Jobs

at Churches In Our Presbytery

(and some related places)

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First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View

Director of Music Ministry

First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View seeks part-time (10-15 hrs./wk.) Music Director to oversee all aspects of the music ministry. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

Directing Chancel Choir (weekly rehearsal, weekly Sunday service)Working with and overseeing Bell Choir Director, Organist/Accompanist, Praise Team and Living Water Vocal EnsembleSelecting, purchasing & preparing choral anthems and responses for regular and special services
Helping to lead the Church’s spiritual life through worship and praise

Please send resume to info@fpcmv.org

or call Pastor Tim Boyer for additional information

.Phone: 650- 968-4473, extension 222 Fax: 650- 968-4257www.fpcmv.org

Deadline: August 10, 2010

Complete Job Description

posted 7.6.2010

Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale

Church Controller

The church controller is responsible for the efficient operation, integration and coordination of all financial aspects of the church business, principally, the accounting and financial business systems, budgeting, stewardship, compensation, benefit packages and financial record keeping. Skills and qualifications:

Proven understanding and experience implementing accepted financial and accounting practices
Proven ability to understand, supervise and troubleshoot financial issues
Proven ability to manage complex projects to completion
Ability to work cooperatively with church staff and volunteers
Knowledge of church culture, polity and operations

For additional information contact Nancy Moffett of the SVPC Personnel Committee at 408-296-4431.

posted 6.11.2010

First Pres. Monterey

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Part-time

The Director of Children’s Ministries will direct (create, initiate, staff, administer and supervise) all ministries that nurture and instruct members of our church family between the ages of birth through grade five. This will primarily involve the recruitment, training and supervision of adult and youth volunteers needed to run all such programs successfully.

Complete Job Description

posted 5.26.2010

First Pres.

Monterey

YOUTH DIRECTOR - Part-time

Purpose

To create, coordinate, and supervise ministry and programs for middle school and high school students at First Presbyterian Church of Monterey.
To develop devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We seek a youth ministry filled with grace, hope and justice, which challenges young people to love God with all of their heart, soul, mind and strength.
To develop, foster and nurture a servant’s heart in our youth.
To reflect the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

For more information, contact the First Presbyterian Church of Monterey at: 831-373-3031;carol@fpcmonterey.org

Complete Job Description

posted 5.18.2010

Presbytery of San Jose

MISSION ADVOCATE

The mission advocate is a part-time resource person, motivator, and facilitator for a variety of mission activities in the Presbytery and for the congregations. This person "advocates" for Presbyterian mission, initiates activities, engages others, shares ideas, and promotes available resources.

Qualifications:

Member of a PCUSA congregation or presbyteryPassion for God's mission in the whole world Dedication to mutuality in mission Commitment to mission education Willingness to inform others about mission events, activities, and resources Written and oral communication
Leadership experience in the Presbytery is helpful

Responsibilities:

Serve as mission contact person for the Presbytery regarding Presbyterian mission. Promote an understanding of the PC(USA)'s participation in mission. Maintain communications with church mission committees. Encourage and assist congregational leaders in developing a plan and program for awareness of and commitment to Presbyterian mission, incorporating mission education into existing programs and services of the congregations.
Challenge members of the congregations to become personally involved in mission through prayer, awareness, and sharing of gifts.

Duties:

Obtain and be knowledgeable of PCUSA materials, news, and information. Including, but not limited to HORIZONS of the Presbyterian Women, Presbyterians Today, Info-Pak, the Mission Yearbook of Prayer, and the Presbyterian Planning Calendar.Prepare occasional newsletters updating Mission Chairs about new information, resources, and dates of coming missionaries. At least a 3 month notice needs to be given for congregations to accommodate a speaker comfortably. Give a report at Presbytery staff meeting.Convene Presbytery wide Mission meetings for training and meeting with missionaries.Present an educational display at Presbytery meeting including quantities of any free or inexpensive material that they might find helpful. Also be able to speak for 3 minutes before Presbytery if such a presentation would be desired.Work with congregational leaders to increase the congregation's financial commitment to Presbyterian mission.Develop congregational links with a PC (USA) mission workers through the distribution of the worker's newsletter, send letters of encouragement and support to the mission workers, and invite mission personnel to visit your Presbytery if they are to be on the west coast.
Attend and encourage others to attend Presbyterian regional and national global mission events.

To apply for this position, send a letter and resume to the Rev. Joey Lee, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of San Jose 888 N. First St., Ste. 320, San Jose 9511 or email: joey@sanjosepby.org; 408 279 0220.

Open until filled