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Florida-Bahamas Synod. Please
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Experience required in direction of choral,
hand bells and in planning and leadership of contemporaryworship services. Position may be divided
between two applicants if necessary. For additional information, please
forward resume' and references ti Jim Redecker, Director of Church
Operations, Christ Lutheran Church, 2911 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral,
Florida 33904-7297 or email at
Jredecker@clcs-fl.com
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary: Columbia, SC - The
successful candidate will be a creative and energetic professional who
is knowledgeable about major gifts solicitation, alumni relations and
also the Lutheran Church, its theology and organizational structure. The
Associate Director will be the principle interface between the seminary,
seminary alumni and supporting congregations. This is the second
posting of this position. Open through July 15. For full job
description visit www.ltss.edu. Job openings are
listed on the homepage under the "News" heading. Contact: Ron Walrath
rwalrath@ltss.edu or Ph: 803-461-3237
1988 Lutheran Synod
Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144 - This person designs, implements and
continuously improves a communication strategy to assist the NC Synod in
accomplishing its mission and vision: Walking Together, Sharing Christ.
Responsibilities include communication: within the synod office,
throughout the synod territory and to the general public and ecumenical
partners of synod. Qualifications include: a living faith in Jesus
Christ, a collaborative spirit, and knowledge of the ELCA; excellent
editing, writing and publication skills; an ability to manage time and
resources; an ability to develop a strategy to continually improve
communications; an ability to understand, learn and apply new
technologies; and, a bachelor’s degree or greater in communication,
journalism or English. Please direct inquiries and resumes to: wnelson@nclutheran.org
Purpose and Basic Function: To implement a strategy of welcome,
encouragement, and enrollment of candidates for ministry for Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary and to develop and maintain a strategy to
identify, encourage, and call forth qualified candidates to prepare for
the various ministries of the church. Round 1 of applications accepted
through June 15. For a full job description and requirements, visit
www.ltss.edu.
Contact: Dean Michael Root Email: mroot@ltss.edu Ph: (803) 461-3247 Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC
Click here to download the full job description.
Organist/pianist and/or choir director We are blessed with a new
church building and a growing congregation in a thriving neighborhood.
The organist will be responsible for prelude, postlude, offertory,
liturgical accompaniment, hymns, and incidental music. A bachelor’s
degree in music or related field is preferred. The instruments are a two
manual Ahlborn-Galanti electronic organ with MIDI and Baldwin grand
piano. The choir director will work with the Pastor and church
leadership in developing the music program of the church, direct a
year-round choir that reflects the seasonal nature of SW FL, and see
that musical leadership is present for all regular and special worship
services. We are seeking musician(s) with a passion for traditional
liturgical worship as in the Lutheran, Episcopal or Roman Catholic
communities. The musicians will be responsible for introducing
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the new worship resource of the ELCA and
developing a high quality music program. The congregation sees the music
program as being important to its mission. We are seeking musicians that
will lead the congregation for 3-5 years. There is interest in
developing a hand bell and children’s choirs as well as high quality
alternative worship, such as Taize, Celtic or contemporary music. Fax or
send resume and letter describing your vision for music in worship to
the church address (Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd., Fort
Myers, FL 33908) or email (peace@peaceftmyers.com
. Salary commensurate with experience and ability; additional income for
weddings and funerals
Direct/play in two contemporary worship
service bands; recruit for and direct adult and children's choirs;
develop children's music program; create music ensembles within the
congregation; work in partnership with the senior pastor in planning
worship. Salary commensurate with education and experience; bachelors
degree in music preferred. Congregation located in Jacksonville area.
Email Pastor Jim Graeser at
jgraeser@bellsouth.net.
St Matthias Lutheran Church in Clearwater is
looking for a part time Administrative Assistant for the church office.
Must be people and computer friendly. Please fax your resume to the
Pastor's attention at 727-726-0571 or mail to Attn: Pastor Bill Magee
St Matthias Lutheran Church 2751 Sunset Point Rd Clearwater, FL 33759
We are looking for a full time director of
music. This person would direct vocal and handbell choirs, play the
organ, work with Senior Pastor in planning liturgies for two services
and work with Praise team leader for the third service. Also requires
work with dynamic childrens' music ministry. Contact Rev. David E. Swenson
swenson@mylcc.com
P/T Organist or Pianist
(Our Saviour Lutheran, Ocala, FL)
Play for two Sunday
worship services and accompany one choir during Sunday rehearsal. Yearly
Salary $9,360. We are a small Lutheran congregation in Marion Oaks
(Ocala), employing primarily traditional music, but also some
contemporary and gospel music with organ or piano accompaniment as
appropriate. For more information or to apply contact: Pastor Wayne
Kofink, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 260 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL
34473, 352-347-0567
OurSaviourOcala@AOL.COMwww.OurSaviourLutheranOfMarionOaks.com
P/T Director of Music - Organist/Choirmaster(Ascension Lut., Boynton Beach, FL)
Requires strong organ and choir conducting
skills. 1998 Schantz pipe organ. Responsible for the overall direction
of a traditional liturgical music program. Please contact Pastor
Nesmith (561) 602.8425.
Requires keyboard and music organizational skills. Responsible for
the planning and implementation of a contemporary worship service.
