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Job Title: Senior Pastor

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Job Profile: https://www.fibc.dk/job-posting-senior-pastor

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Job Title: Senior Pastor

Location: Aviano, Italy

CITY OF AVIANO
Nestled about an hour north of Venice and approximately four and a half hours east of Milan lies the enchanting city of Aviano. With a population of around 9,000 residents, it serves as a cozy haven for numerous military families. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Dolomites mountain range in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Aviano offers a wealth of experiences waiting to be explored. The location has a small town atmosphere with easy access to the best of all Europe has to offer. Findings from Aviano show that the area has been populated since the Bronze Age and many historians believe that a commercial center developed where present-day Aviano is situated, with a cultural and defensive center in the castle area. In 1911 one of the first airfields of the Italian Air Force was built in Aviano. The base was among the first ones available to Italian aviation, which in the following years enlarged and became increasingly important until it became the NATO Aviano AB in the 1950s. The Aviano Air Base is why Aviano is home to many American families.

WHO WE ARE

Congregation

The congregation at ABC consists of a diverse population of approximately 95 regular attendees and 85 members, with a seating capacity of approximately 130. We are an English-speaking church composed almost entirely of military members and their families from various denominational backgrounds. We are a multi-generational, international church, but considering most of our congregation is military or related to the Aviano Air Base in some capacity, the average age of our congregation is relatively young compared to most churches. Serving a military population can create drastic fluctuations in attendance; most of our congregation turns over every three years. Additionally, the transient nature of a military church can bring difficulties to areas that a lot of stateside churches take for granted, such as a steady volunteer base, actively engaged regular attendees, etc. However, over the 50 years the church has been established, ABC has been blessed to have all of its needs and more met by both its faithful members and regular attendees.

Services

We are a blended, worship-style church that worships with a team of vocalists and instruments. While we utilize both contemporary and traditional music, we also scrutinize the music to ensure biblical accuracy. We hold one service on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am and live stream our worship services on YouTube. In this way, we foster the ability for people to worship with us even when they are not able to be present in the church, whether for duty requirements, sickness, etc. This also ensures that our services are available to as many people as possible.

OUR MINISTRIES
(All of these ministries are available dependent on qualified member volunteers)

Discipleship

Our discipleship opportunities are designed to help our members get connected to the church family, to grow in their relationship with Christ, so that they are equipped to minister in Aviano or wherever He sends them.

• One-on-one discipleship: Our one-on-one discipleship process is designed to do just that. A church member is paired with a more experienced follower of Jesus as they learn together how to read the Bible more effectively, how to have a solid prayer life, how to share their faith, and how to be a disciple of Jesus. Currently, our pairs use the book “Growing in Christ: A Thirteen-Week Course for New and Growing Christians.” We have teams of men and women who meet regularly.

• Men’s and Women’s Bible Study: We have two men’s Bible study groups and two women’s Bible study groups that gather at the church throughout the week to study the Bible together and deepen their relationships with the Lord.

• Homegroup Discipleship: Homegroups have been an important part of the ministry of this church, and they will resume in the summer of 2024. We have both English and Italian groups.

Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry is a core function of our church. As our children are constantly being molded, it is important that we, as a church family, mold them into disciples of God and not of Earth. Children are not the church of tomorrow; they are the church of today. Sunday mornings are a special time when we teach children about God and the Bible in a fun, energetic way that helps make faith come alive in their hearts. Most of the children in our church are under 12 years of age. We have Sunday morning programs for nursery, preschool, and Kindergarten-Second grade.

Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long, exciting time of singing, activities, and Bible lessons for ages four through twelve. We usually hold it at the end of July to allow for newly arriving families to take part. Most years, our VBS reaches anywhere from 50-75 children with the gospel.

AWANA

Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Each week, parents, volunteers, and mentors lead and guide the children in the study of God’s word through stories, games, and scripture memory. Our programs offer a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community. By allowing students to dive deep into the Scriptures and answer these questions for themselves, we allow them to explore their faith and discover what they actually believe. Awana is offered Sunday evenings from September through May.

Youth Ministry
The teen years are some of the most crucial for the development and discovery of authentic faith for young people. Our focus is on the discipleship of Middle and High School students, challenging and leading our youth to answer Jesus’ call to “follow Him.” We do this through Bible study, games, lock-ins, retreats, and other fun, biblically focused events.

