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Youth Ministry - Atlanta Chinese Christian Church North

2007-09-02T08:48:00.000-07:00

Opportunity for a Christ-centered servant leader to serve in a vibrant Youth Ministry serving ~100 youth. Strong vision for missions and relational skills, youth ministry experience, passion for youth. Worship team leadership skills and experience with Asian American culture are highly desired. See job description below.

Contact Kathy Chiang
Atlanta Chinese Christian Church North
5055 Morton Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-667-9593

ACCCN Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Job Description

PURPOSE To serve in the Youth Ministry focused on developing the spiritual growth of youth (7th – 12th).

ACCOUNTABILITY
• Accountable in performance of Youth Ministry responsibilities to the JBED, the governing body of ACCCN. The Youth Deacon will serve as the primary liaison between the Youth Director and the JBED.
• Accountable to guidance of spiritual growth to the JEM. The English Congregation Pastor will serve as the primary liaison between the Youth Ministry Director and the JEM.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Christ and Biblically centered
• Strong vision for missions
• Strong relational skills
• Committed to full-time ministry
• Servant leadership skills
• Experience working in youth ministry
• Loves working with youth
• Worship team leadership skills highly desired
• Experience with Asian American culture a plus
• Committed to personal spiritual development

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implement a model of ministry which provides integrated and effective opportunities for youth in discipleship, bible study, leadership, fellowship, service and recreation.
2. Mentor, develop and support Youth Council leadership team and Youth Praise team. Lead the Youth Fellowship Counselor Team.
3. Assist in selection, development and preparation of bible study lessons for Fellowship meetings. Serve as staff or counselor during Winter and Summer Retreats.
4. Develop individual and small-group relationships to promote Christian spiritual growth among middle and high-school youth by planning individual and small group meetings, and giving them personal attention through phone calls, letters, updates, etc.
5. Provide spiritual growth opportunities that promote Christian education and Christian service. Develop and implement a vibrant mission and service project ministry. Evaluate existing short-term mission program, recommend improvements, plan and lead a short-term mission.
6. Provide spiritual guidance for Youth Sunday School program. Partner with and support Youth Sunday School leader. Teach Youth Sunday School class. Lead Youth in Wednesday Prayer meeting.
7. Cooperate and participate fully with others of the church staff so all may be mutually encouraged and supported by one another. Attend weekly ACCCN church staff prayer meetings (typically held Wednesday afternoons.)
8. Develop and implement a strategy for personal spiritual growth and development. Meet regularly with English Congregation Pastor for mentoring, guidance, and coaching.

RELATIONSHIPS: The Youth Ministry Director will engage in working relationships with the Youth Ministry Co-workers, Youth parents, Church staff and the English Worship Deacon.

EVALUATION: The English Congregation Pastor will conduct coaching reviews quarterly.

BENEFITS: Based on ACCCN Personnel & Benefit Policy for Ministerial Interns (proposed to be adopted by the JBED at May 14 meeting).

Ecumenical opportunities for young adults (ages 18-30)

2007-08-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Exciting ecumenical opportunities available for young people between the ages of 18-30, nationally and internationally.

The National Council of Churches (NCC) is accepting applications for its Stewards Program during the 2007 General Assembly Meeting in Woodbridge, New Jersey, November 6-8, 2007.

The General Assembly is the annual gathering of 250 delegates from 35 member churches/denominations, representing 40 million Christians in the United States. Young adults will encounter a rich multicultural environment at the meeting and will experience the church at work, living its unity in Jesus. It will also provide them an opportunity to network with other young adults from across the country, worship in an ecumenical setting and interact with church leaders.

Application form for NCC Stewards Program is available online at http://www.ncccusa.org/pdfs/2007stewardsapplication.pdf.
Deadline for applications is September 14, 2007.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) based in Geneva, Switzerland, is also accepting applications for their Stewards Programme. Twenty-five young people (between the ages of 18-30 years) will be invited to participate in the Stewards Program which includes a week-long ecumenical learning program and work on several logistical tasks with WCC staff at the Central Committee meeting. The Stewards Program starts on February 6 (arrival), and ends on February 22 (departure), 2008. Stewards will be part of a unique ecumenical and international community of young adults and gain exposure to the WCC's work.

Inquires for the program can be addressed by E-mail. The application form can be downloaded from the website: www.ecuemncialyouth.org.

