21 Children's Min./Church Positions jobs

WHERE:   Valparaiso region, community of Quillota, Chile WHEN:  June 8-July 28, 2020 WHO:  21+ years old COST:  ~$4,500   Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     VISION The Serge team in Chile seeks to serve as a catalyst for growth, healing, and Gospel-understanding through word and deed ministries, among the people and churches in Chile and beyond.   OVERVIEW OF MINISTRY IN CHILE Chile is a predominantly Catholic nation, however, the vast majority of people would consider themselves agnostic or “non-religious.” At the same time, a coldness has settled in evangelical churches where keeping the law has supplanted a deep and genuine love for God and others. People have lost the warmth of friendship and trust. It is in this context that God has opened doors of ministry where we can come along-side of believers and non-believers and share the life giving message of God’s grace.   CHILE INTERNS WILL EXPERIENCE: Cross-cultural training to prepare for working within a Latin American culture Life in a Chilean host home where you are certain to become a part of their family Gospel renewal, discipleship and equipping, so you can grow in your personal walk with Jesus as well as to be more effective in your personal ministry Team building as well as exploring gifting and passions in ministry Working along-side other missionaries and Chilean ministry leaders Developing friendships with local believers and non-believers Serving the people of Chile through practical service, friendship, and mentoring Times of retreat and rest Adventure and brisk weather – it will be their fall/winter Love, friendship, great food, and spectacular scenery Knowing Spanish is not a requirement, but having a foundational understanding would be beneficial

Duration: 8 weeks between June 1, 2021 to August 15, 2021 General Description We are looking for 2 to 3 interns with a heart for teaching children and equipping Sunday School teachers cross-culturally.  These may apply to ZEMA as a group. Modify curriculum, creating a series of themed lesson plans that are culturally sensitive to use in areas where staffing and material resources are limited.  This should include a variety of content.  (i.e. lecture, story-telling, memory work, drama, object lessons, pictures and hand craft.) The first 3-4 weeks will be spent in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa for  Cultural orientation Creative development of a themed series of lessons (5-7).  This will be carried out in consultation with a missionary and local Sunday school teacher. Plan and present a one day Sunday School Teacher Training (SSTT) seminar with the missionary and local teacher. The last 3-4 weeks will require independent travel by reliable public transport to 3 other areas of ministry in South Africa and Swaziland to present the one day SSTT seminar in those areas. Mentoring Meetings A weekly ministry debrief with the supervising ZEMA missionary. Debrief the previous week. Weekly goals, plans, location of the coming week. Teaching content and preparation tips. Midpoint review and final evaluation as required your school. Must Raise Your Own Support:   Trip fees/transportation:  An amount that pays for the airline ticket to East London-SA, and three other tickets (domestic airline or bus) to the other locations. The daily rate is $50/day.  This amount covers room and board, transportation in South Africa, a local teacher to assist with curriculum development, remuneration of a translator during presentations, and one night in a South African Game Reserve. Stipend: Up to $3000 to offset school costs for the following year, that might have been earned in a Stateside work opportunity. Final amount to be raised by the intern :                                                                                            Minimum - an amount to pay for trip fees and daily rate.                                                                    Maximum: - an amount to pay for trip fees, daily rate plus additional funds attributed to the Stipend amount. Further questions may be directed to:  Greg Seghers, ZEMA Field Director, FieldDirector@zema.org Website: zema.org

Mother Teresa said, “The child is the beauty of God present in the world, that greatest gift to a family.” Join us in impacting the lives of children and their families! As a Child Care Resource Coordinator , you would oversee the entire childcare operation for the global workers in Mexico. Many families would have to leave the work of Bible translation if childcare wasn’t available! Today, over 2,000 people groups, 114 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language, and we urgently need you to join the team! Job Location: Oaxaca City, Mexico Every day is different! One day you might train childcare workers and meet with parents. Later you could check the budget and create a safe, stimulating play space. This job might be for you if… You love caring for children! You speak Spanish or are willing to learn. You enjoy working with multicultural families. You desire to emulate Christ in every aspect of your life. It’s a bonus if… You have previous multicultural experience. Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job is located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. REF ID: 32055a Sarah

