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For Friday, February 29, 2008 – Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent and One Great Hour of Sharing
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Dan Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org.
Deadline for submitting news items is Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
THIS WEEK’S NEWS HEADLINES
Imagine Indiana Design Team Report with Proposals Now Online
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering to Be Received Sunday
Poll Finds a Fluid Religious Life In United States
SMU, Bush Foundation Approve Presidential Library in Dallas
Indiana Senate Passes Bar Gambling Bill
New Albany Congregations Coming Together in Cluster
Vincennes Area Congregations Form Ministry Cluster
Edwards Elected President of United Theological Seminary
Minnesota Conference Adopts New District Boundaries
NCC Sets Middle East Peace as a Top Priority
Retired Bloomington Minister Receives CWS Advocacy Award
DePauw on President’s Higher Ed. Community Service Honor Roll
Church and Society Asks UMs to Tell President We Don’t Torture
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NEWS AND INFORMATION
IMAGINE INDIANA DESIGN TEAM REPORT WITH PROPOSALS NOW ONLINE
The Imagine Indiana Design Team report with proposals, coming to both the North Indiana and South Indiana Annual Conferences sessions later this spring for approval, is now on the Indiana Area Web site www.inareaumc.org. The report is presented as a 50-page PDF document file that is downloadable for printing and review. Accompanying the report is a two-page summary of the report. The Imagine Indiana Design Team encourages both clergy and laity to review the document which will be presented at each of the two annual conference sessions. Comments and recommendations to the 12-member design team can be e-mailed to ImagineIndiana@InAreaUMC.org.
A live video-streamed presentation of the report will be sent over the Internet through the Indiana Area Web site at www.inareaumc.org on Sunday, March 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. EST. A list of locations where this presentation can be viewed will be posted on the area Web site when it is completed. This program can be viewed on any computer connected to the area Web site making it possible for anyone to view the presentation from a home computer. A tech sheet for host churches will be available next week online.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING TO BE RECEIVED SUNDAY
This very real help — these hearts and hands extending to people in need — is possible because of the One Great Hour of Sharing. This single offering provides the support UMCOR needs to cover its administrative costs so that each dollar given in response to disasters such as the flood in Fernley or the recent conflict in Kenya goes 100 percent to that need.
Because UMCOR receives no apportionment or World Service funds of any kind, this offering provides for UMCOR’s basic needs allowing us to keep our policy of using 100% of designated gifts for the program they are designated for. And any over and above gifts given to One Great Hour of Sharing supports under-funded programs.
One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday is March 2. Please give generously. One Great Hour of Sharing resources are available online at the UMCOR Web site, www.umcor.org.
POLL FINDS A FLUID RELIGIOUS LIFE IN UNITED STATES
More than a quarter of adult Americans have left the faith of their childhood to join another religion or no religion, according to a survey of religious affiliation by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
The report, titled “U.S. Religious Landscape Survey,” depicts a highly fluid and diverse national religious life. If shifts among Protestant denominations are included, then it appears that 44 percent of Americans have switched religious affiliations.
For at least a generation, scholars have noted that more Americans are moving among faiths, as denominational loyalty erodes. But the survey, based on telephone interviews with more than 35,000 Americans, offers one of the clearest views yet of that trend, scholars said. The United States Census does not track religious affiliation.
The Pew survey, available on the Web at http://religions.pewforum.org/, was conducted between May and August of 2007.
In the Pew survey 7 percent of the adult population said they were unaffiliated with a faith as children. That segment increases to 16 percent of the population in adulthood, the survey found. The unaffiliated are largely under 50 and male. “Nearly one in five men say they have no formal religious affiliation, compared with roughly 13 percent of women,” the survey said. – The New York Times
SMU, BUSH FOUNDATION APPROVE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY IN DALLAS
Thanking U.S. President George W. Bush for entrusting Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with an important national resource, the school’s board of trustees unanimously approved an agreement to locate the Bush presidential library, museum and policy institute on the Dallas campus.
The Feb. 22 vote came hours after an official announcement that the Bush Presidential Library Foundation had chosen the United Methodist-related school as home of the planned facility. The school had been in exclusive negotiations with the foundation for more than a year.
