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EPC Opportunity List

Updated February 2, 2012

Seeking a Pastor

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HUNTSVILLE, AL – is seeking a Church Planter. This new ministry will operate under the authority of the Session of Central with direct oversight and supervision by the Pastor, as a semi-autonomous ministry of Central under the administrative and financial umbrella of Central and with the option of eventually forming as a particular church. This new ministry will target a demographic not presently well represented at Central (under 35), but will not be exclusive to that group.

Central recently joined the EPC/New Wineskins Presbytery from the PC(USA) with this type of church plant in mind. They are located in downtown Huntsville but this position will entail the creation of a new church – what they refer to as a “church within a church” concept. They just finished construction on a new facility across the street from their present location and await the person of the Lord’s choosing to begin this new ministry.

Interested candidates should contact the church via e-mail at . For more information about the church and the qualifications for this position, visit the church website at www.centralpresb.org. Click here for a copy of their Church Information Form.

COMMUNITY EVANGELISTIC EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KNOXVILLE, TN – seeking a Senior Pastor who will be responsible for providing, on a full-time basis, the day-to-day pastoral duties for a culturally diverse 200+ member congregation located in an urban environment. In addition to providing pastoral duties, other duties and qualifications include but are not limited to:

Gifted (by the Holy Spirit) as a Pastor-Teacher
Degreed and seminary trained (required)
Reformed theological views (required)
EPC ordination or eligibility for ordination (required)
Maturity, having at least 5+ years in ministering the Word of God (experience as an Assistant or Associate Pastor will be considered)
Hands on experience with developing, implementing and maintaining an urban ministry
Willingness to increase cultural diversity within the local church body
Leadership ability to initiate and support Children and Youth Ministries
Willingness to develop other Inreach Ministries
Proven ability for developing an Outreach Ministry within the community
Good administrative skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Experience in counseling
Visit the sick and shut-in

Interested candidates should submit their resume with cover letter to Community Evangelistic Evangelical Presbyterian Church, PO Box 14579, Knoxville, TN 37914, Attention: Pastor Search Committee.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRESNO, FRESNO, CA- an 800-member church in the heart of Central California is seeking a Senior Pastor. A body of followers of Jesus Christ, they are reformed in their theology and Presbyterian in their polity. They believe in the authority of scripture and that a deepening, dynamic, personal relationship with Jesus results in right relationships, biblical literacy, worship, evangelism, prayer, missions, outreach, service, community and joy. They want every person in their church body to be welcomed, to have the opportunity to share their story, to have a place to serve and worship, to know others and be known by them, to be edified, encouraged and connected to others, no matter where they are in this amazing journey with God.

They seek a Pastor who:

Seeks after God's own heart: has a deep, abiding love relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; is sensitive to the Spirit's leading and hears God's calling to First Presbyterian Church
Loves the word of God and is passionate in communicating the truths of the Bible in a way that connects the Word of life to transformed lives (First Presbyterian’s pulpit history is one of bold declaration and expository, bible-centered preaching)
Delights to be with God's people: warm, welcoming, encouraging and relational
Demonstrates leadership and has the ability to shepherd gifts around a common vision
Has a sense of his uniqueness in Christ
Desires to walk alongside them as they go deep into God's word and as they minister to each other, their neighbors and the world through missions
Believes in equipping the laity for ministry and actively supports congregational and youth ministries.

Click here for a copy of First Presbyterian Church’s Church Information Form. Additional information about the church can also be obtained on their website (www.fpcfresno.org). If you are interested in beginning a conversation with their search committee, please contact the committee chairman, Mr. Jamie Franklin, at .

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAREDO, LAREDO, TX - A family of passionate followers of Christ, seeking a Pastor who is an effective and motivated speaker and teacher, biblically based and compassionate for God's people to lead an active 15 member congregation on the Mexican border. The church, though small in number, has sponsored 9 national and international missionaries, and has been a regular host of city-wide church gatherings. The pastor will lead and plan worship services, moderate session meetings, visit the sick, and be actively involved in cultivating relationships with other denominations. The pastor will currently have to be a tentmaker, but it is the desire of the session that as the church grows the pastor will become full-time. The church's website www.forministry.com/USTXEVPRCFPCOL provides an excellent picture of the church’s history (125 years in Laredo was celebrated on August 6, 2006), current mission, purpose, programs and their vision for the future. Interested candidates should send their PIF to the Search Committee through the church e-mail address - .

GLENDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL – seeking a Pastor for this historically-rooted church with a ninety year history and seventy-seven regular attendees. They are located in the Florida panhandle within an hour of the world's most beautiful beaches. It is the mission of Glendale Presbyterian Church to establish a vital and growing community of believers in rural North Walton County and beyond. They seek to be a place where people of all ages can build relationships, grow in faith and experience Christ's grace and power where they live, learn, work and play. GPC is alive and worth the drive! More can be learned about the church at www.glendalechurch.org. Interested candidates should contact search committee chairman Joshua Simmons at .

NEW COVENANT EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BURGAW, NC - seeking a Senior Pastor to lead their small spirit-filled congregation in growing the Kingdom of Jesus Christ through worship, prayer and the study of the word. The Senior Pastor, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the leadership of the Holy Spirit, is responsible, with the Session, for the ministry of New Covenant EPC. The Pastor, in partnership with the Session and staff, leads in the development and execution of the church vision by which the ministries of NCEPC collectively focus to bring about a spiritual wholeness to its members and light to the world. They are seeking a long-term pastor who will bring stability to their church. Some of the benefits the Lord has blessed New Covenant with are a great storefront church building in the middle of downtown Burgaw, located close to beaches (45 minutes) and shopping (30 minutes) in Wilmington, NC and 26 acres of land for future growth when the Lord leads them to build.

For more information and a copy of New Covenant’s CIF, please contact Bill Higgins, Search Committee Lead by e-mail at .

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PITTSBURGH, PA – is a culturally diverse, spirit-filled, congregation looking for a full-time Pastor due to the retirement of its founding pastor. They are located in the Marshall - Shadeland area of Pittsburgh’s Northside, fifteen minutes from downtown and accessible from the south, east and west corridors of the city. They are prayerfully seeking and awaiting the God-given individual who will provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to New Hope for its next level in God’s ministry. The ideal candidate will: 1) be dedicated to community involvement and renewal with experience in developing, implementing and maintaining urban ministry programs and; 2) be mature in the faith with knowledge of Reformed theological teaching. Interested candidates should submit a resume and multimedia samples to Ken Hale at or by mail to New Hope Church, Attention: Ken Hale, 2710 Shadeland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FORT MYERS, FL -- an 1100 member EPC church in beautiful Ft. Myers, FL has an immediate opening for an Interim Pastor.

The Interim Pastor selected must:

Have strong preaching skills for two traditional and one contemporary service on Sunday mornings
Administrative and leadership skills required to be head of staff and working with the staff of associate and assistant pastors, youth and children ministries, music ministry, office staff, session, councils and committees
Give the very best guidance and leadership to the lay leaders
Represent the church at Presbytery and General Assembly meetings.

A capital campaign for building a new church and campus is in the planning stages with a future date to be determined.

For more information about the church, visit their website at www.newhopefortmyers.org. Applicants should send their resume to Warren Jalving at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3825 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl. 33901 or by e-mail to .
(posted 1-27-12)

SOUTHPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – a session-led congregation of over 1350 members that has recently been admitted to the EPC is seeking a Senior Pastor who has proven management skills, is supportive and empowering to ruling elders, staff and lay leadership and is a dynamic teacher and preacher of God's word in the Reformed Theology tradition. A candidate must have a servant's heart, showing humility and integrity in following Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.

More information about Southport Presbyterian Church can be found at www.southportpc.org or click here for a copy of their Church Information Form. If you believe God is calling you to explore the possibility of serving this church, please submit a completed EPC PIF in confidence to: .

SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PORTLAND, OR – seeking the Lead Pastor for Spiritual Formation. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right leader: a teacher and preacher of God's Word who is motivated to share the call of leadership and release the giftedness of others. The 1400 people who call Sunset home are ready to be challenged through the effective teaching and application of God's Word so that its impact on the city of Portland and beyond is multiplied.

