First United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Director of Family Ministries. DFM will oversee disciple making ministry so that families are growing in love of Jesus Christ and neighbor. Duties will include maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment for all ages; providing intentional opportunities for discipleship, fellowship, service, and witness; and equipping a gifted team of leaders.

Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, an understanding of learning stages, a passion for making disciples,  and be able to work as a team player on the church staff.  Master's degree in Christian Education or equivalent in Family/Childhood Development and three-five years experience preferred.  Compensation commensurate with experience and education.  Please send resume to tgreener@fumrcrm.org or lharriss@gmail.com by 6/30/2013.

Contact
Thomas Greener
tgreener@fumrcrm.org or lharriss@gmail.com

Reports to: Executive Director of Program Ministries
Status: Full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week

General Description: Direct a team of lay servants who will help members and constituents of St. Andrew United Methodist church be involved with experiential, transformational opportunities within St. Andrew and in the community (local, state, national, international) through outreach, missions and community engagement ministries.  Support the vision and mission of St. Andrew to invite, nurture, challenge, equip, and send forth Christian Disciples

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership: Provide leadership, direction and advocacy for vital Outreach ministries
Champion and support the Outreach Leadership Team and the chairs of its Sub-Committees related to outreach, missions and community engagement.

Partner with other SAUMC Directors and Committees encouraging them to think collaboratively about outreach, mission and community engagement opportunities within their specific areas of ministry.
Work collaboratively with and manage our financial support for the various agency/organizations with which we partner in.  

Develop rapport with our partners in outreach and missions and serve as the point person from St. Andrew UMC to each of their boards
Trips – Work with Outreach Leadership Team to determine/develop and communicate various Mission Trips (local, state, national, international).  Partner with other Directors and Ministry Teams to promote these opportunities with the congregation.

Advocate the principles of Social Justice as a core value of the St. Andrew community.
Work with the Outreach Leadership Team to create and implement culturally appropriate community engagement initiatives in our immediate ministry area e.g. teaching congregants to be invitational, building relationships with other groups in our community, etc.,
Work with the Outreach Leadership Team and other ministries in St. Andrew to identify and promote Social Justice initiatives both within and outside the St. Andrew community

Development & Communication
Work with the Communication Specialist to broadly communicate this ministry, internally and externally, through web, social media, and printed resources

Be open, receptive and innovative with current and future Outreach opportunities
Create awareness for all of SAUMC of the various opportunities of this ministry area and compel interest by various forms of communication.  Social media, Base Camp sign-ups, Summary descriptions,

Plan and communicate an annual calendar of events and opportunities
Oversee the development of an Outreach annual publication of events
Address requests from the local community

Encourage, foster, and support “Outreach” ideas from the SAUMC congregation
Solicit, Develop, Equip, and Support Volunteer opportunities
Administration & Budget

Develop and manage an annual budget to be approved by church leadership
Manage designated ‘Restricted Funds’ for Outreach ministries
Manage registrations, files, paperwork etc. that relate to Outreach
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1.    Bachelor’s degree or more in related field and
2.    Proven ability in Christian Outreach, Missions and Community Engagement
3.    5-7+ years of experience in the following areas:
Developing and leading Outreach and Mission activities (local, state, national, international)
Experience in developing and leading culturally appropriate community engagement initiatives
Exhibiting effective leadership skills and passion for Outreach, Missions and Community Engagement and a strong belief in social justice
4.    Recruiting, developing and equipping volunteers
5.    Work at a Director level managing multiple programs, managing subordinates and volunteers
6.    Budget development and accountability
7.    Development and execution of new programs
8.   Understanding of the structure, program and theology of the United Methodist Church.
9.   Willingness to abide by the SAUMC staff covenant
10. Developing and maintaining healthy working relationship with other staff members, members of the congregation and members of the community
11. Participating in a continuing program of self-enrichment and study
12. Knowledgeable proponent of social media communication

Other Requirements: Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds
Flexibility to work after normal office hours and weekends as needed
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Must be able to work in a dynamic office environment, some travel required

Contact
Stacie Wheelis
swheelis@st-andrew-umc.com
(303) 794-2683

Description:  The Chaplain assists, educates, and provides support to patients and families with spiritual concerns.

 JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE:

• Provides Chaplain services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. 
• Chaplain assists the Inter-disciplinary team to understand the significance of spiritual factors related to the patient’s care. 
• Assesses and reassesses spiritual factors in order to help the patient and family to cope with problems related to the patient’s life limiting illness. Recognizes and utilizes community and family spiritual supports to assist with the patient’s plan of care.
• Chaplain chaplain develops the plan of care with the Inter-disciplinary patient team and family to deal with spiritual difficulties experienced by the patient.
• Chaplain keeps abreast of Chaplain trends and knowledge. 
• Chaplain participates with in-service programs.
• Chaplain attends and participates in Inter-disciplinary team meetings. 
• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide Chaplain services to patients and patient families.
• Chaplain provides education and training for Cornerstone Hospice when requested and arranged by the Bereavement/Spiritual Care Manager.
• Chaplain participates in Hospice sponsored events. 
• Chaplain takes a leadership role in Cornerstone Hospice in all issues and events relating to the spiritual impact of life-limiting illness.
• Chaplain provides crisis intervention for patient’s and their families when and where appropriate.
• Chaplain contacts every family member via telephone to offer spiritual care should they desire it.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree of Divinity from a Seminary accredited by the American Association of
• Theological Seminaries, or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three units of CPE in a hospital or hospice setting.
• Five years of experience as either a pastor or chaplain.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and required auto liability insurance.

Contact
Gail Kennedy, Recruitment Specialist
recruiter@cornerstonehospice.org
1-888-728-6234

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough seeks to nurture a multi-generational community through worship, learning and fellowship.  The Director of Christian Formation will oversee programs and activities designed to help children, youth, and adults grow in faith and to foster a community that nurtures and supports one another.  These include Sunday morning educational programs for all ages, a bi-weekly Sunday-evening youth group (grades 6-12), and occasional special events.

The Director of Christian Formation will work closely with the Rector, Music Director, and volunteer teachers and advisers in program design and implementation. Duties include establishing and supporting relationships with children, youth, and parents; developing a cadre of committed volunteer leaders; providing training and administrative support for teachers, and communicating with the parish about program offerings.  Responsibilities will include facilitating instruction at all ages and teaching as needed, particularly with children and youth. This entails familiarity with the Godly Play curriculum for children and lectionary-based teaching and theological reflection for older children and youth.

The applicant should have prior teaching experience and theological training. Applicant must be available Sundays and Wednesdays. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be able to communicate effectively with all age groups and through a variety of media, and be capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Salary range is $28-32,000, commensurate with experience and education.  Benefits include expense reimbursement, continuing education time allowance with stipend, paid vacation, and pension.

Please send resume and letter of interest by June 7, 2013 to: the Rev. Brooks Graebner, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 628, Hillsborough NC 27278 or electronically via email.

Contact
Rev. Brooks Graebner
stmattclergy@embarqmail.com