The WCC is also accepting applications for their Internship Programme which is an opportunity for ecumenical learning and work with the Council. It is a year-long program and begins in February 2008 and ends in January 2009. Inquiries about the program can be addressed by e-mail. The application form can be downloaded from their website: www.ecumenicalyouth.org

Phone, from US dial: 011 41 22 791 6315;
Fax: 011 41 22 791 6406

Deadline for these two WCC programs is September 20, 2007.

Rev. Rothangliani Chhangte
Director of Ecumenical Formation
American Baptist Churches USA
Office of Cooperative Christianity
PO Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482
www.abc-usa.org/unity
Phone: 1-800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2279 or (610) 768-2279

Karen refugee resettlement case worker - Virginia Council of Churches

2007-08-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

The Virginia Council of Churches is the Church World Service affiliate in Richmond, Virginia. They are becoming involved in resettling Karen and they want to hire a full time, Karen speaking case worker. The opening announcement follows below. If interested, please contact Heather Gomez. Her telephone number is 540 207-4295. The office address and telephone number is:

Virginia Council of Churches
1214 West Graham Road
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 321-3300

Yours,
Duane Binkley

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Virginia Council of Churches
Refugee Resettlement Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Caseworker

Supervisor: Sub-Office Program Coordinator

Status: Full-time, year-round, exempt

Purpose

The goal for the caseworker is to help refugee entrants attain economic self-sufficiency as soon as possible. This position is responsible for the employment and case management requirements as outlined in the grant program that the refugee has been enrolled in. All procedures concerning the goals and priorities as specified in the grant contract must be adhered to.

Qualifications

- Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and means of transportation
- Demonstrate written and verbal language proficiency in English
- Able to converse in any of the various languages of our refugees is desired, but not mandatory

Essential Functions

Case Management

Objective: To ensure that services are provided in a planned, effective and timely manner to eligible clients; are appropriate to the needs of the refugees; and contribute to the early employment and self-sufficiency of the participating refugees. Case management commences immediately upon arrival. Services should support and strengthen refugees' motivation and capacities to become self-supporting. The caseworkers areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
- establishing the refugees in a place to live - obtaining furniture, food and clothes for the refugees - finding a sponsor church
- transportation as needed
- employment services such as interviews, help with applications, follow up on interviews and leads
- maintaining a case file on each refugee family. These files must contain services provided, money spent and all case notes

General Functions

- Foster and develop good communication and relationships between sub-offices, local agencies and the community - Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Undertake a career development plan together with your immediate supervisor
- Maintain confidentiality of refugee families and fellow staff members
- Follow and support all Virginia Council of Churches and Refugee Resettlement policies

The Virginia Council of Churches is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Louisville Institute Offers Sabbatical Grant Program for Pastoral Leaders

2007-08-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

Through the Sabbatical Grant for Pastoral Leaders, the Louisville Institute offers pastoral leaders a chance to step out and step back from the pace and pressures of ministry through its Sabbatical Grant for Pastoral Leaders program. The program is designed to provide clergy with the opportunity for personal renewal, study, and reflection. The Louisville Institute will award up to forty grants for eight-week ($10,000) and twelve-week ($15,000) sabbaticals. Recipients must be released from all pastoral duties during the entire grant period. Recipients are free to use the grant award at their discretion. Previous grantees have used their awards for the purchase of books, research material and equipment, conference and seminary expenses, salary replacement, travel, etc. There are no residency or travel requirements or expectations, except for attendance at the preparation consultation in Louisville February 18-20, 2008. All expenses for that consultation are covered by the institute, over and above the grant award. Recipients of a 2007 Sabbatical Grant for Pastoral Leaders shall take this sabbatical between March 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009. The program is open to Christian clergy, church staff members, denominational staff, and others employed in recognized positions of pastoral leadership, ordained and lay. Seminary administrators and faculty members are not eligible for this grant program. In past years, most successful applicants have at least five years of pastoral experience, and anticipate five or more years of active ministry after the sabbatical. The program is open to pastoral leaders in the United States and Canada. Visit the Louisville Institute Web site for complete program and application information.

Associate Pastor - Acts Fellowship Church (Austin, TX)

2007-08-06T10:24:00.000-07:00

Greetings in Christ Jesus.

