Pastor

Job Title: Pastor
Job Descripton: First Baptist Church of Iowa City, an open and
inclusive community of faith, seeks to call a full-time pastor to lead
our small but vibrant church family in the path God has set for us.
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree from an accredited seminary is required (M.Div. preferred). A
minimum of a year's experience as pastor of a congregation is
preferred. Because our Sunday morning worship service is the
centerpiece of our congregational life, our new pastor should be
particularly gifted at preaching and teaching the Word of God, to
encourage and sustain all who join us in worship. In addition, our new
pastor should possess: gifts for ministering and counseling individuals
and groups; talents for visualizing and initiating new ministries; and
administrative abilities to organize and supervise a small part-time
staff and dedicated volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The pastor's primary responsibilities include: preparing compelling
weekly sermons, planning a Sunday worship service in coordination with
the church cantor, counseling and visiting members and nonmembers,
managing daily operations, and meeting with church committees.
ABOUT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF IOWA CITY
Founded in 1841 and affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA,
First Baptist Church of Iowa City (www.fbciowacity.org) maintains a long
tradition of Christian service to our community and our world. We are a
congregation marked by diversity across many spectra: ethnic, political,
economic, and educational. This diversity reveals our dedication to
Christian love, and also challenges our leaders to sustain a common
vision. We are known for outstanding sermons and music, and we
currently follow a liturgical worship style, although the congregation
remains open to adapting our style of worship and to calling a man or
woman not currently ordained in the ABC-USA.
Home to 67,000 residents and the University of Iowa (www.uiowa.edu),
Iowa City (www.iowa-city.com) is consistently named one of the best
places to live in the United States. Access to academics, the arts,
healthcare and athletics is outstanding. Our neogothic church building
is walking distance to both campus and downtown.
TO APPLY
Applicants should forward the following: a cover letter indicating
interest in leading our church; a resume; a brief vision statement
elaborating your philosophy for small, growing churches; and a copy of a
sermon exemplifying your understanding of Christ's life, death, and
resurrection. (Finalists will be asked for a taped service/sermon.)
Contact Information: Please mail application to: Pastor Search
Committee, First Baptist Church of Iowa City, 500 North Clinton Street,
Iowa City, IA 52245. Review of applications begins February 15, 2009,
and continues until the position is filled. Direct questions to
committee chair Brendan Young at YoungPS@prodigy.net phone the church
office at 319-338-7995.
Job Link: http://www.fbciowacity.org/

4-6 month Supply Preaching Opportunity

The Harrisville Community Church in Harrisville, NH is looking for someone to do supply preaching for them for 4-6 months. The church is a combination ABC and UCC congregation. If you are interested in learning more please contact Rev. Paul Gibbons at pgibbons@cheshire.net or at (603) 827-3156. Please note, Rev. Gibbons is in an area that was hit by the recent ice storm so he is currently without electricity and thus has no internet service. He expects that it will be up by Christmas or so but to learn more sooner than that please call him. (And in the meantime please keep him and his community in your thoughts and prayers.)

Senior Minister

Senior Minister, The Dover Church (UCC), Dover, MA 02030

Energetic, highly educated, multi-generational congregations seeks
dynamic, inspirational preacher and spiritual leader who can make the
Word come alive in worship and fellowship. Our 1839 meetinghouse,
seating 280, is located in the center of town, a picturesque suburb of
Boston. The parsonage is a spacious 4-bedroom colonial in easy walking
distance of the church and town green. Dover's schools are ranked #3
in Massachusetts. Gathered in 1762, our community has been seeking
God's vision for nearly 250 years. Come be a partner with us! UCC
ordination not required. To apply, send your resume to Dexter Donham
(ddonham@sailingshipadventures.com) or the Dover Church, P.O. Box
305, Dover, MA 02030, att: Search Committee. For the church profile,
please visit our Web site at http://www.thedoverchurch.org.

Youth Group Coordinator

Email: Maranstone@aol.com
Job Title: Youth Group Coordinator for Follen Church, Lexington, MA
Job Descripton: Follen Unitarian Universalist Youth Group (FUUY!) is a close-knit group of high schoolers who enjoy weekly informal Sunday evening meetings and year-round traditions like a Maine weekend, Coffeehouse, Holiday Cookie Swap, and Glow-in-the-dark Mini Golf, to name a few. Attendance at FUUY meetings ranges from about 40 youth for big annual outings to about 20-some youth each Sunday. FUUY is currently led by adult FUUY advisors, a group of committed church volunteers. Follen Community Church is now looking for an enthusiastic, fun-loving, and occasionally goofy FUUY Coordinator to both organize FUUY activities and calendar as well as lead the group meetings with the volunteer advisors. The Youth Group Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education. The position is up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

* Attending all and leading many Sunday evening FUUY meetings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and occasional events at other days and times
* Working with the Director of Religious Education and a team of three or four other advisors, and a Youth/Adult committee to create exciting, meaningful experiences for and with our teenagers.
* Continuing beloved FUUY traditions, like the Maine weekend and a FUUY-led Worship Service each spring.
* Finding opportunities and encouraging youth to become involved in community service projects throughout the year.
* Attending Youth Adult Committee (YAC) meetings and fund-raising activities.
Contact Information: Marlene Stone
Job Link: www.follen.org

Western States Major Gift Officer: Lutheran World Relief

Email: hr@lwr.org
Job Title: Western States Major Gift Officer
Job Descripton: Western States Major Gift Officer - Deployed position
with work in CA, AZ, NV, OR and WA.