What is a City Host? A City Host helps to bridge the gap between the groups that come to serve and local ministries that need volunteer help. City Host's responsibilities include: orienting them to the city and CSM rules and guidelines framing each ministry site and activity guiding them to each site and restaurant; and leading evening discussions/debriefs In winter and spring, groups usually come for 1 to 2 days (weekends), during spring break and summer, they stay about 5 days. You’re assigned to a group and then help them during the whole trip. When groups aren’t in, you’ll help with special projects and volunteer with our community partner organizations. Why be a City Host? Through your season of serving you will: Learn from and serve with grassroots organizations and indigenous leaders Grow in depth of knowledge of social justice issues Be a bridge between groups and the city Gain experience working with youth Receive mentorship, training and care from full time City Staff Live and work in a diverse city And eat foods from locally owned international restaurants! Time Frame The season for Spring City Hosts begins mid-February and extend through mid-April. The season for Summer City Hosts begins mid-May and extends through mid-August. Qualifications We are a faith based organization, so we are all grounded in a love for Jesus. Excellent people and leadership skills Desire to be a servant and learner Flexible & energetic One year of college or post-high school experience, preferred. First Aid and CPR certification (you can get this after you’re hired) What CSM Provides Housing (usually where the groups stay) Food (most of it) Training & mentorship by our full-time staff. Training occurs for 2 weeks at the start of the season. Supplemental seminars occur every Friday afternoon. Application Process Complete an application for the city you wish to serve in through Hyrell ( csm.hyrell.com ) Applicant will receive an acknowledgement once an application moves to the review period (usually within 1 business day of applying). Applicants who appear to fit the position based on the virtual interview will be contacted to set up a video interview. If after the video interview our City Staff would like to move forward with the applicant, they will request that the applicant complete a pre-employment assessment and second video interview. Following the second interview, the applicant will be notified of the City Staff's final decision. Contact Information For more information regarding the internship, please visit   csm.org/jobs . To apply, please submit an application at   csm.hyrell.com . If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at   jobs@csm.org   or at 267-928-2620

Spain and Beyond The Serge team in Southern Spain, is focused on reaching out to immigrants and university students with the gospel of God’s grace. Our hope is to see new believers raised up from this part of the world where so little of His light is recognized. We want to see Him build His Church among them, both in Southern Spain as well as in their home countries.  Apprenticeship What’s the profile of an apprentice in Spain? In a nutshell, apprentices join our team for 20 months to be front-line learners, risk-takers, friendship-builders, and proclaimers of the good news. They provide much of the life and energy that propel our ministry outward and onward. And what do we hope Apprentices experience? The reality that God loves them with a love that propels risky living and bold proclaiming of the Gospel of God’s grace. What does that look like? It’s a mix of believing, learning, loving, and serving. Believing The gospel teaches us that we are not what we do, but that we have been given a new identity in Christ. The living God has brought us into a relationship with Himself and called us His children. This has many powerful consequences and benefits. The challenge to the apprentice is to believe this and allow it to change him or her. Learning One of the best tools an apprentice can bring is a learner’s posture. Priceless lessons await the apprentice in areas such as prayer, gospel-driven ministry, ministering out of weakness, life in community, evangelism, and the power of the gospel for everyday life. Apprentices will have the chance to explore these and other themes in the context of one-on-one mentoring, group training times, and daily living and ministering side-by-side with teammates. Loving As a team, we desire to step into the midst of the mess with the hurting and lost and lead them to the One who can heal and rescue them. We can do this only if we realize that we are broken and hurting people who have been healed and rescued by Jesus ourselves. Thus, the call to the apprentice – along with the rest of the team – is to throw himself upon the Father and to risk and love boldly out of the resources granted to us by His Spirit. We love because He first loved us! Serving Apprentices join something that is bigger than they are as individuals. They come into the context of a team and a greater community of believers with whom they are called to serve. This will often mean putting aside personal desires and needs in order to serve the bigger purposes and vision of the team and its ministry. This can only be done if we are secure in knowing who we are in Christ.

