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For Friday, March 21, 2008 – Sunday is Easter Sunday
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
Oakwood Inn, Property Returns to North Indiana Conference
Governor Daniels Signs Pull-Tab Bill
Noted Gambling Opponent to Speak At Both Indiana Annual Conferences
Zimmerman Receives Faculty Appointment at Ohio Seminary
UM Men to Meet in Quadrennial Gathering in Nashville, Tenn. in 2009
United Methodist Conferences Will Bid Farewell to 16 Bishops
Hosts Needed In May For Delegates from North Katanga Conf.
Fort Wayne Pastor Conferred D. Min. Degree in Oregon
NEWS AND INFORMATION
OAKWOOD INN, PROPERTY RETURNS TO NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE
Members of the Oakwood Foundation for Adult Ministries board announced March 19 they returned the property, formerly known as Oakwood Park, to the North Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The foundation said it was no longer able to operate the Oakwood Christian Retreat & Conference Center in Syracuse as an adult Christian ministry.
Oakwood, on the shore of Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana, includes the Oakwood Inn and restaurant, program center, academy center, a chapel and 42 acres.
The North Indiana Conference Board of Trustees officially received the property on March 19 in accordance with Oakwood Foundation by-laws and the action of the 1993 North Indiana Conference session of the church, when the Oakwood Foundation took possession of the property.
The Oakwood Foundation said it would complete its commitments to existing customers by continuing operations of the ministry through Labor Day of this year with financial assistance from the North Indiana Conference. The foundation will cease activities at Oakwood at the end of the day on Monday, Sept. 1.
The Trustees of the North Indiana Conference voted to receive the property, with the approval of Indiana Area Bishop Mike Coyner and Conference’s district superintendents acting between annual conference sessions as prescribed by church law. The Trustees also voted to sell the entire property. After the property is sold and all debts are paid, the Board of Trustees will bring a proposal for its approval to the North Indiana Conference about the use of any net proceeds.
Oakwood Park was founded in 1893 by the Evangelical Church, a predecessor denomination of The United Methodist Church.
GOVERNOR DANIELS SIGNS PULL-TAB BILL
Hoosier taverns will be allowed to offer pull-tabs and other small stakes games under legislation Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law on Wednesday.
House Enrolled Act 1153 allows taverns to offer pull tabs, tip boards and punchboards starting July 1. The highest price for a game under the law would be $1 with a maximum payout of about $500. The games only would be allowed at taverns, which the law defines as establishments that primarily serve alcohol. Rep. Dennis Tyler, D-Muncie, estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 businesses would be allowed to offer the games.
In a statement released this afternoon, Daniels said he reluctantly signed the bill and would “defer to the clear will of the people’s representatives.”
He continued, “Hoosiers believe in freedom, but also in personal responsibility in the exercise of our liberties,” Daniels said. “I sign this bill with misgivings and caution, and the hope that any Hoosiers who choose to risk their money in these games will do so responsibly and with extreme care.” -- The Indianapolis Star
Editor’s note – This is the second year in a row that Gov. Daniels has signed bills which expand legalized gambling in Indiana. In 2006 he campaigned with a promise to oppose the expansion of legalized gambling in Indiana. If you would like to remind the governor of his promise, write to him at mdaniels@gov.in.gov.
NOTED GAMBLING OPPONENT TO SPEAK AT BOTH INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCES
Cheered by those who oppose the expansion of gambling and often feared by those who profit from the expansion of legalized gambling, the Rev. Tom Grey is scheduled to speak at both 2008 North Indiana and South Indiana 2008 Annual Conference sessions. Grey is known for his no nonsense presentation of the failure of the gambling industry to deliver on its promises. For nearly 15 years, Grey has been outspoken in his opposition to gambling. It started in Illinois with the introduction of riverboats and has continued in forty-eight states and several foreign countries. He is a retired United Methodist pastor now living on the west coast, but he continues speaking on behalf of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (NCALG). Gambling is not winning all or even the majority of the battles in the United States.
Grey will speak about changing the direction of legalized gambling in Indiana. Grey will be at the North Conference on Friday morning May 30 and at the South Conference on Thursday morning June 5. He will address the entire Conference session and will speak at a luncheon. Tickets need to be purchases in advance from each conference center for the luncheon. Additional information will be in pre-conference materials and in this newsletter.