My name is Charles Lee, and I am the pastor of Acts Fellowship Church in Austin, Texas - primarily an English-speaking Korean American ministry.

We are prayerfully seeking an associate pastor that will primarily work with the college students (65-85). So, if you know of anyone who might be interested, please let us know or pass the word to them.

Our church is an independent English-speaking Asian-American church. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.actsaustin.org/welcome.shtml

If anyone is interested, please contact me for details on the application process. We are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Qualification: MDiv from a conservative evangelical seminary (Baptist seminary preferred), Baptist background preferred, married (preferred).

TIA,

Charles Lee
Pastor
Acts Fellowship Church
512-970-2757

English Minister/Pastor - Tri-Valley Bible Church (N. Cal.)

2007-05-30T17:04:00.000-07:00

English Minister/Pastor Position

The Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church (TCBC) is searching for a full time Pastor to lead the English Congregation, which is composed of 80+ English-speaking adults and youths. Located in Pleasanton, California (30 miles east of San Francisco), we are a non-denominational, evangelical Asian American Church, holding separate Sunday Worship Services in Mandarin and English. We have about 300+ worshippers attending, including children.

The English Congregation comprises approximately 80+ members and the worshippers are mostly Asian-American families, including middle school, high school, and college students. The English worship service is contemporary in format; Praise songs and hymnals are supplemented with piano and stringed and percussion instruments.

We are looking for a seminary graduate with a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent, a clear calling to the ministry, and evangelical belief. Previous experience in working with, motivating and encouraging people, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital. A heart for the Asian culture will be warmly welcomed.

Key responsibilities for the English Minister include:
1. Leading the youth ministry
2. Guiding the English Speaking Ministry
3. Providing Spiritual Leadership
4. Providing Solid Biblical Teaching
5. Preaching
6. Discipleship
7. Evangelism

Please send your resume to Pastor Job Lee (chairperson of the English pastoral searching committee): Jobklee_AT_gmail_DOT_com

Church Information:
Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church
1055 Serpentine Lane
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: 925.462.7677
Fax: 925.462.7659
Web: www.tvcbc.org
Email: info_AT_tvcbc_DOT_org
Members: 200
Average Attendance: 250
Contact Person: Pastor Job Lee
7646 Quail Creek Cir.
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: 925.828.8942
Email: Jobklee_AT_gmail_DOT_com
Denomination: Non-Denominational

Openings in East Asia and India - American Baptist International Ministries

2007-05-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

May 25, 2007

There are two new openings in my area, one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. Please spread the words, and ask God to provide the right persons to the respective ministries. International Ministries strives to develop an inclusive missionary force that reflects the ethnic/cultural diversity of American Baptist Churches.
Ben

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Personnel Opening in East Asia and India
International Ministries, ABCUSA
Benjamin S. L. Chan
May 2007

If you are interested in or have questions about the positions, please contact Benjamin Chan, Area Director of East Asia and India

(A) Appointment by International Ministries

1. China: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a theological seminary in China. Work and cultural experience in China is preferred. Doctoral degree in the area of teaching is required. Mandarin (Chinese) language is a plus but not required.

2. Hong Kong: Leadership Development
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to Christian leaders of Baptist churches in Hong Kong. Will involve in formal or informal leaders training and theological education. Work and cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Will require to learn Chinese (Cantonese) language.

3. Hong Kong: Mission Mobilization
Develop, coordinate and promote mission projects, volunteer service, and mission teams in Hong Kong. Work and cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Will require to learn Chinese (Cantonese) language. Mandarin (Chinese language) is a plus.

4. Philippines: Leaders Development (NEW) Serve with the Convention of Philippines Baptist Churches promoting leaders training in seminary and church settings. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Require a graduate degree in theology. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.

5. Philippines: Music Teacher
Teach music in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.

6. Philippines: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Require a graduate degree in the area if teaching. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.