Vision The Serge Uganda team seeks to live as vessels of the gospel restoring communities to bring worshippers to Jesus. We value prayer and partnership, investing in emerging Ugandan leadership. We work together to show the compassion of Jesus to the poorest of the poor. Overview of our Ministry in Uganda The Serge Uganda Apprenticeship program contributes to the larger team purpose of testifying–by word and deed—to the gospel of God’s grace to Ugandans in the Bundibugyo region of Western Uganda. We do this through discipleship and training in the local church and community. We are engaged in health outreach, medical care, clean water initiatives, nutrition programs, education and mobilizing laborers for the harvest. We look for apprentices who are flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to be uncomfortable. Apprentices that thrive in our context have a team mentality, relational focus, heart to share Jesus in word and deed, sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and don’t mind a few creepy crawlies and outside bathrooms! Uganda Apprentices will Experience: Relational ministry through interaction with Ugandans and team members Fellowship with Jesus as you serve Him among the poor Shared cooking responsibilities Sharing the love of Jesus in story and action “Real” football with students Praying with the team and the sick and struggling Discipling youth Engage the Culture: Learn Lubwisi Enjoy long church services filled with dancing and singing Learn about Ugandan health and nutritional needs Eat Ugandan favorites like g-nut sauce with rice and goat Serve the Community in One or More of the Following Areas: Engineering/construction Youth discipleship Children’s ministry and education Multimedia development Grow and Be Discipled: Interact and work with long-term missionaries Develop skills in areas of interest Participate in weekly team meetings Develop a broken heart for suffering Experience a new level of growth in your relationship with the Lord

Vision for London We hope to see movements of churches peopled by followers of Christ who are Kingdom-minded, open-hearted, and practically skilled, whose involvement is contextualized, sacrificial, joyful, and sustainable.   A Multi-Cultural Hub London is a vibrant multi-cultural city. Since World War II, millions of poor immigrants representing every populated continent have settled here. A few find a haven but most get a hard-knock financially strapped capital. London’s churches, emptied by the despair following World War I, are weak. Serge’s Apprenticeship seeks to equip and disciple new generations of leadership for desperately needed, kingdom-minded, grace-centered churches here in London and beyond.     The History of the Apprenticeship in London In the year 2000, Serge admitted its first class of apprentices and soon thereafter began to also train local believers. In 2009, the program moved from Dublin, Ireland to London, where Americans join Brits and other internationals for a one to two year practicum in cross-cultural ministry. By supplying much needed short term workers, we seek to support a growing movement of new churches that serve Christ’s mission of reconciling the world to Himself. At the same time, we’re dedicated to giving our apprentices a solid missional framework, training in practical skills, and support as they transition into cross-cultural and full-on service. We also help them to see how personally laying hold of the Father’s love leads to active kingdom service and freedom to rest. We are learning, along with them, what it is like to lay down our lives for Christ in postmodern Europe. Our Work Equipping young leaders from many national, ethnic and cultural contexts. Supplying like-minded church plants with short-term help. Healing cultural breaches by practicing the love of Christ amongst ourselves. Teaching apprentices to search the scripture and preach the Gospel to themselves and others daily. The Serge business teams in North Africa focus on reaching Arabic-speaking populations with the gospel of God’s grace. Our desire is to see new believers raised up in areas where so little of the Lord’s light is recognized. We want to see the church grow in North Africa and foster relationships through development activities and Business for Transformation (B4T).   If you know someone who is interested, please send them our way (go@serge.org).  

