candidacy and Leadership manager - region 5 - elca

About the position

The Christian Community and Leadership (CCL) home area helps the ELCA reach and engage new, younger, and more diverse people welcoming them into the Christian faith. We invite all staff to create conditions so that we can strengthen our existing congregations and grow younger, ethnically diverse, economically diverse, and among the LGBTQIA+ community. To this end, we will activate and engage our core membership and work with the whole of the ELCA to recruit, develop and deploy the leadership, both lay and rostered, that the church needs to fulfill its purpose of establishing and growing Christian communities, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and building the church.

Link to posting: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Candidacy and Leadership Manager - Region 5

Good Shepherd, madison - associate director of children’s ministry

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison, WI is looking for someone to join our Children, Youth and Family team as a full-time Associate Director of Children’s Ministry. This person will be part of a dynamic team working together to foster faith development and develop engaging ministries targeted towards children ages birth through fifth grade, and their families. The ideal candidate will have training in education and experience in the field of Christian faith development. Interested applicants should email Director of Administration Rick Blum at rblum@gslcwi.com. Find the job description and application at gslcwi.com/jobs. The deadline for applications is May 2.

first english, appleton - 2025 Summer intern - full time ($15/hr)

If you are a young adult aged 18-25 and at least one year out of high school, consider becoming a Summer Intern at First English to make an impact in the community. Full-time Interns work alongside their peers and other members of the FELC Staff to be the primary planners, organizers, and workers for Summer Youth Ministries. Approximate season: May 27 through Aug. 22 (dates flexible with school schedule).

Job description is available at www.felc.com/interns. Questions? Email Collins Pritchett (cpritchett@felc.com).

first english, appleton - 2025 Summer Junior intern - parti-time ($14/hr)

If you are a graduating senior in high school and will be 18 years old this summer, consider becoming a Junior Intern. In this part-time role, Junior interns plan and support Summer Ministries alongside full-time Interns. Approximate season: May 27 through Aug. 22 (dates flexible with school schedule).

Job description is available at www.felc.com/interns. Questions? Email Collins Pritchett (cpritchett@felc.com).

Bethel, Green Bay - administrative assistant

Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) has an exciting opportunity for a versatile, proactive office administrator to lead our daily operations  The part-time position (up to 20 hours/week) offers flexible Monday-Thursday work hours in a comfortable and caring environment and includes paid vacation and sick leave.  Position potential start date is May 1st. More information can be found at: HERE (https://bethelonbond.org/now-hiring-admin-assistant/)

Responsibilities

• Publication Development: to include preparing weekly worship bulletins &  monthly newsletters

• Technology, Website, & Social Media:  produce communication updates and postings

• Office Management: day to day office responsibilities supporting the pastor, staff, & congregation

• Receptionist: answer incoming mail, emails, and phone calls and greet visitors

• Volunteer Management:  assist council (lay leadership) and other committees 

Skills & Experience

Ability to work independently on a routine basis. Capacity to interact with a wide variety of people in a personable manner. Demonstrated capability to be self-motivated, reliable, efficient, and manage a number of tasks simultaneously. Aptitude to handle confidential information and to be discrete when dealing with sensitive situations. Computer knowledge of various publishing and database programs as well as word processing experience is required. Experience with and understanding of Christian worship and traditions is helpful. Knowledge of web design recommended but not required.

To apply, please send your cover letter, application and resume with the subject line “Administrative Assistant Application” to bethelonbond@yahoo.com

St Paul, Neenah - Director of discipleship

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah is looking to hire a Director of Discipleship. The Director of Discipleship will work in close collaboration with the pastor in helping people to grow deeper in discipleship in every-day life. This person will work with people of all ages supporting them in living out our mission to share the love of Christ in our community and beyond. This position is currently a half-time, salaried position. Interested persons should email a pdf cover letter and resume to Pastor Amy Engebose at pastor@stpaulneenah.org Full Job Description

first, manitowoc - Director of music

The Director of Music shall be committed to Jesus Christ and to the mission and music ministry of First Lutheran Church (FLC). The primary responsibility of the Director of Music is to nourish and grow the music ministry at FLC and empower musicians from both inside and outside the congregation to utilize their gifts. The Director of Music will have strong interpersonal and relational skills for working with people of all ages, along with strong organizational, administrative, and instrumental skills. Full Job Description

Grace, Tomahawk - Director of children’s ministries

We are looking for a caring and motivated person who loves children/youth and God to invite, teach and promote faith practices with children from birth through 7th grade.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

Communicate effectively with staff, education teams, families, members and community

Facilitate and direct faith education for Sunday School “Grace Kids” (PreK- gr. 4) and GLOW “Grace Lutheran on Wednesdays” (gr.5-7)

This is a salaried position consisting of 25+ hours per week.

Applications are available at the Grace Lutheran Church office (M-Th 8 am- 1pm), 108 W. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487 For more information, please contact Pastor Julie Sinkula at 715-453-4066.

st Timothy, menasha - adult choir director

We have a job opening here at St. Timothy for an Adult Choir Director.  Full Job Description.  Resumes and/or questions should be directed to me at pastordave@sttimlc.org. 

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