Purpose: The Major Gift Officer is responsible for managing and
leading key aspects of the major gift program for both current and
planned gifts to Lutheran World Relief (LWR) in the geography defined.
The primary focus of this position is external, as a field officer,
involving the identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
of donors through current gifts, multi-year pledge commitments, and
planned gifts.

Role and Impact of Major Gifts Officer:

1. External Impact

The Western States Major Gift Officer will have frequent contact with
individuals representing all levels, particularly the major gift level,
of the Lutheran World Relief prospect, donor and volunteer database to
include friends, corporations, foundations, church body representatives,
pastors, and community leaders. The cultivation and maintenance of these
relationships will have long-term impact on the image and effectiveness
of the major gift program and LWR's mission advancement efforts.

2. Internal Impact

The person in this position will have frequent contact with designated
Mission Advancement and External Relations staff members, particularly
the Director for Mission Advancement. The Major Gifts Officer will work
directly with the Director for Mission Advancement, VP for External
Relations and President of LWR on gift solicitation in the defined area.
There will be regular contact with key program staff and with the
internal Mission Advancement Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the process of implementing a comprehensive action plan to
cultivate and solicit individual gifts, both current and future, from a
major gift pool of

2. Maintain for each current and prospective donor an up-to-date
record, including background information, cultivation process, contact,
personal interests, and other relevant information.

3. Personally cultivate, solicit and sustain major gift prospects.

4. Focus major donor cultivation efforts in California, Nevada,
Arizona, Washington and Oregon.

5. Work with current donors and Lutheran World Relief friends to
identify and gain access to additional prospects.

6. Assist with the building, maintenance and advising of a regional
Leadership/Advisory Council.

7. If needed, assist with the logistics and hosting of appropriate
opportunities for donors and prospects at various educational and
hospitality events offered for LWR by major donors and friends of LWR.

8. Manage the Western states database of donors and play central role
on LWR's Raiser's Edge team.

9. Participate, by conference call and in person in LWR Mission
Advancement Team meetings.

10. Prepare regular activity reports and updates on activities that
clearly indicate progress on departmental and organizational goals
related to major donor cultivation and return on investment in major
donor operation.

11. Provide guidance on and, when needed, participate in the
development of solicitation materials and donor recognition and
retention tools.

12. To undertake any other job related duties as requested.

Reports To: Director for Mission Advancement

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Dedication to Lutheran World Relief's vision and mission and
the capacity to serve as a representative of that vision and mission.

2. A proven track record of major gift cultivation and direct
solicitation experience.

3. Four to six years of experience in resource development at a
similar institution or for similar causes.

4. Knowledge of and experience with planned giving tools and
recruitment.

5. High impact interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

6. Courtesy and diplomacy in working with a wide variety of people
who adhere to a wide range of beliefs.

7. A self-starter who is able to work independently, to follow
through and to take responsibility for results of activities.

8. Creativity, imagination, problem-solving skills, and the
ability to adjust direction and strategies.

9. The ability to work independently and yet, as part of a team.

10. A commitment to accountability and transparency in the workplace.

11. Expertise in all areas of communication, including the ability to
speak confidently in public, to skillfully gauge and adapt to audiences
and to write engaging and appropriate copy.

12. Strong familiarity with Lutheran church structures.

13. Openness to learning about and understanding basic Lutheran
theology and "the church."

14. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or similar database programs.

15. Ability to travel within the designated geographic region 60% of
the time.

SALARY AND TERMS: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with
experience. This full-time position is in the grade level 25. This
position is an exempt position from the fair labor standards act. An
excellent benefit package is offered.

Please note that, upon hire, employees must provide proof of legal
eligibility to work in the United States of America.
Contact Information: IF INTERESTED, SEND COVER LETTER, INCLUDING SALARY
REQUIREMENTS, AND RESUME TO

hr@lwr.org

Human Resources Department
Lutheran World Relief
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD, 21230
USA

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Job Link: http://www.lwr.org/jobs/description.asp?jobID=42

EASTERN STATES MAJOR GIFT OFFICER: Lutheran World Relief

Email: hr@lwr.org
Job Title: EASTERN STATES MAJOR GIFT OFFICER
Job Descripton: EASTERN STATES MAJOR GIFT OFFICER – Baltimore, MD
with work in Florida, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

Reports To: Director for Mission Advancement

Purpose: The Major Gift Officer is responsible for managing and
leading key aspects of the major gift program for both current and
planned gifts to Lutheran World Relief (LWR) in the geography defined.
The primary focus of this position is external, as a field officer,
involving the identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
of donors through current gifts, multi-year pledge commitments, and
planned gifts.