(B) Appointment by International Ministries and Church World Service

China: English Teacher
Teach English in junior college/ college in Mainland China under the arrangement of the Amity Foundation. A Bachelor degree is required and an ESL degree and/or teaching experience is preferred. Work and cultural experience in China is a plus. It requires a two-year commitment for the first term of service. For more information, go to http://www.amityfoundation.org/page.php?page=76

(C) Appointment by International Ministries and University Baptist Church

Youth Pastor (NEW)
Serve with the University Baptist Church in Hong Kong that provides pastoral care and spiritual nourishment to overseas staff and students of the Hong Kong Baptist University. The youth pastor will focus on the ministry with the English speaking children and youth. A Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent degree is required. Chinese language is a plus but not required. Enjoy working in an urban and multi-cultural setting. It requires two-year commitment in the first term of service

(D) Direct Hiring by Overseas Partners

India: Teachers
Teach in an international Christian boarding school in India. It requires a two-year commitment in the first term of service under the direct hiring of the school. Openings are posted in http://www.kis.in/people/vacancies.php and http://www.woodstock.ac.in/WorkatWS/vacancies.htm.

Atlanta Chinese Christian Church seeks English Congregation pastor

2007-05-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

Seeking English Assistant Pastor

The Atlanta Chinese Christian Church is currently seeking a pastor who will lead and manage the English Congregation under the supervision of the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:

*Be in possession of a B.A. (M.Div. preferred) or equivalent ministry experience, with Evangelical faith
*Required experience serving in a Chinese church
*Should be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills
*Should be well organized
*Should have proven skills in change management, be able to forge a vision, manage conflict and people
*Should have proven experience in mobilizing and raising lay volunteers and leadership

Contact:
Atlanta Chinese Christian Church
4434 Britt Road, Tucker, GA 30084
email: accc.em-AT-gmail-DOT-com

Community Outreach Manage - CityTeam Ministies Oakland, CA

2007-05-17T22:55:00.000-07:00

Hello All,
I recently heard about a position with City Team Minstries in Oakland.
They are looking for a Community Outreach Manager who can speak Chinese.
Currently, they want to reach out to some 200+ Chinese in Oakland that
they have been developing relationships with.
See below....
(or at www.cityteam.org)
Feel free to pass on...
Blessings,
Cheryl Thieu

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Position: Community Outreach Manager
Department: Oakland
City: Oakland, CA

Job Description:
The Community Outreach Manager provides leadership in a catalytic mode for the researching, strategizing, equipping, mentoring, motivating, and implementing of the processes for facilitating church planting movements in relation to CityTeam Ministries and other partner organizations in the assigned city/region. The Vice-President of North American Church Planting will provide mentoring to the Community Outreach Manager in the accomplishment of the previous statement. The Community Outreach Manager will provide leadership for the inter-program processes related to bringing a church planting focus to the city center area in consultation with the City Director.

The Community Outreach Manager is to focus his/her activity in fulfilling the mission statement of CityTeam Ministries.

Specific Duties:

Ministry

1. Create and develop comprehensive prayer strategies
2. Maintain a consistent practice of prayer and Bible study.
3. Research people group studies, strategies, and resources for the city and sharing with the Vice-President of North American Church Planting.
4. Assist the Vice-President of North American Church Planting in the North American/regional training events and online training.
5. Care for his/her own spiritual walk.
6. Maintain an accountability group which meets regularly.
7. Practice the ministry of discipling others.
8. Exhibit in all relationships the love of Christ for hurting people, a high standard of moral and financial integrity, and love for God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the practical living out of the Shimah.
9. Develop and coordinate the interns within the program.

Personnel

1. Conduct and participate in staff performance evaluation process in a timely manner as requested by the Human Resources Department.
2. Lead, train, motivate and mentor the CPM strategy/implementation team.
3. Recruit and train Church Planters and other leadership supportive to the CPM strategy.
4. Develop and manage assigned personnel.

Planning and Implementation

1. Map out the least reached people of the city, determining lostness, worldviews, bridges and gatekeepers for the respective least reached peoples of the city.
2. Put into place a comprehensive strategy to reach all least-reached communities/groups in the city.
3. Oversee the development and implementation of specific strategies for family-based evangelism, empowerment and discipleship within the target neighborhood.
4. Put into place annual plans and long range plans with SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and tangible) goals and resources (financial, personnel, materials) for selected priority least reached peoples with month, quarterly and annual reports/evaluations.
5. Put into place equipping centers and mentoring programs for church planters/leaders.

Public Relations and Promotion

1. Discover potential partnerships with other agencies and organizations who are CPM
friendly to fulfill the church planting vision of CityTeam Ministries and upon approval from VP and City Director putting into place those partnerships.

