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Centralia United Methodist Church is seeking a dynamic individual with a good sense of humor to fill a 10 hour per week position as our Director of Youth Ministries for youth in grades 6 through 12. Anticipated starting date is in August, 2013. The person should have a strong faith and be able to teach our youth to be followers of Jesus Christ through learning and experience. To apply send letter with resume and references to Centralia United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 108, Centralia, MO 65240 or e-mail centraliaumc@centurytel.net.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministries. A successful candidate would offer strong organizational skills, high energy, and ability to effectively relate to children of all ages beginning with infants, pre-school through fifth grades. The Children’s Ministry Director would collaborate with youth ministries for a cohesive ministry with all young people relating to the church. Must have a passion for Christ demonstrated through a love of children with a commitment to their spiritual development. The Director must be able to work with and recruit parents, care-givers, nursery paid/volunteer staff, and adult leaders to participate in the various children's ministry program.

Responsibilities include planning, developing, and leading wholistic children’s programs designed to promote spiritual growth through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Director would coordinate all Sunday and special event nursery staff. The Director will act as the staff resource person for the Children’s Ministries Team, The Children’s Center (pre-school), children’s worship programs (Kids for Christ), and Sunday morning children Christian education curriculum, VBS, and other programs as developed. The Director will coordinate special events and activities and will enlist and oversee adult servant leader volunteer participation to insure safe effective children’s ministry programming.

St. Andrew UMC is a 450+ member multi-cultural congregation, located Florissant, Missouri (St. Louis County). We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume or contact Carole Allen, carole_allen@att.net Chair of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, or Pastor Monica Jefferson 314-837-4233, mjeffersonsa@sbcglobal.net St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3975 N. US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034. St. Andrew UMC is a 450+ member multi-cultural congregation, multi-generational congregation located in Florissant, Missouri (Northern St. Louis County). We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry to lead and direct our youth programs. A successful candidate must be an innovator with strong organizational skills, high energy, and ability to effectively communicate with youth 6 -12 grades and parents, passion for building and expanding the current program.

Must have a passion for Christ demonstrated through a love of youth with a commitment to their spiritual development. Responsibilities would be primarily with teens 12 and up, but must effectively supervise current adult leaders, lead parents and recruit other adults to serve with and as youth leaders. SAUMC’s Youth Ministry is ministry is ministry in Christ with youth, by youth, and for youth with adults guiding, coordinating, mentoring, and coaching.

Sunday night 678 and Senior Youth programs, would be primary responsibility, growing youth participation in Sunday worship and other worship experiences with youth, mission projects, music and develop new programs as needed.. The youth director must be able to work with parents, lay volunteers, children’s ministry director, and other program ministries area as a part of a cooperative ministry team. The director is responsible for communication and connecting the congregation with the culture of youth through their home life, school, community, mission, service, and special interest.

Responsibilities include planning, developing, and leading wholistic youth programs designed to promote spiritual growth through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Director will coordinate all youth activities and will enlist and oversee adult participation to insure effective programs. Sunday morning youth Faith Development Sunday School, choose curriculum with the Faith Development practice area, coordinate peer ministry, and coordinate and lead Sunday evenings youth activities, fellowship time, youth worship are core responsibilities of the youth director.

St. Andrew UMC is a 450+ member multi-cultural congregation, located Florissant, Missouri (St. Louis County). We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume or contact Carole Allen, carole_allen@att.net Chair of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, or Pastor Monica Jefferson, Senior Pastor, 314-837-4233, Ext. 5, mjeffersonsa@sbcglobal.net St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3975 N. US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit is looking for a gifted and passionate Children's Ministry Director. Responsibilities include oversight of all Children’s Ministry from ages 3 through 6th grade, outreach to and engagement of parents and families, and recruiting, developing, and supporting adults to serve in Children’s Ministry programs. Must be able to work in a team environment and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 20-30 hours per week. Please attach a resume to aumcemployment@gmail.com by May 17th.

Schweitzer United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Director of Modern Worship. The Director, as an excellent vocalist, musician, and worship leader, will engage people to worship God. The Director will create a rich pool of vocal and instrumental talent and will be responsible for the scheduling, supervision, and deployment of worship teams for all modern music services. A full job description is available for by clicking the link below. Interested persons should submit resumes to rcasady@sumc.co.

