First Church of the Brethren, Chicago
Job announcement (choice of 3 lengths)
Develop and implement a ministry to children and youth under 18 years old which:
1. Encourages the development of close Christian friendships based on trust and acceptance.
2. Draws on gifts and interests within the congregation for ministry with young people.
3. Allows for spiritual growth and commitments.
1. Develop and implement special Christian educational and service ministries for youth and children based on current needs and interests.
2. Provide leadership, recruit, train, and support the congregation in work with youth and children.
3. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, events and worship participation.
4. Develop and empower youth for leadership.
5. Develop relationships with parents of involved children and youth to provide guidance in the whole family system as needed.
6. Develop and coordinate written communication for the children/youth ministry to share with the congregation and the community.
1. Candidate seeks to follow Jesus and demonstrates love of God, neighbor and self in private and social life.
2. Candidate seeks to minister to the whole family.
3. Candidate demonstrates ability to recognize and develop leadership potential.
4. Candidate is accepting and inclusive of all the diverse parts of the body of Christ and has demonstrated the ability to work respectfully in diverse cultural environments.
5. Candidate has conceptual skills and can develop an idea into an active ministry.
6. Candidate can recognize and adapt to different levels and realms of development.
7. Candidate has been exercised leadership in groups or organizations.
8. It is expected that the Candidate will participate in the life of the First Church of the Brethren congregation and will respectfully engage the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The worker will be accountable to a supervisory team consisting of the pastor and one other Church member.
Terms
This new part-time position with an expectation of 20 hours per week will begin Fall 2008. Salary range: $15-20,000 based on experience; no paid benefits.
Application deadline is August 15, 2008. Send inquiries or applications (a letter of interest, a resume and three references) to Duane Ediger, duane.ediger@prodigy.net, or %First Church of the Brethren, 425 S Central Park Ave., Chicago IL 60624.