Young Adults Ministry
For servicemen and locals ages 18 to 30, the Young Adults Ministry in Aviano provides a safe haven that promotes spiritual development and community. Members participate in fellowship and biblical teachings through regular meetings and online exchanges. Deep discussions and encouragement from one another are fostered by the exchange of Bible teachings, verses, and quotes in the group chat. Individualized guidance from mentors fosters personal development and responsibility. The ministry, which is rooted in Scripture, equips young adults to face life’s obstacles with steadfast faith. As a team, they are a lighthouse of illumination and hope, committed to achieving spiritual development and a closer bond with God.

Men’s Ministry
The Men’s Ministry has a variety of opportunities throughout the year for men to go deeper in their relationship with the Lord as well as to fellowship with other men along the way. These include the monthly men’s prayer/fellowship gatherings, men’s Bible studies, and retreats. We have a place for men of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of life.

Women’s Ministry
Women’s ministries play a vital role as they provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, fellowship opportunities, and support. At ABC, there are weekly Bible studies available to participate in and a monthly LIFT (Ladies in Fellowship Together) event where the women of the church gather for fellowship and to share a meal. We also have an extension to the women’s ministry, Mommy and Me, specifically tailored to women in the postpartum period with young children. At each gathering, as we dig deeper into scripture, our goal is to know and love Jesus more as we encourage each other to lead more to love Jesus.

Worship Ministry

Our aim as a church is to strive to conform the worship services at Aviano Baptist to Scripture. We sing and play instruments to both traditional and contemporary psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in an effort to praise God with all that He has graciously given us and to teach one another about the Triune God and His work to save fallen man through biblically saturated songs. With a shepherd’s heart for the flock of Christ, we keep a watchful eye on the lyrical content of songs as well as their sources for biblical fidelity.

MISSIONS

The Pastor is the ex-officio member of the Missions Committee; he provides leadership in the planning, organization, and conduct of missions work at ABC. We are currently involved in the following missions:

• Firewood for Crihana Veche, Moldova: It takes just $400 per family to provide enough wood to keep warm through the winter. Every year we raise money to help purchase firewood for extremely poor families in the Moldovan village of Crihana Veche. This ABC mission has been going strong since 2014.

• Local Missions: In the fall, through AWANA, we collect food for a local food drive.

• Missions Committee: A missions committee is being formed so we can go when and where we are called.

MOLDOVA

Aviano Baptist Church has been involved with mission work worldwide. For the last several years, we have had the privilege of serving Christ in the poorest country in all of Europe: Moldova. Crihana Veche is a small village in the southern part of the country that is home to a small, dedicated group of believers who make up Crihana Veche Baptist Church. Partnering with them has given Aviano Baptist Church amazing opportunities to bless other Christians and be a light to unbelievers by donating to many of their local Church ministries. Some of these ministries include providing firewood in the winter, supporting the Church-run foster home, and offering other community support.

Beyond just providing funds to these God-honoring causes, Aviano Baptist Church hosts an annual mission trip to see and work in these ministries firsthand. Team members of the trip deliver the firewood that was collected, run the children’s program for the week, preach at churches in neighboring villages, and speak to the youth groups.

While providing for physical needs is surely a blessing, the greatest part about partnering with the believers at Crihana Veche Baptist Church is that every program they offer is a vehicle to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The witnessing opportunities team members will see on a mission trip to Moldova will stretch and grow even the most mature believer. Seeing the commitment of our Christian brothers and sisters in Moldova continues to be a blessing beyond measure.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PASTOR

Aviano Baptist Church is looking for a lead pastor answering a divine calling to minister to a unique, transient, military, and international-based community. The senior pastor will have the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, as well as other aspects expected of a person serving in this position.

• A deep, steady faith; experience in leading and mentoring; and disciple the community. (1 Timothy 3:5)

• Living a Christ-transformed life, an example of God’s unwavering love and a show of devotion to their flock. (1 Timothy 3:5)

• Spiritually mature with sound doctrines, humble, and honest in their daily life. (1 Timothy 3:2, 3:6)

• (Preferred) Experience in ministering within a military community is a significant advantage for relevant and effective ministry in the Aviano community.