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Schweitzer United Methodist Church at 2747 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, Missouri 65804

417-881-6800

www.sumc.co

Worship Minster with the following duties:
Worship music leader
Worship team coordinator
Plan, organize and coordinate: Worship, Sound, Video, Drama, Technology

New Generation Connection Minister

Family Ministry individual that is able to share, grow, and serve the gospel of Christ with those who are of the generations of 40 and below, churched and unchurched. Community involvement and an ability to utilize technology and innovative ideas in a constantly changing world is a must. Preaching and teaching skills will also be utilized.

Duties:
Meeting, greeting, engaging and connecting people to the church
Teaching
Small Groups
Programming

Salary is based on education and/or experience: minimum $35,000.00. Send completed resume and application to Trinity United Methodist Church with references and contact information to the following address:

Trinity United Methodist Church
PO Box 424
Piedmont, MO 63957

(application available at umctrinity.org)

Organization: Trinity United Methodist Church
Contact: Pastor Ed Rhodes
Phone: 573-223-7772
Email: pastored@umctrinity.org
Closing Date: August 2013

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NEW HORIZONS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Job Description

Title: Administrative Assistant

FUNCTION: The Administrative Assistant acts as the church office administrator, performs clerical duties, facilitates the lay ministry of the congregation, assists the Pastor and staff, and provides the initial contacts (in-person, electronic, and telephone) with visitors and the general public.

HOURS: 12 regularly scheduled hours per week.

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PLEASE SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER & REFERENCES
BY MAIL OR EMAIL TO:
The Rev. Heather M. Morgan, Pastor
New Horizons United Methodist Church
1020 S. El Chaparral Avenue
Columbia, MO, 65201-9091
or
heathermccainmorgan@gmail.com

Director of Children's Ministries

Community United Methodist Church is currently seeking a committed and passionate Christian to develop and lead our children's ministries. The Director of Children's Ministries will build and provide oversight for all children-related ministries including, but not limited to, Sunday School, weekday and Sunday evening programs, special events, and fundraisers. This position is part-time (20+ hours per week) and salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions may be directed to Rev. Kevin Shelton at 573-445-6131 or kshelton@communityumc.net. Interested candidates should submit a cover letters, resume, and three references to

Community United Methodist Church
3301 W. Broadway
Columbia, Mo. 65203.

Kirkwood United Methodist Church (210 West Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122) is looking for a Christian, mission-driven person to create worship media, improve and maintain the church web site and create and oversee all forms of communication to church members and the community. Church experience in these areas is preferred. The position calls for 30-40 hours/week depending on finalizing the job scope with the candidate.

Qualifications

- Believes in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Lives a lifestyle that demonstrates a growing relationship with God
• Aligns with KUMC mission to Serve God, Change Lives, and Reach our Community for Christ
• Regular worship experience at a church for a congregation of at least 200 people
• Adequate knowledge of website, social media, print and display media required – Bachelor’s Degree in Communications preferred.
• Theological education preferred – If needed, candidate will be expected to pursue additional education within an acceptable time frame.
• Proficiency in designing/editing computer-generated graphics and creating/editing videos.
• General knowledge of computer technologies and website management preferred.

Responsibilities

The Worship Arts and Media Communications Director will report to the Senior Pastor

Worship Arts Responsibilities
Worship Arts responsibilities will be fluid based on the needs of the ministry and the candidate’s gifts. Responsibilities will include:

- Serving as a member of the Worship Planning Team (volunteers who brainstorm creative ideas for Worship Services)
- Planning Worship Services and communications for worship
- Charting music using software
- Helping coordinate special events (Let It Be Christmas, U2Charist, etc.)
- Outreach for youth led worship and communications ENGAGE (Wed youth worship)
- Other duties as assigned

Media Responsibilities:

- Must be able to identify media concepts, develop projects in a timely manner, and be able to produce high-quality graphics and video.
- Overseeing the creation of computer-generated graphics to help communicate Sermon Series, individual Messages, and church-wide events
- Creating and editing videos to supplement Sermon Series, individual Messages, and church-wide events
- Ensuring that all created graphic content is integrated onto the website, digital TV displays, newsletter, and printed media
- Managing a system of website updating so that all information is current, correct, and clearly communicates to first-time guests as well the KUMC family
- Helping solve basic IT issues for church staff, and serving as a liason between the staff and a team of volunteers to troubleshoot significant IT issues – preferred.
- Other duties as assigned

Full-Time
Director of Children & Youth Ministry
First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, MO

Character Expectations
- A spiritually mature person of growing faith who models what it means to be an active follower of Jesus Christ.
- A person who is able to relate to families of both children and youth, and is willing to build a team of people to provide excellent ministries in those areas.
- A person of good time management skills who is able to utilize office staff and other available resources to the fullest extent as a model of good stewardship.
- A person who embraces the mission and core values of our congregation.

