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First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton, TN, is seeking a Pastor [8-2-04]

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton, TN, a community and congregation connected to multiple educational and medical facilities, engages in dialogue with science and the humanities, and explores the wisdom of multiple religions to enhance our experience of God. We seek a fulltime minister to share, explore, and grow with us. Our region is rich with history, music is in our blood, and outdoor exploration is a step from our front door. We are a 250 member church that celebrates diversity, pursues and supports social and ecological justice for all peoples and Earth, and worships God's grace through ritual, sacrament, and creative services. If you are a minister who would share in our joys, accept our frailties and learn with us, we invite you to view our CIF at www.1stpres-eliz.org. The art of being human is preferred; walking on water not necessary.

Downtown Pres, Rochester, seeks interim co-pastor [3-1-04]

Downtown United Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY, is seeking "an experienced and spiritually mature individual to partner with us as we stand for justice in our city, our denomination, and the wider world. The interim will work with called co-pastor Rev. Gordon Webster in all aspects of our justice-centered ministry. The interim will have primary staff responsibility for our Worship and Caring Ministries plus additional shared responsibilities."

They add, "We will not depart from efforts to remove our denomination's policy excluding GLBT people from church leadership positions. DUPC continues to support That All May Freely Serve (TAMFS), a ministry we started in 1993 after the denomination prohibited Rev. Dr. Janie Spahr from becoming our co-pastor because she is lesbian."

For more information, contact

Ms. Isabel Morrison, Convener
DUPC Interim Co-Pastor Search Committee
48 Vick Park B
Rochester NY 14607
Phone: 585.654.5989
Email: interim@dupc.org [Please note corrected e-mail address, as of 3-5-04]

PRESBYTERIAN PEACEMAKING PARTNER
with Latin American solidarity experience

[1-15-04]

The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship works to enable the Presbyterian Church USA to be a force for peace in the world. At the present time, the Fellowship's major projects are 1) maintaining a presence and a voice at meetings of the General Assembly; 2) sending delegations to areas where Presbyterians or their mission partners are experiencing violence -- currently the Middle East and Colombia; and 3) participating in the campaign to close the School of the Americas (WHISC) at Ft. Benning, GA. We support projects of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and work with other religious peace fellowships under the umbrella of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.

The term will be for one year, starting in late June of 2004 with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

Requirements:

	Some work experience in Latin America.
	Desire to engage people in thinking critically about the U. S. role and the church's role in Latin America.
	Dedication to nonviolence and ability to speak clearly and urgently about it.
	Fluency in Spanish.
	Ability to travel a good part of the time.
	Willingness to take advanced nonviolence training.
	Adaptability to a simple, economical life-style.
	Willingness to take up residence near one of the principal PPF supervisors.
	May be laity or clergy. (Note: The PPF cannot make pension payments.)
	Must be a member of PCUSA.

Duties:

The Partner's primary responsibility during the first year will be to recruit, coordinate, and do follow-up for a third PPF/Witness For Peace delegation to Colombia.

EDUCATING OUR CHURCH ABOUT PEACEMAKING -

	Being an enthusiastic speaker and writer about Latin America and the role of the churches there in the nonviolent pursuit of social justice.
	Seeking out opportunities to speak at U. S. churches, on radio/TV, etc.
	Being articulate and up-to-date in making a critique of the U. S. role in Latin America.
	Participating in the protest against the School of the Americas at Ft. Benning.
	Writing a page for each issue of the quarterly BRIEFLY about your work.
	Possibly working with several churches or a Presbytery to enable them to do advanced witness to nonviolence.

REPRESENTING PPF -

	Representing PPF and advertising its work at major Presbyterian conferences (General Assembly, Youth, etc.).
	Being on designated conference calls related to PPF committee work.
	Cooperating with the Washington Office and the Peacemaking Program of PCUSA.
	Being an evangelist about the work of PPF -- about alternatives to war, and its witness in the Middle East and Colombia.
	Recruiting new members for PPF and enlisting them in its work, through signing them up for its working groups. Helping to collect data concerning PPF members, potential new members, and their interests.
	Attending and reporting to the PPF National Committee at its annual meeting.