Personal Donor Cultivation

1. Develop, implement, and maintain a personal donor cultivation and missionary support program in accordance with a plan established annually in cooperation with the Vice President of Development.

Job Requirements:
1. Must have a personal and consistent relationship with Jesus Christ and be active in a local church living out the Shimah.
2. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships a high commitment to Christ, the local church, evangelism, and disciple making.
3. Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's statement of faith.
4. Must have a calling to serving God and the body of Christ and have a burden to see disadvantaged people come to Christ and have their need alleviated.
5. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships a teachable spirit and be committed to team participation.
6. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to put together and lead a team.
7. Must have demonstrated effective communication skills in speaking and writing.
8. Must have a commitment to serving the youth and families in an urban context.
9. Must be an initiator who can work under deadlines.
10. Preferably multilingual in English and a second language representing major ethnic groups in the area.
11. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships to be a servant-leader, to lead by example and to serve by example.
12. Must exhibit integrity in professional and personal life in accordance with CityTeam's code of ethics and be straightforward and not self-serving.
13. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to plan and follow-through with plans.
14. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to handle financial management and be able to adhere to established budgeting procedures and constraints in a timely manner, practicing prudent management of financial and human resources.
15. Must have demonstrated ability to put together a budget, source it, and manage it.
16. Must have demonstrated ability in previous relationship the ability to mentor others.
17. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to relate to people of various cultures in all levels of their pilgrimage with the Lord, in all national, social, and economic backgrounds and denominational settings.
18. Prefer two years administrative or management experience.
19. Educational preference: degree from a Bible School or Seminary.
20. Must have planted a church among lost people or be willing to be involved in a church plant among lost people as a part of learning/leading.

Experience, Education, Training:

Contact: CityTeam Oakland, CA - 510.452.3758

For further information about any job listing, please feel free to call Vy Anderson in the Human Resources Department at 408.232.5600 ext. 5623.

Resumes can be faxed to 408.453.3295, e-mailed to Vy Anderson, or sent to 2304 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131. Job descriptions are available upon request.

Teaching in China in Fall 2007 with Educational Resources and Referrals--China (ERRC)

2007-05-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,
The attached fliers are for some teaching positions that we urgently need help filling. If you or someone you know is interested in any of these positions, please e-mail us at errcmobilize-AT-gmail-DOT-com or call 1-800-377-2446).

God bless,

Daniel Jaime
ERRC
Mobilization/Publicity
1405 Arch St.
Berkeley, CA 94708
Tel. 510-486-8170
408-786-6714(cell)
Fax 510-486-8160
e-mail: errcmobilize_AT_gmail-DOT-com
Website: www.errchina.com

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Teach English to PH.D. Degree Students (Fall 2007 Semester)

1 Teacher to teach English in a leading university in Beijing.

The host institute will provide free housing, with kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One semester

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: One semester only. 12 hours per week.

Class: 30-35 students (Ph.D Candidates in various majors).

Curriculum: Established.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August , debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach Business English to Government Officials (September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

2 teachers to teach business English at an English Training Center in Beijing, and 2 teachers to teach business English at an English Training Center located at a leading university in Taian (a midsize city near Jinan, Shandong).

The host institute will provide free housing, with kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up, one free meal daily and reimbursement for international round trip airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year.

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with work experience. TESL certificate required. Business background preferred.

Teaching Assignments: English. 16+ hours per week.

Class: 20 students. Government officials preparing to study or visit abroad.

Curriculum: Established, immersion learning environment.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach English to Undergraduate Students (September 1, 2007 – June 2008)

1 teacher to teach English and 1 to teach Business English at a a leading university in Tianjin.

The host institute will provide free housing, with shared kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up and reimburse international airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year.

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: Teach English to English major students or to business major students 12 -16 hours per week.

Class: 30-35 Undergraduate students.

Curriculum: some curriculum materials are available, but supplementary materials needed

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach English to Undergraduate English Majors (September 1, 2007 – June 2008)

1 teacher to teach English in a leading university in Guangzhou.

The host institute will provide free housing, with shared kitchen; bathroom, air conditioning, telephone; TV and Internet hook-up and reimbursed international airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with 2 years teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: Teach English to English major students 12 -16 hours per week.

Class: 20-25 Undergraduate students.

Curriculum: Resources and references available.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong supportive church.

