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A Response That Is Always Appropriate
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Psalm 100 (NASB) A Psalm for Thanksgiving.
1 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with jubilation; come before Him with rejoicing. 3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. 5 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His faithfulness is to all generations.
A month after my marriage to Sharon (40 years this September 1, thank You, Lord) I had an experience in my fairly young Christian life that still impacts me wonderfully to this day. We were living in a small apartment near the Arlington Church of God, my home church, and I decided to walk to church for Wednesday night Bible Study. Sharon was working a bit late, and she would meet me later. When I got to the building at 6:30 for the 7:00 study the door was locked. For a few moments I was the only one standing there waiting when my best friend in life, Charles Myricks (now the Senior Pastor of the Arlington Church of God), joined me for the wait. A few minutes later Mother Mamie McCall joined us, having walked from her home about 2 blocks away. Mother McCall was 92 years old at that time.
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As we stood there talking about life, Mother McCall began to share her testimony of the goodness of the Lord in her life and that of her family. She mentioned some of the difficult times she had in life, sprinkled with some of the blessings, including having never been in the hospital or really sick her whole life. Through all of her testimony, we noticed an incredible gleam of joy and affirmation of the awesomeness of the Lord Jesus Christ, as she shared how Jesus Christ had indeed been her Lord. Her eyes glistened with moisture as she spoke of the empowering and comforting of Holy Spirit. The aura of thanksgiving and praise she exuded was thick and rich. It was truly an amazing time which made Bible Study that night much richer for us.
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I learned from Mother McCall that a lifelong walk with Jesus Christ through the transforming power of Holy Spirit is the key to a rich and fulfilling life, regardless of the challenges that life brings. Through our lives we will always have to deal with difficult challenges, struggles, burdens, grief and grieving, along with the joys that life can bring. Through it all, we need to know that thanksgiving and praise to our God is always the appropriate response. Praise and Thanksgiving remind us that there is nothing or no one greater than our God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are always in our lives and working through our lives for our greater good.
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Psalm 100 is a wonderful Psalm of encouragement to live a life of thanksgiving and praise. They should empower everything we do in life, and strengthen us when we walk through life’s challenges. I love the action words contained within, spurring us on to living an overcoming life to the One Who empowers us to be more than overcomers. He is the One who made us, and we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Look at the ways we can express that in our words and deeds:
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Shout joyfully to the Lord |
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These wonderful expressions will fuel anyone who desires to walk with the Lord. It is ratified with the acknowledgement, “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting and His faithfulness is to all generations.” Praise the Lord! Thank You, Father! Thank You Jesus! Thank You, Holy Spirit. What a great way to approach the holiday season with Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away!
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In this regard, I am convinced that there is not a person in the great state of Michigan who couldn’t benefit from the life-giving ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the transforming power of Holy Spirit. Everyone could be lifted through living out Psalm 100, experiencing the affirmation of knowing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and walking with Holy Spirit. That indeed is the vision and mission that we shared with the General Assembly of the Church of God in Michigan this past week. Our forward vision is to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ known to every household in Michigan with the transforming power of Holy Spirit. We are seeking the Lord’s transforming glory to literally give us the State of Michigan for Jesus Christ. This mission will require us to pray, plan, invest, and serve such that we are used by the Lord to facilitate this. Associate Pastor Joshua Brandt and I covet the opportunities to share this exciting vision and mission, along with its compelling core values, with you. We want to encourage you to look at your communities and claim them for Jesus Christ. We want you to envision reaching every household around you with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the transforming power of Holy Spirit.
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We invite you to join us on this journey. As we go forward together, let us do so with the response that is always appropriate.
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1 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with jubilation; come before Him with rejoicing. 3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. 5 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His faithfulness is to all generations.
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May the Lord Jesus Christ richly and continuously bless you,
Rev. Mark K. Richardson, State Pastor
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Friends, we invite you to experience the powerful General Assembly Meeting and services we had recently. They are available on our website with this link: General Assembly webpage We also encourage you to visit our new Facebook page which has some wonderful information and posts of our General Assembly as well as our Mission and Vision and upcoming events for the Church of God in Michigan. Find and follow us on Facebook “The Church of God in Michigan.”