Supervision on a regular basis as arranged by the Peacemaking Partner Committee.

Remuneration:

	Living and travel expenses plus a modest stipend.
	Health insurance.
	A cell phone

To apply, contact Anne Barstow at annebarstow@peoplepc.com

The Nonviolent Peaceforce is seeking a Development Officer for its major donor program.

[1-15-04]

Job Description
Development Officer, Major Donor Program

The Development Officer has primary responsibility for maintaining and expanding the Nonviolent Peaceforce's US Major Donor Program. He/she works with a staff team consisting of the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator and the Development Projects Coordinator to
accomplish major donor identification, cultivation and solicitation. In addition, he/she will work with lead volunteers (board members, affinity group members and others) for carrying out major donor efforts.

Responsibilities

* Plan annual major donor program.
* Set and meet aggressive annual targets including average gifts of $25,000 and over.
* Manage major gifts volunteer committees.
* Oversee and direct all major gift prospect research.
* Create a system to improve and manage our accountability to donors.
* Create events to educate and support donors.
* Participate in major donor visits.
* Formulate approaches to be used in reaching new groups of potential major donors.
* Draft case statement for Nonviolent Peaceforce, including financial status and planning information.

Qualifications

* At least seven years of successful fundraising for a nonprofit or political campaign or organization; or capital development of a for profit business, of which at least two years have been work with major donors/investors.
* Written and oral communication capabilities.
* Ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience working with sophisticated databases.
* Experience training and supporting volunteers in major donor work.

This is a full time job. Salary is negotiable. The Development Officer will be based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with travel required. He/she will report to the Executive Director.

Presbyterian Welcome - Inclusive Churches Working Together
Job Description for Coordinator-Evangelist

[10-15-03]

Responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) organizational growth and nurture towards 2) the end of removing Amendment B.

Outreach and Education to potential Presbyterian Welcome supporters: Work with committee structure to develop relationships with a diverse cross-section of Presbyterians in New York City Presbytery and larger metropolitan area, to empower them to work for the removal of Amendment B.

Legislative Work and Advocacy: Support and direct Presbyterian Welcome's work within PC(USA) polity to remove Amendment B.

Steering Committee, Executive Committee and Advisory Board Development: Staff these committees to facilitate their effective functioning and individuals' leadership development. Build and maintain pastoral, supportive relationships with individual leaders.

Staff development: Supervise administrative assistant, seminarian interns and consultants.

Fundraising: Develop, staff, and direct the Fundraising Committee to provide a steady and predictable flow of income.

Finance: Staff and direct the Finance Committee to ensure fiscally responsible reporting to appropriate government agencies and the Steering Committee. Create and maintain appropriate tracking systems for the office.

Publications: Oversee production and distribution of the annual report, meeting minutes, special event publicity, and other publications and mailings.

Expectations:
* Forty hours a week; regular office hours, one month vacation, two weeks study leave, two weeks sick leave;
* Ordained or in-care for ordination;
* Seminary trained;
* Preaching and worship-leadership skills;
* Several years prior experience in community organizing;
* Self-starter and organizational skills;
* Ability to and experience with organization growth and development;
* Willingness and availability to travel;
* Computer skills (including familiarity and comfort with MS Word and Excel, bookkeeping software, database software, internet and email);
* Knowledge of Presbyterian process, polity, and culture;
* Comfort and flexibility working in a small church environment, with a diverse cross-section of Presbyterians;
* Comfortable being out-of-the-closet as an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered Christian.

* The title for this position is under consideration for revision.

For more information, contact
Mieke Vandersall, Interim Coordinator
Presbyterian Welcome
Fax: (212) 721-9154.
E-mail preswel@aol.com

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City, is seeking an Associate Pastor for Young Adult & Youth Ministries.

[posted here 7-5-03]

To contact the committee with questions or to send
a Personal Information Form (The PIF),
please e-mail: apnc@fapc.org

or mail to:
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Seven West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

and please mark CONFIDENTIAL.

You'll find more information at their church website, and especially on the page for the associate pastor search, which includes their CIF.

Have You Heard Our Call?

