Consider joining L’Arche Greater Washington, DC, where people with and without intellectual disabilities live together in family-like homes and give witness to the reality that persons with disabilities possess inherent qualities of welcome, wonderment, and friendship. Share your love, laughter, and talents in our interdenominational Christian community where all are welcome. Room and board, generous stipend, insurance, and Americorps education grant are available.

Yale University seeks a creative religious leader to serve as its Associate University Chaplain. Yale's Chaplain's Office provides a spiritual center for university life, offering hospitality to all, building a foundation for flourishing religious communities, educating the university about religious diversity and providing co-curricular experiences that complement and contextualize a Yale education. Yale University comprises Yale College (the undergraduate program), the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and thirteen Professional Schools. Reporting to the University Chaplain, the Associate Chaplain is a full-time, 12-month position with responsibilities that include: Assist in providing pastoral care to the university community. -Offer individual and group pastoral care -Convene bereavement groups/grief workshops -Support the work of College Masters, Deans, coaches and other campus leaders to offer collaborative opportunities and referrals for pastoral care -Preside at weddings and memorial services. Serve as Associate Pastor of the University Church in Yale. -Share pastoral leadership with the Pastor for the student-focused congregation of the oldest college church in America (including preaching, worship, pastoral care, community service, education, spirituality, etc. for a diverse ecumenical congregation) -Coordinate creative planning and leadership of liturgy and music, including traditional, global, and other diverse forms focused on congregational participation and singing (with a team of graduate student musicians, choir and assistants) -Plan and execute leadership training and activities for different levels of student leadership and involvement Support the Chaplain’s office inter-religious work across the university, with particular attention to the graduate and professional schools. -Build on innovative new relationships with the Graduate and Professional Schools and their Deans to create inter-religious and pastoral care programs responding to the needs of Yale’s graduate and professional students Coordinate local community service opportunities in collaboration with other Chaplain’s Office staff, Dwight Hall and the Interreligious Leadership Council. -Take the leading role with Spring Break New Haven through planning, recruitment, budgeting and implementation of program -Mentor Divinity School interns with local service projects Work closely with University Chaplain and all members of the chaplaincy team to create and implement multi-faith and other emerging initiatives. Education and Experience Required: -Master of Divinity degree from a member seminary or divinity school of the Association of Theological Schools or an equivalent advanced degree in theology or religious studies from an accredited college/university -At least two years experience in inter-religious work, work with young adults, and/or work in higher education -Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, supervisory ability, and the capacity to undertake multiple assignments along with a successful record for planning and implementing programs are essential -Must be available to be on-call and respond to pastoral emergencies -Willingness to work evenings and weekends Preferred: -Ordained or eligible for ordination (or equivalent in non-ordaining traditions) as Protestant clergy by a recognized religious group -Experience planning and leading creative and diverse Christian worship and music Position begins on June 15, 2012 (preferred). Please note that all applications for the Associate University Chaplain position must be made through Yale’s online system. Only candidates who apply through this central site can be considered. To apply, please go to: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html. Once on that site, you can search for the position using the following STARS requisition number: 15633BR. Once you have found the position, follow the instructions for applying online. Thank you for your interest.

Bull City Vineyard seeks inspired, hopeful person with a desire to lead a diverse community of Christ followers in worship through song. A prayerful, passionate heart for racial reconciliation is a must. Join us as we seek the Kingdom and plant God's church in the city of Durham, NC.

Pilgrim Reformed Church in Lexington, NC is seeking a pastor to lead its congregation in service and spiritual development. The historic church, founded in 1757 by German settlers, is located in a quiet, rural setting approximately 15 miles south of Winston-Salem, NC. For more information and a job description, contact LaRue L. Cline, Pastoral Committee chair, at lcline1@triad.rr.com

K-State Wesley, the United Methodist campus ministry at Kansas State University is looking for our next Resident Life Director. This director position is designed to offer critical leadership in our intentional Christian resident community and to give people a opportunity to serve in campus ministry. This is a full-time position which includes housing in the residential community.

Seeking a full-time Minister of Children to coordinate ministry to children from birth through Grade 5. We are a dually aligned, CBF-SBC affiliated church, and have both contemporary and traditional services. The candidate should preferably be a graduate of a seminary or divinity school and have experience in children’s ministry.