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Hurricane Support-North Carolina
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Dear Friends:
The recent hurricanes that hit the south caused much damage to communities, including crippling roads and destroying homes, churches, and businesses. In some communities the damage was so great that even the access to them has been limited for basic needs and supplies. One of the communities that was hit particularly hard was Asheville, North Carolina. In that community, the First Church of God was hit very hard, and its members are struggling still to deal with basic needs like water, food, and needed supplies. Carolina Ministries has been helping as much as they can, as they have to minister to many communities across two states. This congregation can use our help. If you are able to provide some financial support for them, it would be appreciated. You can contribute to the Church of God in Michigan (PayPal-Add Carolina Ministries Note), targeted for Carolina Ministries of the Church of God. All donations will be given to them and earmarked for that congregation.
Thank you for your kind and loving consideration,
Pastor Mark K. Richardson, State Pastor
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January 3-5, 2025
Timber Wolf Lake
Lake City, Michigan
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COME ALIVE
based on Galatians 5
Jessica Uitvlugt, Speaker
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Attaboy, Worship
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The Church of God State Youth Winter Retreat is finalizing details for January 3-5, 2025, at the beautiful Young Life Camp-Timber Wolf Lake. It is located at 4909 N. Morey Road, Lake City, Michigan. We have wonderful ample space, beautiful facilities, awesome leaders and the great events we always look forward to! Check out the camp at www.timberwolf.younglife.org. We are anticipating many churches joining us this January. Each group must have adult chaperones for male and female youth, with each church determining the appropriate number for their group. The retreat is open to Middle School and High School students.
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January 27-29, 2025
Gull Lake, Hickory Corners, Michigan
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It's widely acknowledged that ministry can be challenging at times. When I was younger and faced tough times, I often heard the saying "when the going gets tough, the tough get going." It's an old and perhaps cliché saying, but it speaks to the concept of resilience.
Resilience is defined in several ways in the dictionary, but the second definition listed is particularly personal: "the ability of a person to adjust to or recover readily from illness, adversity, major life changes, etc." If you're like me, you find yourself "adjusting" and "recovering" frequently these days, and it can be incredibly draining.
Our Ministers Conference, scheduled for January 27-29 at Gull Lake Ministries, will focus on "the Resilient Pastor." John Opalewski, of Converge Coaching, will share insightful wisdom from his own experiences and from scripture about where true resilience comes from. The aim is to help us all develop attitudes and practices that will empower us to "get going" when faced with challenging circumstances.
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Barbados Mission Work Camp
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January 4-14, 2025
Silver Sands Church of God
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We will continue our work on the newly constructed Silver Sands Church of God on the southern point of the island. Something for everyone to do regardless of age or skill level. SIGN UP TODAY!
DATES: January 4: Fly to Barbados and settle in our residence. January 14: Leave Barbados for home.
REGISTRATION FEE: $1,400 + airfare. Registration fee covers all basic costs once you arrive in Barbados, including island travel, lodging, and meals (except for meals while at the resort hotel).
PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 15 -- Maximum 20 (children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult) LODGING: Our group will be staying at the Round Rock Apartments close to our work site. Our final three nights will be spent at the Divi Southwinds Beach Resort for some R & R before returning home (covered in registration fee).
MEALS: Meals will be provided by Vision Ministries. Participants will be responsible to pay for their own meals while at the Divi Southwinds.
REQUIREMENTS: Passport and current tetanus shot.
AIR TRAVEL TO / FROM BARBADOS: Participants will be responsible for securing and paying for their own air travel to and from Barbados. Vision Ministries will pick you up and return you to the Barbados airport. We will work with you in getting you the needed flight information. NOTE: Do not purchase your plane tickets until given clearance by Vision Ministries.
WORK PROJECTS: We will continue to do a lot of painting of the lower level rooms as well as other smaller projects.There will be something for everyone to do, regardless of your skill level. All you need is relatively good health, helping hands, and a loving heart. We will work Monday-Friday.
