Human ResourcesSubmit Available Positions (email) Available BIC Ministry PositionsThe following is designed to give available personnel a glimpse of what positions are currently available. It is not intended to reflect the complete job descriptions. Please contact the church/ministry for more details. Positions in BIC Churches- Director of Worship (Chambersburg, Pa.) Positions in Brethren in Christ and Associated Ministries- Administrative Support Facilitator (Grantham, Pa.) Positions in BIC ChurchesDirector of WorshipStatus: 25 hrs/week Must have an ability to work with both traditional and contemporary music styles. The church has two very different styles of worship in its two services: 8:15 Am is traditional and 10:45 is contemporary. Interested persons should submit a resume to Ken Hepner, Senior Pastor at 465 Center St. Chambersburg PA 17201 or ken@chambersburgbic.org. Youth & Young Adults Pastor Full-time starting January 2009 For more information, danny@pathwaycc.org, adin@pathwaycc.org or Music DirectorElizabethtown BIC Church invites applications for the music ministry position. Specific qualifications and responsibilities can be found in the job description. People interested in the position should send a resume and cover letter to: Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and the search will remain open until the position is filled. About Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church The two Sunday worship services include a blend of historical and contemporary expressions. Instrumentation includes piano, strings, guitars, brass, drums, organ, bells and more. Music groups include adult choir, Heart of the Lamb (high school students), multiple children’s choirs and also worship teams. The church staff currently includes five full-time ministry positions plus office and administration staff. The average Sunday attendance is 475. Senior/Lead PastorNew Life Brethren in Christ Church, Collingwood, Ontario New Life Brethren in Christ (BIC) Church is located in the heart of Ontario’s finest four season destination area. Collingwood is a short seventy-five minute drive from Toronto, with a current population of over 17,000 with an additional population in the Georgian Bay area of some 40,000 within 20 a minute drive. New Life is well positioned to impact the local community and is looking for an individual to move the ministry forward. Qualifications:
The Pastoral Candidate should exhibit strengths from their pastoral experience to date that reflect:
The Candidate’s life should reflect a life of humility, love and obedience to God’s Word and calling. BIC credentialing will be necessary and this individual must be in agreement with BIC theological perspectives and Core Values. (Visit our Denominational Website at www.canadianbic.ca.) Further information will be provided to preferred candidates, including details regarding our Brethren in Christ Articles of Faith, Doctrine and Government and a New Life Church Profile. For more information on the Town of Collingwood please refer to www.collingwood.ca. Please submit resumes to: Bishop Brian Bell Youth PastorThe Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church (Pennsylvania) is currently seeking a half-time youth pastor, to begin by September 1. Harrisburg BIC is a growing, multi-cultural, city church of approximately 375 people who are making an intentional effort to reach our community for Christ. We are a community of people from various racial and social backgrounds growing together in grace. The youth pastor will oversee all youth ministries for students in 6th through 12th grade. Applicants should possess skills in working with a diverse group of young people, both from the church and from the community. If interested in being considered for this exciting ministry opening, please forward your resume and cover letter to the Harrisburg Brethren In Christ Church (by mail to 2217 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17104, Attn: Pastor Lynda Gephart, by e-mail to pastorlynda@harrisburgbic.org, or by fax to 717-561-2171). The deadline for submitting a resume is July 1, 2008. If you have any questions, feel free to send an e-mail or call the church at 717-561-2170. Download job description (Word document) Youth PastorWestheights Community Church in Kitchener, Ontario is looking for a full-time Youth Pastor to oversee junior high, senior high, college and career and young adults. This individual should have strong relational and administrative gifts and the ability to develop and motivate volunteers. Westheights is a forward-thinking congregation with an emphasis on outreach. The candidate needs to be personally motivated for his/her role as Youth Pastor and be committed to being a team-player along with other staff members. For a detailed job description, contact: Children's DirectorCross Roads Brethren in Church is seeking a person to oversee a children's program for both churched and unchurched kids - birth to 6th grade - that will lay the foundation for developing Christ-like character. Applicants must be creative and passionate to set the vision for the program. Position is P-T (20 hrs./wk). Cross Roads is a missional-minded church of 300 in south central PA. Position begins September 1. Send resumes to Children's Director Search, ATTN: Carl Shank, 800 Donegal Springs Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552 or email them to: carl@crossroadsbic.com. New Vision
N14W27995 Silvernail New Vision Church is located in suburban Waukesha County, twenty-five miles west of Milwaukee on the south side of I-94. The area is generally upper middle class. The congregation began as a church planting in October 1992. Over the past ten years the congregation has grown from 90 to over 140 while planting a daughter congregation in 2001. The congregation values intimacy in the context of a loving, caring community. The worship style is exuberant contemporary with careful sensitivity to the direction of God’s Spirit. There is great potential for growth in the area with housing development surrounding the church location. The spacious facility, constructed in 2002, has a seating capacity of 250 in the auditorium which is designed for multi-purpose use. The congregation desires to grow larger while growing in intimacy through cell groups, and at the same time continuing to plant daughter congregations. This is summarized in their vision statement: “We desire to be an intimate church that follows Jesus to reproduce new churches that follow Jesus.” In the search for a senior pastor, seminary