With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Sunset (www.sunsetpres.org) is strategically located near the active northwest suburbs of Portland and has an extensive facility. As a solid evangelical Presbyterian community, Sunset embraces a high view of Scripture and a commitment to biblical teaching. It is also well known for its adult ministry programs, relationship with the Luis Palau Evangelistic Ministry and leadership of community service efforts. Sunset is not a spectator church. A highly skilled and involved laity desire to be further united, further equipped and further challenged to achieve something greater for God.

Central to Sunset's emerging vision is a collaborative leadership model in which the traditional Senior Pastor role has been redefined so that it optimizes the very best in both the Lead Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Lead Pastor for Administration roles. Ideally, the Lead Pastor for Spiritual Formation will bear primary responsibility for teaching, preaching, pastoral team development, shepherding the Sunset congregation and primary formation of the vision. The Lead Pastor for Administration will bear responsibility for managing the staff, overseeing finances and operations, moderating the Session and implementing the vision.

Specific attributes and qualifications include:

An excellent communicator with extensive experience in the pulpit, who will be motivated to lovingly challenge people to take next steps in their faith, whether they are a seasoned believer or inexperienced newcomer
Personally warm, authentic, approachable, available and appropriately transparent
Casts a compelling vision for the future
Humbly desires to see the Kingdom of God move forward more than they desire to build a name for themselves
Has a Masters degree minimum; Masters of Divinity preferred
Ordained or willing to be ordained in the EPC.

Click here for a complete position description as well as instructions if you are interested in being considered for this position.
(posted 2-2-12)

SYLVANIA EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WARD, AR -- seeking a Pastor who will be responsible, working with the Session, to provide day-to-day oversight of a small rural community congregation whose founding dates to 1843. This congregation values its history, but is forward looking in its ministry. They seek a Pastor who:

Truly feels a calling by the Holy Spirit to Sylvania Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Demonstrates a mature yet growing faith and solidly bases teaching in Reformed theological principles
Is ordained or eligible for ordination in the EPC
Quickly establishes environments wherein those in more mature age groups feel connected, cared for and are afforded ample opportunity to serve, worship and share their giftsIs especially effective in developing Christ-centered relationships with and ministries for children, youth and their families

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, their resume and a completed Personal Information Form to Sylvania Evangelical Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 376, Ward, AR 72176, Attention: Pastor Search Committee or by e-mail to the Search Committee Chairman Doug Sikes at .

Click here to review or download a copy of the Sylvania Evangelical Presbyterian Church CIF.

Associate / Assistant Pastor

ATTICA-WILLIAMSPORT EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ATTICA, IN – see their ad in the “Professional Staff” category below.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BAKERSFIELD, CA – actively seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Care Ministries for their 900-member congregation.

Working in conjunction with the Senior Pastor, Session and staff, the person who fills this position must value teamwork, a heart for pastoral ministry and a strong relationship with the Lord. First Presbyterian is seeking an experienced individual who will support, direct, and train their adult ministry teams. Seminary training, ordination and 5+ years of ministry experience are prerequisites for this position.

First Presbyterian Church, located downtown in this city of approximately 800,000 people, is serious about its mission to lift up Jesus Christ from the heart of downtown. “First Pres” has been faithfully serving the Lord in their community for more than 120 years, and by continuing to serve Jesus and touching lives for Him they trust they will be ministering for another 120 years.

Nature and Scope of Position:

Primary duties: Adult Christian formation and Pastoral care.
Secondary duties: Deacons’ Board involvement and oversight; teaching and assisting in worship; managerial oversight of Children’s Ministries Director, Student Ministries Director and children’s and youth program staff in conjunction with the Christian Education Committee and Membership and Fellowship Committee of Session.

If you sense God may be calling you to serve alongside their ministry, please e-mail your resumé, cover letter and photograph to the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee at and/or via post to First Presbyterian Church Bakersfield, 1705 17th St. Bakersfield CA, 93301.