Opponents of the Bush library campaign for SMU quickly responded by vowing to fight the school’s lease agreement in court. Critics have questioned the appropriateness of linking the Bush presidency with the private, 11,000-student school founded in 1911 by what is now The United Methodist Church. They argue that many policies of the Bush administration, particularly the war in Iraq, are contrary to United Methodist teaching.
In a closed executive session last March, the jurisdiction’s Mission Council voted 10-4, with one abstention, to allow SMU to lease to the foundation up to 36 acres on the southeast side of campus. The Mission Council is the executive committee of the jurisdictional conference, which meets once every four years and is scheduled to meet this July in Dallas. – UMNS
INDIANA SENATE PASSES BAR GAMBLING BILL
In a close vote Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 27), the Indiana Senate approved legislation that would allow paper pull tabs in bars and taverns. Under the legislation, which was passed by a 26-21 vote, bars and taverns across the state would be allowed to offer pull tabs and other forms of low-stakes gambling.
Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, a sponsor of the bill, argued the legislation was only fair for bars and taverns because the state’s service clubs and other nonprofit organizations were allowed to offer pull tabs under legislation that passed last year.
The bill’s author, Rep. Dennis Tyler, D-Muncie, now must decide whether to concur with the Senate version of House Bill 1153 and send it to the governor or object to changes made by the Senate and send the legislation to a conference committee where lawmakers would work to iron out differences. The House approved the bill earlier this session by a 62-36 vote.
Among the changes made to the legislation by the Senate is one provision that places enforcement power over pull-tabs in bars with the state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. – The Indianapolis Star
NEW ALBANY CONGREGATIONS COMING TOGETHER IN CLUSTER
Congregations in the New Albany area have formed the New Albany United Methodist Cluster of congregations that includes Centennary, DePauw Memorial, Grantline, Jacob’s Chapel, Main Street, Silver Street and Trinity UMCs.
This new cluster of congregations is working to discover new ways to introduce the love of Jesus Christ to the New Albany community. They believe some ministry is done better together than separately and have begun to experience the fun and creativity that shared ministry generates. Participants in the new cluster says, “We will strive to be faithful to the larger body of Christ who calls us to offer our unique gifts toward the fulfillment of God’s dreams for this community.”
The cluster will be working together with Vacation Bible School, shared Lenten worship services, Harvest Homecoming and a Children’s Christmas Program. The cluster also launched an upper elementary youth program on Feb. 24 and a stay-at-home mom’s group that will be launched on March 4. Vacation Bible School has been set for June 22-26 and will be held at Trinity UMC from Sunday, June 22 to Thursday, June 26.
VINCENNES AREA CONGREGATIONS FORM MINISTRY CLUSTER
Vincennes Cluster leaders are meeting to plan for ministries clusters and cooperative ministries. The cluster includes Bicknell, Emison, Wheatland/Bruceville, Morris Chapel and Carlisle UMCs. Carlisle is in south Sullivan, but geographically works with these churches. They have named themselves the Faith Builders United or FBU.
According to Vincennes District Superintendent Judy Purvis, the North Knox “sub-cluster” is already planning a 6-week divorce recovery workshop which could not have been supported by any one church in that “sub-cluster.”
Purvis said, “New ministry cluster formations seem to be happening all around the conference. After all the hard work done by Imagine Indiana Design Team, it is good to hear about what is happening around the conferences. Maybe, we can solicit the good news and then celebrate.”
EDWARDS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The Board of Trustees of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio elected Dr. Wendy J. Deichmann Edwards as its President, effective Feb. 25. She has been serving as Acting President since November following the resignation of former President G. Edwin Zeiders. Edwards was formerly academic dean and vice-president of the school, a member of the faculty, and previously served as director of the UTS at Buffalo (NY) program.
MINNESOTA CONFERENCE ADOPTS NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The Minnesota Annual Conference based in Minneapolis has organized into five new districts –– North Star, Big Waters, Twin Cities, River Valley and Southern Prairie –– effective July 1. At the conference meeting last June, members voted to reduce the number of districts from six to five. After extensive listening sessions with lay and clergy Minnesota United Methodists, Bishop Sally Dyck and her cabinet chose boundaries that organize the districts according to affinity.
