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Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL
Position: Director of Youth Ministry (full-time)
Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL, is a 2,300-member Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation. Located in the heart of a vibrant city, in a diverse and historic neighborhood, IPC is known for a commitment to local and global missions, beautiful and uplifting worship, and excellent Christian Education. IPC is in search of a full-time Director of Youth Ministry who will work as a member of the Christian Education staff and is supported by the Youth Subcommittee. The position description can be found here. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cejobs@ipc-usa.org. (Posted January 6, 2019)
First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC
Position: Director of Children's Ministry (full-time)
First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a full-time Director of Children's Ministry to oversee the ministry with children, birth-5th grades and their families. FPCS is a 2300-member, downtown church, actively involved in mission and service the surrounding community. The idea candidate would combine a highly relational approach with the maturity and organizational skills to connect and communicate well with children, parents, and volunteers. A Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in Christian Education, and the ability recruit and equip volunteers are required. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to sara.bailey@ministryarchitects.com Position description can be found online here. (Posted December 12, 2018)
Meyers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Position: CROSS Director (full-time)
Meyers Park Presbyterian Church is seeking a full-time CROSS Director to lead CROSS missions, our urban outreach ministry based in Charlotte, NC. This person will provide strategic, spiritual, budgetary, operational and experiential oversight for CROSS Missions on behalf of Meyers Park Presbyterian Church. A minimum of three to five years applicable experience, evidence of personal discipleship experience and a commitment to the Reformed tradition (preferably Presbyterian) are required. Visit our website for more information about our ministry. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Lynn Williams, Human Resources Director via email at lwilliams@meyersparkpres.org You can find the position description online here. (Posted December 12, 2018)
First Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR
Position: Ministry Program Assistant (part-time)
The Ministry Program Assistant (with a focus in Children's and Youth Ministries) will provide support to the ministries of First Presbyterian Church, a historic congregation located in the heart of downtown Portland, OR. Based on the skills and interests of the candidate, the scope of the position could extend beyond children's and youth ministries into other ministries in the life of the church. The core responsibilities include making connections with the children, youth, families, and volunteers in the congregation, coordinating volunteers and childcare workers, providing weekly preparation of children's ministry offerings, supporting the ministries as Sunday School teachers and Youth Ministry leaders, and helping with other special events within the life of the church. This part-time position is 28 hours per week. If interested, please contact Emily Stecher (estecher@firstpresportland.org) for more information. (Posted on December 12, 2018)
Whitworth Church, Spokane, WA
Position: Director of Youth Spiritual Formation
Located on the campus of Whitworth University in Spokane, our mission statement shapes every aspect of our congregation: Inviting Community and University to know Jesus. Our church is not easily categorized, and we embrace our paradoxes: Community and University, Passion Faith and Theological Depth, New and Historic, Wide and Deep, Outreach and Discipleship. The Director of Youth Spiritual Formation will create environments that invite students to know Jesus. The current youth ministry program at our church is healthy, with 60-75 high schoolers and 30-35 middle schoolers on average attending youth group weekly. We have a good student ministry program but we are looking for someone who can help us create a great student ministry program. The Director of Youth Spiritual Formation is supervised by the pastor, partners with the Spiritual Formation Team, and supervises the Middle School Director. All Whitworth Church staff are expected to be competent, humble, creative and fun. You can find out more about this position here or contact us at youthsearch@whitworthchurch.org
First Presbyterian Church Naples, FL
Position: Director of Christian Education
If you love the beach and working with children and youth, here’s the job for you. First Presbyterian Church is a vibrant congregation located in the heart of Naples, a beautiful, town on the southwest coast of Florida. They are searching for a Director of Children and Youth to guide children and youth in growing into their commitment through programs which strengthen and nurture their faith. This person will join a collaborative (and fun!) staff team and Christian Education Committee in building dynamic, Christ-centered, and sustainable ministries for children and youth. Applicants can send a cover letter and resume to renee.wilson@ministryarchitects.com. Click here to learn more. (Posted June18, 2018)
First Presbyterian Church, Bismarck, North Dakota
Position: Christian Educator (full-time)
The First Presbyterian Church of Bismarck, North Dakota is seeking a full-time Christian education director. The qualified candidate will work with the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in planning, developing, and supervising the church's Christian education program in cooperation with the Christian Education Committee. The candidate must be Christ-centered and enjoy working with children of all ages. The candidate must be organized, energetic, and collaborative. Experience leading groups and a valid driver’s license are also required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, with teaching experience or experience working with and leading children and youth. Preferred Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000. Send resume and cover letter to First Presbyterian Church 214 E. Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501. Contact email: pastorleanne@pfcbismarck.com. (Posted June18, 2018)
Oconee Presbyterian Church, Watkinsville, GA