More information about the church is available on their website www.fpweb.org. Click here for a copy of their Church Information Form.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ROME , GA -- seeking a full-time Pastor for Ministry to Families, Youth and Children. This position will report directly to the Senior Pastor (Rev. Jeff Chadwick) for accountability, mentoring, shepherding and the formation of a viable and working team. The candidate chosen will serve as an integral part of a pastoral team consisting of all ordained pastors (Rev. Bill Pardue is on staff). The duties of the Pastor for Ministry to Families, Youth and Children fall into three general areas of responsibilities:

1. General Pastoral Duties
2. Oversight of the Children and Youth Ministry Division
3. Oversight and Direction of the Family Ministry Division

A detailed position description will be furnished upon request. If you have any interest in this position or learning more about it, contact John Graham, Search Committee Chairman, PO Box 988, Rome, GA 30162-0998, e-mail: or or telephone: (w) 706-232-4797; (h) 706-291-1820. For more information about First Presbyterian Church visit the church’s website at www.fpcrome.org.

FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BETHESDA, MD - seeking a full-time Minister of Youth and College for their 2800 member congregation located just outside Washington, D.C. to serve and lead all aspects of ministry to students from sixth grade through college. Under the supervision and leadership of the Senior Pastor and Christian Education Committee of the Session, this person will develop, coordinate and administer the entire Youth and College Ministries. The ideal candidate will be a strong team-builder among the other four full-time Youth Directors, approximately fifteen Summer Staff interns and 30 volunteers. This person must exhibit strong teaching, discipling, evangelism and relation gifts, a passion for the Lord and young people and a proven track record of servant leadership within the larger body of Christ.

The purpose of the Minister of Youth and College is to provide overall leadership, direction and encouragement and to move the entire ministry towards the vision of "reaching all the youth and teaching all the truth." This occurs by building strong relationships with students, full- and part-time staff, volunteers and parents. The Minister of Youth and College will endeavor to balance the discipleship and evangelistic aspects of the ministry, always seeking to deepen the faith of Christian students in the gospel, and to broaden the reach of the ministry through the proclamation of the gospel.

Fourth Presbyterian has long been committed to joyful and reverent worship, the proclamation of the gospel, the Reformed faith and to the youth of this generation and then next. For more information about the church, visit their website at www.4thpres.org. A complete position description is avaiable by clicking here.

Interested candidates should return the application and an up-to-date resume to: klofberg@4thpres.org. Please include your first and last name in the filename for the application.
(posted 1-25-12)

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN – located near Chattanooga, Tennessee, is actively seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Youth and Family Ministry for its over 2000 member congregation.

The ideal candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight and care; direction and management of the youth and family ministry; and, be skilled in leading, nurturing, encouraging, and discipling young people in their relationship with Jesus Christ, while developing and managing a comprehensive ministry for the youth and families of this congregation.

Qualifications for this position include:

Ordination in the Reformed tradition and possess a strong desire and commitment to know and follow Jesus Christ.Deliberately live a spiritually mature and transparent faith in Christ before the world.Actively evidence a commitment to personal study of Scripture, prayer, and worship within the life and ministry of the church.Be a witness to the love of God found in Jesus Christ at ALL times and in ALL places – understanding that youth during their spiritual formation are an observant group of people - both in church meetings and in public settings.Proven experience in youth ministry and a demonstrated heartfelt love for youth and their understanding of the gospel, as well as the necessary relational skills to communicate that gospel in order to equip, encourage, counsel and partner with youth and families.A a broad range of administrative skills in order to lead and manage youth staff, internal and external leaders and volunteers, all the while functioning as an integral part of the church staff.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a Personal Information Form (available from the EPC website at www.EPC.org/resources/download-EPCForms) to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church at 612 James Boulevard, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 Attn: Steve Frost, Chairman or by e-mail to .

For more information click here for a copy of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church's Church Information Form (CIF) and here for a complete position description.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FLORENCE, SC – see their ad for a Director of Youth Ministries below.

Professional Staff

ATTICA-WILLIAMSPORT EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ATTICA, IN – seeking a Youth Minister or Youth Director to expand their outreach through full-time ministry to the young people of the community. They desire this ministry to be fully integrated into the life of the church family, including worship services, and all other congregational activities and pledge their full support to this endeavor.