education is preferred and pastoral experience is desired. Our focus is a pastor with a passion for reaching persons who do not yet know Christ, coupled with the gift of strong preaching/teaching. Strong leadership is crucial, while careful listening to inspire follower support is needed to reach the potential God has for the congregation. In addition to full-time salary, New Vision provides an appropriate housing allowance for their senior pastor. Western Hills2815 Robert Ave. The Western Hills BIC Church is located in urban Cincinnati, Ohio in a changing demographic area of generally lower middle class with over half African American, some Caucasian, Appalachian, and a sprinkling of Hispanics and other ethnic groups. While the congregation is small, averaging about 30, the facility is capable of seating 100 plus and has an good Christian Education and fellowship space. In the pastoral search process, a pastor with leadership ability to motivate and guide Western Hills to the next level is essential. The desired proficiencies of the pastor to be called are: preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Western Hills supports a pastor at approximately half time and provides a parsonage for housing. Children's Ministries Director
Location: Fairland BIC, Cleona, Pa. Qualifications: Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ Responsibilities: Pastor of Congregational MinistriesLocation: Messiah Village Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg Pa. Messiah Village is a community of approximately 675 residents and 600+ employees. Residents boast their active lifestyle while enjoying volunteering, working part-time and taking continuing education classes with Pathways Institute. The Pastoral Ministries Department is looking for a Pastor of Congregational Ministries. The candidate must enjoy working with older adults and working closely with a team of pastors. This position is unique because the pastors minister in a corporate community environment. The Pastor of Congregational Ministries spends about 60% of work time leading and developing the fifteen ministries of the Village Church such as: preaching, leading the Church Board, overseeing church ministries, and acting as liaison between the Susquehanna Conference of the BIC Church and the Messiah Village BIC congregation. An additional 40% of work time is spent ministering in the fifteen ministries of the Pastoral Ministries Department such as hospital visitation, resident care planning and counseling residents and staff. Candidate must enjoy variety and working in a fast paced environment. The Pastor of Congregational Ministries must be qualified for Christian ministry through certified training, preferably holding a seminary degree or its equivalent. In addition, one must be credentialed for ministry by the Brethren in Christ Church and have at least five years experience in pastoral ministry, administration and leadership. Senior PastorLocation: Redland Valley Church, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania Lewisberry is a growing rural/suburban community located halfway between the cities of York and Harrisburg. The church is well established in the community and supports a wide variety of ministries and missions, relying on a high degree of member participation and involvement. We have enjoyed steady growth for the last several years, and seek to continue that through community outreach and appealing to the unsaved. Programming includes Wednesday night children, youth and adult classes, a full range of Sunday school classes, two worship services (one blended, one contemporary/casual), and small groups meeting throughout the week. There is also a wide range of ministries/activities that meet as scheduled. Within the community, Redland is particularly noted for its vibrant Youth program and the large number of friendships that exist beyond church activities. Sunday attendance averages 150 – 180 between the two services. In addition to the Senior Pastor, staffing includes a part-time Associate Pastor, a part-time Office Manager, and janitorial staff. Governance is provided by a Church Board and a team of lay Elders. The successful candidate will be a dynamic preacher who can appeal to the churched and unchurched alike. He or she must be able to articulate relevant topics in an engaging way that is clearly grounded in scripture. The candidate will also have a strong heart for leading the church in community outreach efforts. The preferred management style should be one of helping to set a vision, determine specific goals, and then support ministry leaders and congregants with moving forward. We prefer graduation from seminary; however we will consider a comparable combination of relevant experience and training. We are particularly interested in experience with shepherding young families into the church, as that has been our area of greatest growth in recent years. A parsonage is available in lieu of a housing allowance. Interested applicants should provide a resume to Craig Sider. Amherst CommunityPosition: Pastor The Amherst Community Church is located on the north side of Massillon, a growing town of 35,000 located just to the west of Canton in northeastern Ohio. The area is primarily an upper middle class, Caucasian, professional community. The church, composed of a good mix of children, youth, adults, and seniors, has been very stable in recent years, averaging in the mid 90s. About half live within five miles of the church. The worship style is blend of contemporary and traditional elements. The potential for growth is present in the area with significant growth in housing development all around the church location. In the pastoral search, there is a clear sense that a pastor with spiritual maturity and experience is needed to bring a unity of forward momentum to reach the next level in congregational life. A pastor with strong preaching and teaching skills coupled with compassionate, caring pastoral gifts is desired. Leadership capability to carefully listen and inspire a consensus of follower support is essential. The congregation supports a full time pastor. Please contact Bishop John Zuck with a resume / profile at johnzuck@bizwoh.rr.com Senior Pastor
Name: Zion Brethren in Christ Church
Description: The Zion Brethren in Christ Church is located 6 miles north of Abilene, Kansas (population 6,700). “The Old West starts here!” is a motto of this classic Midwestern town, which houses the Eisenhower Presidential Museum and Library as well as the Great Plains Theatre Festival.