WESTMINSTER
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

Wilmington, DE

Pastor/Head of Staff

[posted here 3-14-03]

We are a highly educated and professional congregation (1,700) that has a rich tradition of pastoral leadership, outstanding preaching and Christian discipleship. WPC's congregation is caring, talented, and involved. We have a centrally located, multifunctional facility with a collegial and talented staff that includes three associate pastors.

With God's help, we are seeking a personable leader, with at least eight years of experience, who motivates us to follow Christ's example through biblically-inspired preaching. The ideal candidate will possess:

	strong sermon skills/presentation;
	open and inclusive leadership style;
	exceptional communications skills;
	a warm, nurturing style and a sense of humor;
	ability to provide administrative leadership.

Wilmington, a thriving community of 500,000, offers award winning schools, cultural and recreational opportunities with easy access to all that Philadelphia has to offer and centrally located between Washington DC and New York City.

Send your PIF to: Nora Andresen/Dave Rea, PNC Chairs
c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church
1502 W. 13^th Street,Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 654-5848, Ext. 49
E-mail: p (secure and preferred)
Web site: www.wpc.org

Jan Hus Presbyterian Church

Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor Position

[posted here 12-4-02]

Our progressive Presbyterian Church, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, is looking for a Stated Supply Pastor to serve our congregation while we prepare for and implement our search for a full time permanent Pastor. Responsibilities will include supporting congregational care, evangelism, community-building within the congregation, and some pastoral care. Some preaching, participation in worship-planning, and some teaching in bible study will also be involved. Jan Hus has an active committee structure that provides support for all of these activities. The Stated Supply Pastor will also moderate session meetings.

Jan Hus Presbyterian Church is known nationally for its long-standing witness for peace and justice. This witness has included the nuclear freeze movement, the sanctuary movement and related questions concerning US involvement in Central America, previous and potential military action in the Persian Gulf, and the creation of advocacy networks concerning housing and homelessness in New York City and concerning US policies in Haiti. Jan Hus is a More Light church and actively endorses full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in all ordained positions and offices within the Presbyterian Church. Jan Hus also embraces feminist perspectives and inclusive language. As we say in our mission statement, we are an experiment that brings together the intimacy of a small church with the ministry of a larger church. Jan Hus was recently ranked among the most effective Protestant congregations by the Lilly Endowment.

We are looking for a Stated Supply Pastor who will join our experiment and support us, and help us support each other, as we move through a time of transition. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience serving in interim situations, although it is not a requirement. The position is for 16 hours per week. A competitive salary will be offered.

Reply to: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church
351 East 74^th Street
New York, NY 10021

Recent seminary graduate seeks call in a progressive congregation [6-27-02]

Jay Wallace has graduated this year from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and has been certified as ready to receive a call. He describes himself as "a people person [who] would rather be visiting with folks than taking care of administrative details."

He adds: "I'm interested in folks who want to reach out to their neighbors. This means they want to discover their gifts of ministry, so they may be effective practitioners of the good news in the everyday world. My gifts are nurturing and enabling gifts. My hope is help grow a church community that welcomes, accepts, and values people. I believe these kinds of attitudes encourage relationships which are 'good news,' and relational evangelism is like the aroma of baking bread, Who can resist? With the gifts of prayer and teaching I wait to help each seeker to find Gods' direction for ministry and be empowered for Gods' purposes in that ministry."

Of his recent history he says: "From a year's chaplaincy, where I developed counseling, visitation and hospitality skills I was called to seminary. Here I concentrated on biblical studies, counseling, and currently on encouraging evangelism in congregations. For two summers I directed the community life program for the Doctor of Ministry curriculum. I ministered to pastors representing 12 countries and 20 Christian traditions. This involved solving practical problems: recruiting typists, arranging transportation, helping 3rd world pastors navigate the food shopping system, organizing group tours, hosting community coffees/ weekly suppers, publishing a weekly newspaper and providing various ecumenical worship experiences."

His PIF is # 100005932.1 @ Church Leadership Connection. He can be reached by e-mail at jlchap1@msn.com

Equal Exchange's Interfaith Coffee Program is seeking new staff, to focus on customer service, as well as program development and events outreach. [3-23-02]

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