ZIMMERMAN RECEIVES FACULTY APPOINTMENT AT OHIO SEMINARY
Methodist Theological School in Ohio at Delaware is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman as Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics effective July 1.
She is a Ph.D. student in the joint program in Religious and Theological Studies at the Iliff School of Theology and the University of Denver. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, and earned her undergraduate degree from Goshen College in Indiana. In addition to Iliff and the University of Denver, Zimmerman held a recent teaching appointment at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a graduate seminary of The United Methodist Church. For more information about the school, log on to: www.mtso.edu.
UM MEN TO MEET IN QUADRENNIAL GATHERING IN NASHVILLE, TENN. IN 2009
The 10th national gathering of United Methodist Men is scheduled to be held July 10-11, 2009, on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville. It had previously been held for decades at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Held once every four years, the event next year will include speeches by Chicago Area Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and the Rev. Kevass Harding, pastor of Dellrose United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan.
A planning team is negotiating with other nationally known speakers and singers. An informal worship service will be held on Sunday, July 12, for those remaining in the Nashville area.
United Methodist Men is a ministry to and through all men of The United Methodist Church. Among other ministries, it supports the Upper Room Prayer Line, youth-serving agencies including scouting and Big Brothers/Big Sisters; and hunger relief efforts through the Society of St. Andrew.
Men's ministry formally became part of the denominational structure in 1908 when the Methodist Episcopal Church authorized the creation of Methodist Brotherhoods. During 2008, United Methodist Men's groups have held a series of celebrations and special events across the United States in honor of the organization's centennial. – UMNS
UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCES WILL BID FAREWELL TO 16 BISHOPS
Some United Methodist conferences meeting this spring and summer will say goodbye to retiring bishops and become better acquainted with the candidates they have endorsed to succeed them.
The 2008 annual conference sessions will be the last for 11 retiring U.S. bishops. In July, their successors will be chosen by jurisdictional conferences, and the new bishops will begin serving effective Sept. 1. In addition, five bishops from the central conferences – regions in Africa, Asia and Europe – will retire this year or next.
The North Central Jurisdiction Conference, that includes the two Indiana conferences, convenes July 15-19 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Delegates of 12 annual conference in this jurisdiction will elect a bishop to succeed retiring Bishop Sharon Brown Christopher of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.
The first session of 2008 conference gatherings was held in February when the Northwest Philippines Conference convened. The U.S. gatherings begin in May when the Red Bird Missionary Conference convenes May 9-10 in Coalgood, Ky., and will conclude June 22 with the adjournments of the California-Pacific Annual Conference in Redlands, Calif., and the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference in Moscow, Idaho. – UMNS
HOSTS NEEDED IN MAY FOR DELEGATES FROM NORTH KATANGA CONF.
Some 38 clergy and lay leaders from North Katanga will be arriving in the USA in four weeks to attend General Conference in Forth Worth as delegates of the North Katanga Conference of The United Methodist Church. For those of us who won't be able to go to Texas, there's good news. Bishop Ntambo is dividing the large delegation into small groups and sending them out to speak with North Katanga Partnership conferences for a couple weeks after conference ends.
The South Indiana Conference will be hosting about seven church leaders from North Katanga for a couple weeks in early May. If you or your congregation would like to attend or host an event for them, please let Bob Walters, in the South Indiana Conference Center, know quickly, by e-mail Bob Walters or call toll-free 1-800-919-8160.
FORT WAYNE PASTOR CONFERRED D. MIN. DEGREE IN OREGON
The Rev. Marti Gates Lundy successfully defended her Doctor of Ministry dissertation on March 4 and was subsequently conferred the degree from George Fox Seminary in Portland, Ore. Her work was an in-depth look at the history, current trends, and future local church implications of spiritually and chronic illness. In addition to three years of course work, she also drew upon her 20-year struggle with Type I Juvenile Diabetes in writing “Offering Hope: Ministry with the Chronically Ill.” Dr. Gates Lundy is senior pastor of Huntington Evangelical UMC and is married to Kent Lundy, senior associate pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Fort Wayne.
SUBURBAN KANSAS CITY CHURCH TO AWARD EXCELLENCE
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute invites congregations to apply for its Award of Excellence
Last year, the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection awarded three extraordinary churches with the Award for Excellence. Each of these churches had applied leadership principles and ideas, and experienced significant growth in both the width and depth of their ministries.
