Lead Pastor

Mary E. Wilson Memorial Union Church, an interdenominational community church, located in Watchung, NJ, has been serving God’s people since the 1800s. We are currently seeking a full- time ordained lead pastor who will visibly demonstrate and celebrate God’s love, forgiveness, justice and peace in the lives of all individuals. This pastor will build upon our church's strong foundation while helping us navigate the challenges of ministry in our ever-changing community.

Organization Name
Mary E. Wilson Memorial Union Church
Location
Watchung NJ, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$105,000
Contact Name
Pastor Search Committee
Contact Email
personnel@wilsonmemorialchurch.org
Contact Phone
(908) 755-5020
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Associate Director of Young Adult Ministries

The River’s Young Adults group (post high school, college, and 20-somethings) has been growing rapidly. We are looking to hire an Associate Director of Young Adult Ministries who would assist the Director with administrative tasks, event planning, and mentoring young women. This is a part-time (twenty hours per week average), hourly position.

Organization Name
The River Anglican Church
Location
Blacksburg, VA, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
not stated
Contact Name
Danita Bowman
Contact Email
danita@therivernrv.org
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Associate Pastor

Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) in McKinney, Texas, seeks an Associate Pastor to lead a growing 650+ member congregation with a $1.5 M annual budget. At Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney, we are building a compassionate community that lives the inclusive way of Jesus through the joys and struggles of life. 

Interested candidates applying for the Associate pastor position must have the following minimum requirements: Training at a PC (USA) or preferred seminary A personal statement of faith 0-2 Years of Experience in Ministry-Related Fields. Committed to residing in McKinney, Texas.

Salary: Negotiable (minimum effective salary including housing allowance is $60,000). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the PC (USA) online job site, Church Leadership Connection (https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/12478/view/). To learn more about Trinity, go to www.tpcmckinney.org.

Organization Name
Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney
Location
McKinney, Texas, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
Negotiable $60,000
Contact Name
Susie Machemehl
Contact Email
susiem2006@mac.com
Contact Phone
(979) 830-7857
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Director of Student Ministries

Faith UMC of Spring, Texas is seeking a Director of Student Ministries. This full-time position will lead the discipleship programs for students in the 7th through 12th grades by creating Biblically based, relevant, and joyful small groups, worship, service, and fellowship experiences. Faith is a growing church with a growing student ministry. We have 30+ students attending the weekly youth group. The students love to study the Bible, go on mission trips, have fun, and make friends. 

Interested candidates may submit their resume to David Horton, Faith UMC Senior Pastor at david@faithumcspring.org. Please include “Director of Student Ministries” in the subject line.

Organization Name
Faith United Methodist Church of Spring
Location
Spring, Texas, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000
Contact Name
David Horton
Contact Email
david@faithumcspring.org
Contact Phone
(281) 367-7776
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
Yes
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
Yes

Director of Student Ministries

The Director of Student Ministries is responsible for coordinating and promoting church program organizations for youth grades 6-12 and college students, with the goal of each youth becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Organization Name
Denver United Methodist Church
Location
Denver, NC, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
not provided
Contact Name
Church Council
Contact Email
hr@denverumc.org
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
Yes
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Director of Youth Ministry

Manchester United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry to lead and grow vibrant programs for youth in grades 6–12. This role involves casting vision, building relationships, and equipping youth and volunteers for transformative faith experiences. The ideal candidate is a relational leader with ministry experience, a heart for inclusion (including LGBTQ+ youth), and a passion for helping young people grow in faith. 

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 with generous benefits Learn more and apply: manchesterumc.org/employment

Organization Name
Manchester United Methodist Church
Location
Manchester, MO, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$60,000 – $65,000
Contact Name
Andy Blacksher
Contact Email
hr@manchesterumc.org
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
Yes
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Rector

Apostles Anglican Church is looking for a full-time pastor able to fully commit to shepherding our congregation and community. Our next rector will know that God loves him or her, know that God loves the people who worship at Apostles, and know that God loves our community outside the church. Our congregation values relationships, authenticity, approachability, and intelligent, biblically-based teaching. Our next rector will need to be a life-long learner, a good teacher, someone who cares for people, with humility and a sense of humor, who delivers effective and compelling sermons, and who is led by the Holy Spirit and focused on Jesus. We are looking for someone who trusts the scriptures, speaks truth with grace, welcomes parishioners from a wide variety of backgrounds, and encourages all to move ever deeper into a relationship with almighty God.

Organization Name
Apostles Anglican Church
Location
Lexington, KY, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
not stated
Contact Name
Apostles Anglican Search Committee
Contact Email
searchcommittee@apostlessearch.com
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Minister to Youth and Families

United Church of Chapel Hill is searching for a pastor to lead the spiritual formation of youth and their families. We are a progressive, LGBTQ affirming, and bilingual community for Spanish and English speakers. Our congregation worships in two services: Festival Worship featuring a program of choral music, preaching, and communion; and La Mesa, a bilingual service grounded in traditions of Liberation Theology. 

The Minister to Youth and Families will oversee a growing program of spiritual formation and community building for Middle School and High School students, including a program of confirmation to help young people discern how to affirm their Christian faith as young adults. We invite ordained ministers and those in preparation for vocational ministry to apply. 

A master of divinity degree is preferred. Conversational skills in Spanish would be a strength for this ministry. The position is full time. The annual salary is $54,000, with a generous package of retirement and health benefits. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to cbarr@unitedchurch.org. Apply by July 7, 2025 for priority consideration. More information at https://unitedchurch.org/careers/

Organization Name
United Church of Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
Yes
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$54,000
Contact Name
Rev. Cameron Barr
Contact Email
cbarr@unitedchurch.org
Contact Phone
(919) 537-9492
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
Yes
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Ministry Assistant

The Humble Walk is the Lutheran campus ministry at the University of Maryland, College Park. The ministry is active, growing, and affirming, focused on Jesus and the Good News, and relationships are at the center of the ministry. In this role, you would serve as one of the primary staff persons for the student ministry, run weekly dinner and worships, engage with students, work with our children's programs, plan trips/retreats, and more! The work is cyclical, coinciding with the semester schedule. While we envision an average of 40 hours a week, it could require more than 40 hours a week at times during the semester, with a much more flexible schedule over the winter and summer breaks, including extra vacation during the breaks.

Organization Name
The Humble Walk - Campus Ministry
Location
College Park, MD, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$10,000
Contact Name
Pastor Ray Ranker
Contact Email
rayranker@gmail.com
Contact Phone
(410) 294-6691
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No

Associate Campus Pastor

The Humble Walk is the Lutheran campus ministry at the University of Maryland, College Park. The ministry is active, growing, and affirming, focused on Jesus and the Good News, and relationships are at the center of the ministry. The Associate Campus Minister will work primarily in student-facing aspects of the ministry. This is a new position, arising from a need due to the growth in the ministry. This is 10 month contract for 25 hours a week that we hope to expand in the future.

Organization Name
The Humble Walk - Campus Ministry
Location
College Park, MD, United States
Driving Distance to Durham?
No
Posting Dates
-
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Job Type
Organization Type
Salary Range
$35,000
Contact Name
Pastor Ray Ranker
Contact Email
rayranker@gmail.com
Contact Phone
(410) 294-6691
Organization leadership includes Duke Divinity alumni
No
Organization hiring manager includes Duke Divinity alumni
No