Lead PastorLocation: Manor Church, Lancaster Pa. Manor Church has begun a search for a Lead Pastor. As a church, we are trusting God for a dynamic servant-leader and a creative communicator who demonstrates a personal and growing relationship with God. The spiritual gifts or leadership and teaching/preaching are required. He must desire to share with others what life can look like with the hope that we have in Christ and he must be willing and able to accept and deepen the unique calling of our church. Manor Church is an exciting church of 900 with multiple staff in the heart of a growing area in Lancaster County, PA. And we want to be just that, the heart of our community. Our vision is to make a difference in our community by reaching and growing people across the street and around the world. For further information, please visit our website at www.manorchurch.org and send a resume and cover letter to nyoder71@gmail.com. Senior PastorPosition available: March 15, 2008
This congregation is located northwest of Dayton, Ohio, just north of Interstate 70. While the facility that seats well over 200 is located in a semi rural area, there is very good potential for growth as it is surrounded by small towns, developments, and population centers. A part time pastor is desired to lead the congregation to the next level and a parsonage is provided. Church: Marsh Creek Church, Exton, PA Responsibilities:
Skills/Qualifications:
Must demonstrate sound foundation of biblical knowledge.
Director of Youth MinistriesLocation: New Guilford BIC Church, Chambersburg, Pa New Guilford BIC Church is looking for a part-time Director of Youth Ministries. This person will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and guiding the ministry to youth from grades 7 through 12 (approximately 20 -25 students). A Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of two years experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be passionate about spiritual growth and equipping others to serve. Please send resume to newguilford-lj@pa.net.
Position: Director of Worship DevelopmentName: Air Hill BIC Church, Chambersburg, PA Objective: To develop and implement a plan to lead the Church to worship Brethren in Christ Ministries and Associated MinistriesAdministrative Support FacilitatorBrethren in Christ World Missions invites applications for the post of Administrative Support Facilitator. The Administrative Support Facilitator provides financial support for all BICWM funding, disbursements and accountability for the Financial Coordinator. This position is a non-exempt post with a 40-hour workweek. Hourly rate and benefits will be in accordance with policies in the BIC Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Qualifications include a developed and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, strong inter-personal and communication skills, ability in decision making, knowledge in finance, including but not limited to skill in using Excel/ACCESS, excellent administrative skills, fully conversant with Microsoft office software and a willingness to learn and use appropriate information technology. If this post sounds interesting to you, please contact Sharon Benner, BICWM Human Resources Coordinator, at sbenner@bic-church.org, 717-697-2634, Ext. 5408, or PO Box 390, Grantham PA 17027-0390. A complete job description is available upon request. Social Services Direct CareThis position is concerned with the physical well being of residents of Paxton Street Home. He/She will be concerned with helping residents with personal hygiene and room care. This will mean assisting residents in these tasks as needed. As a member of the staff at Paxton Ministries other duties include assisting with emergencies, weekend duty and evening duty as scheduled each month plus shared community tasks.
Skills of perception, understanding and caring for people are essential, as well as spiritual insight, maturity, and patience, which come through having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is a direct care staff position.
