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The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a full-time Director of Youth Ministries, to be responsible for our ministries to youth in grades 7-12. The Director will be responsible for Sunday school, a weekly youth group meeting, special events and ministries, leadership of a team of youth ministers, and outreach to young people in our surrounding community. She or he will participate in the Diocese of Arizona's Youth Ministry Apprenticeship program, a training program created to form leaders who are called to youth ministry. Church of the Nativity is a young, growing, lively church just embarking on our first permanent building. We have a large and vibrant youth group, and are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and faithful leader. Please see a full job description attached. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to: The Rev. Susan B. Snook, susansnook@thenativity.net. Added 1.28.2012

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Natick, MA is seeking a Coordinator of Christian Formation for Children and Youth. This leadership position includes administration and coordination of all youth and church school programs: volunteer teacher recruitment and training, calendaring and regular weekly and monthly communication, curriculum management, weekly staff planning, monthly steering team meetings for church school and youth; point person for welcoming new families and youth, ongoing formation with youth ministry and church school teachers and team captains; attention to deaf ministry support; parental communication and support for coordination of mission trips and outreach activities; and family pastoral care. Strong leadership teams for children's formation and youth formation are in place, as well as strong teaching teams. Solid administrative and communication gifts are essential, as well as good experience in Christian formation. This is a 25-hour per week position. Please send resume, references and cover letter to: Attn: The Rev. Jon C. Strand, Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, PO Box 238, Natick, MA 01760. Email:info@stpaulsnatick.org<mailto:info@stpaulsnatick.org> Added 1.25.2012

St. George's Episcopal Church in Germantown, TN is seeking someone to lead the areas of ministry to children, youth and families that knows his/her calling is to serve these members of Christ’s kingdom in the Episcopal Church. We are looking for a leader: (1) To serve as a catalyst for the spiritual growth of and to coordinate pastoral support to these groups.

We are a committed, diverse congregation located in Germantown, an eastern suburb of Memphis in the heart of the Mid-South. St. George’s primarily serves the communities of Germantown, Collierville, Cordova and Memphis, in the Diocese of West Tennessee.

For a complete job description and a listing of the requirements for this position, as well as additional details about the parish, please see the posting on our website here.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Highpoint, NC is seeking a full-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries. The DCYM will have oversight of Middle and High School Youth Ministry as well as birth to 12^th grade Christian formation and education programs. A competitive compensation package accompanies this position.

St. Mary’s is located in downtown High Point, the furniture capital of the world. The parish has recently called a new Rector who subsequently called a new Assistant to the Rector. The DCYM would join a newly formed team to help shape and support ministry at St. Mary’s. The parish is healthy and growing and construction is underway on a nine million dollar building campaign to house outreach, youth, education, and community life functions.

The parish is highly supportive of children’s and youth formation and is thrilled to welcome a full-time program support person to assist them in the ministry they are already undertaking.

Please call or email with any questions. Send resumes and CDO profiles to The Rev’d David Umphlett, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 108 West Farriss Avenue, High Point, NC 27262, davidu@stmarysepisc.org

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, in Asheboro, NC, is currently looking for a Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Responsibility is for all children, from birth through high school, on Sunday mornings and throughout the week.

Four year-olds through fifth graders currently use Spark as their curriculum, and middle school youth use Re:Form. We have also used Godly Play in the past, and have a full classroom of materials. A Christian Formation committee supports and assists the Director.

This is a part time position, with an expectation of approximately nineteen hours per week. Rector values Christian formation and respects both tradition and innovation. Supportive vestry. Salary is competitive.

Position opening will not be announced to the parish until after potential candidates have been found, so please contact the Rector directly at 919-608-8569 or bjcooke58@gmail.com.