NOTE: Churches sending work camp participants are encouraged to donate some funds for the work camp construction materials.
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Focus on the Family
Pastor and Spouse Getaways
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Pastors,
Here is some great news from your Pastoral Health Team courtesy of Rev. Mike Harris and Focus on the Family. There is an awesome opportunity for you and your spouse to strengthen your marriage, and it is free for you as a Church of God in Michigan Pastor, as a gift from Focus on the Family. Focus on the Family's Hope Restored is now offering our weekend getaways for free for pastor's and their spouses! This is for any pastor that is on staff at the church. If you would have questions about whether or not someone on your staff is eligible, they could ask the registrar. The link to find out more information about this go to: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/pastors-weekend-getaways/
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Health Marriage
Healthy Church
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Every congregation should consider investing in strong, healthy, Christ-centered marriages. Healthy Marriage, Healthy Church Ministries is a great ministry with wonderful tools to help accomplish this. This ministry team provides a strong "Virtual Marriage Ministry for your Church. Healthy Marriage, Healthy Church is an empowering initiative aimed at strengthening both individuals and church communities through the power of healthy marriages. This transformative program emphasizes the profound impact of strong marital relationships on the overall well-being of families and congregations and communities." Please take the time to review the comprehensive offerings on their website with the link below.
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Managing High Stakes Conversations
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Perhaps your congregation is in need of professional, Christian mediation concerning conflict. Perhaps your church could benefit from training in Crucial Conversations and how to share even difficult information with others without doing damage. We can help with that through Rev. Chris Cottrell, who is very well trained and experienced in helping churches through these difficult challenges. His information and contacts are included below. Another good thing to keep in mind is that Chris is a native Michigander, and he always loves to come back home.
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Contact: Rev. Dr. Christopher Cottrell
chris@crosspointceo.com, (937) 621-2162
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Our Michigan Churches seeking Pastors:
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Alma, First Church of God |
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Barryton, Barryton Church of God |
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Lansing, Pennway Church of God |
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Saint Johns, First Church of God |
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Cassopolis, First Church of God (Bi-Vocational Pastor) |
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Clarkston Community Church (Worship Director) |
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Detroit, Church of God of Detroit (youth pastor) |
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Howell, Crossroads Church of God (Family pastor) |
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Interested? Contact - Rev. Mark K. Richardson, State Pastor
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Alma Church of God | Alma, Michigan
Currently seeking a Senior Pastor
Alma Church of God is a vibrant, healthy, and growing congregation. We are seeking a Senior Pastor who can help us build upon our strengths, discern the next chapter of our mission, help us chart the course, and take the steps we need to pursue the vision.
Our next Senior Pastor fosters encounters with Jesus by:
Encountering Jesus Changes Everything.
• Preaching sermons that are dynamic and relevant
• Casting vision for the mission
• Activating the church to impact the local community and beyond
• Equipping and empowering leaders to lead
• Leading with authenticity, courage, and integrity
• Caring for every generation
• Celebrating and cultivating generosity
• Investing in staff and helping them thrive
We believe all of life is packed with potential to encounter Jesus.
Our next Senior Pastor helps people discover how to live with this alertness in daily life.
We believe God loves Alma and the surrounding communities.
Our next Senior Pastor helps us discover how to join our lives to God’s love for the world.
Our commitment to our Senior Pastor:
• Full-time compensation with benefits package
• Prayer support and encouragement
• Care for our pastor’s family
• Support for healthy life and ministry rhythms
• A wonderful church to call home
Download: Senior Pastor Profile and Church Profile
Contact: almacogsearch@gmail.com
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First Church of God | Saint Johns, Michigan
Currently seeking a full-time pastor
St. Johns, Michigan, often referred to as the "Mint City," is a charming small town located in Clinton County. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly its historical significance in mint farming, St. Johns offers a welcoming community with a blend of rural charm and modern amenities. The town boasts picturesque parks, family-friendly events, and a strong sense of community spirit, making it an ideal place for both residents and visitors to experience the warmth and hospitality of Mid-Michigan.