WHERE:  N. Africa WHEN:  June 8-July 28, 2020 WHO:  20+ years old COST:  ~$4,550 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer   This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn   How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     VISION The team in North Africa exists to see the gospel of God’s grace move forward in North Africa through sharing the good news in the context of relationships, particularly through  business for transformation.   OVERVIEW OF SERGE MINISTRY IN NORTH AFRICA North Africa remains one of the world’s least-reached regions, with less than one-tenth of one percent of the population following Jesus. Despite an environment of spiritual oppression, a light is beginning to shine there. Christian workers have entered into local communities through entrepreneurial activities, teaching English as a second language, and teaching children in a variety of contexts. Within the urban context of the capital city, the Serge team is committed to mentoring and developing future Christian workers for North Africa. Interns will walk alongside two-year apprentices and long-term team members as they serve the community in a variety of ways. Interns will develop cross-cultural relationships through homestays, camps, teaching English to university students, and meeting in cafes with friends in this warm North African context.   NORTH AFRICA BUSINESS AND ESL INTERNS WILL:   Be mentored in the gospel and cross-cultural work by staff with deep and varied experience Learn Arabic in a classroom setting as well as through local relationships, Grow in their knowledge and understanding of the region’s dominant religion Join other interns to run English conversation clubs for local university students Help the team to run a week of English camp for local children in Grades 3-6, Observe and participate in the development of local transformational businesses Engage with other local North Africa interns in the computer science field with the opportunity of assisting with programming if qualified. Have a homestay with a local family Join the team in building relationships with people in the community, Worship with fellow believers in the area Gain a deeper understanding of God’s work in the Arabic-speaking world.

WHERE:  London, England WHEN:  June 8 – Aug 3, 2020 WHO:  19+ years old COST:  ~$5,700 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer   This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     “ Bhale Phatharia London MAA! ” – Gujarati for “Welcome to London!” Gujarati – one of the many languages you might hear spoken in this global city. London is perhaps one of the most diverse cities in the world. Serge has been active in London for more than 20 years, establishing church plants that seek to celebrate, share, and enjoy the gospel of Jesus in culturally understandable ways. London Interns serve with Serge workers in one of four communities:     HARROW Serge partners with British South Asian leadership in Harrow to establish a service (seva)-orientated, culturally-understandable group (sangat, ‘ekklesia’) of Jesus-followers (Isu bhaktas) in the British South Asian context of North West London. Immerse yourself in the Hindu and Jain culture while seeing and being part of the shifting dynamic of first- and second-generation South Asian immigrants create a home in London.     SHEPHERDS BUSH Serve in the Shepherds Bush community where London meets the world. New City church planted here is a dynamic and diverse community often representing over eight different cultures on a given Sunday. It is a culturally and economically diverse urban area in west London. Shepherd’s Bush has pockets of prosperity, a significant amount of poverty, and loads of diversity. Join with their outreach, service, homeless ministry, kids clubs, and more.     NORTH LONDON Serve the North London community of Muswell Hill in a friendly independent evangelical church. The church seeks to serve their neighbors through job club, free legal advice, children’s programs and regular worship and Bible study.     SOUTH WEST LONDON Serve at a small, multi-cultural church in a large government housing project in South West London. We emphasize contextualizing the Gospel for all the different kinds of people living in deprived areas in the UK. Join in door-to-door outreach, children’s activity outreaches, discipleship, Bible studies, and serving on Sunday with cooking, setting up and tearing down, drinking lots of tea, and chatting with people.     ALL LONDON INTERNS WILL: Develop cross-cultural skills and receive personal mentoring and discipleship Support the work of a local church Gain a deeper understanding of the local culture and how that is expressed in church life Take part in Bible studies/small groups Visit local families Hear amazing stories of how God draws people to Himself out of the most unlikely situations.   Depending on community of service, London interns may also: Assist with the week-long London Evangelism and Prayer Conference (LEAP) Work in a local thrift store (Asha Shop) that seeks to share the gospel in word and deed Be involved with community-based youth work Help with parent toddler Share the love of Jesus through street outreach Helping to run Kid’s Clubs in the local community Serving in various mercy ministries Help with church worship music   Successful interns are usually curious about other cultures, have the courage to enter into unfamiliar situations, are willing to build relationships with people very different from themselves, and are passionate about the local church and community. Adventurous taste buds are definitely a plus!  

