Employment opportunities

Manor Church is seeking a high capacity, talented, enthusiastic and energetic individual to serve as our Children’s Ministry Director. This is a full-time position, averaging 40+ hours per week that is dedicated to providing relevant engaging ministries for children. This position requires strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and disciple children’s ministry volunteers and to ensure the effectiveness of the overall program.

The purpose of Manor Church is simple and life changing—to love God, love others, and make a real difference in our community! We live this out by connecting with Christ and with each other, by growing in our personal faith, and serving others in love, out in the community and around the world!

Are you passionately devoted to Jesus Christ with strong character and a humble heart, desiring to grow personally to love God and people more every day? Are you a leader with a deep passion to see people's lives transformed by the power of the Gospel? Do you desire to be part of a strong ministry team as God continues us on an amazing journey? If so, then please check out our website at www.manorchurch.org.

Prayerfully consider - would you be a good fit for what God is up to at Manor Church? If you're interested, qualified and believe you are called to serve in this way; we want to hear from you. We want to know - why are you interested in applying for this position - please be specific and let us hear your heart. Tell us about your spiritual gifts, talents and experience and why you believe you should be our newest team member. Please include a recent picture with your submission. Please send your resume and cover letter to Manor Church. Attention: Bryan Gerlach, Executive Pastor, at bryang@manorchurch.org

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Manor Church is seeking a high capacity, talented, enthusiastic and energetic individual to serve as our Community Groups Pastor. This is a full-time position, averaging 40+ hours per week that is dedicated to providing direct leadership and oversight for our small group and community ministries. This position requires strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and disciple adult group leaders; connect with leaders in our local community, and to ensure the effectiveness of the overall program.

The purpose of Manor Church is simple and life changing—to love God, love others, and make a real difference in our community! We live this out by connecting with Christ and with each other, by growing in our personal faith, and serving others in love, out in the community and around the world!

Are you passionately devoted to Jesus Christ with strong character and a humble heart, desiring to grow personally to love God and people more every day? Are you a leader with a deep passion to see people's lives transformed by the power of the Gospel? Do you desire to be part of a strong ministry team as God continues us on an amazing journey? If so, then please check out our website at www.manorchurch.org.

Prayerfully consider - would you be a good fit for what God is up to at Manor Church? If you're interested, qualified and believe you are called to serve in this way; we want to hear from you. We want to know - why are you interested in applying for this position - please be specific and let us hear your heart. Tell us about your spiritual gifts, talents and experience and why you believe you should be our newest team member. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a recent picture to Manor Church. Attention: Bryan Gerlach, Executive Pastor, at bryang@manorchurch.org

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Manor Church is seeking a high capacity, talented, enthusiastic and energetic individual to serve as an Administrative Secretary/Graphic Designer. This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week that is dedicated to providing administrative support to the staff including creative graphic design responsibilities. This position requires strong interpersonal and computer skills.

The purpose of Manor Church is simple and life changing—to love God, love others, and make a real difference in our community! We live this out by connecting with Christ and with each other, by growing in our personal faith, and serving others in love, out in the community and around the world!

Are you passionately devoted to Jesus Christ with strong character and a humble heart, desiring to grow personally to love God and people more every day? Are you a leader with a deep passion to see people's lives transformed by the power of the Gospel? Do you desire to be part of a strong ministry team as God continues us on an amazing journey? If so, then please check out our website at www.manorchurch.org.

Prayerfully consider - would you be a good fit for what God is up to at Manor Church? If you're interested, qualified and believe you are called to serve in this way; we want to hear from you. We want to know - why are you interested in applying for this position - please be specific and let us hear your heart. Tell us about your spiritual gifts, talents and experience and why you believe you should be our newest team member. Please include a recent picture with your submission. Please send your resume and cover letter to Manor Church. Attention: Bryan Gerlach, Executive Pastor, at bryang@manorchurch.org