The goal is to transform young people into mature, Christian adults through evangelization and discipleship, creating a genuine belief in the saving work of Jesus Christ in their hearts and an earnest desire to follow Him in every aspect of their lives.

This ministry is in its formative phase. Therefore, they are looking for a person who is oriented toward the youth of today, possesses true empathy for the hurdles and barriers they encounter both in the world at large and within their homes. He/she should also have the ability to share his or her own spiritual life, clearly articulate the Gospel message and train the young in the life principles found in Scripture.

A degree in Biblical Studies and/or Youth Ministry is very desirable as well as experience in youth ministry.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume and salary expectations to Pastor Dan Bloesch at . For more information visit the church website at www.atticapres.org or phone (765) 762.2381.

CEDAR SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KNOXVILLE, TN – Internship Opportunities in Student Ministries are available to give those considering full-time vocational ministry a structured two year opportunity to experience that ministry first-hand, discern their own calling and giftedness and to be trained and equipped for current and future Kingdom service. Interns will be accountable to and under the supervision of the Director of Student Ministries and a mentor. Responsibilities include: daily contact with students, active involvement in planning and running camps and retreats, summer mission trips, service projects and planning and leading weekly meetings and small groups. Time will be spent reading, studying, preparing for training and in ongoing administrative tasks in addition to weekly meetings with staff and mentor. Three positions are available; one in High School, Middle School and College. A minimum 40 hours per week and two year commitment beginning in August is required. This is a salaried position with medical and dental insurance provided. Cedar Springs is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church committed to worship and discipleship with a strong emphasis on missions. The application form is available for download on the church website www.cspc.net/ministries/college/intern. Send completed applications by March 5, 2012 to Lynn Buchanan, Ministry Assistant to Student Ministries, Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923 or by e-mail to . You may also apply for this position online.
(posted 1-11-12)

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ST. LOUIS, MO – College Central is the campus ministry of Central Presbyterian Church (EPC). They currently have a great College Central team in place and are looking to add people who are outgoing, intelligent, flexible and passionate about creating gospel-centered community among college students. The following internship openings are available:

Support-Based Campus Internship
Seeking a few new interns to work with college students who attend Washington University & Saint Louis University. Because this internship is support-based, attendance at Central Presbyterian is not a requirement. The duties of this internship consist primarily of on-campus recruiting, 1-on-1 discipleship, leading small groups, attending bi-weekly staff meetings and (optional) teaching/preaching duties. This 'Campus Internship' has flexible pay rates and hours depending on the amount of support raised. If interested, check out their website (www.collegecentralstl.org) and send your resume to Melinda Dyk at .

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SAINT LOUIS, MO - searching for a Youth Director (with Middle School Emphasis) to lead their middle school ministry and youth staff. They are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and teachable leader who has a passion for raising and reaching the next generation of God's people. The Youth/Middle School Director must have a deep and abiding love for Christ, students and the church and be able to teach the gospel, support the church's vision, develop a youth leadership team and cultivate a missional ethos within their youth ministry. The candidate must have a background in youth ministry, preferably with Middle School students. This paid, full-time position will require a multi-year commitment. If this position interests you, please send your resume to Student Ministry Administrator, Melinda Dyk, at .

COLLEGE CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COLLEGE CORNER, OH – seeking a part-time (10 hours/week) Worship Leader to lead them into greater worship/freedom. Vocal and piano or guitar skills required. College Corner Presbyterian is a 135 member small town church located seven miles from Miami University in Oxford, OH. It is an inter-generational congregation with blended worship styles. For more information contact Jason Bantz at (513) 839-0546.

COLONIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC), KANSAS CITY, MO -- seeking three Children's Ministry Leaders for this growing evangelical church with a multi-site ministry in Missouri and Kansas. Operating from a simple church model where they ENCOUNTER GOD, GROW WITH OTHERS and IMPACT PEOPLE they are committed to helping believers become passionate, selfless followers of Christ who have the desire to "Give It Away" for the sake of God's kingdom. The following positions are located at the Kansas City, Missouri campus:

Colonial Kids Infant and Toddler Ministry Leader, Wornall Campus
Part Time 10-15 hours/week, no benefits

Colonial Kids Preschool Ministry Leader, Wornall Campus
Part Time 20-25 hours/week, no benefits

Colonial Kids Grade School Ministry Leader, Wornall Campus
Part Time 30 hours/week, with benefits

They are seeking candidates who:

have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to serve His church with a servant's heart
are highly relational with strong communication skills
display contagious enthusiasm
are creative and imaginative; have the ability and desire to create new and exciting activities for children's ministry
are catalysts for individual and group growth
have a heart for child evangelism and discipleship.