National Council of Churches seeks Program Director for Women's Ministry

2007-04-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

The Program Director for Women’s Ministry provides leadership in the development of women in positions of authority and responsibility within the structures and programs of the NCC and its member churches. The Program Director works to identify and assist in the development of new opportunities for the inclusion and advancement of women leaders.

Click this link to view job description in MS Word.

United Church of Canada seeks Executive Minister, Ethnic Ministries

2007-03-28T07:09:00.000-07:00

The Executive Minister, Ethnic Ministries provides direction, co-ordination, support and supervision to the work and staff of the Ethnic Ministries Unit within the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada. Following the direction of the General Secretary and the General Council Minister - Programs for Mission and Ministry, the Executive Minister will ensure and enable the work of the Unit to reflect the policy directions set by the Executive of General Council. The Executive Minister will also support and enable the work of the Ethnic Ministries Unit-Wide Committee (Elected Members) in assisting the Executive of General Council, through the Permanent Committee, Programs for Mission and Ministry in establishing policy directions that enable racial and ethnic minority congregations and individuals, and all peoples, to be full participants and to offer leadership in the growing intercultural life of The United Church Of Canada, thus empowering the church to be the whole people of God.

For more information click here.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their résumé, quoting file #07-01-05 by 12:00 noon (EST) May 31, 2007 to:

D. Collier, Human Resources
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4

Phone: 416-231-5931
Fax: 416-231-3103
E-mail: Applications

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

English Language Pastor - Chinese Christian Church of Columbia, SC

2007-02-19T18:30:00.000-08:00

English Language Pastor

Our vision is to turn the American-born and American-raised Asian population (and even beyond Asians) into fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The position entails preaching, teaching, pastoral care, equipping the saints, and strategizing to win and disciple people. Even more important is a godly character, a love for God and His people, the ability to work with a team of lay leaders, and the ability to work with Chinese culture-background leaders. We are NOT looking for a do-it-all pastor.

Job Description for Full-Time English Ministry Pastor

Preach three-quarter time, 3 times a month.
Attend monthly Executive Board meeting.
Provide spiritual leadership, direction, and guidance as a part of the English Leadership Team (ELT).
Serve as chairperson of the ELT.
Work with ELT to provide pastoral care such as visitation and counseling to the English-speaking congregation in general, while mentoring leaders in the congregation, especially as it relates to pastoral experience – for example, in the areas of preaching, teaching, discipling, counseling, and working cross-culturally with the Chinese Ministry, visitation, etc.
Assist the Senior Pastor in overseeing, coordinating, and providing vision and guidance to CCCC with the bulk of his time spent in general oversight of the EM in accordance with the overall purpose and mission of CCCC, but not to have integral involvement in every ministry of the EM.

Contact:
Mr. Paul Brown
Chinese Christian Church of Columbia
2367 Klapman Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803-796-9133
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Campaign Assistant - Asia Pacific Community Fund - L.A.

2007-02-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND

Organization Description
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is a nonprofit, community-based fund with a mission to promote philanthropy addressing the diverse needs of Asian Pacific Islanders in Southern California. Founded in 1990, APCF provides funding to 28 affiliate agencies serving hundreds of thousands of low-income clients, raising its grantmaking funds through charitable campaigns in public, private and nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Since its founding, APCF has granted over $1.2 million to our member organizations, all from funds collected from individual donors.

Job Description: CAMPAIGN ASSISTANT
The Asian Pacific Community Fund is seeking to fill the position of Campaign Assistant. This is a temporary, part-time staff position based in APCF’s downtown headquarters. The Campaign Assistant will assist APCF’s Director of Finance and Development in coordinating the 2007 Los Angeles Unified School District Charitable Giving Campaign, one of the largest charitable giving campaigns in the nation.

