http://www.denverseminary.eduDenver Seminary Jobsen℗ & © 2006 Denver Seminary720 Starting this fall (08) our church will be offering three (2-3 year) church planting internships. The internship will include numerous aspects of church planting from fundraising, personal assessment, coaching, choosing a target group, gathering skills, discipleship, leadership training, etc. Please contact Pastor Steve (pastorsteve@acdenver.com) if interested. http://www.denverseminary.edu/ambassador-church/2008-07-29-church-planting-internship http://www.denverseminary.edu/ambassador-church/2008-07-29-church-planting-internship http://www.acdenver.com Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:04:21 CDT YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP COACH Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, Littleton, Colorado Youth and Children’s Discipleship Coach - coaches discipleship formation for all – children/youth/family - and lifts up and multiplies leaders so that the entire congregation is mobilized and owning the mission and vision for children’s and youth ministries. The faith community of Abiding Hope Lutheran Church is seeking a deeply passionate and qualified candidate to interview for the full time position of Youth and Children’s Discipleship Coach. Abiding Hope is in the midst of its twentieth year as a congregation. Located in unincorporated south Jefferson County (suburb of Denver), and nestled against the front range of the Rockies, this congregation has grown to be one of the ELCA’s largest, fastest growing, and most vibrant congregations. The people of Abiding Hope’s immediate mission field and the membership of the congregation are overwhelmingly white, suburban, educated, upper middles class families. The median population of the population is 33, giving Abiding Hope a distinctly youthful feel and a large cadre, nearly 500 youth below confirmation age, and another 200 youth in grades 7-12. There are four high schools in the immediate area, Dakota Ridge, Chatfield, Columbine, and Deer Creek. Abiding Hope fully expects to be a congregation of a growing and ever deeper discipleship, worshipping 2,500 per week, and utilizing multiple campuses, of which we currently also have a worshipping community in Highlands Ranch at Redstone Elementary. The vision of Abiding Hope is “to gather, empower, and send persons into the 21st Century as disciples of the living Christ.” To that end, the person we are seeking must lead with an unashamed love for the gospel of Jesus Christ, have vision, creativity, energy, stamina, love for kids, and the gifts to equip and empower a large cadre of congregational youth ministers. The following is an outline of the responsibilities this person would have in this position: 1. Develop a premier youth ministry in the areas of spiritual formation and cultivation of gifts towards service in the world. 2. Coach all children’s and youth ministries, utilizing key stepping stones of faith and consciousness towards asset building 3. Recruit, train, and equip both kids and adults for leadership in these ministries 4. Empower leadership for the 2 B Loved Children’s Ministry 5. Provide key leadership for our 2 B Hopeful Confirmation Ministry 6. Team with the Pastor for Discipleship for missional effectiveness in the whole of ministries offered here, including adult faith formation, worship leadership, pastoral care giving, community building, and outreach to the community and world. 7. Please see attached sheet for key leadership characteristics Compensation Package: A generous salary that is negotiable - plus pension, medical, continuing education, professional allowance, and vacation. At Abiding Hope we are passionate about filling our children and teens with faith, hope, love, and developmental assets. If the stated above are your passions, please send resume and contact: Dr. Chad Johnson, Pastor for Discipleship Abiding Hope Lutheran Church 6337 South Robb Way Littleton, CO 80127 (303) 972-1283 Fax: (303) 972-0424 Website: www.abidinghopelutheran.org E-mail: pastorchad@abidinghopelutheran.org LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Search Criteria 1. Unashamed love for the church and Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 2. Passion. 3. An ache and restlessness to bring people into a transformational experience with the church and our Lord. 4. A hunger to be a spiritual redwood 5. Is on a spiritual journey that draws him or her to Abiding Hope for 21st century missional leadership. 6. Contagiously positive energy. 7. Believes that Abiding Hope is a truly special place and called by God to a special purpose. 8. Our Abiding Hope 20/20 Vision makes his or her eyes light up. 9. Teachability. 10. “Gets,” or is able “to get” the Abiding Hope DNA. 11. Team player and able to build teams. 12. The capacity and willingness to be a team player with the rest of the staff. 13. Lifelong learner – will not let this congregation outgrow him or her. 14. Happy and thriving wherever he or she is. 15. Healthy and supportive home life. 16. Does not have to be managed nor wants to be. 17. Can stand on the balcony and see the big picture and can dance on the dance floor in the details. 18. Likes to think and imagine big. 19. Relates well and is approachable by all. 20. Results oriented missional leader and wants to be held accountable for results. 21. High emotional intelligence. 22. Is not afraid of failing and learns from mistakes. 23. Willing to see self at Abiding Hope for the long haul. 24. Will add tremendous value to Abiding Hope. 25. Loyalty to the Pastor for Discipleship, the team, and to the congregation – in that order. http://www.denverseminary.edu/abiding-hope-lutheran-church/2008-07-08-youthchildren-intern http://www.denverseminary.edu/abiding-hope-lutheran-church/2008-07-08-youthchildren-intern http://www.abidinghopelutheran.org Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:39:35 CDT Denver Chinese Evangelical Free Church is looking for a Youth or Children Intern for July 2008 to July 2009. Experience with Youth or Children Ministry. Paid position. If interested, please contact www.dcefc.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-chinese-evangelical-free-church/2008-06-16-youthchildren-intern http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-chinese-evangelical-free-church/2008-06-16-youthchildren-intern http://www.dcefc.