The local schools in St. Johns are highly regarded, providing excellent educational opportunities and fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive academically and personally. Additionally, St. Johns benefits from its convenient proximity to Lansing, the state capital, and Grand Rapids, one of Michigan's largest cities. This prime location offers residents easy access to a wider range of cultural, educational, and employment opportunities, enhancing the appeal of this delightful community.
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This congregation has been growing for over 100 years and is dedicated to consistent growth and open to change. |
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The congregation enjoys gathering in various ways, including Sunday morning pre-service coffee hour, an annual July 4th fireworks viewing party for the community, and annual summer picnics and Christmas banquets. |
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The Board works in partnership with the pastoral staff to embody the character of Christ. |
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In February 2023 NXTStep Church Services completed a full church assessment. |
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The Church congregation has been eagerly and actively developing ministry teams (worship team, first impressions team, outreach teams, prayer teams, financial teams, security teams, etc.) to develop and foster the Church culture. |
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We recognize a pastor as someone who feels and is actively pursuing a calling. |
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We believe God is preparing the person who will be our next pastor.Suspendisse pulvinar mi at hendrerit gravida |
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We are seeking God's leadership in guiding us to that person. |
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We are seeking a full-time pastor who:
- Willingly submits to spiritual guidance.
- Is credentialed, or is willing to enter the process of being credentialed, by the Church of God Credentials Committee.
- Has or is seeking appropriate education in the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of ministry.
- Understands the importance of technology to contemporary church worship and outreach. |
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We are seeking a Pastor who understands the congregation's desire to actively participate in ministry and outreach, rather than relying solely on the Pastor to perform the work of the Church body. |
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- Biblically teaches with the capacity to engage the hearts and minds of those seeking God, and to educate and challenge toward spiritual growt
- Is a Holy Spirit disciple of Jesus who emphasizes prayer and biblical soundness.
- Is a community-minded leader who actively engages in ministry inside and outside the church walls.
- Is a listener who is able to provide congregational care.
- Is able to see and respond to people with compassion, care, and sound instruction.
- Is a good communicator.
- Has emotional intelligence and a commitment to on-going personal growth and maturity.
- Is genuine, nonjudgmental, and humble.
- Provides visionary leadership and is willing to take risks and go where God leads.
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Sabbatical, continuing education assistance as well as others to be discussed further. Non-monetary benefits stem from a caring congregation (meal trains, cutting and delivering firewood, fall clean-up assistance, etc.) |
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First Church of God | Cassopolis, Michigan
Bi-Vocational Pastor - Job Description
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The Big Picture -
The Cassopolis church is a small fellowship of dedicated believers seeking a lead pastor that is energetic, has a passion for and will help and guide its people in reaching the lost in the
community we serve. His or her focus will center on preaching, leadership, pastoral care and
personal witness.
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The Cass church is a welcoming one - that seeks to glorify God and live out the love of Christ
through worship, fellowship, discipleship and sharing the good news. Our church is proud of its many years of history and undeniable desire to serve those in need in the community. The
people of this church are aware of the challenges of a bi-vocational pastor and understand that a person has limitations. The lead pastor and leadership team will work together to set
priorities, assignments, boundaries and team support.
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Cassopolis is located along the Michigan state line 20 miles north of South Bend, Indiana. In recent years the downtown community and Stone Lake area has been revitalized by The Imagine Cass Project which sought to transform the entire community. While serving as the county seat, this quaint village has a historic atmosphere and is a great place to establish strong family values. In addition, a major new industrial park is currently in process just outside of town. The village, farm country and large Diamond Lake offers some unique opportunities and challenges.
