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EMPLOYMENT: Local Church
Lead Pastor: Ebenfeld MB Church, Hillsboro, Kansas, is seeking a full-time teaching pastor who will be responsible for providing sound biblical teaching, leading and equipping the congregation in its mission to “Gather, Grow, Go,” with a relational and engaging spirit through personal connections with congregation. His role and responsibilities also include pastoral care of members and attenders and active involvement in the local community. Ebenfeld is committed to an Anabaptist-evangelical theology as articulated in the MB Confession of Faith. https://usmb.org/confession-of-faith-4/ For more information or to submit resume, email to ebenfeldsearch@gmail.com
Senior Pastor: Grace Bible Church in Gettysburg, South Dakota, is seeking a senior, expository pastor. Regular responsibilities include overseeing worship service; delivering sermons; visiting church members; providing counseling; performing weddings and funerals; working with deacons and committees; attending business meetings; representing church on community, district and national levels; and serving as chief administrator to paid staff. Applicant must meet biblical standards in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, agree with our Statement of Faith, and work with all age groups. A Bible degree is required; Master of Divinity degree and pastoral experience preferred. More information can be found at www.gracebiblesd.com.
Lead Pastor: Pine Acres Church, a growing and active church in Weatherford, Oklahoma, is seeking a man to lead this growing congregation into the next phrase of God’s plan for our church. We seek a leader who can empower our church to fulfill the vision God has given us in the community of Weatherford and beyond. PAC has contemporary worship, a vibrant children’s ministry and values biblical, Christ-centered truths. For more information about who we are and what we believe click here.For more information please go to the following links: https://www.pineacres.org/; https://cityofweatherford.com/ To apply, please email your resume and Lead Pastor Questionnaire to apply@pineacres.org.
Youth Pastor: North Fresno Church, Fresno, California, is seeking a youth pastor to oversee the spiritual development and discipleship of youth, including youth group gatherings, midweek programs and outreach to the broader community. A bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, social sciences or a related field is preferred. For a detailed job description, please visit our website https://www.northfresnochurch.org If you want to join our team, please send your resume to ChurchStaffing.com. For further inquiries, email ypsearch@northfresnochurch.org. Read full ad here.
Associate Pastor of Worship & Discipleship: Hope Kingsburg, a family oriented church located in Kingsburg, California, (between Fresno & Visalia) is seeking a full-time associate pastor of worship and discipleship. In addition to overseeing worship for our Sunday morning worship gatherings, this role will support the lead pastor in strategic development and implementation for Next Gen and adult discipleship ministries of Hope Kingsburg. For a job description, more information or to apply, email pastorsearch@hopekingsburg.org
Worship Director: Good News Fellowship, Ferndale, Washington, is a growing community of households of faith who are multiplying, equipping, and empowering households of faith. GNF is seeking a part-time Worship Director to lead the church body in musically celebrating God. The Worship Director provides leadership by creating an inviting, worshipful atmosphere, a space in which people can meet with God; leading the congregation and the members of the worship ministry in growing their relationship with the Lord through worship; and developing a rotating team of worship leaders. More information can be found at: https://www.goodnewsfellowship.org/worshipdirector. Interested applicants can send cover letter and résumé to office@goodnewsfellowship.org.
Worship Director: Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a full-time worship director to oversee its worship ministry, primarily providing leadership to our contemporary services. Ridgepoint is a mid-size church (1,000 in attendance) with three Sunday morning services. Experience as a worship leader is a requirement. Visit ridgepointwichita.com/employment for more information or to apply.
EMPLOYMENT: Agency
Brand Awareness & Engagement Manager: Pacific Garden Mission (PGM) is looking for a Brand Awareness & Engagement Manager. PGM is a gospel-based homeless shelter and rehab facility in Chicago’s south loop.
The Brand Awareness & Engagement Manager will be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive, scalable marketing strategy to achieve organizational goals. This position requires a creative, analytical, and collaborative individual who can work across teams to deliver impactful marketing campaigns. Key responsibilities include designing the strategy, managing campaigns, creating compelling content, optimizing web and ad performance, and enhancing the effectiveness of our digital outreach.
This is a full-time remote as well as on-location position which would provide health insurance, vision, dental and a salary of $70,000-$85,000 a year, commensurate with experience.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work (if applicable) to Tim Gregory at gregoryt@pgm.org.