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We are looking for a person to fill a part-time (18-20 hours/week) role in the front office. This person will greet those who stop into the office, answer phones, develop worship folders and Weekly Connections, etc. Some qualifications include the ability to work well with a team as well as independently, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic. Part of the role includes working with Microsoft Publisher, Word, Excel, etc., so experience with these programs or the ability to learn them is important. If interested, please submit a resume to Darlene Hoffman dhoffman@etownbic.org. Target start date would be February 27, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Chambersburg Brethren In Christ Church (CBIC), located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is in the process of succession planning. The church leadership desires to bring on a dynamic and personable associate pastor to gradually transition into the senior pastor position as the senior pastor gradually transitions into an administrative leadership role. The person who wishes to fill this position needs the following skills and gifts [in priority order]: (1) a heart for people, (2) dynamic communicator/preacher, (3) leadership, (4) counselor and (5) administration. This candidate will be working closely with the senior pastor and will be mentored to possibly become the next senior pastor of CBIC. Below is listed the job description of the position; a job description that will allow the associate pastor to experience all areas of the church prior to the before mentioned transition. For information about the denomination go to www.bic-church.org and for information about the church go to www.chambersburgbic.org.

Please send resume to
Pastor Larry Locke
Chambersburg Brethren In Christ
465 Center Street
Chambersburg, Pa. 17201
717-264-7632
larry@chambersburgbic.org

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The Wainfleet Brethren in Christ Church, a congregation of approximately 600 in the Niagara Region, is seeking an experienced ministry leader as senior pastor. This person is a committed Christ-follower who demonstrates a track-record of being a team-leader in a larger, growing congregation, and a gifted communicator with a passion for outreach. A leader must be credentialed by the Brethren in Christ Church. We are committed to being a family-friendly congregation that embraces multiple generations and cares compassionately for others, locally and globally. For further information or to submit a résumé, please contact Darrell Winger, executive director of the Canadian Conference, at office@canadianbic.ca.

Manheim (Pa.) BIC is seeking a full-time individual who possesses a Christ-like mind and heart in leading worship. They must be able to build/work with teams, engage in pastoral care with their community of people, and continue to raise up people of all ages for ministry in a variety of settings. MBIC is not event-driven, rather we seek to help people engage in worship to an audience of ONE. We desire to find someone who leads worship rather than performs on stage. They must be a competent musician, be self-motivated in terms of creativity and innovation, and love the people they are leading in worship.  Please submit and questions and/or your résumé to Greg at greg@manheimbic.org.

Speedwell Heights BIC (Lititz, PA) is seeking a Community Life Pastor/Director to join its staff team. This position is part-time (20 hours a week) and involves giving team-building leadership to our care ministries, children's ministries, and small group ministries.

The right-fit applicant has a "doing-ministry-through-others" approach that focuses on mobilizing and equipping volunteers to serve in these areas. He or she is energized by working with people of different ages and life experiences and has the ability to create systems to accomplish ministry objectives. Prioritizing and multitasking come easily to him or her. He or she has a passion for helping people young and old, not-yet believers and maturing believers, to grow spiritually and feel connected and cared for in the church.

If you are this person, please submit a résumé with cover letter to Adam Forry, lead pastor of Speedwell Heights BIC at shbicadam@gmail.com.

We are looking for a part time director of kids ministry. The person would be responsible for our Sunday morning and Sunday evening program, volunteer recruiting and training, along with curriculum and schedule management. All interested applicants should email mccoffice@marshcreek.org for more information.

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We, Grace Community Church, are an established group of 30 people seeking a Church Planter to pastor our congregation.  Our congregation is made up of committed individuals with strong, familial relationships and hearts of compassion for hurting people.  We have a building with the capacity to seat 100, room to expand, and are financially stable, but with limited resources.  We are accountable to the Brethren in Christ denomination but are made up of individuals from varying backgrounds.  The ideal candidate would be a bi-vocational pastor, whose main income would not be supported by the church until we are able to support an increase in salary.  At present, we can pay $100 per week plus an allowance for ministry expenses.   Interested persons should email their résumés to info@yourgraceplace.com. Please call 770-979-1878 for more information.