At the 2008 Leadership Institute this October, The UM Church of the Resurrection will continue this tradition, as the Rev. Adam Hamilton will present the Award for Excellence to three additional churches. These churches will be chosen in the early summer, based upon applications received this spring. The award consists of a $1,000 prize and five complimentary registrations for the 2008 Leadership Institute. For eligibility requirements and to access an application form visit: www.cor.org/catalyst/leadership-institute/
The church encourage pastors, lay persons and conference officials to nominate churches for this award up to May 16.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPS DUE APRIL 4
The North Indiana Conference Merit Scholarship applications are due Friday, April 4.
The guidelines for the Merit Awards are as follows:
Awards are to United Methodist undergraduate students who are or will be attending full-time an institution of higher education recognized as United Methodist by the University Senate. (These are usually $500-$1,000 depending on receipts of the United Methodist Student Day Offering.)
Awards are for “merit”. Merit can be in terms of academic scholarship, church involvement, financial need, special vocational preparation for ministry or other service. Financial need shall be demonstrated.
An applicant for the Merit Award shall be nominated by a local church (pastor and/or chairperson of Higher Education and Campus Ministry). A local church may nominate no more than one student annually.
The United Methodist related universities in Indiana are: DePauw University, University of Evansville, and the University of Indianapolis. It may be used at another United Methodist related school in another state.
The application form is available online at www.nicumc.org – Information/Grants & Scholarships or you may call or e-mail the North Indiana Conference Service Center, at 800-783-5138 or becky@nicumc.org.
More stories are available online at www.umc.org and www.umportal.org.
CABINET CORNER
WHEN DID YOU LAST SEND A PASTOR?
District Superintendents often sit across the room from Pastor Parish Relations Committees who want a quality pastor for their congregation. This is understandable. “How come our last pastor was so deficient?” – comes the question. “Why can’t we get a good pastor?” – they might ask.
The wise superintendent will then reply, “We get our pastors from you. Will you send us a quality pastor for ministry?” There is no farm where we harvest as many pastors as we need and at the quality we seek.
Pastors are developed in congregations like yours. They are encouraged by pastors and congregations who actively nurture future leaders in God’s work. The bishop and district superintendents can only work with who is before them. Let’s all keep our eyes open for people with gifts and a calling for ordained ministry. If you know of someone, who has the potential for pastoral ministry, let your district superintendent know about him or her.
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would. Come, see the place where his body was lying. Now hurry! Tell his disciples that he has been raised to life and is on his way to Galilee. Go there, and you will see him. That is what I came to tell you."
The women were frightened and yet very happy, as they hurried from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and greeted them. They went near him, held on to his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said, "Don't be afraid! Tell my followers to go to Galilee. They will see me there."
-- Matthew 28:5-10 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
WORSHIP RESOURCES
DISCIPLESHIP AGENCY SEEKS YOUR RESPONSE IN ONLINE HYMNAL SURVEY
The about our current The United Methodist Hymnal survey will be available for responding through Sunday, March 30. The survey is available online, you may do so by going to www.gbod.org/hymnal where you can register. – GBOD
THINKING ABOUT A NEW HYMNAL #1 – WHAT DO WE WANT?
The General Board of Discipleship has recommended to General Conference a new official hymnal for United Methodists in the USA. We have completed work on a four-year music and worship study for General Conference (report is available at www.gbod.org/worship/musicstudy ), and GBOD is currently engaged in additional research regarding a new hymnal.
General Conference will consider the proposal when it meets April 23-May 2, in Fort Worth, Texas. The research conducted as part of the music and worship study as well as the continuing GBOD research has revealed much about what United Methodists think should and should not be included in a new hymnal. This article, the first of a series, discusses what United Methodists are thinking and saying. Read the article by logging on to: www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=46110&loc_id=17,823
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
WOMEN PLAN PRAYER VIGILS DURING INDIANA CONFERENCES SESSIONS
United Methodist Women of North Indiana and South Indiana Conferences will be participating in an intentional prayer vigil during both North and South conference sessions.
United Methodist Women of Indiana will be in prayer from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 and June 5 and Friday, May 30 and June 6; and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 31 and June 7.
We are privileged to be able to support our Conferences, enveloping each one in prayer. – On behalf of Jeanie Park, UMW President and Cheryl Cole, UMW Spiritual Growth, North Indiana and Kyle DeWeese, UMW Spiritual Growth and Vickie Newkirk, UMW President, South Indiana.