This ministry intern position requires 15 hours per week during the school year and is a full-time position during the summer months. This position is designed to provide the intern with an opportunity to learn and practice vocational ministry in a safe and nurturing environment. The primary focus is on ministry with children and youth. Moveover, the intern will also gain experience in a broader sense including opportunities to participate in worship leadership on a weekly basis. Rolesville Baptist Church is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation.

The Chaplain will develop an age appropriate faith formation program for each week-long session (sessions are divided by elementary, middle and high school students) that consists primarily of dedicated Bible study discussion and activities, short evening Vespers messages and nightly devotion guides for cabin counselors, as well as lead devotions for the summer staff. The Chaplain will help summer staff relate Biblical themes and messages to daily activities such as sailing, tree climbing and arts and crafts. The Chaplain will be responsible for providing pastoral support to campers and staff and should be someone with Christian Education or seminary experience. This position is residential with lodging and meals provided. Sessions generally run Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

Wake Forest Baptist Church, a dynamic CBF affiliated church of over 900 members in Wake Forest, NC is actively seeking a Minister of Youth and Missions as part of a multi-staff team. This position will primarily oversee a vital, growing youth ministry averaging 50-60 weekly. This position also is responsible for overseeing the church’s mission efforts. Candidate must have a seminary/divinity degree with two years experience preferred but not required. Submit resumes to: Wake Forest Baptist Church, 118 E. South Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587, Attn. Youth and Missions Minister Search Committee.

Antioch Baptist Church is seeking a full time Minister of Youth and Education. Qualifications for this position include a strong, personal faith in Christ, as well as strong teaching, relational, management and organization skills. Other responsibilities include recruiting and training of volunteers. Applicant must have the ability to communicate well with youth, parents and the greater congregation. Requirements include a minimum of an Associates Degree with experience working with youth in some capacity. We are a 200 plus congregation of loving, caring Christians.

Providence Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Student Minister to develop and coordinate comprehensive ministry programs for middle school, high school, and college students. Providence is a moderately sized (~500) and growing church located in the greater Charlotte area which employs a blended approach to worship while encouraging and facilitating active service to its community by congregants of all ages. Qualified candidates for this position will carry a Bachelor’s Degree with specialized training and/or experience in educational ministries, with a Master’s Degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school preferred.

General -  In Holy Baptism, those gathered are asked, “Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?” The Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries is called to lead the parish in fulfillment of this corporate promise to young people from birth through twelfth grade, and to support parents and families as they seek to fulfill their own baptismal covenant within their homes. Christian formation for young people from birth through twelfth grade includes, but is not limited to, Sunday School, Middle and High School Youth Groups, Children’s Chapel, intergenerational programs, family programs, evening programs, mission trips, service projects, and diocesan and Episcopal church-wide events. The mutual ministry of clergy, staff, and lay volunteers benefiting the young people of this parish is initiated, organized, and coordinated by the full-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries (DCYM).

Youth Ministry - Working collaboratively with the Youth Ministry Support Committee to design, plan, and implement a 6th-12th grade Youth Group Program that empowers young people to lead and supports them in their ministry with one another and in the larger community. • Work to build relationships with our young people, especially those in grades 6-12, through support of their lives outside of church, for example, by attending the various events of their extra-curricular activities. The use of various communication media in appropriate ways is expected. • Encourage participation in the local youth coalition, diocesan activities, and other special events like mission trips and pilgrimages. • Recruit, train, support, and empower adult youth leaders. • Maintain appropriate boundaries in work with young people. • Gather regularly with the Youth Ministry Support Committee to reflect upon and evaluate the work being done.

Christian Education - Working collaboratively with the Children’s and Youth Christian Formation Committee to initiate, implement, and oversee curriculum development to meet the changing and particular needs of the young people of this parish and their families. • In consultation with the Rector and Adult Christian Formation Committee, coordinate regular intergenerational programs for the whole parish. • Provide resources that translate to the home environment for parents to use with their children, such as Bible stories, activities, prayers, and Advent wreaths. • Recruit, train, support, and empower volunteer leaders for children’s and youth Christian education programs. • Gather regularly with the Children’s and Youth Christian Formation Committee to reflect upon and evaluate the work being done.

Additional - Work with the volunteer Nursery Coordinator, as needed, to hire and manage nursery staff and recruit and schedule volunteer nursery workers. • Participate fully in the liturgical life of the parish, including but not limited to, Sunday worship.