• (Preferred) Education in Christian biblical theological studies (e.g., Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology, etc.)

• Previous pastoral experience

• Ordained Baptist minister or become ordained as soon as practical upon assumption of the office.

• Must agree with the church Statement of Faith.

SALARY PACKAGE

€30,564 Annual Salary

€2,547 Salary Per Month Housing provided by ABC Moving expenses TO Aviano will NOT be covered by the church. Moving expenses FROM Aviano WILL be covered by the church.

School options for elementary and high school students:

• Local Italian Schools

• Homeschooling

Health insurance is not included.

• English-speaking health care is available for all family members through the US Abroad Clinic. It is here to meet the needs of the American community and other English-speaking people. It is located in the middle of Aviano, just a short walk from the church.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Search and Selection The ABC Pastoral Search Committee is carefully and prayerfully seeking God’s will and guidance throughout the search process. Our search and selection process is as follows: Once an initial review and vetting process has been conducted of the resumes received, a follow-up questionnaire will be sent to potential candidates. A series of checks will then be performed on promising candidates including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Background check

2. Review and Contact References

3. Preliminary phone/ZOOM interviews with potential candidates

Final candidates will be interviewed, along with their spouse and children (if applicable), via ZOOM (or some similar web-based video-conferencing method). Once a recommendation is made to the Church Council, and upon approval from the Church Council, the recommended candidate’s information will be presented to the Church members for review and prayer. A visit to Aviano, Italy (at ABC’s expense), will be scheduled where the candidate(s) will have the opportunity to preach to the church and also have an opportunity to meet with members of the congregation. After the visit(s) has/have concluded, the Church Council will call for a special business meeting where the members will vote to call the candidate to serve as Senior Pastor.

How to Apply for the Position

The application process is being managed by a Pastoral Search Committee. We are accepting resumes until and including 31 August 2024. Any resumes received after 31 August 2024 will not be considered at this time. Interested candidates may submit an application to Tim Mason, Pastor Search Team Chairman, at pastorsearch@avianobaptist.church with the following documents:

• Updated resume and cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position

• 2-5 professional and/or ministry references

• Proof of academic titles

• Proof of past professional and/or ministry/pastoral experience

• Links to or copies of audio or video of past preaching (if available)

• Any other information that is pertinent to this position for consideration by the PSC

For more information about the church, visit www.avianobaptist.church.

Job Title: Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Location: Oberursel, Germany

International Christian Fellowship in Oberursel (Taunus) is looking for a bookkeeper. It is a part-time, paid position for approximately 18 hours per week. The starting date is as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have relevant bookkeeping qualifications, at least 5 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, be able to handle confidential information, show attention to detail and be able to communicate well. German and English knowledge is needed. If you are interested and meet the requirements, please contact us at office@icf-frankfurt.com

International Christian Fellowship in Oberursel (Taunus) sucht eine/n Buchhalter/in. Die Stelle ist teilzeitlich und wird für etwa 18 Stunden pro Woche bezahlt. Der Arbeitsbeginn ist so bald wie möglich. Der erfolgreiche Bewerber verfügt über einschlägige Qualifikationen im Bereich Buchhaltung, mindestens fünf Jahre Erfahrung in Buchhaltung und Rechnungswesen, kann mit vertraulichen Informationen umgehen, achtet auf Details und kann gut kommunizieren. Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse sind erforderlich. Wenn Sie interessiert sind und die Voraussetzungen erfüllen, wenden Sie sich bitte an office@icf-frankfurt.com

Job Title: Youth Ministry Coordinator

Location: North Sea Baptist Church, Stavanger, Norway

About North Sea Baptist Church:

North Sea Baptist Church is a vibrant, multinational community located in Stavanger, Norway. We are committed to creating a spiritual home for people from all over the world, fostering a dynamic and supportive church environment. We use English as our primary language.  Our church has a strong missions focus, and our pastor also leads several other global organizations, including the Missional International Church Network (www.micn.org).

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the role of Youth Ministry Coordinator. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in ministry and gain diverse experience, potentially paving the way for future ministry roles. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Senior Pastor David Fresch.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop our youth ministry, creating engaging and relevant programs.

• Coordinate our Sunday services and participate in various ways such as occasionally making announcements and serving communion

• Collaborate with church leadership to align youth ministry with the church’s vision and goals.

