The Indiana Conference Center of The United Methodist Church in Indianapolis has an immediate opening for a seasonal administrative summer intern. Functions include data entry, word processing, mailings and general office duties. If interested, e-mail your resume to ruthellen.needler@inumc.org by Monday, March 29.
Lake Louise Christian Community-Camp and Retreat Center, located on beautiful Thumb Lake in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, seeks skilled educator and communicator to develop, market and implement year-round programming for children, youth and adults that nurture Christian growth and Christ-like community. Will also hire, train and supervise professional and volunteer staff, as well as assist with organizational and strategic planning. Full-time with benefits. BA required, MA or MDiv preferred. UM deacons encouraged to apply. Please ask for complete job listing and mission/core values statement, then send letter with qualifications, resume and three references to Vaughn D. Maatman, Executive Director, Lake Louise Christian Community, 11037 Thumb Lake Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 or to vmaatman@lakelouisecommunity.org. See our Web site.
Job Opening - Associate Director Youth
St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis has an opening for an Associate Director for Junior High Youth ministries who will provide intentional ministry for grades 6-8. This Associate brings energy to the Jr. High youth, develops youth and adult leadership, works as a team with the Associate Director for Sr. High Youth and Director of Youth Ministries, connects well with teens, and creates ministry opportunities that promote youth involvement at St. Luke’s UMC. This is a full-time position that pays $12.50 per hour and offers benefits after 90 days.
Executive Director for reputable, professional, main-line faith-based residential care and educational facility for children and youth in Central Indiana (www.childrenshome.net). Applicants must have relevant Master’s level education (LCSW a plus) and a minimum of five years administrative experience in dealing with real-world macro and micro child care issues. Appointee will be passionate for the organization’s mission and compassionate toward those it serves and a ‘believer and doer’ of the faith that founded and supports it. The appointee will be a resourceful, visionary leader committed to growth, and will set a tone of active engagement with the Board of Directors through which both the roles of governance and administration are strengthened and enhanced. Further, the appointee will be a fiscally alert and a careful steward of resources, a capable fund-raiser, and an energetic and inspirational leader for the staff. Send cover letter and resume to inspireexcellence.iumch@gmail.com.
Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church on the north side of New Albany is a happy and loving congregation that has been in ministry to the community, to the nation, and to the world for 175 years. The church seeks a charismatic, energetic, talented and musically gifted individual to be an integral part of our worship service. This position would require three-hours-a-week, one hour for worship on Sunday and one-to-two hours for preparation and rehearsal with the choir.
The successful candidate will also be willing to: share their vision for growth though new worship opportunities, introduce contemporary music to our currently traditional worship service, work with the congregation in developing a contemporary style of worship and incorporate musicians with a variety of specialties. Pay is $3,600 per year. Weddings and funerals are negotiated privately. Interested applicants should submit a resume no later than Wednesday March 31 to: office@jacobschapel.com with subject line: application or send resumed to: SPRC Committee, Jacobs Chapel UMC – Keyboardist, 4725 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150.
Ridge UMC in Munster, Ind. seeks a qualified individual to serve as a part-time (8-10 hours per week) staff person to lead its Praise and Worship Band, Tsunami. Candidate must have strong musical background, including vocal talents and the ability to lead from guitar or keyboard. Position works closely with the worship planning team, as well as the pastoral staff. Candidate must be able to lead musicians, while encouraging the participation of the congregational members during worship. All qualified, candidates should contact Kathy O'Brien at kathy@ridgeumc.org or by calling 219-838-4770.
CrossRoads Director of Programming. St. Andrew United Methodist Church in West Lafayette, Ind. has a part-time (20-hours-a-week) opening for an individual to lead an exciting community-based youth and young adult ministry. If you love Christ and love working with youth and young adults, contact Pat Sleeth (Associate Pastor) at Pat@andrew-umc.org or 765-497-7755.
The North Indiana United Methodist Foundation and the IN U. M. Loan & Savings Ministry is seeking three Field Representatives for portions of south, central and western Indiana. Time commitment is flexible – possibly 10-40 hours per month. This position is ideal for those who want part-time work and are highly self-motivated. Field Reps are compensated for their time on a per diem basis, plus expenses.
We need persons who would be proactive in making contacts with UM conference leaders, local churches, and individuals to promote our services.
Our Foundation: Provides professional investment services for churches, assists churches in developing and promoting their endowment programs, conducts educational seminars, assists individuals with planned gifts, and manages and administers many endowed funds.
Our Loan Fund: Provides stable investments for UM individuals, churches and agencies, and makes affordable capital improvement loans to UM churches and agencies.
You may visit our website at www.niumf.org, call 866-669-2327 and ask for Tamara, or e-mail thendricks@niumf.org for more information.
The General Board of Global Ministries is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church, its annual conferences, missionary conferences and congregations. Through its offices at the Inter Church Center in Upper Manhattan of New York City, Global Ministries supports mission, evangelism, social justice and humanitarian relief efforts around the world.
GBGM seeks a Deputy General Secretary for Mission and Evangelism that incorporates the general programmatic functions of the Board. The Mission and Evangelism portfolio includes the functions of Missionary Services, Mission Relationships and Justice & Discipleship, as well as responsibility for Mission Volunteers, Mission Theology and administration of the United Methodist Development Fund. Previously this portfolio was managed by three Deputy General Secretaries.
For more information about this position and an application for employment, visit http://thenovakconsultinggroup.com/global-ministries.
Red Bird Clinic, a health ministry of the United Methodist Church, is seeking a full time primary care Nurse Practitioner, or a primary care Physician Assistant. Located in the heart of Appalachia in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red Bird Clinic has been providing care within a Christian environment for almost 100 years. Duties include diagnosing/prescribing for patients in the clinic, a few home visits, and some health education responsibilities (a Physician Assistant provides appropriate care under the direction of a physician.) Either must be license-eligible in Kentucky. Salary plus housing (with utilities), health insurance, and other benefits provided. For more information, contact or send resumes to: Director of Human Resources, Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913, phone 606 598 3155, e-mail hr@rbmission.org or visit www.rbmission.org.