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)