Population patterns in Minnesota have shifted since the conference last changed district boundaries 35 years ago. A conference spokesperson said the reduction aims to reduce the conference budget by $100,000 “in order to strengthen the annual conference’s financial position to reach its Gospel imperatives of reaching new people and cultivating spiritual vitality.” The duties of the district superintendents will be reprioritized and should enable them to spend more time helping churches to transform rather than simply maintain, the spokesperson said. To see a map of the new district plan, visit www.minnesotaumc.org and click on “Redistricting Process” under “Quick Links.” – UMNS
NCC SETS MIDDLE EAST PEACE AS A TOP PRIORITY
A focus on the Middle East will be among the social priorities for the National Council of Churches over the next few years.
But the council, based in New York City, also will look at strengthening the relationships among its 35 member communions, including The United Methodist Church, and re-energizing the ecumenical movement as a whole.
Those were among the topics discussed as the NCC Governing Board organized itself for the 2008-2011 quadrennium during its Feb. 25-26 meeting in New York.
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, installed in November as the council’s new president, spoke about the possibility of an official visit to Middle Eastern countries to meet with civic and religious leaders “as well as to show our solidarity with the Christian minorities.” – UMNS
RETIRED BLOOMINGTON MINISTER RECEIVES CWS ADVOCACY AWARD
Three United Methodists are winners of advocacy awards to attend the nation’s largest annual gathering of U. S. and international Christian peace and justice activists, Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C. The Rev. John Gaus, a retired South Indiana conference minister who attends St. Mark’s UMC in Bloomington, Ind. is well known for his advocacy efforts on behalf of the poor and hungry. Church World Service Indiana and Kentucky regional
Gaus, now serving his second three-year term on the Indiana-Kentucky Regional Advisory Board for CWS, has attended several Ecumenical Advocacy Days conferences.
DEPAUW ON PRESIDENT’S HIGHER ED. COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL
Twenty-seven United Methodist-related colleges and universities, including DePauw University in Greencastle, have been recognized for their community service and service learning programs. They are among 528 colleges on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2007. Launched in 2006, the honor roll is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and is sponsored by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the USA Freedom Corps and the U.S. Departments of Education and Housing and Urban Development. – UMNS
CHURCH AND SOCIETY ASKS UMs TO TELL PRESIDENT WE DON’T TORTURE
The United Methodist Board of Church and Society is urging United Methodists across the United States and around the world to send a message to President George W. Bush and his administration that United Methodists “do not torture.” The church’s social action agency has asked that United Methodists urge Bush not to veto the Intelligence Authorization Conference Report, which was passed by the U.S. Senate. The bill would require all members of the intelligence community to abide by the restrictions of the Army Field Manual that prohibits torture and many of the “enhanced interrogation techniques” currently used by the Central Intelligence Agency. The petition is at www.umc-gbcs.org/UMSDoNotTorture. – UMNS
SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS OUR HELP WITH HEALTH INDIANA PLAN
It’s almost Spring and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is coordinating with various organizations throughout the state again to continue its successful implementation of the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), the new state-sponsored health insurance program for low-income adult Hoosiers. We would like your help in reaching out and educating our fellow Hoosiers who will benefit from this valuable new insurance coverage.
If the attending participants of your next event could benefit from receiving information, or if you know of any events in your community that would like to promote HIP information, please let us know. Visit http://healthyindianaplan.cmail4.com/l/349598/pddd161l/www.tomatofishmktg.net/hip/pdfs/HIP_MaterialRequest_EVENTS.doc, complete the form and fax or e-mail it to us.
The number of participants who can enroll in the program is limited, so help us reach out to those in your community. Thank you in advance for your help with this important program! -- HIP Outreach Team
More stories are available online at www.umc.org and www.umportal.org.