How MK Teachers Make A Difference:  https://vimeo.com/361437714 Serge teams in Africa are in need of teachers for the children of mission team members. If you are interested, please apply. If you know someone who is interested, please send them our way (go@serge.org). Position Title : Missionary Kid Teacher Locations : Multiple teams in East Africa serving with Serge  FT/PT : Full­time Deployment : as soon as possible Length of Service : Preferably a minimum of 2 years service Responsibilities : Assist Serge missionary families in the education of their children. Quality education for their children helps promote the longevity and sustainability of our missionaries. “Missionary Kid” teachers are invaluable members of our mission teams. Responsibilities include the following: Develop curriculum and lesson plans, Instruct children in academic studies, differentiating instruction to help each child master the academic content presented, Prepare homework assignments and assessments; oversee standardized testing, Maintain student records, Maintain teaching credentials and participate in professional development activities, Participate in ministries with people from the local community as interests and gifts direct and time allows. Requirements and Critical Qualities : Candidates must have a degree in education or a related field and a teaching license. Serge’s Missionary Kid Teachers juggle multiple grade levels and subjects, so we are seeking teachers who are skilled at managing a wide variety of student needs and subjects.

WHERE:  Southern Spain WHEN:  June 10-July 25, 2020 WHO:  19+ years old COST:  ~$4, 727 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     Internship Tapas, laughter, siestas, fiestas, and a “go-with-the flow” outlook on life – all trademarks of the culture in Southern Spain.   Vision Since 1998, the Serge team has worked to bring about a movement of grace-empowered gospel communities in southern Spain, beginning with a church plant in the city. Through Bible studies, worship services, seminars, discipleship groups, and activities for kids and teens, a Christ-focused community is taking root. The team is also serving the local community in tangible ways through clothing exchanges and opportunities to learn English.   Interns will have the opportunity to join our team in advancing this vision/mission in some of the following ways: Serve and demonstrate love to children, teens, and families in southern Spain through the vehicle of our summer English camps. Help the teams prepare crafts, skits, etc for the camps. Offer support in leading and coordinating camp volunteers. Get to know and befriend Spanish locals and leaders through acts of service, time, and volunteering. Worship together and get to know the members of our multi-cultural church plant. Participate in prayer ministry. Engage in Spanish language classes in the city (1-2 weeks) alongside a group of people from all over the world. Possibly travel to another city in Spain and visit one of our teams and learn more about how the Lord is working there. Study the “Gospel-Centered Life” curriculum in a small group setting.   Successful interns are usually curious about other cultures, have the courage to enter into unfamiliar situations, are interested in language-learning, are willing to step into a leadership role with the volunteers, have a heart for kids, are willing to build relationships with people who are very different from themselves, and are passionate about the local church and community.  

Sonrise Mountain Ranch is a Christ-centered interdenominational retreat center encouraging families to embrace God’s design and giving them a chance to deepen relationships within their own family and with other families. Sonrise Mountain Ranch's mission is to grow Great Commandment, Great Commission families.   Position Description: The Youth and Children’s Program Director will provide oversight for the youth and children’s program during retreats. He/she will report to and work closely with the Director to insure the youth/children’s program helps accomplish the overall mission of each retreat. Primary duties: - Develops and executes the youth/children’s retreat curriculum for each retreat - Coordinates staffing for youth/children’s events - Provides necessary training for all counselor/intern staff and volunteers to carry out program - Procures necessary supplies for youth/children’s programming - Assist in pre-retreat and post-retreat staff duties - Assists the Director in shepherding the counselors/interns - Assists in other capacities as needed   Start Date: Must be available to start by May 18, 2020 End Date: August 17, 2020   Qualifications: - A commitment to follow Christ - A desire to serve the Lord in a family ministry - College graduate - Youth/children’s ministry experience - Strong communication, administration, and organization skills - Ability to lead a small team and work with volunteers   Compensation: - $1600 per month plus room and board