New Guilford BIC is looking for an associate pastor. This full-time position is for someone who will be intentional about reaching the local community for Christ by modeling, motivating, and equipping the congregation. He/she will also passionately encourage continued spiritual growth.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills to relate with staff, church lay leaders, and volunteers
• A passion for reaching people for Christ and an ability to relate with the community. He/she should be able to demonstrate having the spiritual gift of evangelism
• He/she should be self-motivated

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We are excited about inviting the right person to join us in fulfilling our mission to build and nurture relationships with God and others, worship God in everyday life, and serve the community in the name of Jesus. Please email résumés to Lawton Jacobs, pastor of New Guilford BIC, at newguilford-lj@pa.net.

The Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church is located in Carlisle, Pa., a community of about 50,000 people. The congregation was established in 1912 and currently has four Sunday morning worship services. Two services are held in the traditional sanctuary and are more traditional in style and approximately 250–280 people attend these services. Two services are held in the new auditorium and are contemporary in style and approximately 700 people attend these services. In addition to the attendance at the worship services, 200&ndash300 children meet in Kidmunity, the congregation’s children’s ministry.

Programming is held on Sunday mornings (during both of our morning service times) and on Wednesday evenings during the school year. We seek an experienced children's pastor or director to lead and direct all aspects of children's ministry and lead the many volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, have gifts and experience in leadership and administration, be able to work comfortably with all types of people, be able to recruit, motivate, and train volunteers, and be a strong contributing member of our staff team.

More information about the Brethren in Christ denomination can be found at the denominational website and candidates should pay special attention to the Articles of Faith and Doctrine and the Core Values. Information about our local congregation can be found at the Carlisle BIC website. Résumés should include your faith journey, education and experience and should be emailed to humanresources@carlislebic.org.

The Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church is located in Carlisle, Pa., a community of about 50,000 people. The congregation was established in 1912 and currently has four Sunday morning worship services. Two services are held in the traditional sanctuary and are more traditional in style and approximately 250–280 people attend these services. Two services are held in the new auditorium and are contemporary in style and approximately 700 people attend these services. In addition to the attendance at the worship services, 200&ndash300 children meet in Kidmunity, the congregation’s children’s ministry.

As we look to facilitate future effective ministry, we are seeking a worship pastor/director for the sanctuary congregation to join our existing staff team. This can be either a full-time or part-time role, depending on the candidate.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced individual with proven gifts and abilities and desire to work in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will be a gifted musician and vocalist who is able to creatively plan and lead quality worship services that engage the congregation. The person will lead the existing music ministries, which include choir and orchestra, and will also create new teams to facilitate God-honoring and people-engaging worship. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both a more traditional and a blended worship style.

More information about the Brethren in Christ denomination can be found at the denominational website and candidates should pay special attention to the Articles of Faith and Doctrine and the Core Values. Information about our local congregation can be found at the Carlisle BIC website. The congregation offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Application is by the submission of a cover letter and complete résumé to humanresources@carlislebic.org.

Eduardo Llanes, obispo de la Conferencia del Sureste, tiene planes de terminar su servicio en ese puesto el 31 de julio de 2012. Un comité de selección ha comenzado la labor de buscar un obispo asociado para que sirva a las congregaciones hispanas de la Conferencia del Sureste.

Para describir su papel y discernir quién es el que Dios tiene en mente para esta posición, el comité de selección ha creado una descripción de responsabilidades y una lista de rasgos y tareas.

Puede ver toda la descripción de responsabilidades (.doc) | Puede ver la descripción de rasgos y tareas (.doc)

Todos aquellos que quisieran que se les considerara para el puesto de obispo asociado de la Conferencia del Sureste, deben presentar un Résumé en español y en inglés de manera que lo recibamos a más tardar el 15 de febrero de 2012. El Résumé se le debe enviar a Warren Hoffman, Moderador de la Iglesia de los Hermanos en Cristo, por correo electrónico (whoffman@bic-church.org) o por correo normal (PO Box A, Grantham, PA 17027).

Eduardo Llanes, bishop of the Southeast Conference, plans to conclude his service in that role on July 31, 2012. A selection committee has begun the work of searching for an associate bishop to serve the Hispanic congregations of the Southeast Conference.

To describe the role and discern who it is that God has in mind for this position, the selection committee has created a job description and a list of traits and tasks.