If interested send resume to attention of:
Or contact via: Housekeeping AssistantPaxton Street Home, a large personal care home, has a full-time opening in the housekeeping department. This person will assist with scheduled cleaning, major cleaning projects, and laundry as assigned by the housekeeping manager. This position requires a congenial and professional working relationship with residents and staff. Average hours are 41 hours per week which includes working every fourth weekend. For more information, contact: Matthew Lyke: Human Resources Coordinator Social Services Team MemberThis person, along with other team members, assists residents in all aspects of community living. This is a full time position with hours that vary according to schedules of medication assistance and other resident needs. These needs include personal hygiene, securing transportation, shopping, making appointments, room care, and medication assistance. Individuals working in the social services department will document resident progress, maintain files and act as a liaison between the resident, their family, employer, case manager or other parties involved in their support. As a member of the staff at Paxton Ministries other duties include assisting with emergencies, weekend duty and evening duty as scheduled each month plus shared community tasks. Skills of perception, understanding and caring for people are essential, as well as spiritual insight, maturity, and patience, which come through having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is a direct care staff position. Preference will be given to a candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field, or who has experience in a similar human service agency. The successful candidate will possess a heart for working with mentally and emotionally challenged adults. If interested send resume to attention of: Or contact via: Executive Director: Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, a 600-acre camp, conference and retreat center located at the foot of the Laurel Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director. Qualified candidates will have a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, administrative expertise with budgeting, board relations, staff development, the gift of hospitality, and an ability to cultivate financial support for the organization. Interested candidates should contact Kirk Stiffney with MHS Alliance at kirk@stiffneygroup.com or 574-537-8736. CEO: Kings View Behavioral Health System seeks a CEO to lead its large, multi-site organization headquartered in Fresno, California. For over 50 years this Mennonite-founded organization has provided a broad range of behavioral health services, most recently including mental health, chemical dependency, drug treatment/prevention, and services for the developmentally disabled. Qualified candidates will have senior leadership experience in large organizations, strong financial knowledge, ability to develop a productive work culture consistent with organizational values, board experience and a passion for the organization’s mission. Behavioral Health experience is preferred, but persons with a strong executive skill set from another discipline will be seriously considered. Interested candidates should contact Kirk Stiffney with MHS Alliance at kirk@stiffneygroup.com or 574-537-8736.
Kenbrook Bible Camp The food service director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Kenbrook’s food service operations for retreat guests and summer resident camp guests. For more information or for application contact Dan Krug, Executive Director of Kenbrook at 717-865-4547 or dankrug@kenbrook.org. Position: Social Services, Second ShiftPaxton Ministries, a large personal care home, has an opening for a social services team member. This person, along with other team members, works the second shift to coordinate the late afternoon and evening coverage for our 85 residents. Some weekends are included. Responsibilities include assistance with activities of daily living and emergencies and handling afternoon and evening medication requirements. Other duties include assisting with the evening meal and scheduled activities as needed along with other on-duty staff. Matt Lyke, Human Resources Coordinator Phone: (717) 236-5508 For more information, see: Web site: www.paxtonmin.org Position: Living Coordinator for Overcomers ProgramSERVICE OPPORTUNITY AT THE BIC NAVAJO MISSION IN NEW MEXICO. The Navajo Overcomers Program in New Mexico is currently looking for home living coordinators. These couples act as house parents to the men enrolled in the Overcomers Program, a three-month live-in program for men battling addiction. Consider volunteering for a three-month term of service in this dynamic program. Look ahead to your schedule for the next year or two and consider including some time of service in beautiful New Mexico in your future plans. For information on volunteering contact Bonnie Yoder at 505-632-1212 or yoders@navajobic.org. For more information check out the Navajo weblog at http://navajobic.blogspot.com or the website at www.navajobic.org. Position: Publishing/Warehouse ManagerMinistry: Brethren in Christ Media Ministries Job Description: The Brethren in Christ Media Ministries is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Publishing/Warehousing Manager. Overall responsibilities include the managing and supervision of the publishing, warehousing, and distribution operations of Evangel Publishing House, Sunday School Literature, and Evangel Press Warehousing/Distribution. Basic Requirements:
Salary commensurate with experience and skills. If Interested: Please send your resume and salary requirements to: Evangel Press, PO Box 189, Nappanee, IN 46550, Attn: Ray Earl, Manager. You may also e-mail your resume to rearl@evangelpress.com. Ministry Name: Brethren in Christ Media Ministries
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