CABINET CORNER
ESPANOL, POR FAVOR
Our Indiana district superintendents are learning Spanish. They are encountering more and more people who speak this wonderful and descriptive language. Since we are a church committed to “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,” they felt it would be a strong gesture for them to learn the language then spend time more deeply involved with the Latino community. Developing ministries and worshiping communities with Spanish-speaking people is part of the future of The United Methodist Church.
Each week the cabinets meet, they spend part of their time with the Rev. David and Stacy Penalva, of the Indianapolis Hispanic Ministry, to learn conversational Spanish. All superintendents have committed to use Spanish when they are home in their districts.
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
You used to be like people living in the dark, but now you are people of the light because you belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful, as you try to please the Lord. Don’t take part in doing those worthless things that are done in the dark. Instead, show how wrong they are. It is disgusting even to talk about what is done in the dark. But the light will show what these things are really like. Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”
-- Ephesians 5:8-14,
(Contemporary English Version)
www.bibles.com
WORSHIP RESOURCES
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MUSIC AND WORSHIP RESOURCES
There are five Sundays in March this year and five opportunities to celebrate and observe Women’s History Month. One approach is to include hymns, prayers, and liturgy written BY women in worship. Another approach is to include hymns and resources ABOUT women in the Bible and history. Here is a link to many different resources for use in worship celebrating Women’s History Month: www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=733,1151,1137&act=nav_loc
GENERAL CONFERENCE COVERAGE
COMMUNICATION READY FOR ONLINE VISITORS TO GENERAL CONFERENCE
United Methodist Communications is prepared for thousands of online visitors to watch and gather information on the denomination’s 2008 legislative conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
About 1,000 delegates from around the world will gather April 23 to May 2, 2008 to determine priorities and set a direction for the 11-million member denomination. The General Conference’s proceedings will be available through GC2008.umc.org or www.umc.org. Worship, special addresses, celebrations, and other selected plenary sessions will be available on live video streaming. – UM Communications
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2008 SOUTH INDIANA CONF. LAITY MANUSCRIPT CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Each year the Board of Laity offers the opportunity to all laity of the South Indiana Conference to express thanks and praise God by submitting a sermon manuscript for judging. The deadline for entries is April 30, 2008. This year the theme is “One in Spirit, All in Ministry: In the Spirit of Fellowship.” Manuscripts are judged on how well the theme is followed and developed, as well as the use of creative writing techniques. The author will present the winning manuscript at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference on Thursday June 12 in Bloomington. Two other manuscripts will be given Honorable Mention.
Manuscripts are to be sent to Ike Williams, Conference Lay Leader, 1515 Cool Creek Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46033-2318. Name, address, phone number, local church name, and district name should be on a cover letter. Manuscripts will be assigned a number and be judged anonymously by the selection committee. The winners and two runners up will be notified by May 21. All entries must be postmarked by April 30. Additional information concerning the contest can be obtained by contacting Bob Pimlott, Columbus District Lay Leader at 812-273-3081 or by e-mail at rpimlott1@verizon.net.
ART WORK NEEDED FOR BOTH INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCES
The theme for both North Indiana and South Indiana Annual Conferences will be “Friends with Christ,” based on John 15:15.
You can help both Annual Conferences by submitting art entries before March 1 for original artwork for the conference auditorium banner to Gloria J. Nelson 107 W Campbell St., Edinburgh, IN 46124 Church: 812-526-5840, Fax: 812-526-8617, e-mail: gnelson@sicumc.org or revgjnelson@aol.com.
The South Indiana Conference also needs an original song or new words to a non-copy-written melody to Lynn Renne, Aldersgate UMC 5130 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, IN 47715, church: 812-477-7816, Fax 812-477-8658, e-mail lrenne@aol.com
MINISTRY RESOURCES
GBOD, MISSIONINSITE TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTED DEMOGRAPHICS ON WEB
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship based in Nashville, Tenn., recently announced a new strategic alliance that has been formed between the agency and Path 1, and California-based MissionInsite, LLC. As a result of the partnership with MissionInsite, www.missioninsite.com, annual conferences, districts and congregations in the U.S. will have real-time access to community demographic information via the Web at a discounted rate.
