Careers | Huron River Methodist

Career Opportunities

Children & Family Summer Intern

Hours: 40 hours a week

Time Commitment: late-May to mid-August

Compensation: $3,500 for the summer

We are looking for someone who loves children, is willing to teach and tell Bible stories, lead games, organize events and materials, is punctual, must be available Sunday-Thursday evenings and occasional Fridays.

If you are interested please send your resume and 3 letters of recommendation (one reference from each of the following: ministry experience, work supervisor, and personal) to Pastor Denise using the link below.

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Director / Pastor of Worship

Full Time.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

This position is a hybrid position which is 75% Worship Leader/Pastor and 25% Passion-based Ministry.

First priority is to have a passion for worship, a vibrant prayer life, and a shepherd's heart.

Be a worshipper in private, be a shepherd to the worship team and the worshipping congregation.
Draw people into worship - singing, praising, praying, confessing, participation, and growth.

Plan & Produce Sunday Worship Service:

Create a meaningful and inviting worship environment via music, sound, tech, lighting, media, and additional artistic elements that relate to content, themes, sermons, and seasons.
Participate in 9:00 a.m. worship and lead in 10:30 a.m. worship.
Lead the Worship Bands at 10:30 service.
Lead the Congregation and Worship Band.
- Coordinate & write charts/arrangements.
- Recruit and develop additional musicians for worship band or bands.
- Lead weekly rehearsals (currently Thursday nights).
Grow congregational participation in the various elements of worship of the living God.
Coordinate Tech teams for audio, video, and live stream.

Co-Lead the Worship Ministry Cell:

Lead, recruit, and build the cell membership to support all aspects of worship. Monthly meetings.
Lead potential worship staff including tech
- 9:00 a.m. Worship Choir in the Traditional Service
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Band in the Contemporary Service
Build Teams of volunteers for music and tech.
Teach elements of worship to the congregation - within worship or outside worship.
Administer the business affairs of worship including budgets, expenditures, capital music purchases, maintenance and care of all supplies, equipment, and instruments.

Staff Responsibilities:

Help lead the Worship Planning Team meetings with the senior pastor.
Weekly staff meetings and occasional planning retreats.
Be a presence at key all-church community events.
Be a part of the life of the congregation.

Special Worship Services:

Christmas Eve Worship: Currently, Dec. 23rd at 7:00 p.m., Dec 24th at 5:00 p.m. (Children & Family), 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.
Seasonal Services: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, occasional Good Friday, and prayer services.

Worship Tech and Live Stream Communications:

Work with Communications to capture and edit recordings of sermons or music for online content.

Grow New Music and Worship Opportunities:

Grow our Children and Youth Choirs, Worship Arts, Youth Bands, hand bells, etc.
Maximize the Sanctuary and/or add a 3rd worship service Sundays or alternative times.

Passion-based Ministry:

Possibilities based on Candidate: Discipleship, Hospitality, Recreation Ministries, Outreach, Missions, Pastoral Care, Visitation, Recovery Ministry, etc.

Supervision - The position shall report to the Senior Pastor and be accountable to the Worship Cell. Opportunity for review and goal setting will take place periodically. Annual review with managers and Staff-Parish Relations Committee will occur.

Qualifications:

The candidate must be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a person of character and integrity who views this position as a shepherding calling and an artist-worshiper calling from God, both in public and private life.
Have a passion for worship and a vibrant prayer life.
Demonstrate musical excellence in instrumental and vocal performance.
Have gifts in team-building and leadership qualities.
Be familiar and supportive of all worship styles, and be acquainted with a wide body of music worship literature.
Have significant experience in worship bands and coordinating music groups.
The candidate must be able to work well with all staff, volunteers and musicians of all abilities to further our music ministries.

Full Time Compensation:

Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation + 12 holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage

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Edge Summer Intern

Hours: 40 Hours a week

Time Commitment: mid-May to mid-August

Compensation: $3,500 for the summer. Interns will also be reimbursed for any ministry expenses they incur.

The Edge is a vibrant youth ministry program that offers students a chance to come in, connect and carry out their faith. Every summer we ramp up activities in order to maximize our reach and to draw new students into the program while growing the community of the students who are already plugged in.

The Summer Youth Ministry Intern will be responsible for ministering to the 5th through 12th graders and their families. Interns will engage in ministry activities such as outreach, discipleship, weekly Bible study, Sunday night youth group, fun outings and activities on and off campus, special ministries, and work projects.

Youth Director, Joy Hook, will meet with interns on a weekly basis for one hour. We will walk alongside each other as we seek to share Christ's love with all our 5th-12th graders. Interns will also be paired with a mentor at the church, outside of the youth ministry, to meet with and have for support, and to grow in their walk with the Lord.