Kingdom Kids Ministry Area Specific Expectations:

- Oversee, publicize, and maintain good records for, Sunday School, Wednesday After School Program, and all other events relating to children’s ministry. (Inc curriculum, seasonal events, nursery staff).
- Coordinate an adult team that provides on-going ministry for children. (Inc recruiting and training of teachers and leaders in children’s ministry).
- Stays in contact and relationship with the families of the children, as well as the staff, so as to keep communication, support, and growth at a high level.
- Serve on the LCA Safe-Sanctuary Team.

Youth Ministry Area
Specific Expectations:

- Oversee, publicize, and maintain good records for, weekly meetings of our Middle School & Senior High teen ministries.
- Coordinate an adult team that provides on-going ministry for the youth (Inc Sunday School & UMFY lessons/programs, activities, & hands-on-experiences) to help our youth to become active followers of Jesus Christ.
- Stays in contact and relationship with the families of the youth, as well as the staff, so as to keep communication, support, and growth at a high level.

Preferred Qualifications
The children and youth director plays a major role in the faith development of all ages within the church, both as a leader and as an example. FUMC seeks a person who has a solid understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith, is willing to be loyal to the United Methodist tradition, and who has a strong desire to nurture children and youth in the Christian faith. We seek a person who generates new ideas and programs, and who values a team concept of ministry.

- A degree or experience in Christian education.
- Spiritual maturity.
- A sense of call and passion for working with children and youth.
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible team approach while working with children, youth, parents, staff members, and team members.
- Good organizational, communication, teaching, administration, and computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Ability to relate to children and youth, and be able to teach them about Christ.

CONTACT INFO:
1st UMC (Attn: SPRC), 141 E. Gay St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
PHONE: 660-747-8158
E-MAIL: office@umcburg.org

Communications and Office Manager University United Methodist Church

University United Methodist Church, a diverse congregation in University City, MO, is hiring a Communications and Office Manager to coordinate communications and marketing of the church by utilizing a newly developed brand to invite new persons to the church and to provide administrative support to the church staff and lay leadership. The Communications and Office Manager coordinates the communications of the church through print and electronic media, producing bulletins and newsletters, and developing and maintaining the church website. He/She oversees the administrative tasks of the office including filing, keeping attendance, membership, and financial records, maintaining office equipment and coordinating custodial needs, and providing organizational assistance for church leadership. He/She must be proficient at office/database management, word processing, web page design and maintenance, graphic design, and publishing software.

30 hours per week Start date negotiable

A full job description is available at www.universityumc.com. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to uumcemployment@gmail.com on or before Friday, May 3, 2013.

Applications should be received by May 3 for full consideration; however, UUMC will continue to evaluate applications until the position is filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: La Croix United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Pastor of Student Ministries to develop, administer and oversee effective ministry for students 5th through 12th grade. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have several years experience in leading excellent student ministry; at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in a related field and experience with the age group; masters level theological training preferred. Strong Christian faith and excellent leadership and communications skills are required.

La Croix United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Nursery Coordinator. The person selected for this role will be responsible for the team-building and management of volunteers to care for infants during weekend worship celebrations. This position is 15 hours/week, with 6-7 of those occurring on the weekends. La Croix had 3 identical worship experiences each weekend: Saturday 5:30pm; Sunday 9:30am / 11am. Children's programming is provided at all three.

for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) unit of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Click here for more information

The Summit UMC of Lee's Summit, Missouri is seeking an Elementary Program Coordinator (EPC) to join their Children's Ministry Team. The primary function of the EPC is the leadership, organization and administration of the Elementary Department (1st – 6th grades) to ensure effective Bible teaching and application, quality care of children, and effective outreach and ministry to children & families in our church and community. The EPC should exhibit a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, have a minimum of 3 years experience leading in children’s ministry or the equivalent experience in working with elementary aged children in other venues, and be committed to continued personal growth. This is a 20-25 hour/week position. Contact Stacy Guerrero, Director of Children’s Ministries sguerrero@reachingthesummit.com or 816-524-4966. A full job description can be found at: http://www.reachingthesummit.com/children/about/job-openings/

Coordinator of Accounting - MUMC is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Accounting responsible for accurate and timely maintenance of all financial records of the church and its affiliated entities (i.e., foundation), from donor receipts through invoice payments, payroll and benefits, endowment earnings/distributions, monthly reports and annual review/audit.

- Full Job Description
- MUMC Online Application Part I and Part II