Administrative - Position reports to the Rector. • Participate fully in the administrative life of the parish. • Prepare and submit a monthly article for the parish newsletter. • Communicate through parish publications (both paper and electronic), bulletin boards, and through other communication methods as applicable and effective (e.g. Facebook). • Keep regular office hours in coordination with the Rector for the sake of communication with the Rector, staff, and parish. • Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings. • Develop and manage a budget, approved by the Vestry, for the support children’s and youth ministries. • Provide a calendar of events to the parish administrative assistant and update it regularly. • Be effective at delegating responsibilities within support network. • Pursue continuing education through sources such as conference, retreats, and seminary courses related to Christian formation with young people and families. Nearby Duke University has Master’s level programs in youth ministry and Christian formation. • Communicate to the clergy any pertinent information for the pastoral care of the young people and their families. • Support the teaching found in sermons and other communications from the clergy. • Maintain a complete and up-to-date roster, including but not limited to, attendance, birthdays, and graduation, for the purpose of planning and evaluating Christian formation in the parish. • Attend Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training and coordinate training for all volunteers. Keep records to ensure that all volunteers are properly trained. • Submit a report for the Annual Parish Report. • Effectively manage time in the annual life-cycle of the parish. For example, summer may be a time of intense planning for Christian education in order to make available time during the school year for relationship building with young people.

Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in Youth Ministry, Christian Education, or equivalent experience is especially welcomed. • Experience in all or part of the following ministry areas is required: youth ministry, children’s and family ministry, and Christian education and formation. • We are seeking a person with a strong passion for the Christian faith (and preferably for the Episcopal tradition) with the ability to articulate it to young people. • We are seeking a person with a commitment to children, young people, and parents, who values them as an integral part of the total spiritual and social development of the parish family. • We are seeking a dynamic person with excellent leadership skills who can educate, inspire, and empower young people, teachers, volunteers, and parents. • We are seeking a person who has a genuine affection for children and young people.

MANNA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is a dynamic and vibrant evangelical, inter-denominational chaplaincy at Princeton University, focused on thoughtfully engaging the pluralistic university community with a coherent worldview grounded in the Christian gospel. Manna seeks a qualified individual to be the Executive Director (ED) for this thriving organization of approximately 80-100 students and 300+ alumni. Under the auspices of Manna’s Board of Trustees, the ED will be responsible for creatively casting and strategically implementing Manna’s mission to “develop and engage a gospel worldview.” The ED will supervise the staff consisting of a full-time Campus Director (CD) as well as other full- and part-time staff (currently a total of seven). The ED is the staff liaison to the Board and the primary means through which the Board ensures that Manna is fulfilling its organizational mission. For further details, including job responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure, please refer to the following link: bit.ly/vbx56G

Pastor of a small, rural church in Franklin County. Due to our size and location, historically we have been led by student pastors, most recently Duke divinity students. The congregation is diverse and includes both English and Spanish speaking members.

Jefferson United Methodist Church, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, seeks a candidate called to lead our ministry of Christian education. The church seeks to provide a consistent process of faith formation for people of all ages which will allow them to become fully committed follows of Jesus Christ. Salary and benefits for this full-time position are excellent. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree and preference will be given to candidates with hold graduate degrees in Christian Education or related fields. Interested candidates may contact the church for a full job description, and should submit a detailed resume to Rev. Tim Starbuck at Jefferson UMC PO Box 236 Jefferson, NC 28640 or by email.

Congregational United Church of Christ is home to approximately forty worshipers. We are seeking someone to choose and play songs that complement the sermons for first, third, and fifth Sunday morning worship services. The prospective pianist/keyboardist should also be able to lead in congregational singing. Our services are from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with Holy Communion served on first Sundays. The candidate can be from any faith tradition and there are no membership requirements for serving the church in this capacity.

