DIRECTOR
OF
HIGH
SCHOOL,
COLLEGE,
AND
YOUNG
ADULT
MINISTRY
First
Presbyterian
Church
of
Allentown,
PA
FPC
Allentown,
a
2000
member
congregation
with
a
dynamic
vision
for
discipleship
and
spiritual
formation
for
younger
generations,
is
looking
for
a
Full-Time
Director
of
High
School,
College,
and
Young
Adult
Ministry
to
begin
in
May
of
2010.
Since
the
Director
of
High
School,
College
and
Young
Adult
Ministry
plays
a
major
role
in
the
spiritual
and
missional
development
of
younger
generations,
both
inside
and
outside
the
church,
FPC
seeks
a
leader
who
has
a
solid
understanding
of
the
foundations
of
the
Christian
faith,
the
Reformed
theological
tradition,
and
someone
who
has
a
strong
desire
to
nurture
younger
generations
in
the
way
of
Jesus
Christ.
We
seek
a
person
who
generates
new
ideas
and
ministry
initiatives
as
well
as
someone
who
values
a
team
concept
of
ministry.
Therefore
the
following
qualifications
are
desirable.
1.
A
love
of
youth
and
young
adults,
and
a
love
of
Jesus
Christ.
2.
At
least
a
B.A.
degree
from
an
accredited
four-year
institution.
3.
An
expert
in
youth
and
postmodern
culture.
4.
Able
to
inspire,
recruit,
and
equip
volunteer
leaders
for
ministry.
5.
A
strong
communicator.
6.
Good
organizational
skills.
Please
send
C.V.
or
resume
to
Rev.
Stephen
Emick,
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation,
Stephen.emick@fpcallentown.org.
(posted 1/20/2010)

DIRECTOR
OF
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
AND
TWEEN
MINISTRY
First
Presbyterian
Church
of
Allentown,
PA
FPC
Allentown,
a
2000
member
congregation
with
a
dynamic
vision
for
discipleship
and
spiritual
formation
for
younger
generations,
is
looking
for
a
Full-Time
Director
of
Middle
School
and
Tween
Ministry
to
begin
in
May
of
2010.
Since
the
Director
of
Middle
School
and
Tween
Ministry
plays
a
major
role
in
the
spiritual
and
missional
development
of
youth,
both
inside
and
outside
the
church,
FPC
seeks
a
leader
who
has
a
solid
understanding
of
the
foundations
of
the
Christian
faith,
the
Reformed
theological
tradition,
and
someone
who
has
a
strong
desire
to
nurture
younger
generations
in
the
way
of
Jesus
Christ.
We
seek
a
person
who
generates
new
ideas
and
ministry
initiatives
as
well
as
someone
who
values
a
team
concept
of
ministry.
Therefore
the
following
qualifications
are
desirable.
1.
A
love
of
youth
and
a
love
of
Jesus
Christ.
2.
At
least
a
B.A.
degree
from
an
accredited
four-year
institution.
3.
An
expert
in
youth
and
tween
culture.
4.
Able
to
inspire,
recruit,
and
equip
volunteer
leaders
for
ministry.
5.
A
strong
communicator.
6.
Good
organizational
skills
Please
send
C.V.
or
resume
to
Rev.
Stephen
Emick,
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation,
Stephen.emick@fpcallentown.org.
(posted 1/20/2010)

2010
Summer
Intern
Program
First
Presbyterian
Church
Allentown,
Pennsylvania
Purpose
The
purpose
of
the
Summer
Intern
Program
at
First
Presbyterian
Church
is
to
offer
the
opportunity
for
individuals
who
are
interested
in
exploring
a
call
to
ordained
or
nonordained
ministry
to
experience
professional
ministry
in
the
Presbyterian
Church
(USA)
with
an
emphasis
on
youth
ministry.
This
program
will
seek
to
develop
and
refine
skills
that
are
necessary
for
effective
ministry
and
which
will
also
benefit
the
effectiveness
of
First
Presbyterian
Church's
summer
ministries
through
practical
experience
and
professional
instruction.
This
will
be
accomplished
through
hands-on
responsibilities
in
youth
ministry.
Two
interns
will
be
hired
for
2010,
one
to
serve
in
our
Jr.
High
Ministry
and
the
other
one
to
serve
in
our
Sr.
High
Ministry.
Job
Description
The
intern
will:
1.
minister
with
First
Presbyterian
Church
youth
(completed
6th
through
8th
graders
or
completed
9th
through
12th
graders)
in
various
settings
including
programmed
events,
informal
gatherings,
and
intentional
small
group
activities.
This
responsibility
will
include
welcoming
each
youth
and
helping
them
to
become
integrated
into
the
life
and
fellowship
of
our
youth
and
youth
ministries.
The
intern
will
keep
a
record
of
non-programmed
gatherings
and
who
participated.
2.
promote
youth
attendance
at
First
Presbyterian
Church
youth
activities
and
personally
attend
those
assigned.
These
include:
Sunday
worship,
Jr.
High
and/or
Sr.
High
Fellowships,
Jr.
High
After
Group,
Jr.
High
and/or
Sr.
High
Mission
Mornings,
and
other
special
summer
events
(i.e.:
Jr.
High
and/or
Sr.
High
Workcamps,
End
of
Summer
Celebration,
etc.).
3.
actively
participate
in
team
planning
and
leadership
of
the
Summer
Youth
Ministry
program.