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All those who would like to be considered for the position of associate bishop of the Southeast Conference should submit a résumé in both Spanish and English by February 15, 2012, to Warren Hoffman, moderator of the BIC Church, by email (whoffman@bic-church.org) or by mail (PO Box A, Grantham, PA 17027).

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Please send resumes and cover letters to Leah Cressman, executive assistant for BIC World Missions.

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Kenbrook Bible Camp is a 95-acre camp and retreat center near Lebanon, Pa., that serves many types of groups from personal retreats to large overnight group events of all ages from churches, ministries, businesses, schools, and families. Kenbrook is positioning itself to launch into its next chapter of ministry and is currently seeking an individual to serve as its new Director of Guest Services. This is a full-time, salaried position that will be responsible for the recruitment, leadership, coordination, and service to all of Kenbrook’s nearly 8,000 annual guests. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following general qualifications:

• At least three years of proven success in leadership and administration at a Christian camp, conference center, retreat center, or similar organization in the area of guest services.
• A high- integrity, committed follower of Christ, with a heart for ministry and a passion for helping others grow in their walk with the Lord.
• A proven ability to provide high quality service to a variety of groups and individuals.
• A team oriented, proven leader who values team success over individual accomplishment and works well with others in a collaborative environment.
• A relational person with a proven ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and over the phone to a wide variety of audiences.

Skills and other desired qualifications

• A track record or proven ability to successfully manage a budget of $250,000 or more.
• A proven ability to lead and manage staff.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• General computer and office administration skills.
• Familiarity with the Brethren in Christ denomination and their essential doctrines and beliefs.
• Self-motivated person who can anticipate the needs of staff and guests.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and issues at the same time and yet maintain a positive attitude .

 Core Responsibilities

• Provide a vision of excellence in service to all Kenbrook guests within the broader mission, vision and strategy of Kenbrook.
• Be the camp’s primary representative in Kenbrook’s relationship with guest groups and their leaders, ensuring effective communication throughout the entire guest experience, from initial inquiry to post event follow up. This includes interacting with guests onsite to develop and strengthen relationships and ministry partnerships.
• Ensure effective communication and planning to all Kenbrook staff about all group needs in order to effectively serve each group individually.
• Successfully coordinate the camp’s calendar of events, guest group retreats and camps to maximize effective service to all guests.
• Oversee the hosting of guest groups, ensuring their successful on-site experience. This could include carrying out hosting duties and/or supervising guest group hosts and support staff.
• Provide leadership, vision and direction to every aspect of food service in order to ensure a positive guest dining experience.
• Carry out all essential duties of an office manager, ensuring efficiency, productivity and effective office administration.

Other Duties

• Assist the Executive Director in cultivating relationships and partnerships with area ministries and businesses in order to maximize ministry and facility utilization.
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of guests groups in order to increase revenue and utilization. This includes providing input on marketing materials, conducting tours, attending networking events, and updating the website.  
• Periodically work in other areas as needs arise. This could include food service, housekeeping, facility set up, maintenance, programming, hosting and others.
• Assist in the development of Kenbrook programs as needs arise such as summer camp, weekend retreats, day events, and community outreach events.

Other information
This is a full-time, salaried year-round management position, eligible for Kenbrook’s employee benefit package, including health insurance, retirement, onsite meals, and paid vacation/sick/holiday leave. On average, the person in this position will be asked to work 40-48 hours per week. This position involves working primarily inside an office environment, but it also includes outside work over rough terrain.  This position will require work on weekends and some holidays.

Reports to: Executive Director

If interested, please email resumé & cover letter to Jon Malvig, executive director at jmalvig@kenbrook.org.

The Navajo Brethren in Christ Mission was established in 1947 for the purpose of reaching the Navajo People (Dinéh) with the love of Jesus. Since that time, the Mission has experienced many changes but all have led to a deeper relationship with the Dinéh of our community and greater opportunities for ministry.