Requirements:

• Strong commitment to Jesus and alignment with the church’s doctrinal beliefs.

• Experience in youth ministry or related fields preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude, with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed to support the church’s diverse ministries and activities.

• Willingness to raise additional support, as the position offers a stipend of $1,000 per month.

• Having lived internationally is also preferred.

• Commitment: The candidate should be prepared to make a minimum two-year commitment to the role, with the possibility of extending their stay if mutually agreeable.

Benefits:

• Dynamic Church Community: Being part of a dynamic, international church community in Stavanger, Norway.

• Diverse Ministry Exposure: Opportunity to serve in various capacities, aiding in refining your future calling.

• Leadership Development: Personal mentorship under Senior Pastor David Fresch and learning from a rotation of experienced interim associate pastors.

• Supportive Young Adults Community: Engage with a supportive community of young adults, offering growth and fellowship.

• Church Plant Connection: An opportunity to connect with and visit our exciting new church plant in Oslo, expanding your understanding of international church dynamics.

• International Church Gatherings: The chance to attend two international church gatherings in Europe each year, providing exceptional networking and learning opportunities.

• Missions Exposure: Gain exposure to missions through the church’s global reach, including opportunities for leading mission trips with youth and adults.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the role and relevant experience. Applications should be sent to apply@nsbc.no.  We hope to have our new team member in place by August of 2024.

Join us in our vision of building a global spiritual family and impacting lives across the world. If you’re passionate about youth ministry and eager to be a part of a vibrant, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply. Your journey with North Sea Baptist Church could be the start of a profoundly fulfilling chapter in your ministry calling. Apply now and be a part of something truly transformative.

Job Title: Pastor

Location: Javea, Spain

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Job Title: Senior Pastor

Location: Bern, Switzerland

Job Profile: https://ibc-churches.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Senior-Pastors-Job-Description.docx.pdf

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Position Seeking: Associate Pastor (Full Time)

Salary: To be determined (Cayman dollars)

Location: Grand Cayman Island

About Us:

Sunrise Community Church is a vibrant and growing church committed to knowing Jesus and making Jesus known on the beautiful island of Grand Cayman and beyond. We do this through a rigorous commitment to scripture, prayer, community and outreach. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our pastoral team as an Associate Pastor.

Sunrise Community Church is currently about 180 members strong and is financially secure. We are a diverse congregation with people from all round the world including local Caymanians.

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, located in the Caribbean Sea.

Responsibilities:

As Associate Pastor, you will work closely with the senior pastor and staff to:

– Assist in planning and leading worship services. This includes preaching at least once a month or more if needed.

– Provide pastoral care and support to the congregation.

– Collaborate in the development and implementation of ministry programs.

– Plan outreach and community involvement initiatives.

– Contribute to discipleship and spiritual growth programs.

– Participate in counseling and pastoral care as needed.

– Support the overall mission and vision of the church.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

– A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a vibrant relationship with God.

– Agreement with Sunrise Community Church’s statement of faith (www.sunrise.ky)

– Pastoral experience is beneficial.

– A heart for ministry. The individual must know they are called into full time church ministry.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An affinity to expositional preaching is encouraged.

– Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.

– A theological degree from an accredited institution.

How to Apply:

If you feel called to serve and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your passion for ministry, and three professional references to jason@sunrise.ky. At least 3 links to recent sermons. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2024.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health benefits, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2024

Posted: 10 July 2023

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Job Title: Worship Leader (full time)

Location: Grand Cayman Island

Salary: To be determined (Cayman dollars)

About Us:

Sunrise Community Church is a vibrant and growing community of believers located in the heart of Grand Cayman Island. We are committed to knowing Jesus and making Him known through a high view of scripture, authentic worship, genuine community, and outreach. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Worship Leader to join our ministry team.

Sunrise Community Church is currently about 180 members and financially secure. We are a diverse congregation with people from all round the world including local Caymanians.

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, located in the Caribbean Sea.

Responsibilities:

As the Worship Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating worship services, fostering an atmosphere of reverence and engagement.

• Selecting and arranging music in collaboration with the pastoral team to enhance the overall worship experience.

• Recruiting, training, and nurturing a team of musicians and vocalists.