MissionInsite will provide GBOD/Path 1 with resources, at a substantial savings, that better identify where to fish for new people to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
For more information, contact: The Rev. Thomas Butcher, executive officer for New Church Starts and leader of the Path 1 Team, 877-899-2780; ext. 7130 (GBOD/Path 1)
NEW WEB SITE ON SPIRITUALITY AND CHRISTIANITY RUNNING
A new Web site, “Spirituality and Christianity” is up and running. Check it out at www.spiritualityandchristianity.com.
If you’d like more information about podcasts and what you do with them, go to “First Time?“ right on the new Web site.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA CENTER PICKS FOR MONTH OF MARCH
The North Indiana Conference Media Center in the process of implementing new software. This process may take a while. When everything is entered into a new system we will have a new media catalog on line. Until then please call or e-mail us if there is a resource or topic you are interested in and do not see on line. Unfortunately until a new media catalog is up and running, availability may not always be correct, please feel free to call Angel at 1-800-783-5138 or e-mail Angel Rea. Our on-line catalog can be accessed at www.nicumc.org/in/mc/. We look forward to helping you pick just the right resource for your church! Here are some of our new resources: The True Easter Story by Ray Vander Laan; Resurrection by Max Lacudo , And It Was So, Easter Episode – Cherub Wings ,children 3-7; Prophecies of the Passion, Opening Ourselves To Grace-Basic Christian Practices, Leadership from the Heart-, Baptism in The United Methodist Church, Team For Peace- Palestine/Israeli Preteen Soccer Team, Forged By Fire, Salt of the Earth: Palestinian Christians, and Clayride: A Gallop Through Methodist History DVD.
SOUTH INDIANA MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR MARCH
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.sicumc.org. Click on “Media Center” (on first two screens) and explore all the available options, including “Newest Resources” and “Picks of the Month.” March “Picks” have been posted. Highlighted are: Invisible Chapel (immigration); Muslims in America (Appalachia); Restless Hearts: Where Do I Go Now, God? (vocational guidance); Road Trip to Kenya; Strangers No Longer (immigration); Suffering of Sudan; and [UP] Artist-Driven Bible Studies That Connect Music to the Message (for teens). NOTE: Lent/Easter resources can be found online. If you have not yet selected supplemental videos or DVDs for Easter, click on “Media Center” (twice), then on “Bibliographies” and scroll down to HOLIDAYS. Click on “Lent/Easter.”
By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-919-8160, you can order these and other resources from a selection of more than 4000 videos and DVDs. Your only cost is return postage. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Contact Mary Barnes, Media Center Director, for more information/consultation. For the complete catalog resources, log on to www.sicumc.org and click on Media Center.
DEATHS
MAURICE KESSLER, retired pastor (NIC), died Wed., Feb. 27, 2008. Visitation will be on Fri., Feb. 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East St., North Manchester and from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, Ind. A memorial service will be Sat., March 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Akron UMC, 121 N. Mishawaka St., Akron with viewing one-half hour prior to the funeral. The Revs. Harold L. Leininger and Karen Ottjes will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 10703 N. SR 3, Muncie. Survivors include: two daughters, Alona Leininger, Akron; and Miriam Sumner of Anderson; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; sister, Mabel Cretcher; and two brothers, Lewis and Arthur Kessler.
SMITH E. RUNYAN, the husband of retired clergywoman, Saundra Runyan (NIC), died Jan. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held on Feb. 1 at the Huntsville United Church in Huntsville, Ohio, with burial following in Delaware, Ohio. Survivors include: his wife, Sandra; three children; five stepchildren and 13 grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Saundra Runyan, 15958 Barnes Dr., Belle Center, OH 43310.
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Michael J. Coyner has announced the following changes within the Indiana Area. All dates effective 2008 unless otherwise noted. These appointments are based on Cabinet reports received by Indiana Area Communication during the week of February 29, 2008.
