a capable organizer, recruiter, and a Christian of both emotional and faithful maturity.

Position Available Immediately. Send information to Laurie@fpweb.org

STOW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, STOW, OH – Director of Christian Discipleship

The Director of Christian Discipleship is a full-time salaried position which oversees the programs and activities of adult, youth, and children's discipleship. Responsibilities would include:

• Recruit, train, and retain quality volunteer directors to oversee the following areas: Infants and Toddlers, Pre-school, Primary, Intermediate, Middle School, High School, College, Women, Men, Families, Adult Bible Fellowships, Wednesday evening program, and Vacation Bible School.
• Assist department directors (ministry staff) to recruit, train, and retain quality volunteers to serve in teaching and support roles.
• Initiate, develop, and promote new ministry programs and activities within the framework of the mission of the church and the individual ministries.
• Coordinate and supply existing and ongoing programs and activities.
• Promote a team atmosphere among the volunteers through communication, encouragement, and education.
• Develop policies and procedures with ministry staff as needed.
• Maintain professional and equipping relationships with church staff, ministry volunteers, and participating families.
• Resolve conflicts as needed.
• Serve as liaison to the Pastor and church staff for the Discipleship ministries

This position requires a mature Christ-follower with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizations skills. The director must be able to effectively recognize, recruit, train and retain quality volunteers for the ministries' activities, as well as analyze ministry progress in terms of mission focus, program quality, and participation levels. The Director must be able to interact effectively with people as volunteers, as program participants, and as parents of program participants. The director must be creative, able to recognize good ideas, and capable of resolving conflicts while maintaining relationships. The director must also be fiscally accountable, able to handle multiple overlapping responsibilities, and produce high-quality work within budget. The Director must also agree to the Essentials of Our Faith located on the church's website.

Stow Presbyterian Church is an independent Presbyterian Church with a church family of 375 and is affiliated with the New Wineskins Association of Churches. Salary will be between $30,000 to $40,000 based on experience and abilities. The position does not include benefits. Email resume and cover letter to kellyspc@ameritech.net, or mail to: Stow Presbyterian Church, Attn: DCD Position, 4150 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH 44224. No phone calls.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COVINGTON, LA - Pastor

Located about an hour away from New Orleans on what is commonly called the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain among the growing and thriving tri-communities of Madisonville, Mandeville, and Covington. Faith Presbyterian is a congregation of about 100 members that seeks an ordained pastor who believes, preaches, and teaches the Bible as the infallible Word of God in the Reformed Tradition. Candidates should be either ordained in the EPC or eligible to be ordained in the EPC. Present worship style is traditional with some contemporary elements using a variety of music. Responsibilities include the ministerial duties of preaching, teaching, and ministering to the needs of the congregation through pastoral care, visitation, and counseling. Our current staff consists of a full time office administrator and children's ministry director. The congregation formed in January 2000 and is worshiping and serving in their newly constructed sanctuary and classroom buildings on eight acres of land. Candidates who are led by God to consider the opportunity to serve are encouraged to submit the EPC PIF (PDF format please) to Search Committee Co-Chairs James Slaton at jslaton2001@gmail.com and Scott Haynes at scottyandtiff@yahoo.com. For a copy of the Church Information Form click here.

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