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. 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 5 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, IN 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.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
‘CREATING A HUNGER-FREE AMERICA ACTION’ WEB SITE NOW ONLINE
America’s Second Harvest, the nation’s food bank network, has a “Creating A Hunger-Free America” action Web site. It can be found at www.hungeractioncenter.org.
With more than 35 million Americans hungry or at risk of hunger each year, it is imperative for you to voice your support for combating hunger in America to your elected officials. Your elected officials look to you for guidance on what is important to your community. Your individual support can make a difference for millions of hungry Americans.
IRON LADY JOHNSON SIRLEAF OF LIBERIA FEATURED ON PBS
PBS premiered the film “Iron Ladies of Liberia” on March 18. After 14 years of a brutal civil war, Liberia elects its first female president — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, nicknamed the Iron Lady, who is a strong United Methodists. With her predominately female cabinet, President Johnson Sirleaf struggles during her first year in office to rebuild a war-ravaged country, fight rampant corruption and prevent a descent back into war.
Her administration means much to Indiana Area’s mission projects in Liberia under the banner of Operation Classroom, Operation Doctor.
Read more about the film by logging on to www.pbs.org/independentlens/ironladies/film.html.
CONNECTIONAL GIVING ONLINE COURSE OFFERED BY UMCOM
Registration is opened through April 16.
More than 100 people participated in the inaugural session of "Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving," a free online course from United Methodist Communications. To critical acclaim, participants said, "I really enjoyed learning about apportioned giving. It makes a lot more sense to me now. I don't think most people in my church understand this concept, but I do!" Join us through April 16 (open registration) for the next session of this informative and interactive online course. For more information or to register, visit www.training.umcom.org. The next session will be May 7-June 18, 2008.
NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION SUNDAY COMING APRIL 6
Celebrate the gifts and contributions of Native Americans, Sunday, April 6.
To order envelopes so your congregation can participate in this church-wide offering, call 888-346-3862, and they will be sent, at no cost to your church. Call today.
To explore the online resources for Native American Ministries Sunday go to Native American Ministries Sunday.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA CENTER PICKS FOR MONTH OF MARCH
The North Indiana Conference Media Center is 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 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.
MOVIE REVIEW
HORTON HEARS A WHO!
- Production Company: 20th Century Fox Animation
- Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Carol Burnett
- Rating: G
By Gregg Tubbs
(UMC.org) — "A person’s a person no matter how small.” Ask a random sampling of people where we get that saying and a surprising number will say without hesitation, “Horton Hears a Who!” One of the many talents of Dr. Seuss' uncanny ability to distill sound morality into simple, indelible rhymes. With the new big screen version, I wondered if the charm, imagination and message that have made Horton a “Seussian” classic would survive the modern, CGI treatment and often excessive talents of Jim Carrey as Horton. Well, as Seuss himself may have put it, “With animation divine and performances true, even me (Seuss himself!) can love this Horton Hears a Who!”
For complete review and study questions, log on to: www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.3955685/k.14A9/Movie_Review_iDr_Seuss_Horton_Hears_a_Whoi.htm
DEATHS
BENJAMIN E. ANTLE, retired pastor (NIC), died March 14, 2008. A memorial service was held March 20 at First UMC at Goshen, Ind. The Revs. Robert Dexter and Ed and Brenda Fritz officiated. Survivors include: his wife, Claire; son, Mark Antle; daughter, Debbie Peek; and three grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Claire Antle, 6011 Bahia Del Mar Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33715.
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 March 21, 2008.
North Indiana Conference
- None this week
South Indiana Conference
- Bowyer, Richard from Utica, New Albany to no appointment, 2/25
- Clark, Bradley from no appointment to Tunnelton, Bloomington, 3/15
- Hawkins, Marianne from Bicknell, Vincennes to Hope, Columbus, 5/1
- Hizer, Jeannine S. from Lawrenceburg Hamline Chapel, Columbus to no appointment, 2/29
- Hopkins, Lyndon from no appointment to Oolitic, Bloomington, 3/15
- Madison, William from no appointment to Vevay: Bennington, Columbus, 3/1
- McGillem, Jim from Winslow: Patoka Grove/Alford/Atkinson Chapel, Vincennes to Alford, Vincennes, 6/30/07
- Voorhies, Dan from Oolitic, Bloomington to Leesvill, Bloomington, 3/15
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
GREENWOOD UMC YOUTH MINISTER POSITION OPENING
Growing youth group with focus on Christian discipleship, prayer and a strong sense of community seeks new leadership as current youth minister leaves for seminary. Qualifications include familiarity with spiritual formation model of youth ministry, good organizational and communications skills and an ability to work with a youth advisory council for planning. Internship for certain college courses might be available if desired. Five hours/week minimum with some flexibility. Send letter of application with resume and references by April 13 to Search Committee for Youth Minister, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, IN 46142 or office@greenwoodumc.org.