Seminary English Instructor, Cairo- Egypt: MCC is seeking a Seminary English Instructor for the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC). This person will be an advisor and mentor to students as well. A secondary role is to use the connections of teaching to build relationships with current and future evangelical pastors as part of deepening MCC’s understanding of the church in Egypt. For more information and deadline to apply visit:
https://mccglobal.my.site.com/
U.S. Donor Engagement Specialist: Multiply is seeking someone who will participate in the Great Commission by serving the U.S. Mennonite Brethren church on God’s mission, engaging people in prayer and financial support for missions, helping people to recognize and respond to the call of God. This person will develop individual donor relationships and donor strategies to assist them in engaging in global mission projects. Key activities with partners, foundations, and donors include meeting, asking, thanking, telling, engaging, and recording, as well as writing proposals and reports. The candidate must be able to work remotely, travel globally and across North America as required, and work evenings and weekends as required. Having access to one of Multiply’s North American regional offices will be a bonus. For more information about this opportunity, go to multiply.net/employment-opportunities. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Carin Van Den Berg, Director of Human Resources, at carinv@multiply.net
Planned Giving Advisor: MB Foundation is seeking a planned giving advisor. This is a relationship-building position for someone who has a heart for people and stewardship and loves the Lord. The position is full-time with a generous benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. Training is available. If interested, go to www.mbfoundation.com/employment
EMPLOYMENT: University
Tabor College invites applications for faculty in the following areas:
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Music
Complete job description and requirements at https://tabor.edu/about/
Fresno Pacific University invites applications for faculty in the following areas:
- Faculty in Biology
- Faculty in Business- Accounting
- Faculty in Chemistry – Traditional Undergraduate
- Faculty in Computer Science
- Faculty in Criminology
- Faculty in Mathematics
- Faculty in Media Studies
- Faculty in Nursing – BSN
- Faculty in Nursing – MSN
- Faculty in Nursing – MSN/BSN, Chair
- Faculty in Physics
Complete job description and requirements at www.fresno.edu/careers.
Fresno Paciific University in Fresno, California, is seeking an Associate Provost for Adult Learning. This is a full-time position. Applications can be submitted online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/fresnoedu/staff
Position Summary
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range; $85,000.00-$130,000.00 annually
The Associate Provost for Adult Learning leads Fresno Pacific University’s degree completion and continuing education programs ensuring academic rigor and program quality, student success, support and retention, and enrollment growth. The AP for Adult Learning collaborates with academic deans, program directors, enrollment management, student life, registrar, student financial services, and the Associate Provost for Student Success and Retention to establish and maintain a cohesive and student-centered approach to teaching and learning, course design, delivery and scheduling, advising, technology support, and university policies. The Associate Provost for Adult Learning will engage regional employers and partners, Fresno Pacific University faculty and staff on its main campus and 4 regional centers, and regional community colleges to meet the learning needs of the workforce and employers of California’s Central Valley through in-person, online, and hybrid degrees, certificates and continuing education. The Associate Provost of Adult Learning will serve as an advocate for post-traditional learners through the creation and multiple credential pathways including transfer, credit for prior learning, and apprenticeships. The Associate Provost for Adult Learning reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and leads a team that includes the Director for the Center for Online Learning, the Director of Continuing Education, and the Degree Completion Program Coordinators.
Degree Completion
Fresno Pacific University offers degree completion programs through regional centers in Bakersfield, Visalia, North Fresno, and Merced. The Associate Provost for Adult Learning will ensure the relevance and rigor of these programs, promote student learning and success, and support faculty and staff as they create meaningful and excellent student experiences. The AP for Adult Learning will work with enrollment management, academic advisors, registrar, and student financial services to provide adult-friendly and efficient practices and policies for degree completion students.
Continuing Education
The AP for Adult Learning will lead the expansion of FPU’s continuing education offerings to meet workforce learning needs in California’s Central Valley. The AP for Adult Learning will establish and maintain relationships with regional employers and offer programming that will enhance the skills and competence of the region’s workforce in order to create a vibrant and resilient economy and an engaged and healthy community. The AP of Adult Learning will work with the FPU Office of Advancement to provide ongoing engagement with FPU alumni.
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The AP for Adult Learning will serve as a champion for and expert in student-centered and inclusive andragogy by providing faculty development and instructional design support to FPU faculty. In partnership with the AP for Student Success and Retention, the AP for Adult Learning will oversee the design and delivery of courses and programs to meet the learning needs of adult students and ensure their success and completion.
Essential Functions
Culture:
- Be in agreement with the university’s Confession of Faith, found here, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
- Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
- Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
- All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
- A steadfast commitment to the “The Fresno Pacific University Idea” and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.
Duties:
- Lead a cross-functional team of program directors and faculty to ensure program quality, academic rigor, and student success in degree completion and continuing education.
- Oversee and guide the work of the Center for Online Learning (COL) to provide professional development on effective, culturally responsive, and student-centered andragogy for all faculty.
- Lead the design and implementation of new programs with deans, faculty, and regional employers.
- Ensure a cohesive and responsive network of student support and service through collaboration with the registrar, student financial services, academic success center, and regional campuses.
- Lead the design and implementation of new continuing education programs.
- Work with the deans and program directors to develop and staff a course schedule for all DC and continuing education programs.
- Manage the budget and increase revenues for FPU through the expansion of DC and CE programs.
- Work with the Registrar and Faculty Senate to develop policies and practices that diversity student pathways to degree completion including credit for prior learning and transfer.
- Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate.
- Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
- Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in an academic field or higher education.
- Five years minimum higher education experience.
- Experience working with adult learners.
- Excellent organizational and coordinating ability.
- Ability to collaborate, encourage, and inspire a common vision across multiple departments and schools.
- Travel to regional centers.
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in an academic field or higher education
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
- Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
- Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
- Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
- Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.
Physical Demands:
- This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
- Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.
University Information
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
*This information, including salary, is accurate as of December 21, 2023.