Position Overview:  Freedom Quest interns are missionaries to the state of Iowa! Spend the summer visiting Iowa communities with high-energy, fun events including bounce houses, carnival games, and a BBQ dinner all to reach unchurched youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Interns will oversee most responsibilities in planning and executing large-scale youth events. Overall, interns will grow in leadership skills and build a platform for future Freedom for Youth Centers across Iowa. (Each community is 1-2 hours outside Des Moines. Transportation is provided.) Start/End Dates:  Summer 2020 (May 27 - August 7)  Hours:  Full-time or part-time positions available, 40 or 20 hours per week  Days/Times per Week:  Office days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am – 5 pm; Event days: Tuesday, Thursday 1 pm – 9 pm (part-time days/times would vary)  Compensation:  Full-time: $100 stipend per week; Part-time: $50 stipend per week (housing available in Des Moines at no additional cost)  Number of Openings:  4  Duties & Responsibilities:  Collaborate as a team to plan and execute large-scale youth outreaches: Be an active participant in event set-up and tear-down. Take initiative to facilitate event activities and display the Gospel in an engaging way. Prepare for events by: Communicating with contacts via phone, email, and mail Creating plans and gathering materials for the events’ activities Purchasing all necessary supplies and habitually assessing inventory Canvassing the communities to further promote events Seek to develop relationships with children and families met at Freedom Quest events through games, crafts, stories, and more, all with the Gospel incorporated at the heart of the outreach and within the conversations had. Serve as an advocate for Freedom for Youth, sharing the organization’s vision of reaching youth across Iowa with the Gospel with families, children, and leaders in the communities. Work alongside Freedom for Youth staff to organize information gained in each community, such as communications and engagements with families, local businesses, churches, and volunteer contacts. Assist Outreach and Community Connections Coordinator in developing a plan to continue work in each community.  Required Skills & Qualifications: Agreement with Freedom for Youth’s  mission, vision, and core values   and  statement of faith Proven leadership and organizational skills Ability to motivate and encourage others Attitude of flexibility and initiative within a team environment Passion for reaching youth with the Gospel Learning Objectives: Accomplish the behind-the-scenes duties involved for large-scale events, embracing the balance of attention-to-detail and big-picture goals of the Freedom Quest initiative. Learn effective ways to reach out to unchurched youth in towns across Iowa and develop skills in cultivating connections and relationships. Plan activities and coordinate logistics of large-scale outreach events. (Note: There will be two event structures to be planned for and refined throughout the summer. We will host two events in each community.) Work as a team to problem-solve and foster a culture of striving for improvement sustained by grace. Grow in personal relationship with Christ and in relationships with a community of believers who are passionate about reaching youth with the Gospel. Application Process: Submit resume, cover letter, and statement of faith (a summary of your beliefs and walk with Christ) to the Outreach and Community Connections Coordinator, April Armbrecht, at aarmbrecht@freedomforyouth.org.   Upon reviewing your application, the Outreach and Community Connections Coordinator will reach out to with to interview either in-person or over the phone. If the hiring manager decides to proceed with your application, we will conduct reference and background checks. You will be notified once this is complete and be sent either a job offer or declination.

KidMin Director – Full Time Joining the NorthBridge team includes more than a job. You will step into an opportunity to impact hundreds of lives weekly. You are a person looking to conquer a mountain and advance the cause of Christ in thousands of homes in our community. The KidMin Director will report to the NextGen Pastor, oversee KidMin, and thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork is a given. As we’ve only been in our building for 3 years, the size and scope of our ministry has grown as we transition from part-time KidMin oversight to full-time oversight, vision, and leadership. Click “Learn More” below to learn more about this ministry opportunity. To start the application process, email your resume to  thebridge@northbridgechurch.org .