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:22:10 CDT The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), the non-profit provider of home care, hospice and wellness services throughout Colorado, is looking for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with VNA's Hospice at Home program. Hospice at Home volunteers join a team of doctors, nurses, home health aids, chaplains, social workers and other volunteers to ensure that every patient and their family receives much needed care and support. Hospice volunteers help in a variety of ways, such as providing support to patients, respite for family members, child care assistance, bereavement support, and fundraising and administrative work. Every hospice volunteers receives specialized training and ongoing support. For information on how you can become part of this special group of volunteers or to receive an application, please call Nora Simmons Daly at 303-698-6387, or email VNAvolunteers@vnacolorado.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-visiting-nurse-association-vna/2008-06-16-hospice-volunteer-opportunities http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-visiting-nurse-association-vna/2008-06-16-hospice-volunteer-opportunities http://www.vnacolorado.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:19:19 CDT Living Hope Community Church is a church of 75 people looking for a married man whose wife will participate with him as a team to love, teach, and model Christ for our Jr. and/or Sr. high students. We have a group of 10-15 students. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is planning on local church ministry as their vocation. Here's why: 1) You will learn the practical aspects of ministry that you don't learn in seminary. 2) You will be able to see local church ministry up close and personal. 3) You will have access to the Senior Pastor as a mentor. 4) You will get a good reference for you resume. 5) Pay is $500/mth plus a generous love offering for each semester. Please check out our website at www.lhccd.com to get a feel for who we are as a church. Contact Pastor Gregg Scarato (303) 748-1545 http://www.denverseminary.edu/living-hope-community-church/2008-06-16-youth-internpastor http://www.denverseminary.edu/living-hope-community-church/2008-06-16-youth-internpastor http://www.lhccd.com Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:16:43 CDT The qualified intern candidates will teach, lead and mentor young, middle-aged and mature singles and support the entire Singles Ministry as needed. These positions are meant to both serve the singles of CHCC and the intern as he/she hones/develops ministerial skills necessary for long term, effective ministry. Necessary skills include but are not limited to, theological training, teaching experience, and a shepherd's heart. These positions are part time, 15 hour per week position including Sundays. Please contact Claudia Wilcox at 303) 325-8480 or cwilcox@chcc.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/cherry-hills-community-church/2008-06-16-single-adult-internships http://www.denverseminary.edu/cherry-hills-community-church/2008-06-16-single-adult-internships http://www.chcc.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:14:51 CDT Ministry Information: Woodmen Valley Chapel 290Ewoodmen Road Colorado springs, CO 80919 Phone: (719) 599-8652 Fax: (719) 592-9305 Email: mskalberg@woodmenvalley.org Denomination: none Number Of Staff: 85 Degree Requirement: process of mdiv Internship Title: Mosaic Intern Department: Mosaic Ministries Reports to: Pastor of Mosaic Ministries Hours: 12 hours per week Approximately $500 month INTERNSHIP PROGRAM This program provides the opportunity for a Master of Divinity student to fulfill his internship requirement. SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP POSITION: The MOSAIC Intern will help oversee multiple priorities for the Rockrimmon campus. This will primarily consist of teaching the 3.0 Community (30-somethings), but could include teaching at other MOSAIC communities. This person will be part of the development and implementation of MOSAIC worship services as well as the MOSAIC leadership team. He will be flexible, strong with proven communication skills, and some ministry leadership experience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teaching/Programming - Primary teacher of the 3.0 Sunday Community - Periodically teaches the 4.5 Sunday Community and possibly MOSAIC's First Thursday - Part of the Night Programming Team (service themes, elements, implementation) - Implements new, creative ideas into the Sunday and Thursday Communities 2. Administrative - Helps direct, develop, equip and assist the 3.0 leadership team - Meets with the 3.0 leadership team every 4-6 weeks - Meets monthly with the MOSAIC Leadership Team - Oversees logistical areas of worship experience production (development, order, run-sheet) - Helps lead and coordinate the MOSAIC Small Group Ministry 3. Main Events (conferences, seminars, workshops, retreats, etc.) - Helps coordinate special events as assigned by Pastor of MOSAIC Ministries - Works with the Main Event Director to improve current special events that support WVC's vision 4. Other duties as assigned by MOSAIC Pastor MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Experience - Prior experience in event programming and creative development - Demonstrates effective communication skills and ability to speak in front of 50-200 adults - Demonstrates an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, personal Bible study and worship attendance - Proven ability and gifting in the areas of teaching, large group leadership and administration/organization - Skilled in tactfully dealing with people and answering questions pertaining to the ministry while maintaining a friendly, yet confidential, approach - This individual will display and uphold high moral and Biblical standards in his/her interpersonal relationships - Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 2. Education - Minimum Bachelor's Degree and in process of obtaining a Master's level degree Submit Inquiries and Resumes to: Mark Skalberg MOSAIC Pastor 290 e. woodmen road Colorado springs, CO 80919 Phone: (719) 388-4986 Fax: (719) 592-9305 Email: mskalberg@woodmenvalley.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/woodmen-valley-chapel/2008-06-16-single-adult-internship-for-mosaic-ministries http://www.denverseminary.edu/woodmen-valley-chapel/2008-06-16-single-adult-internship-for-mosaic-ministries http://www.woodmenvalley.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:12:38 CDT