North Indiana Conference
- None this week
South Indiana Conference
- Marchal, Lisa from no appointment to Extension Ministry: RESULTS, New Albany, 4/1
- McGillem, Jim from Atkinson/Winslow: Patoka Grove/Alford, Vincennes to Winslow: Patoka Grove/Alford, Vincennes, 6/30/07
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
NORTH INDIANA UM FOUNDATION SEEKS FIELD REPRESENTATIVES
The North Indiana United Methodist Foundation seeks field representatives to promote the Loan Fund in the following Districts: South Conf. (Loan Fund only) – Indianapolis West and Terre Haute. We need people who would be proactive in making contacts with conference leaders and local churches. We estimate time commitment to be from 10 to 40 hours per month. This position is ideal for those who are retired, semi-retired or planning to retire soon. Field Reps are compensated for their time on a per-diem basis, plus expenses. For more information, call 866-669-2327 and ask for Tamara, or e-mail thendricks@niumf.org.
CASE MANAGERS NEEDED TO HELP IN FLOODED INDIANA AREAS
Case Managers are needed to work with long-term recovery effort in the northern Indiana recently flooded areas. Managers will more than likely work with-in their county. Counties included are Carroll, White and Jasper Cass, Fulton, Pulaski and Tippecanoe Counties. The disaster case manager is a special person acting out of the deep concern for the vulnerable and whose role is to ‘enable/empower’ survivors to help themselves as much as possible. The role is to identify survivors’ needs and connect them to resources. The case manager is working one-on-one with disaster survivors who put their recovery in motion. There are volunteer and paid positions available, full-time positions are available for a period up to 18 months. Volunteer positions are needed to assist paid staff, and determine their own work hours. Immediate training is provided. Case managers will work in a team approach – interfacing with the two other main branches of this long-term recovery effort, finance and construction. This calling entails both fieldwork and office work. Case Managers will lead the way and coordinate all services for affected residents. Background checks are mandatory; related work experience preferred; other needed qualities: professional, ability to maintain confidentiality, need to be computer savvy.
Mandatory and training at no charge by United Methodist Committee on Relief: Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, Monticello United Methodist Church.
For information or to apply, contact the Rev. Mary Van Wijk by phone at 219-261-2273 or by e-mail: mevanwijk@hotmail.com.
INFOSERV CONSULTANT NEEDED AT UM COMMUNICATIONS
InfoServ Consultant at United Methodist Communications in Nashville, Tenn. This position is responsible for gathering and organizing information about The United Methodist Church. It requires entering information into databases and using that information to respond to inquiries and to update Web sites. The position requires an associate's degree or some college and technical training in customer service; or experience in a research environment. Requires experience within The United Methodist Church as well as at least two years of customer relations, people related experience. Computer database experience and use of Word, FrontPage, and Excel are needed. Apply to: UMCom/Human Resources, P. O. Box 320 (810-12th Ave. S., Nash. 37203), Nashville, TN 37202-0320. Phone: 615-742-5137 Fax: 615-742-5428, E-mail: hr@umcom.org. All application must be postmarked by closing date March 7.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
McGRAWSVILLE CHURCH SEEKS YOUTH PASTOR
McGrawsville United Methodist Church has a job opening for Youth Pastor who will direct and oversee the mission of the Church (to Reach, Teach and Serve) in the area of youth ministry.
Requirements: Professes Jesus Christ to be Lord and personal Savior. Ability to mentor student and adult leaders, competent in Bible teaching and speaking to Jr.-Sr. High kids, highly motivated and self-driven, excellent communication skills – verbal and written and works well with others (staff and volunteers). For more information and complete job description, contact the McGrawsville United Methodist Church, 9347 South 300 East, Amboy, IN 46911. Phone 765-395-7712 or log on to: www.mcgrawsville.org.
COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC WITNESS DIRECTOR OPEN IN SOUTHWEST TEXAS
Southwest Texas Conference, The United Methodist Church, San Antonio. Plans and executes actions to enhance the church’s reputation. Acts as public information release authority. Coordinates emergency communication/disaster response. Supervises print, Web and video communication operations. Master’s degree in communication and 10 years experience in public relations management required. Professional accreditation and knowledge of The United Methodist Church preferred. Apply to the Rev. Austin Frederick, afred@umcswtx.org.
Other employment opportunities previously listed can be found at www.inareaumc.org/job.htm.
Last updated on 04/01/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.