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Personal call to pastoral ministry |
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Qualified to minister in the church as required in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9 |
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Committed to living and serving consistent with scripture and the Church of God |
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Licensed and ordained in the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana or be in the process of licensing and ordination. |
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The ability to communicate through the preaching ministry and lead people to life changing experiences. |
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Possess strong leadership and communication skills, necessary to identify, seek out and build relationships in the community, as needed, to enhance outreach efforts, partnerships and ministries. |
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To proclaim the gospel of Christ and to teach the Bible in a way that communicates well. |
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To provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth. |
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Work and serve with the Leadership team in future endeavors and choosing of additional members of Adult/Youth Ministries. |
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To facilitate regular contact/visitation of church families. |
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To officiate at weddings, funerals, and any other significant church events as well as serving as a representative of the church at significant community events. |
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We seek an energetic and enthusiastic lead pastor who feels a divine call to pastoral ministry
upon his or her life. The lead pastor needs to have a heart for serving and a passion to share
the good news of the gospel in order to see lives transformed. We expect that the person
accepting this position would feel God's call to our congregation.
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This is a part-time position. Salary and benefits will be determined based on experience and
education of the successful candidate and in line with the current recommendations contained in the budget.
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Please send resume to Dennis Wooden, dkwswine@yahoo.com, and Mike Grice,
mikeg78@comcast.net
For any questions or more information please contact Dennis Wooden at 517-937-5568
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Clarkston Community Church | Clarkston, Michigan
Worship Director
Overview:
Are you a team builder? Are you passionate about building a worship culture? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative team environment? If your answer is yes, then the Worship Director position at Clarkston Community Church (CCC) could be the right fit for you. CCC is a well-established church with a rich history and a promising future. Our mission is to help people find God and grow in their relationship with Jesus. We believe that our worship ministry is a huge part of carrying out that vision by leading people to experience God through worship in our weekend services.
Job Description:
Our next worship director will lead our music and tech teams in a modern style of worship. He/she will be responsible for recruiting, auditioning, training, scheduling and shepherding our worship ministry volunteers. This position will report to our Associate Pastor but will also work closely with our Senior Pastor to plan worship services.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our Senior Pastor to plan worship services.
- Lead worship services on Sunday mornings.
- Lead mid-week rehearsals on Wednesday evenings.Committed to living and serving consistent with scripture and the Church of God
- Develop a recruiting and training process for musicians and tech volunteers.
- Develop and manage an annual worship ministry budget.
- Provide oversight to the church livestream and tech team.Possess strong leadership and communication skills, necessary to identify, seek out and build relationships in the community, as needed, to enhance outreach efforts, partnerships and ministries.
- Attend all staff meetings and all church events.
Requirements:
- A lifestyle that demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus.
- 5+ years of worship leading experience.To provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth.
- Ability to lead vocally as well as playing guitar or keys.
- Experience using worship software such as Planning Center, Proclaim, ProPresenter, etc.
- Experience with using backing tracks during worship utilizing resources such as Multitracks, Playback, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, etc.
Bonus Skills: A candidate with any of the following additional skills would be a positive.
- Training or experience with audio, video or lighting systems.
- Livestream training and experience.5+ years of worship leading experience.To provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth.
- Social media or website management experience.Ability to lead vocally as well as playing guitar or keys.
- Communications/Marketing experience.
How To Apply:
If you feel you may be a good fit for this position, please forward your resume as well as worship leading sample videos to jbrainard@clarkstoncommunity.com. Please include “Worship Director Position” in the subject line of the email.
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Church of God of Detroit | Detroit, Michigan
New Position - Emerging Generation Pastor
Position Overview the Emerging Generation Pastor will be a champion for children, youth, young adults, and their families as a part of the larger community and ministry of the Church of God of Detroit. It is this pastor's responsibility to direct, encourage, and oversee the various ministries connected to her/his position.
Roles/Responsibilities
Align Ministries Develop Leaders Give oversight to the formation of leaders in the emerging generation ministries
Working Relationships
The Emerging Generation Pastor is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor. The Emerging Generation Pastor is a member of the ministry staff/team.
Personal Attributes
Follower of Jesus - Evidence of a personal relationship and commitment to Christ. Teacher - Able to communicate effectively one on one, as well as in small and large group settings.