The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia is hiring a full time Youth Ministry Coordinator. The position is currently open and accepting applications through January 6, 2012. The diocese is comprised of 56 churches ranging from Staunton over to Martinsville and down through southwestern Virginia to the border of Tennessee. This position will be based out of the diocesan office in Roanoke, Virginia. Applicants should have experience in working with Christian youth programs, exercise his/her imagination and creativity as a gift of the Holy Spirit, have an easy rapport with youth and adults, excel in organizational structure and visioning, and be capable of handling the stresses inherent to a diocesan staff at the calling of a new bishop. A sense of humor and the gift of laughter will be well met in this position. A full job description is posted at http://dioswvayouthcoordinator.wordpress.com/. Resumes and cover letters should either be sent to The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, Virginia 24009, care of Tom Crittenden, Search Committee Chair or E-mailed todioswvasearch@gmail.com.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located near the historic Square in Oxford, Mississippi, is a growing parish of over 700 baptized persons plus University students who worship with us. We are seeking a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Primary responsibilities for this person involve leadership in Christian formation and fellowship for children and youth from nursery through Sr. High School. This person would also be responsible for coordinating parish-wide formation events, overseeing the Nursery Coordinator and nursery program, recruiting and training Sunday school teachers as well as leaders for a mid-week children’s program. Administrative duties include managing the budget as well as ensuring all programs follow diocesan requirements for being a safe church. An ability to work collegially with other staff and parish volunteers is essential. To read a full description of this job, click here. Interested persons should send a cover letter and a resumé to The Rev. Taylor Moore, St. Peter’s Church, 113 South 9^th St. Oxford, MS 38655.

Christ Church in Alameda, CA is seeking a Children's Education Director. Primary responsibilities and skills include (1) Curriculum review/implementation for our children and youth, K-12, (2) Recruitment, support and training for Sunday morning teachers/facilitators, (3) Monitoring toddler/infant care positions, submitting time cards, handling concerns, (4) Communications with parents/parishioners, including event calendars and program updates weekly, (5) Attendance at weekly staff meetings, (6) Support and close collaboration with Youth Activities Director. (7) Participation and leadership at special events and (8) co-directing & co-creating Pageant Play. Candidates should have a sense of wonder with children, and a sense of humor (laughter is really important!), strong computer and social media skills, and a Creative mindset, flexible personality

To apply for this position, submit cover letter, resume and two references by Monday, October 31, 2011. Projected start date for this position in January 1, 2012, with on-site training available in December, 2011. Resumes and letters to Christ Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 510.523.7200 or by electronic submission to the following email addresses: rector@christchurchalameda.organd kathycrary@gmail.com. For questions, contact person: the Rev. Kathy Crary by email: kathycrary@gmail.com

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is seeking a Canon for Youth and Christian Formation. Working with the Canon to the Ordinary, Gravatt Camp & Conference Center, Christian Education Directors, Youth Ministers, DYLC, and Young Adult Ministries leaders, participate in developing a program of long‐term leadership development and vocational discernment. In the early stages of this position, focus will be on youth and young adult ministries in the diocese. Over time the expectation will be to balance youth and larger Christian formation duties. A full position description and application information is available here.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA is seeking a Christian formation Minister for Adults and Children. St. Paul's is an urban church for all people, blessed with an active congregation, enriched by our history, and focused on our mission of proclaiming Christ in the heart of the city. St. Paul’s seeks a warm, energetic and outgoing Christian Formation Minister to serve our adults and children in pursuing spiritual growth by creating and implementing diverse educational programming for this lifelong quest. This full-time leadership position receives direct supervision and support from our Associate Rector and will work closely with the Youth Minister and our dedicated lay volunteers, including the Adult Education and Children’s Committees and the Christian Formation Board. Job description. To apply email letter of interest, resume and any additional pertinent information.

All Souls Episcopal Parish in Berkeley, California, a Christ-centered, vibrant and theologically inclusive congregation, is seeking a Director of Youth Ministries. Interested candidates for this part-time, 24 hours per week position, should be well-versed in the Episcopal tradition, have a college degree, and experience in youth ministry. Application information as well as more information can be found at the All Souls website.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA is seeking a Youth Minister. St. Paul's lies in the heart of downtown Richmond, across from Capitol Square. Built in 1845, it is among the most beautiful and historic churches in Virginia. We celebrate three services on Sunday mornings. From all walks of life, our parishioners are drawn from all over greater Richmond, including the city's growing downtown residential neighborhoods. St. Paul's is famed for its strong outreach programs, and also serves as a vital community and worship center during the week. A full ministry description and application information can be found here.

Epiphany Parish, an Episcopal church in the Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, WA is seeking a Director for Children, Youth and Family Ministries. This person will ensure that the Parish is a welcoming and inclusive place of worship for children, youth and their families. Duties include coordinating the Sunday School program, Nursery services, and leading our youth through teaching and experiences which deepen and enrich their faith journey. Demonstrated experience in Christian education with children/youth and strong Christian beliefs a requisite. Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal relationship skills to work with a diverse group of people are required. This position is full time with benefits. Cover letter and resume may be emailed.