Send your resume and cover letter to Sandy Ginther, Director of Human Resources, Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114 (816-501-3041); email: . Comprehensive job descriptions for each position are available on the church website at www.colonialkc.org/resources.

FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SOUTH LYON, MI -- is prayerfully seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Student Ministries Intern to invest in and enhance its growing youth ministry. The purpose of the intern position is:

1. To give those considering full time vocational ministry a one-year (structured) opportunity to experience ministry first-hand and discern their own calling and giftedness.
2. To train and equip those considering full-time ministry with students, giving them an opportunity to Learn and then Lead.

All interns will be ultimately accountable to and under the supervision of the Director of Fellowship Student Ministries. The preferred candidate will exhibit a passion for God, heart for students, commitment to Christ-centered ministry, Reformed doctrinal orientation and a desire to learn.

The Student Ministries Intern will have daily contact with students and be actively involved in planning/leading/enabling weekly meetings, small groups and/or Sunday school, retreats and a summer mission trip. They will attend weekly Fellowship staff meetings, Sunday morning worship and Sunday and Wednesday night Youth Group. Click here for a complete position description.

Interested candidates should contact Fellowship’s Youth Director, Alan Conrow, at or phone 248-473-2222 x-18 or via the Fellowship Student Ministries website at www.fellowshipepc.org/fsm.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRESNO, FRESNO, CA -- seeks eight to ten college-aged students (18-25 years) for a 9-week paid summer internship. Participants of the Networkers Ministry Program will live with a host family, disciple children and youth, teach, plan events and receive a stipend of $850/month. For more information about the Networker Ministry Program, its qualifications, requirements, or application process, visit www.fpcfresno.org/ministries/networkers.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JACKSONVILLE, JACKSONVILLE, OR – this family-oriented, history-rich church in Jacksonville, Oregon is looking for a full-time Director of Youth Ministries to lead and expand its current youth program. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville is looking for a dynamic leader who loves Jesus, kids, and fun and who wants to have an impact in both the church and the Rogue Valley. Responsibilities will include directing Youth Ministry activities such as planning and organizing events, encouraging youth participation in church life, overseeing worship services, developing church youth leadership and staff, participating in church-wide ministry and nurturing the church body. This position works closely with church leadership, participates with ministry teams of Session and ministers to parents of youth and families. They are looking for a committed Christian whose beliefs are consistent with Jacksonville Presbyterian's, has a relevant college degree and previous youth ministry experience. The applicant should be organized, dependable, hardworking, conscientious and self-motivated. For more information visit www.jvillepres.org and for immediate consideration e-mail your resume and statement of faith to by February 29, 2012. The church expects to have the new Director start by the end of May 2012.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ROME, ROME, GA – seeking a full-time Director of Student Ministries. The First Presbyterian Church of Rome is an historic, yet vibrant downtown church with over approximately 1000 members of all age categories. The Director will report to the Assistant Pastor for Ministry to Families, Youth, and Children. The Director will provide a comprehensive ministry and discipleship program that includes development in the areas of discipleship, equipping and empowering lay leaders, and partnering with parents in the spiritual development of students.

Qualifications for this position include:

A consuming passion for Christ and seeing students come to know, love and serve Him
Strong statement of faith with ability to specifically address Reformed doctrinal beliefs
Significant experience in student ministries with history of managing staff and budget
Ability to delegate and manage multiple staff members
Gifted and experienced in teaching the Word
Minimum education of a BA or BS; advanced Biblical studies preferred
Skilled in technology

A detailed position description will be furnished upon request. If you have any interest in this position or learning more about it, contact Greg Davidson, Search Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 868, Rome, GA 30162; e-mail: or telephone: (w) 706.378.5823, (c) 706.936.3334. For more information about First Presbyterian Church visit the church's website at www.fpcrome.org.

FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EPC, BETHESDA, MD – a 2800 member congregation located just outside Washington, D.C. - is seeking a full-time Director of Women's Ministry. Fourth Presbyterian has long been committed to joyful and reverent worship, the proclamation of the gospel and the Reformed faith. More information about the church is available on their website www.4thpres.org and a complete position description is available by clicking here. Interested candidates should return the application and an updated resume to: Search Committee, Director of Women's Ministry, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 or by e-mail to klofberg@4thpres.org. If e-mailing your application, please include your first and last name in the filename.
(posted 1-25-12)

PARKWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC), CUMMING, GA – this growing, 400+ member congregation, located in the booming northern suburbs of Atlanta, is actively seeking a full-time Youth Director to lead and expand its growing youth ministry.

The ideal candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight and care; vision, direction and management of the church's youth ministry (middle school and high school); and, be skilled in leading, nurturing, encouraging and discipling young people in their relationship with Jesus Christ, while developing and managing a comprehensive ministry for the youth of the church. The applicant should be a "youth magnet", joyful, organized, fun, dependable, down to earth, hardworking, creative and self-motivated—just to name a few.

Key qualifications for this position include:

Striving whole-heartedly to live as a disciple of Jesus
Commitment to the Reformed tradition of the EPC
A love for youth and a strong sense of God's call to youth ministry
Gifts suited for helping youth clearly understand the Gospel and how they are to live as Jesus' disciples
Superb relational skills demonstrated in interactions with adults, youth and children
A broad range of proven administrative skills suited for leading youth and our volunteers
A team approach to ministry-- functioning as an integral part of the church staff
Skills for equipping, encouraging, counseling, challenging and comforting youth and their families
Minimum education and experience required: bachelor's degree and 3+ years of fruitful experience in full-time youth ministry

Interested candidates please submit a Personal Information Form to: Parkway Presbyterian Church, Attention: Youth Search Committee, 5830 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA 30040 or by e-mail to to visit Parkway Presbyterian Church's website.
(posted 1-26-12)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR DR. GREG LIVINGSTONE – seeking an energetic, personable, self-starter who excels in administration, delights to support Christian leadership and has a passion for seeing the fulfillment of the Great Commission to serve as a Personal Assistant to Greg. Personal compatibility with his vision and ministry goals is essential. He is responsible for recruiting, placing and coaching new missionaries and new teams pioneering among Unengaged Muslims as well as forming partnerships of EPC churches to raise up and send new missionaries.

Greg's current assistant will be leaving the position in September 2012, at the latest. In order to ensure a successful transition and proper training, it would be ideal for the new assistant to begin in the late spring or early summer of 2012, but an actual start date is negotiable. The assistant must be willing to work with Greg toward raising at least half of their income from churches and mission minded families and must be endorsed by their local church. Greg will help broker membership in a mission agency if the applicant so desires.

If you are (or if you know of someone who would be) interested and qualified for this position, begin the application process by completing the get acquainted form and e-mail it to or by mail to Hope Consultants International, PO Box 4, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK HP14 3YX, Attn: Livingstone Personal Assistant Search. Additional information regarding this position may also be obtained by phone at 011 44 (0) 1494 682 108.
(posted 1-20-12)

REYNOLDA CHURCH, EPC, WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- aspires to be a community of Christ-followers seeking to bring transformation into the lives of people throughout Winston-Salem. They are looking for a qualified individual to provide leadership to their Middle and High School communities.

They are seeking candidates who have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ fed by God's Word and prayer and strengthened by relationships with others. A four-year bachelor degree at an accredited college or university is required and having successfully completed a church-based internship, served as part-time staff with a para-church organization or church, or been a lead volunteer in a local church.

The primary role of the Director of Middle School / High School Ministries is to serve the church in shepherding and leading the students in 6th through 12th grades along with their families by designing a ministry that seeks to teach, counsel, mentor and involve students in Reynolda Church, EPC's mission to prepare students to be authentic Christ followers.