Broadmoor UMC is seeking a Christ-centered person who is passionate about youth ministry and can lead young people into Christian discipleship. The Director of Youth Ministries will build a team of parents and volunteers, and establish an intern program to create an exciting and welcoming faith community where youth can build relationships with other youth and their families and nurture their relationship with Christ. Broadmoor UMC is a contemporary, forward-thinking church. The church has excellent resources available: well-equipped youth ministry area, funding for continuing education, supportive program budget, and an encouraging pastoral staff. Qualifications for this position include a strong, personal faith in Christ, as well as strong teaching, relational, management, and organizational skills. Interested candidates should have a college degree and at least four years of paid, full-time experience in youth ministry. A successful track record of ministry in a large church setting would be an ideal qualification. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of qualifications. A full job description and supporting documents can be found on the church website.  Please send resumes to Scott Pontier of Youth Ministry Architects at: BroadmoorSEARCH@ymarchitects.com

Calvary UMC on the Staunton District is seeking an experienced and energetic person to direct an expanding program of ministry with children, youth, and young adults in a 30-hour per week position. Along with a strong cadre of volunteers, the director will plan, develop and implement all aspects of a balanced children’s, youth, and young adult ministry that will build disciples through worship, discipleship, fellowship, and mission. Bachelor’s degree and certification in youth ministry in the UMC (or willingness to seek certification) is required, along with an ability to communicate with young people, using all current technology. Send resume and three references to paysour@rbnet.com. A full Job Description and application is available by request at the same address.

Responsibilities would include: Direct Adult Choir, Supervise Church Music Ministry, Supervise Church Education, Direct Children's Ministry (Birth to 5th Grade), One Adult Choir, One Bell Choir, Children Choir Ages 4-6, Children Choir Ages 7-10

Position Description: RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH: The Interim Associate Pastor is an employee of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel. ACCOUNTABILITY: The Interim Associate Pastor (IAP) will under the supervision of the Pastor of the Congregation for a period of time to coincide with a search process for a Senior Pastor to the Congregation. The IAP will work with the ministerial team of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel and be accountable to the Pastor and the Congregation’s council. The Staff Parish Relations Committee, together with the Pastor, establishes the scope of responsibilities and specific terms of employment for the IAP, and provides a forum for evaluation of the ministerial responsibilities of the IAP. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Interim Associate Pastor provides support and oversight to a variety of ministries for the Congregation at Duke Chapel. Based upon and related to the passions and gifts of the IAP, this person will help with general pastoral ministries including, but not limited to the following: A. Care and Counseling Ministry i. Provide pastoral care and counseling to members as needed, and especially in the event of sickness, surgery, and loss ii. Pastoral visits to retirement communities where multiple members reside, including Forest at Duke and Fearrington Village iii. Take staff leadership of and provide resourcing for the continued development and coordination of the lay visitation and outbound communion ministry of the Congregation B. Ministry Coordination i. Be primary staff person providing leadership and resourcing for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the World Mission Ministries ii. Be primary staff person providing leadership and resourcing for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the Environmental Stewardship committee iii. Assist the Pastor in coordinating community outreach, including enhancing our relationship with Antioch Baptist Church of Durham iv. Provide leadership in other designated areas based on interest and skills C. Other i. Develop, implement, and coordinate ministries in conjunction with the Congregation Council and pastors ii. Assist staff in communication efforts of the Congregation including the weekly eNews, the monthly newsletter, and the ministry pages of our website iii. Assist the Pastor in the teaching and worship leading ministries of the Congregation iv. Attend worship services each Sunday v. Attend meetings of Congregation staff, Congregation Council, and other groups as appropriate vi. Assist the Pastor and lay leadership in articulating the purpose, mission and vision of the Congregation at Duke Chapel, and in programming to achieve its goals and objectives vii. Be an active participant in the community life of the Congregation at Duke Chapel viii. Practice the appropriate keeping of confidences, and maintain the integrity of confidential data Qualifications: A. Master of Divinity (or Equivalent) B. Ordained Elder (or in elder ordination process with Sacramental privileges) C. Ability to incorporate the beliefs and practices of the Christian faith into programmed activities. D. Strong communication skills. Ability to recruit, motivate, lead, and encourage volunteer workers, and to communicate the vision for ministry at the Congregation at Duke University Chapel. E. Team player: ability to work cooperatively, fruitfully, and creatively as a member of the church staff, and with diverse groups within the congregation. Ability to offer leadership in meetings. F. Ability to recognize occasions when referral is appropriate. G. Self-starter with the ability to manage details, meet deadlines, and work in an atmosphere with minimal direct supervision on a day-to-day basis. H. Be a disciple growing into maturity, practicing and commending the spiritual disciplines both by teaching and example.