Christian Church Search

A new posting for a ministry opening in Northern Viriginia. Also a reminder that we are allowing free postings of ministry openings for the Restoration Movement in the Christian Forum. Please check it out.

A friendly congregation in suburban, cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic Northern Virginia, near U.S. capital, seeks experienced senior minister to join elder team in leading us in spiritual/numerical growth. Goal: Carrying out Great Commission in community/world with emphasis on equipping saints + youth/children + missions. Solid leadership in place. Debt-free, with building fund and 10 acres for future expansion. Open to candidates’ recommending youth/associate/music minister to serve with them as team. Send resume, statement of faith, ministry philosophy, writing sample, and sermon tape/video to office manager (calvaryfamily.com). Contact: Jim Ray, 703-327-2571.

Our own The Christian Forum is meant to open a door of communication for events, ministry events and other discussion. However, we haven’t really pushed it. So here is one of the entries and we hope you will also go to the forum and join for free and be a part of the discussion. Remember the ministry openings and events is strictly for churches related to the Restoration Movement.

Open dates available for 2008 Faith Promise Program speaking engagements.

Missions Work:

21 years at Mountain Mission School, Grundy, Va., served as teacher, athletic director, principal, Vice President for Academic Affairs and public relations. Have spoken for dozens of Faith Promise programs around the country both as a missionary and minister. I currently serve as Senior Minister of Christ’s Church, Ocala, FL.

Education:

Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
M.S. English, Radford University, Radford, Virginia
B.A. English, University of Virginia Wise, Virginia
B.S. Sacred Literature, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, Kentucky

Contact Info:

Jim Thompson
jim@ccomc.org
352-598-9202

Kouts Christian Church is seeking a male candidate to fill the position of senior minister who shares in our belief in the Bible as the unflawed, inspired Word of God and see the Bible as the only authority for the church. The candidate must be willing to live in and be an active member of the community. Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree related to ministry. Some experience preferred. Interested parties please submit resumes and a list of references to Kouts Christian Church, Attention: Search Team, P.O. Box 13, Kouts, IN 46347 or you maybe fax the information to 219-766-2293.

FT Senior Min. South Shores Christian Church. 230 Bristol Drive, Decatur, IL 62521. Bible College Grad. For more information or to send resume email southshoreschurch@sbcglobal.net or call Jerry at 217-428-7303. Check our website at www.southshores.net

The Shack Christian Community is a college-age/young adult ministry in downtown Columbia, South Carolina next to The University of South Carolina. The Shack operates within a Sunday night worship gathering on-campus, a small network of house churches and a rented apartment that serves as a cafe, staff office and place of hospitality to students and the campus community. Responisibilities include: • Advance the unique vision and approach of The Shack Christian Community; • Manage fill-time & part-time staff members (Girls Director, Worship Leader, Administrator); • Serve as a member of Shack Eldership; • Provide primary teaching for Sunday gathering; • Oversee Shack Student Council, their planning and their responsibilities; • Provide Pastoral counseling for singles, dating couples and a few married couples; • Contribute to fund-raising and the maintaining of financial support; • Mentoring inner-circle of male leaders; • Serve as a Chaplain-member of The Carolina Campus Ministries Association; • Submit to direction from co-elders and financial committee;

Who we are seeking
At least three years of ministry experience; • Married; • Over 25 years old; • Bachelors Degree; • Philosophically equipped for Missional, Organic, Emergent and Non-denominational approaches to ministry; • Proven record of innovation and creativity without a large budget; • Ability to speak and teach powerfully and articulately; • A loose leadership style that is very delegating, yet confrontational; • Capable of managing and developing inner-circle of leadership; • An approachable, hospitable and authentic demeanor; • A character that demonstrates transparency, conviction, integrity, purity, and humility.

Student Minister – Jefferson Church of Christ is currently seeking an organized, energetic person to lead our middle school, high school and college ministries. The Student Minister would be responsible for recruiting and training volunteers, evaluating and establishing curriculum, and coordinating and leading programming. The Student Minister would supervise, plan and execute all youth programs and activities in cooperation with the ministry team and sponsors to include mission trips, service projects, youth functions, etc. We currently have a leadership team ready to assist in taking this ministry to the next level. Jefferson is a growing church with a vision for seeking the lost. We are currently averaging 450 on Sunday mornings and have 4 full-time and 4 part-time staff members. For more information on this position or to submit your resume, please contact Jerry Simpkins at (336) 969-2341, jerrylsimpkins@yahoo.com, or 8200 Jefferson Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045.