Interested candidates should send a resume to Executive Pastor Chris Lawson at .
(posted 1-5-12)

TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FLORENCE, SC – is looking for a Director of Youth Ministries to coordinate the total spiritual/recreational program for their student ministries with an average of 30 to 40 teenagers each week with tremendous potential for growth. Florence provides a multitude of resources for youth ministry from easy access to South Carolina beaches to a tremendous youth minister network among the local churches. There will be great facilities at your disposal, an excellent volunteer base to draw from and a dedicated adult leadership team ready to assist as you cast the vision for the ministry.

Trinity is an elder-led congregation that allows freedom and leeway to their ministers to head in the direction God is leading them. They are looking for a person who is familiar with and in agreement with Reformed Theology (the Westminster Confession of Faith) and the standards of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Trinity affirms the reality and activity of the gifts of the Spirit and asks the same of their leadership.

They are specifically looking for someone who relates well to teenagers at the church as well as in their natural environments (schools, athletic events, extra-curricular activities, homes, etc.). A passion for discipling students in various ways and a strong working knowledge of the Bible is a must. Also, organizational skills, good program management abilities, a willingness to be a team player and to work in conjunction with leadership are essential. Previous youth ministry experience in a church or para-church setting is preferred. Click here for a complete position description.

For more information, please contact Matt Walton at 843 319-6122 or e-mail your resume to .

Office of the General Assembly

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE OF THE EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, LIVONIA, MI – seeking to hire a Director of Benefits. This full-time position serves in a leadership capacity and has hands on responsibility for assuring that benefits suppliers provide proper implementation of programs for U.S. based church personnel and foreign based missionaries. The Director will be the EPC's key contact with a coalition of other denominations that negotiates as a group with benefits suppliers and provides support to the Board of Benefits in recommending and developing new or modified plans and employee benefit policies. The Director also develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost, and develops and implements communications programs for benefit plan participants. The applicant must be a person of genuine Christian commitment. It is expected that the Director will live in the greater Detroit, Michigan area.

Click here to view a complete position description.

E-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Della Cullins at or 734-742-2033.

Outside the EPC

EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WICHITA, KS - seeking an Interim Senior Pastor to lead the 2000+ members in their transition into the EPC. The Interim Senior Pastor will:

Assume the duties of head of staff including two ordained Associate Pastors Preach and teach the Word of God
Demonstrate solid understanding of Reformed theology
Be ordained or eligible for ordination, or be in agreement with the doctrinal positions and polity of the EPC
Advance and support the findings of the church's recent Mission Study
Help to provide or assist in training for the Ruling Elders as they prepare for joining the EPC
Help to prepare Associate Pastors for transition to the EPCWork to develop programs in Spiritual Growth and Youth Ministries in alignment with the EPC

Additional information about the church may be found at www.eastminster.org. For more information contact committee chairperson, Deb Hilscher, at .
(posted 1-25-12)

YOUNGSTOWN METRO CHURCH, YOUNGSTOWN, OH - is prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor. This is a part-time position with the potential to become full-time.

The Youngstown Metro building is located in the heart of downtown Youngstown, OH within walking distance of Youngstown State University, a campus of approximately 15,000 students. The church's location provides many opportunities to reach both the city and the university. Metro is a young church both in the sense that it was planted only seven years ago, and in the sense that the majority of the congregation falls between the ages of 18 and 35. They are in need of someone who feels called to be a part of an artistic-minded, gospel-centered community and has the passion and vision necessary to lead a church that is still developing its identity. He must be able to articulate a clear sense of direction for the church and display a style of leadership that will empower its members.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Youngstown Metro Church, Attention: Pastoral Search Committee, 801 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505 or via e-mail to: .

To find out more about Youngstown Metro Church, visit their website at www.youngstownmetrochurch.com.

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Positions included on this website edition of the EPC Opportunity List are at the request of the church or agency. A complete list is distributed monthly to the Stated Clerks, Ministerial and Candidates Committee Chairmen of each Presbytery. The Opportunity List is also circulated to EPC ministers and candidates under care upon request to the Office of the Stated Clerk. If you would like to advertise an open position at your church, please e-mail a draft of your ad to or contact Carol Templin at for more information.