There is a vibrant and ever-expanding youth culture in the area surrounding the mission. To reach it for Christ and advance the Kingdom by making inroads into the native community, we have the vision and need for a Youth Coordinator Couple. The ideal candidate couple would be self-starters and team-players. An essential element would be for them to be gifted with cross-cultural sensitivity along with the willingness and determination to learn the heritage and traditions to be able to do ministry and present the Gospel in the context of Navajo culture.

Do you have a desire to invest your time and energy in building relationships that make a difference for eternity? Does the prospect of influencing a generation of young people for Christ get you excited? Is the burden of missions heavy on your heart? Perhaps the Creator of the universe is calling you to this specific ministry, which will be geared toward sixth through twelfth grade Native Americans.

This is a position with great flexibility. Housing arrangements could be made at the mission, but the candidate couple would be required to raise their own support. 

Duane Bristow serves as the executive director of the Mission. His life-partner, Diane, handles all administrative details. Duane or Diane would be pleased to dialog with anyone interested in more information about the ministry and this urgent opportunity for a Youth Coordinator Couple. Duane Bristow - rezduane@me.com -  Diane Bristow - rezdiane@me.com - 505.960.1212

The Overcomers Program began at Navajo BIC Mission in Bloomfield, New Mexico, in 1997. It's an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program directed primarily, but not exclusively, to Navajo men who have succumbed to the ravages of addiction. The program is for a duration of six month, consisting of a three-month intensive residential session followed by three months of aftercare followup. There are two sessions per year: one in the Spring and one in the Autumn. The program combines a clinical approach with a Scriptural base and has a success rate upwards of 70 percent.

The Overcomers Program requires two Home Living Coordinator couples for each session. It is an exciting, rewarding, and intense people-to-people ministry. It's really all about making friends and building relationships with men who have mostly known only brokenness and dysfunction in their lives. The Home Living Coordinators are an essential element of the program. It is an opportunity to do the most elemental aspect of our faith by reaching out to others who are hurting and seeking a helping hand.

We are actively recruiting prospects for future sessions and would like to develop a list of potential recruits for the years ahead. The need is great—some may even say urgent or desperate. Do you feel God calling you to a larger Kingdom-building role? Does investing in the lives of others and watching God change lives motivate and thrill you? If so, prayerfully consider a three-month term of service to build relationships that will echo in eternity.

The 2012 dates:
Spring
February 20–May 18
Autumn
August 20–November 16

The 2013 dates:
Spring
February 25–May 24
Autumn
August 26–November 15

For further information contact Ken R. Abell, the liaison for Home Living Coordinators, at danceswithcorn@gmail.com or 937.414.3754.

New Life Thrift Shop has an opening for a part-time Assistant Manager. It is a 15 hr/week paid position. The New Life Thrift Shop is located in Chamberburg's Franklin Center (right next to Ollie's) on Lincoln Way East. For more information about this position or to request an application, please contact Cheryl Pinta at 717-496-8841. Serve Locally, Impact Globally!

Click here for the full job description as listed on the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) website.

MCC, a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice.

The Director of Programs (MCC U.S.) works jointly with the Director of Programs (MCC Canada) to manage all aspects of MCC international programs. Each will supervise some combination of international area directors and heads of resourcing departments.

The Director of Programs also manages U.S. domestic programs or supervises a director/coordinator for U.S. domestic programs.

The Director of Programs reports to the MCC U.S. Executive Director and is part of the MCC U.S. Management Team. The Director of Programs ensures that relevant stakeholders are appropriately included to position MCC to remain true to its ministry and accomplish its goals.

The Director of Programs will ensure that adequate measurable outcomes are achieved according to a strategic plan for international program approved by both the MCC U.S. and MCC Canada Boards and according to a strategic plan for U.S. domestic program approved by the MCC U.S. Board.

Key qualifications include

• master’s degree in social science or related field with a concentration in international development or peacebuilding preferred,
• knowledge of current issues in the field of disaster relief, sustainable community development, justice and peacebuilding,
• experience in international development including proficiency in program planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting,
• management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead a team, build consensus within a team, empower staff and move agenda forward, and
• strong relational, verbal and written communication and diplomatic skills in group leadership within an organization, as well as within its constituent groups, partner organizations and other agencies.

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