Chinese Christian Fellowship Church in Wilmette, IL is in search of their next Pastor of Family Ministries. This person will be responsible for creating a team-based ministry to provide leadership and oversight to the children’s ministry, the youth ministry, and parent-oriented ministries. This work will foster intentional discipleship relationships within these various age-group ministries. Chinese Christian Fellowship Church is a non-denominational Christian church located in Wilmette, Illinois. The church is represented by two congregations: The Chinese Ministry (CM) and the English Ministry (EM). The average attendance of the Chinese Ministry is 130. The average attendance of the English Ministry is 70. Although the church is predominantly ethnically Chinese, the multi-generational makeup of the congregation exhibits a diversity of culture. One of the key priorities for the position is to establish a sustainable ministry team that integrates and represents well across age groups and both the Chinese and English Ministries. The church recognizes its youth demographic is emerging in both size and need and sees the value for ministry in this area. Wilmette, Illinois, is a suburb approximately 14 miles north of downtown Chicago. It is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. due to a variety of factors including low unemployment rate, median income, low housing vacancy, high education expenditure and low crime rates. Wilmette enjoys many suburban features while also having a proximity to Chicago and its large city and cultural amenities. We are looking for an individual who is passionate for their love of Christ and their love for the development of spiritual maturity for young people. We are also looking for someone who is prepared to navigate the challenges of an ethnic, yet multi-generational environment to practice their ministry.

The Elementary Coordinator is a leadership role that works with elementary age children (1st-5th grade). This role works in collaboration with the Children’s Ministry Team, other staff, and volunteer teams to facilitate cohesive coordination and implementation of ideas, planning, programming and decisions.  Qualifications & Requirements: Demonstrate a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Active participant or member of Elmbrook church who supports and endorses the statement of faith, core values and vision Exhibits a desire to grow, seeking relationships, resources and training to assist in the continuation of personal and professional growth. Has a love for and a desire to shepherd families and their children. Model servant leadership by attitude and actions. Build positive and healthy relationships with staff and Elmbrook families. Lead, facilitate, shepherd, and follow through on multiple projects concurrently. Possesses strong relational, organizational, technical, project management and decision making skills. Is conscientious, efficient, detail oriented and dependable. Has a personable personality with qualities of diplomacy and discernment Recommended Software Knowledge: Windows operating system Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Power Point Page layout software (Publisher, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Etc.) Previous database experience helpful. General Responsibilities: Works with the Kids’ Director to facilitate cohesive approach to discipleship of children. Facilitates weekly programming and teaching in Elementary Ministry programs. Recruits, coaches, and trains children’s’ leaders to impact kids through age appropriate activities and curriculum. Develops leaders through Elmbrook pipeline. Ensures compliance with Elmbrook policies and procedures. Has an understanding of safety and security procedures and a desire to create safe classrooms and environments for children. Oversees and has consistent presence and involvement during weekend programming. Is involved in teams for special projects as requested. Oversees and is involved in Elementary Ministry and FlipSide, Evaluates programs for effectiveness, coordinates with Children’s Ministry team to adjust and re-tool as appropriate. Has working knowledge of curriculum and how it can be used effectively with elementary age children. Invests in children and leader discipleship relationships. Communicates well with families and volunteers. Facilitates on ramps and connection opportunities. Coordinates all planning and scheduling with Children’s Ministry team. Equips Elmbrook to effectively minister to elementary children and their families. Reproduces your role in the lives of other key leaders.  

The Director of Children’s Ministries (DOCM) gives vision and leadership to all children’s ministries through oversight, leadership training, and personal example so those serving and those being served grow into loving and devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the children’s ministry (Sunday morning and Wednesday night) which includes 850 children ranging in age from birth through age 12 (sixth grade). The DOCM will: 1. shepherd these children and their families; 2. have regular communication with all ministry volunteers for encouragement and training; 3. coordinate and staff 4 nursery sessions, 10 preschool periods, and 7 elementary classes each Sunday, and similar nursery/preschool coverages for Wednesday morning bible study and Wednesday evenings; 4. encourage, support, and equip others for children’s ministry through internships, residencies, and a summer training program for students; and 5. share in the pastoral care of the congregation at large including visitation, counseling, and giving special attention to those involved in children’s ministries. Please visit our website at  https://www.college-church.org  for more information. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to John Seward at jseward@college-church.org  or 332 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187.