Role and Impact of Major Gifts Officer:

1. External Impact

The Eastern States Major Gift Officer will have frequent contact
with individuals representing all levels, particularly the major gift
level, of the Lutheran World Relief prospect, donor and volunteer
database to include friends, corporations, foundations, church body
representatives, pastors, and community leaders. The cultivation and
maintenance of these relationships will have long-term impact on the
image and effectiveness of the major gift program and LWR's mission
advancement efforts.

2. Internal Impact

The person in this position will have daily contact with
designated Mission Advancement and External Relations staff members,
particularly the Director for Mission Advancement. The Major Gifts
Officer will work directly with the Director for Mission Advancement, VP
for External Relations and President of LWR on gift solicitation in the
defined area. There will be regular contact with key program staff and
with the internal Mission Advancement Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the process of implementing a comprehensive action plan
to cultivate and solicit individual gifts, both current and future, from
a major gift pool of prospects in defined territory.

2. Maintain for each current and prospective donor an up-to-date
record, including background information, cultivation process, contact,
personal interests, and other relevant information.

3. Personally cultivate, solicit and sustain major gift
prospects.

4. Focus major donor cultivation efforts in North Carolina,
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut.

5. Work with current donors and Lutheran World Relief friends to
identify and gain access to additional prospects.

6. Assist with the building, maintenance and advising of a
regional Leadership/Advisory Council.

7. If needed, assist with the logistics and hosting of appropriate
opportunities for donors and prospects at various educational and
hospitality events offered for LWR by major donors and friends of LWR.

8. Manage the Eastern states database of donors and play central
role on LWR's Raiser's Edge team.

9. Participate, by conference call and in person in LWR Mission
Advancement Team meetings.

10. Prepare regular activity reports and updates on activities that
clearly indicate progress on departmental and organizational goals
related to major donor cultivation and return on investment in major
donor operation.

11. Provide guidance on and, when needed, participate in the
development of solicitation materials and donor recognition and
retention tools.

12. To undertake any other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Deep commitment to Lutheran World Relief's core values and
ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and
partners.

2. Dedication to Lutheran World Relief's vision and mission and
the capacity to serve as a representative of that vision and mission.

3. A proven track record of major gift cultivation and direct
solicitation experience.

4. An undergraduate degree, as well as four to six years of
experience in resource development at a similar institution or for
similar causes.

5. High impact interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

6. A self-starter who is able to work independently, to follow
through and to take responsibility for results of activities.

7. A commitment to accountability and transparency in the
workplace.

8. Courtesy and diplomacy in working with a wide variety of people
who adhere to a wide range of beliefs.

9. Strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to
skillfully gauge and adapt to audiences.

10. Expertise in all areas of communication, including the ability to
speak confidently in public and to write engaging and appropriate copy.

11. Openness to learning about and understanding basic Lutheran
theology and "the church."

12. Strong familiarity with Lutheran church structures.

13. Creativity, imagination, problem-solving skills, and the ability
to adjust direction and strategies.

14. The ability to work independently and yet, as part of a team.

15. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or similar database programming.

16. Ability to travel within the designated geographic region up to
50% of the time.

17. Knowledge of and experience with planned giving tools and
recruitment.

SALARY AND TERMS: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with
experience. This full-time position is in the grade level 25. This
position is an exempt position from the fair labor standards act. An
excellent benefit package is offered.
Contact Information: IF INTERESTED, SEND COVER LETTER, INCLUDING SALARY
REQUIREMENTS, RESUME AND PROOF OF LEGAL ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE
UNITED STATES TO:

hr@lwr.org

Human Resources Department
Lutheran World Relief
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD, 21230
USA

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Job Link: http://www.lwr.org/jobs/description.asp?jobID=54

Youth Director Position

Youth Director Position

The Congregational Church of West Medford, UCC invites applications for a part-time position to lead youth activities for a group of bright, active children/youth ranging in age from elementary school through senior high school.

Youth Group activities would include service and mission projects, as well as seasonal recreational activities, games, and events.

We seek applicants with a sense of spiritual maturity, excellent communication and outreach skills, a well-rounded background working with different age levels, and at least two years of college.

Available immediately; minimum of 15 hours/month at competitive rate.

Please send letter of interest and resume to JLGKAG83@aol.com .

Interpreters/Translators Needed

Interpreters/Translators Needed (Pay outside of school hours is available)

If you speak another language or know of someone who does, and are interested in interpreting/translating for the NPS, please contact me, Michael Peabody, via email. We do have internal staff who help with such services, but are in a constant need for support with other languages such as Arabic, Indian dialects, etc.

Thanks,

_______________________________________
Michael Peabody
NSHS ESL Teacher/ Principal Intern/ ELL Family Liaison
English Language Learner Program
(617) 559- 6045
ESL Teacher
Newton South High School
(617) 559-6530