Responsibilities:

Attend and run weekly Wednesday night summer youth group gatherings.
Attend weekly meetings with Youth Director/s for prayer, planning, and communication.
Lead a weekly Bible Study for middle school and/or high school youth.
Organize day trips and outings for different age groups.
Be present at all youth specific events (unless otherwise discussed).
Intentionally seek out youth and build relationships with them.
Spend 5-10 hours per week meeting one-to-one with youth to foster mentoring relationships.
Attend the Sunday morning service at Huron River Methodist Church 3 out of 4 Sundays a month.
Assist with Vacation Bible School June 16-20
Accompany Youth Director on mission trips:
- Service Over Self (SOS) June 21-27
- Middle School Mission July 13-16
Set a Godly example for our youth to follow in their daily lives.
Spend 2 hours per week in personal study, prayer, and fellowship with Christ.
Keep a record of weekly hours worked to ensure a good work and life balance.
Complete an evaluation of our youth ministry at the end of the summer.

Skills and Qualifications:

High School graduate for at least one year prior to becoming an intern. Our ideal candidate is a college student or recent college graduate.
A love for God and desire to be used by Him.
Willingness to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
- The more our relationship with Jesus grows, the more we will be able to discern His will for our lives. As we carry out His will, we will continually bring glory to Jesus Christ.
Display a teachable spirit.
- Must be able and willing to learn are things and implement them to reach middle school and high school youth.
- Ability to take direction and listen.
Ability to manage and keep self-organized.
- There is a strong organizational component to this position, and you must be willing and able to stay on top of administrative responsibilities and help organize events.
A love for students and a desire to see them grow in their faith.
- May seem obvious but loving our youth and meeting them where they are spiritually and socially mist be the starting point of any ministry we undertake.
Ability to take initiative.
- God reaches youth in many different ways, and there is a way He will use you to do that. Being proactive in how we reach and pursue youth is vital.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Openness to work as part of a team.

Please upload your resume, a cover letter explaining why you want to be a summer intern, and 3 references. Include names and phone numbers as well as how you know for each reference. Please include one work and one ministry related reference.

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Pastor of Discipleship & Small Groups

Full Time.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Primary Purpose:

To ensure the congregation of Huron River Methodist Church is growing in discipleship, building community, and connecting with one another through a strong and growing small group discipling ministry including Home Groups, Adult Bible Studies, Sunday School Classes, Mentoring Ministry, and Support Groups. This includes starting new groups and existing groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a growing and healthy spiritual life and lead others to do the same.

Develop, lead and grow the Small Group Discipleship Ministry at HRMC.

Assess current ministry to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement to achieve the mission-vision of our church, including working on our Pathway of Discipleship Initiative.
Build a strong leadership team to support the ministry, including leaders for Home Groups, Adult Bible Studies, Mentoring, and Sunday School Classes.
Build relationships and communicate regularly with team leaders to cast vision, support , encouraging and gain understanding of the needs and successes of the ministry.
Develop and implement an annual plan including calendar and budget to drive continuous growth of small group involvement by the congregation, adding new groups regularly.
Develop promotional materials and communication methods to ensure everyone at the church is aware of the purpose and importance of small groups, and how to connect.
Plan and execute regular small group connection, leader training and appreciation events.
Identify, develop, and/or select small-group study materials and tools, including weekly study guides for the bulletin.

Serve as leader of New Membership & Assimilation for the congregation, including planning and leading new member classes, mentor relationships and connection activities.

Provide Pastoral Support to the Hospitality Cell. Meet regularly with the cell leader to identify and meet the needs of the team to ensure HRMC is a welcoming church congregation, particularly on Sunday mornings.

Offer regular Pastoral Care. Maintain visibility and presence as a Spiritual Leader at HRMC encouraging others to become disciples of Jesus Christ and live out the mission and vision of our church.

Prepare and deliver sermons in Sunday Worship as requested by Senior Pastor.
Lead or Teach Adult Classes on Sunday mornings as well as during the week.
Maintain office hours, attend staff meetings, cell leadership meetings, and all-church events.
Collaborate with other members of the church's staff on church-wide goals and initiatives.
Additional pastoral responsibilities including weddings and funerals.

Requirements:

5+ years experience in ministry leadership.
Seminary or Bachelor's Degree in biblical studies or related field.
Experience within a church community with vibrant small group ministry.
Successful track record of performance demonstrating skills in: team building, volunteer recruitment/leadership, interpersonal/relationship building, and organization/administration.

Full Time Compensation:

Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage

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