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Children/Youth/Family Ministries
Music
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Children/Youth/Family Ministries:

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN
Youth Minister
Full Time

Lead the day-to-day operations of the youth ministry. Develop a relational ministry with the youth through the use of prayer, message, small group, one on one ministry and community events. Implement plans and support operational leaders as they implement plans for the following ministry areas:

  •  Soul Food (band)
  • Middle School Ministry
  • Senior High Ministry
  • Confirmation
  • Missions
  • Small Groups

With the help of the youth ministry administrator, recruit, train, and sustain all youth ministry operational leaders.

Applications accepted until position filled.

Contact Carol Fisher, Parish Administrator at 507-289-1841 or by for an application. (added 10/3/08)

Chatfield Lutheran Church, Chatfield, MN
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Full-time

Responsibilities include utilizing talents, training, and unique gifts to minister to youth and their families, helping guide their spiritual growth. The Director of Youth and Family Ministries will serve as a leader, teacher, and mentor in strengthening the youth and parent relationship with Jesus Christ.  his will be accomplished in partnership with the youth, families, parents, pastors, adult volunteers, congregation, staff, and various committees through a variety of avenues.

We are looking for a person of faith with a strong sense of call to youth and family, positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills. We are looking for someone with working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, Publisher, etc). Education and experience will be considered. Salary and benefits based on Synod guidelines.

Any questions or for a copy of the full job description, please contact Vicky Dietz at 507-867-4721 or us.

Send a detailed resume and letters of recommendation to:
Youth Call Committee
Chatfield Lutheran Church
304 Fillmore Street
Chatfield, MN 55923
(added 7/8/08)

Music:

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, MN
Contemporary Music Worship Leader

Responsibilities include selecting and leading music for the Contemporary Worship Service and our Contemporary Worship Band which also includes weekly rehearsals. A strong musical background is preferred and organization skills are vital.

Position will be open until filled.

For more information contact Dottie Scharber at 507-645-8252 or send a letter of interest, with a resume and references to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 418 East Sumner Street, ATTN: Dottie Scharber, Northfield, MN 55057, or fax information to 507-645-5495. (added 9/29/08)

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN
Soul Food Band Leader

This person would lead and equip a youth worship band that rehearses once a month and leads worship for their peers once a month at our Soul Food evening.

Skills needed for this paid position include a musical background in instrumentation and chords, the ability to recruit and equip youth in leading worship, and a strong relationship with God. This position begins in August.

For more information or for a complete job description, contact carol Fisher at 507-289-1841 or by . (added 6/11/08)

Other:

Southeastern Minnesota Synod/Good Earth Village/Fund for Leaders in Mission, Southeastern Minnesota
Gift Planner
Part-time, two year term
Application Deadline: October 17, 2008

The Gift Planner for Southeastern Minnesota will establish relationships and secure current and deferred gifts for the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, Good Earth Village and the ELCA Fund for Leaders in Mission.

Click here to download the full job description.

Download the application and return it to the Southeastern Minnesota Synod office:

Southeastern Minnesota Synod
Attn: Larry Iverson
1001 14th St. NW, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55901

Contact Larry Iverson, synod minister, for more information - 507-280-9457, 800-426-6376 in Minnesota, or by . (added 9/24/08)

ELCA Deaconess Community, Chicago, IL
Executive Director
Full time

This position will be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors of the Deaconess Community for overseeing the management and administration of the finances, programs and operations of the Deaconess Community, ELCA. This person will work in partnership with the Board of Directors, Directing Deaconess, and staff to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the organization. Develops and implements organizational strategy.

Candidates must have these qualifications: considerable knowledge of and commitment to Christian Stewardship; must be an active member of an ELCA / ELCIC congregation; Bachelor Degree in Business or related field, minimum of 5 to 7 years in an organizational management position with a working understanding of non-profits; skilled in areas of communications: oral, written and electronic; must relocate to Chicago and the ability to do job related travel; subject to all appropriate background checks.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references, by
September 30, 2008 by . (added 9/15/08)