Direct
assignments
and
special
ministry
projects
will
be
designed
around
the
interests
and
skills
of
the
intern.
4.
occasionally
have
the
opportunity,
at
the
invitation
of
the
Pastor,
to
assist
in
Sunday
morning
worship
services
as
liturgist
and/or
leader
of
Children's
Time.
5.
participate
in
the
weekly
meetings
of
the
church
staff,
unless
unavailable
due
to
Youth
Ministry
Program
conflicts.
6.
be
under
the
direct
supervision
and
accountable
to
the
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation.
This
supervision
will
take
place
at
weekly
planning
meetings
and
in
less
formal
settings
as
needed.
The
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation
or
his
designee
will
provide
an
evaluation
of
the
intern's
performance
midway
through
the
summer
and
at
the
conclusion
of
the
program.
When
appropriate,
other
staff
members
will
also
provide
supervision
to
the
intern.
7.
participate
in a
June
gathering
with
members
of
the
church's
Youth
Ministry
Committee
and
other
Youth
Ministry
adult
leaders.
Additionally,
the
chairpersons
of
the
Youth
Ministry
Committee
and
Summer
Intern
Committee
will
serve
as
the
liaisons
to
the
intern
to
provide
contact
and
support.
8.
serve
as a
temporary
employee
of
First
Presbyterian
Church
and
as
such
will
be
accountable
first
to
the
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation,
but
ultimately
to
the
Session,
which
is
represented
by
its
Staff
Committee.
9.
prepare
by
the
last
week
of
employment
a
summary
report
of
the
Summer
Intern
Program
complete
with
an
evaluation
of
the
Intern
Program,
First
Presbyterian
Church's
Summer
Youth
Ministry
Program,
and
any
recommendations
that
might
improve
both.
Requirements
1.
Commitment
to
Jesus
Christ
as
Lord
and
Savior
and
to
his
Church.
During
the
term
of
employment,
particular
commitment
to
First
Presbyterian
Church
as a
part
of
the
Body
of
Christ.
2.
At
least
two
years
of
college
education
and
an
interest
in
exploring
a
call
to
ministry.
3.
An
exhibited
ability
to
relate
well
with
adolescents
and
an
eagerness
to
share
faith
with
them.
4.
Skills
and
a
sense
of
appropriateness
of
the
levels
of
physical,
mental,
emotional,
and
spiritual
needs
of
teenagers.
5. A
willingness
to
join
a
team
of
adults
who
together
are
seeking
to:
*
Reach
out
and
receive
youth
just
as
they
are
*
Relate
the
youth
to
God,
and
to
one
another
*
Develop
and
equip
the
youth
to
be
disciples
of
Jesus
Christ
*
Send
forth
the
youth
to
help
make
their
community
and
the
world
more
loving
and
just,
in
the
name
of
Christ
Jesus.
6. A
state
inspected
and
otherwise
safe
automobile,
valid
driver’s
license,
and
sufficient
liability
insurance
(current
Pennsylvania
minimum
is
$15,000
per
person/
$30,000
per
accident
for
bodily
injury,
$5,000
for
property
damage,
and
$5,000
medical).
Terms
of
Service
and
Compensation
1.
The
intern
will
serve
for
a
period
of
ten
and
a
half
weeks
from
June
2 -
August
14,
2010.
2.
The
intern
will
be a
40
hour
a
week
temporary
employee
of
First
Presbyterian
Church,
recognizing
that
the
demands
of
ministry
necessitate
a
flexible
schedule.
Daily
hours
will
vary
to
meet
program
and
informal
group
gathering
needs.
3.
Stipend
is
negotiable
based
on
education
level
and
experience
and
will
be
paid
to
the
intern
every
other
Friday.
4.
All
job-related
mileage
(not
commuting)
will
be
compensated
at
$0.50
per
mile,
not
to
exceed
a
predetermined
amount
during
the
time
of
employment.
Additionally,
if
the
intern’s
permanent
residence
is
located
outside
the
Lehigh
Valley,
he/she
will
be
reimbursed
mileage
for
one
round
trip
from
home
or
school
to
the
jobsite,
not
to
exceed
$350.
5.
Personal
expenses
incurred
to
carry
out
programmed
events,
informal
gatherings,
and
intentional
small
group
activities
(recreation
admissions,
soft
drinks,
pizza,
ice
cream,
etc.)
will
be
reimbursed
at
cost,
but
will
not
exceed
a
budgeted
amount.
6.
All
costs
incurred
to
participate
as
an
advisor
at
youth
events
will
be
paid
by
the
church.
7.
If
the
intern
is
from
outside
the
Lehigh
Valley,
room
will
be
provided
with
a
member(s)
of
the
congregation
at
no
cost
to
the
intern.
The
intern
will,
however,
be
responsible
for
the
cost
of
their
food
during
the
time
of
employment.
Specific
arrangements
will
be
negotiated
between
the
intern
and
their
host.
For
More
Information
And/Or
An
Application,
Contact:
The
Rev.
Stephen
T.
Emick
Associate
Pastor
for
Spiritual
Formation
First
Presbyterian
Church
3231
Tilghman
Street
Allentown,
Pennsylvania
18104
(610)
395-3781
*
www.fpcallentown.org
*
stephen.emick@fpcallentown.org
Application
Deadline:
March
15,
2010
(posted 2/18/2010)