Requirements
Accreditation by, Ordination or willingness to enter the process of being ordained accredited by, the Church of God Anderson Board of Ministerial Standards and Education. Ability to think strategically and creatively. Administrative and organizational skills. Be a part of the Emerging Generation.
Salary
$15.000 to $18.000. This is a part-time position. Salary and benefits will be determined based on the experience and education of the successful candidate and in line with current recommendations contained in the by-laws.
For more detailed information, please contact revalgrant@gmail.com
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Crossroads Church of God | Howell, Michigan
Family Pastor
General Supervisor: Senior Pastor
General Time Requirements: 15-20 Hours per week
Position Purpose:
To direct and lead programming for children from infants through 5th grade.The Family Pastor shall seek to foster Christian community through building relationships with children/youth that strengthens their growth and faith in Jesus Christ. He/She will create an atmosphere of love and trust and to provide the children/youth with a solid biblical foundation from which to build their lives.
To direct programming and be the spiritual leader for Middle School and High School age youth. The Family Pastor shall seek to foster Christian community through building relationships with young people that strengthen their growth and faith in Jesus Christ.
Expectations & Responsibilities:
- Be a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and mature in faith.
- Be a part of the regular attending community of Crossroads Church of God as described in our Voting Policy and Believer’s Covenant.
- Adhere to essential Christian doctrinal teachings in congruence with Church of God (Anderson, IN).
- Will create and/or purchase a standard curriculum to be used by all staff. This curriculum will be age appropriate. Curriculum for nursery is not required. All teaching materials will be approved by the Senior Pastor or designee.
- Provide leadership for and function as the primary staff person relating to the Children’s and Youth Ministries. Will function as the Chairperson of the respective Ministry Teams.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, of volunteers to work with nursery, preschool, elementary, middle and high school age children. The Family Pastor will supervise all staff, paid or unpaid, that serve in children’s/youth ministry. It is expected that the Family Pastor will lean heavily upon the assistance of volunteer staff in administrating these ministries.
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for children/families.
- Work with the Senior Pastor/Leadership Team in preparation of an annual budget.
- Coordinate fund-raising activities that support special youth activities and trips.
- Promote Christian service through age appropriate service projects.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Be in contact with office staff and provide a timely and accurate schedule of activities.
- Keep the congregation informed of youth events by coordinating the publicity for youth activities through the appropriate vehicles provided by the church (e.g. website, social media, etc.).
- Maintain frequent communications with children and parents/family. Meet with families, when requested, to answer questions or discuss concerns about the ministry.
- Provide a year-end report for the congregation for the annual business meeting.
- The Family Pastor will be responsible to be aware of any and all safety and security concerns within the church and will report those concerns to the Senior Pastor or Head of Security.
- The Family Pastor will be required to teach/preach/direct worship services at the request of, or in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
- Manage the disbursement of budgeted funds for Children’sYouth Ministries within the guidelines of the approved budget and in adherence with the by laws and policies of the church.
- Working remotely is permitted when appropriate.
- Adhere to Crossroads governing bylaws and policies and procedures.
- Will have an annual performance review with the Senior Pastor or designee.
- Minimum education required is completion of an accredited High School, or equivalent. Advanced degrees are preferred and will be considered as to their relevance and applicability to the position.
- Ministry Credentials, licensure or ordination, or the desire and ability to earn credentials from the Church of God (Anderson, IN), are preferred.
Compensation:
The total annual amount of compensation for this position will be determined based upon education and experience. This amount would be paid on a bi-weekly basis (26 pay periods). The position is part time employment and would likely be bi-vocational or avocational for most candidates.
This position is a combination of two positions: Youth Pastor/Leader and Children’s Pastor/Leader. Consideration will be given to a candidate that may want to specialize in either Youth Ministry or Children’s Ministry and this position may be divided again into two separate positions depending on the qualifications of the candidates. Hours and salary would be adjusted accordingly.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to:
Pastor Rob Tramel, Lead Pastor, Crossroads Church of God
517-546-0722
Email: “crchog@gmail.com” and “pastorrobtramel@gmail.com”
Download: Pastoral Profile
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