Position: Director of Children and Youth Ministries
The Director of Children and Youth Ministries will provide dynamic leadership and oversight to children (birth through fifth grade) and youth (middle and high school) at Oconee Presbyterian Church, equipping the children, youth, their parents, and other adults to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Click here to learn more. Contact Kelly Barrow for more information. (Posted May 25, 2018)First Presbyterian Church, Lake City, FL
Position: Youth Director
We are currently seeking a non-ordained youth director to apply for our position. Applicants should know that this position gives an opportunity to build a middle and high school youth program from the ground up! We are looking for someone who has strategy and vision, the ability to motivate, knowledge of technology and social media, authenticity in his/her spiritual life, and a biblical grounding in Reformed theology. Our city is growing very quickly and there is an immediate need for a caring, exciting, and Godly role model who reflects the grace of Jesus’ love for all people, not only in the church, but in our community. Go to our website (www.fpclc.org), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fpclc), and Live Stream account (www.livestream.com/accounts/17282172) to learn more about us. A more comprehensive description of what we’re seeking in a youth director can be found by emailing our pastor, Ken Goodrich (ken@fpclc.org). (Posted May 13, 2018)Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA
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This position spiritually equips students, grades 6-12, to be whole-hearted, lifelong followers of Christ in our church community by teaching, recruiting and supporting volunteer participants, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Student Ministries program. Please email resume to: applicant@mipc.org. Click here to learn more. (Posted May 8, 2018)
First Presbyterian Church, Tyler, TX
Position: Director of Student Ministry (full-time)
First Presbyterian Church, Tyler, TX, seeks a full-time experienced Director of Student Ministry who is Christ-filled, creative, wise, relatable and rooted in compassionate faith. Candidate will develop/lead programs for grades 6-12, and college students in a staff/volunteer team. Extraordinary interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, social media, computer skills are required. Please email resume to: pkidwell@fpctyler.com. Click here to learn more. (Posted May 3, 2018)
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, LA
Position: Director of Youth and Young Adults (full-time)
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church (approx. 1150 members) in Uptown New Orleans seeks committed, capable, fun applicants for its Director of Youth and Young Adults. This full-time position, with competitive salary and benefits, reports directly to the Senior Pastor with support from church staff, the spiritual formation committee, and dedicated volunteers. This is not an ordained position. 5 years youth ministry experience and bachelor’s degree preferred. Please submit resumes by May 13, 2018. Please email resume to: dawnostrom@gmail.com. Click here to learn more. (Posted May 3, 2018)
First Presbyterian Church of Aurora, MO
Position: Christian Education (part-time)
Part-time position to organize and lead Christian education, youth ministry, and other church activities. Musical abilities a plus, but not necessary. Hours and salary based on experience and availability. You may send resume by the following: Mail -First Presbyterian Church, 4 E. College, Aurora, MO 65605 E-mail - Theresa@pettitlawoffice.com Fax-417-678-3538 (Posted May 1, 2018)
First Presbyterian Church, Myrtle Beach, SC
Position: Director of Youth Ministries (full-time)
The Director of Youth Ministries guides the middle school and high school youth of First Presbyterian Church and our community to a faithful ministry all to the glory of God. This is a full-time position under the supervision of the associate pastor. The ideal person to fill this position is well-rounded with a love of Jesus Christ and His Church our Reformed Presbyterian faith as made evident in the candidate’s life, teaching, prayer, study, growth, and fellowship. Characteristics of a positive attitude, creativity, imagination, flexibility, charisma, energetic, and the love of youth are necessary. This person has a passion for nurturing youth and their families in faith and discipleship. Please email resume to: youthdirector@mbfpc.com. Click here to learn more. (Posted April 21, 2018)Graduate Residency in Youth Ministry--Within a 40-Hour Radius of Memphis, TN, and Austin, TX
The MA in YM is offered through a unique retreat-based curriculum format in partnership with Memphis Theological Seminary and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with 80 churches and trained over 120 youth ministers. Most of our graduate residents are hired by their church at the end of the program. Click here to learn more. (Posted April 12, 2018).
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL
Position: Youth Director (full-time)
This is a full-time job directing the youth ministries of our 590 member congregation, focusing on Middle School and High School. You would work closely with the Commissioned Pastor who focuses on children’s ministries and with the Senior Pastor. The youth meet on Sunday afternoons for study or mission work. Mission work might include service at Give Kids the World for seriously ill children or at a homeless ministry in the area. We have one or two youth Sundays per year in which the youth preach and lead worship at 8:30 and 10:45 on Sunday mornings. We have several trips and retreats in the year, as well as lock-ins at the church gym. We expect one week-long event for both middle school (usually to Maryville TN) and for high school (usually to Montreat, NC). This person would be responsible for securing and training volunteers for the youth program. We also work closely with other churches in the Central Florida Presbytery and provide leadership in regional events. This position includes some medical benefits, pension, four weeks vacation and two weeks continuing education leave. A more complete job description is available when applying for the job, which you may do by sending an email to the Senior Pastor, Maynard Pittendreigh, at maynard@grace.to. The youth’s Facebook page has not been active for several months, but you can visit it to get a feel of the nature of this group. (Posted April 4, 2018)