• Creating an environment conducive to spiritual growth and connection with God through music.

• Collaborating with other ministries for special events and outreach initiatives.

• Embracing and implementing a variety of worship styles that resonate with our diverse congregation.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong personal commitment to Christ and a heart for worship ministry.

• A theological degree or qualification is favorable.

• Agreement with Sunrise Community Church’s statement of faith (www.sunrise.ky)

• Proven experience leading worship in a church setting.

• Proficiency in playing a musical instrument and/or vocal leadership skills.

• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a worship team.

• Ability to connect with a multi-ethnic

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Knowledge of sound and livestream equipment would be good too.

How to Apply:

If you feel called to lead worship and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume, a link to a recent worship service you have led (if available), and a brief statement outlining your approach to worship leadership to jason@sunrise.ky. Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2024.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic ministry team in the beautiful setting of Grand Cayman Island.

Application Deadline:  31 March 2024

Posted: 10 July 2023

Position Seeking: Pastor

International Bible Church of Armenia in Yerevan is looking for a biblically qualified and called pastor. We are an elder-led church, and the elders share pastoral and preaching responsibilities, yet we are calling for a full-time (teaching elder/lead pastor), to work in a cross-cultural, multi-ethnic church-plant.

The candidate would be a missionary/pastor, and would need to raise their support for this calling – (Armenia has a relatively low cost of living, as it is a developing nation, thus a high amount of support is unnecessary). The congregation and people of ministry would be primarily among English-speaking Americans, Indians, Russians, Persians, Kurds, and Armenians. We also have many other ethnicities within the country and in the city of Yerevan.

The primary ministries of the TE elder/lead pastor would be pastoral, preaching/teaching, & organizing events within the church, along with strategizing for evangelism for Persian outreach, Russian outreach, etc…, We have the vision to start more churches within the country, and surrounding countries, so the candidate must share a passion for missions and church-planting. Our church is a missional church and is strategically located to make an impact in Armenia and among the unreached neighboring nations.

To apply please send an email to yerevannewfellowship@gmail.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBCofArmenia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IBCofArmenia

Posted: 10 July 2023

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International Baptist Church, Singapore (IBC)

81 King’s Road, Singapore 266358

www.ibcs.org

IBC is located in Singapore, the hub of Southeast Asia, within a few hours’ flight to many diverse people groups, and is often referred to as the “Antioch of Asia”. It is consistently ranked near the top of the best global cities in the world, and where nearly 1/3 of the total workforce consists of foreigners who live and work here. There is a high concentration of globally minded, entrepreneurial and adventurous people here and at IBC, most attendees have lived and worked outside their home country. Being in Singapore allows IBC to have an outsized impact throughout the entire region.

Our vision statement: IBC is God’s home for the nations that seeks to unite all people in Christ in love by making disciples for the glory of God.

 As an international church in an international city, we declare that no matter where you are from, you are welcome here. Our congregation size on Sundays is about 1,200 including both adults and children. Believers from over 55 different nations have found their home in our IBC family and we invite you to be a part of a global community fulfilling the great commission. Join us as we sojourn together in living out authentic faith in genuine community.

Job Title: Senior Pastor (full-time)

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What you will be doing (essential duties)

• Preach God’s Word and provide spiritual leadership for the congregation.

• Lead the productive implementation of all church ministries, while also overseeing the pastoral and administrative positions.

• Actively support the development of pastoral and lay staff, enabling them to effectively perform their important leadership roles.

• Promote a spirit of unity of purpose as we seek to fulfil the Great Commission.

• Nurture personal relationships with members and provide counselling as needed.

• Lead, support and participate in IBC mission projects and/or activities.

• Oversee the development and implementation of an annual IBC ministry plan
  which includes the budget requirements of all ministries and operations of the Church.

• A typical week might be 15-20 hours preparing for sermons, 10-12 hours on staff matters, 12-15 hours on shepherding.

What qualifications and experience you bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university and a seminary Master’s degree.

• 5 years’ experience as a Senior Pastor.

What you will need to succeed here

• Passion and a gift for explaining the Word.

• Build relationships and pastor a diverse congregation.

• Alongside the Board of Elders, take ownership of IBC’s vision and lead the staff and congregation to pursue it.

To apply please email your CV to: head_search@ibcs.org