Please contact Pastor Nesmith (561) 602.8425.
Part-time organist/choir director
for traditional and/or blended Lutheran worship services. Choir
rehearsals are currently immediately prior to the Sunday worship service
and after the service.
The worship services is currently 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Church
instrumentation includes a pipe organ, piano and keyboard. Job
qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent
experience; a high degree of proficiency in use of a pipe organ and
piano and a working knowledge of other instruments. Skills would
include the ability to sight read; proficiency and experience in
directing choirs and supporting congregational singing; and knowledge
and appreciation of liturgical arts and practices are recommended. Good
interpersonal communications. Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America., Florida-Bahamas Synod. We are
located at 745 So. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801. Please send
resumes/vita to the church office in care of Mary M. Flekke, Worship &
Music Chair.
Position: Director of Youth
Ministries (P/T position – approximately 20 hours per week) Summary:
Works with an adult volunteer committee to organize spiritual, service,
and fellowship activities for the youth of the congregation. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: • In conjunction with youth committee,
annually reviews and revises the youth vision and mission to ensure that
the youth ministry’s goals align with the overall church’s vision,
mission, goals, and core values • Clearly communicates the approved
youth vision, mission, and goals • Recruits and coaches volunteer
leaders to help obtain youth goals • Leads the youth committee by
empowering team members and delegating as appropriate • Collaborates and
co-leads various activities with the other leaders in overlapping
programs areas • Oversees the planning and implementation of spiritual
growth programs, activities and events that include opportunities for
youth to worship, fellowship with each other, and learn biblical truths
and apply them to their lives • Plans programs, activities or events,
developing youth who want to reach out and serve others, impacting them
with the love of Christ (student leadership) • Involves students in the
ministry of the church as a whole, supporting and participating in the
church’s vision, worship services, and activities • Fosters spiritual
and social growth in the youth. • Develops and implements outreach
programs, activities, and events • Continuously evaluates the youth
ministry effectiveness and makes necessary program revisions in order to
grow the program • Networks with other youth workers in the community •
Share the youth vision and mission with parents to encourage
participation • Builds and maintains quality relationships with youth
and parents: 1. Spends time with youth establishing rapport 2. Seeks out
opportunities to interact with youth in various settings 3. Creates
avenues of consistent contact with youth • Facilitates monthly meetings
with Youth Committee members • Assists with planning and delivering the
praise service • Writes articles for various church publications •
Submits monthly reports to Youth Council representative and pastor
outlining goals, accomplishments, prayers and praises • Participates in
church staff meetings • Attends council meetings as requested • Presents
to church council as requested • Prepares recommendations for youth
budget • Ensures programs costs remain within budgetary restrictions •
Oversees fund raising activities • Participates in teaching confirmation
class as requested • Attends weekly church service • Attend weekly
church staff meeting • Other duties as assigned in relation to youth
ministry Qualifications: • Strong Christian belief with a solid Lutheran
understanding of the faith • Ability to work with minimal supervision •
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse congregation
members and employees • Experience working youth in a church setting
preferred • Previous leadership experience required • Strong
interpersonal skills required No relocation assistance available.
CONTACT Linda Hart at
lhart@drs-ts.com.
This person should be
faithfully seeking to follow Jesus in their daily life, have good people
skills, and be eager to help others discover how the joy of Christ and the
joy of music intersect. This person is responsible for directing the music
ministry at People of Faith.
Please note that we are open to hiring a person specifically for solely one
or the other or both of the Sunday worship Services listed below. Also note
that the person hired for the 10:45am Praise and Worship Service will be the
one directing the weekly Praise Band rehearsal.
More specifically:
- Play and direct music for 8:30am Traditional and 10:45am Praise and
Worship Services
- Attend and Direct Praise Band Rehearsal one (1) evening a week (currently
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm)
- Work with a Worship Team and Pastor to develop worship themes, identify
new musical resources, and design worship experiences, including choosing
music and hymns
- Record any needed hymns and Service music for Services
Trinity Lutheran,
Titusville. Wednesday rehearsals
and one Sunday morning service at 9:30. Contact Pastor Gordon -
pastor@trinityluth.org
for complete job description.
The St. Mark
Christian Day School is a ministry of St. Mark By The Sea Lutheran Church,
303 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast, in Palm Coast, Florida.
The Day School has been in operation since 1984, and was under the
Directorship of Marilyn Walsh until 1998, when Mrs. Denna Brand became
Director until October of 2006. The School is presently a NAEYC Accredited,
DCF Gold Seal Child Care Center, VPK/School Readiness Facility for Flagler
County, Voucher Contracted Center with the Early Learning Coalition of
Flagler/Volusia Counties; offering 2,3,5 day Preschool from 9:00 – 12:00
Noon, 5 day VPK (am session 9:00 – 12:00 Noon, pm session 1:00 – 4:00 PM)
and 2,3,5 day Full Day providing wrap around care 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Salary commensurate with similar Day School Programs in Flagler County,
Educational Background, and Florida Department of Family and Children
Credentialing Criteria.
Please forward resume to St. Mark By The Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast
Parkway N.E., Palm Coast, FL, 32137 or Fax to (386) 445-3420.