INDY’S NORTH CHURCH SEEKS YOUTH MINISTER
North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis seeks a minister of youth (30 hours/week and benefits with the possibility of full time) to sustain and expand an already dynamic program. Responsibilities include oversight, supervision, and planning for all aspects of youth ministry, such as Sunday School, United Methodist Youth Fellowship, retreats, special events, and mission trips. Candidates need strong leadership skills, experience in a large-church setting, a grounded theology and openness to all of God’s people. For more information, visit www.northchurchindy.com. Mail application to Youth Minister Search Committee, North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, or e-mail cysearch@northchurchindy.com.
SANTA CLAUS CHURCH SEEKS YOUTH PASTOR
Santa Claus United Methodist Church seeks an individual who possess strong initiative and self direction that can enliven, engage and positively impact the youth of their community. The ideal candidate for this position will excel at making connections with our youth, motivating and inspiring them to achieve great things for Him.
Please send cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to secretary@santaclausumc.org by Friday, April 11 to Santa Claus United Methodist Church, 351 N. Holiday Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579. For more information, call 812-937-2482.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
INDY CHURCH SEEKS DYNAMIC DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, is seeking an energetic and dynamic Director of Youth Ministries to lead its outreach to youth in the community and congregation. Building on the current ministries, the Director will be responsible for leading and expanding a program that welcomes youth into loving, Christ-centered relationships where they are transformed by God’s love and empowered to transform the world. The position is full-time and includes benefits (health insurance, retirement, etc.). The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Inquiries and resumes should be directed to the Rev. Brian Durand, 100 West 86th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46260 or durandb@stlukesumc.com. A full position listing can be found at www.stlukesumcyouth.com. Applications received by March 31 will receive first consideration.
MISHAWAKA CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
A Director of Student Ministries is needed at First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, Ind.
Our ministry for youth is ready to break out in exciting ways with the leader that God has called to unlock it with a high energy design. The vitality of student ministry in this emerging congregation has been demonstrated in camp ministry growth from 22 in 2005 to 92 in 2007. Our vision for the future of this ministry requires an individual who will discern the next steps for reaching our community’s children and youth with the Gospel in bold and creative ways. Please respond before March 31.
For more information, log on to www.fumcom.com or contact Senior Pastor Larry Whitehead at lkwduke@aol.com or call 574-255-4707.
WHITELAND CHURCH SEEKS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Children’s Program Coordinator for Whiteland United Methodist Church. 20 hours-per-week minimum. Pre-K through 6th grade. To help children and their families discover the love of Jesus. Needs to be a caring, innovative and enthusiastic leader who can initiate, coordinate and create high energy activities and programs. Job Requirement: Love and compassion for children as individuals and in groups, sound theological background, excellent communications skills, energetic, self starter who takes initiative/leadership role. Job offer closes on March 31. Submit resume to office@wumc-in.org or mail to Whiteland UMC, 309 Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
SOUTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS/PR DIRECTOR
The Southwest Texas Conference seeks a communications and public witness director. S/he plans and executes actions to enhance the church's reputation; acts as public information release authority; coordinates emergency communication/disaster response; and supervises print, Web and video communication operations. Requirements include a master's degree in communication and 10 years' experience in public-relations management. Professional accreditation is preferred. Please apply to the Rev. Austin Frederick, afred@umcswtx.org.
WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE SEEK DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The West Virginia Conference seeks a director of communications to coordinate and oversee communications ministries. Located in Charleston, W.V., this position requires knowledge and experience in all areas of communications, including print and electronic media, Web-based resources and public relations. A bachelor's degree in a communications discipline or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred. For information or to apply, contact: Dr. William Wilson, Director of Connectional Ministries and Assistant to the Bishop, P.O. Box 2313, Charleston, WV 25328, or drbillwilson@aol.com. The job description is posted online at www.wvumc.org. The conference is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Other employment opportunities previously listed can be found at www.inareaumc.org/job.htm.
Last updated on 04/03/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.