Specific duties include:
- Answer and respond to all incoming calls to campaign telephone hotline
- Respond to requests for speakers and delivery of campaign materials
- Coordinate and monitor delivery of materials to schools
- Coordinate and monitor speaker requests among participating organizations
- Accurately enter financial data into computer
- Track and maintain records for all campaign-related income and expenses
- Create filing system for all campaign-related materials
- Attend meetings and take minutes
- Represent APCF at meetings and/or presentations in the community

Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills; able to present a professional demeanor over the telephone
- Organized; thorough attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Computer proficient, especially word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications
- Experience or desire to work in Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit community preferred
- Valid California Driver’s License, access to the use of a reliable automobile on a daily basis, and automobile insurance

Compensation:
$10 per hour; Part-time position: 20-25 hours/week
Position open until filled.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Gena Lew, Executive Director
Asian Pacific Community Fund
315 W. Ninth Street, Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90015
fax: 213-624-6406
email: glewATapcfDOTorg

Director of Development - PANA Institute (Berkeley, CA)

2007-01-31T07:05:00.000-08:00

Employment Opportunity at PANA

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for Leadership Development and Study of Pacific and Asian North American Religion (PANA Institute)

Position: Part-time (20 hours per week), regular staff

General Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of all fundraising efforts for the Institute with special focus on its ongoing endowment campaign and annual fund.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Executive Director, staff, and steering committee to develop long- and short-range development goals and strategies, including the Institute’s ongoing endowment campaign, annual fund, and planning for strategic growth.
Work closely with the Office of Institutional Advancement at Pacific School of Religion to ensure that all development activities meet the institution’s fiscal and legal requirements; attend regular OIA staff meetings.
Coordinate all major fundraising activities for the Institute, including development, cultivation and solicitation of individual prospects and donors for endowment campaign and annual fund.
Coordinate and support Executive Director and steering committee’s major gifts activities, including developing cultivation and solicitation strategies. Provide training and technical assistance to staff and volunteers participating in major gifts solicitations. Plan and produce major donor cultivation events with support of other Institute staff.
Develop and manage donor acquisition, cultivation and retention activities, including direct mail campaign as well as other development materials (newsletters, major donor materials, etc.)., in coordination with the PSR Director of Marketing and Communication.
Sufficient familiarity with planned giving principles to be able to incorporate these opportunities into major gift development strategies as appropriate.
Participate as an active member of the Institute’s staff and coordinate development department activities with other staff members.
This position may require overnight travel and occasional evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate business needs. It may require providing own transportation to off-campus locations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented organizational structure.
Strong team orientation, ability to provide and accept feedback, and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Strong verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking, negotiations, and effective, persuasive communication with diverse audiences. An ability to interact easily with individuals of high net worth.
Four years of fundraising and development experience which include management and supervisory responsibility. Successful first-hand experience in cultivating and soliciting $10,000+ gifts required.
Significant experience in successfully working with potential constituencies - volunteers, staff, charitable foundations and community members.
Excellent understanding of principles and techniques of development activities, including planned giving, major donor programs, event planning, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaigns, and communications.
Experience in public relations and marketing techniques in the non-profit environment.
Understanding of non-profit organizational structure and management issues, including strategic planning, personnel management, community relations development and implementation, fundraising training and education, budget development.
Innovative and entrepreneurial approach. Ability to adapt to changing environment and priorities.
Experience working with API communities and communities of faith required.
Demonstrated skill in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Skill with relational databases (including Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
Experience working in a non-profit setting desirable, but not required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Person of faith with active connections to a faith community desirable.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and letter of application addressing specifically the qualifications of this position to:

Debi Walker, Personnel Director
or Fumitaka Matsuoka, Executive Director PANA Institute
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley CA 94709
FAX: 510.845.8948

Applications received by February 9, 2007 will receive first consideration.
The position will remain open until filled.

PSR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Three Ministry Opportunities - American Baptist Churches USA

2007-01-23T16:29:00.000-08:00

POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Director of Congregational Giving

Location: Negotiable

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies for engaging congregations that have already demonstrated their support for IM and deepen that relationship;
· Coordinate efforts to cultivate relationships with churches;
· Develop strategies to help churches increase giving to the World Mission Offering;
· Participate in national, regional and local events, church seminars and workshops; and
· Identify, with Mission Partnership Coordinators and Missionary Partnership Teams (MPTs) ways in which to support the fundraising efforts of MPTs.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 5-7 years of development experience with successful track record of having deepened relationships with existing donors (churches or individuals) while cultivating new relationships, preferably in a faith-based environment;
· Proven understanding of local congregational realities and perspectives;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Ability and desire for extensive travel – job requires 50% travel; and
· Member of an ABC church.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Communication and Marketing

Location: Valley Forge, PA

Start Date: Negotiable

Major Responsibilities:
· Guide the marketing and communications effort of IM in coordination with the Director of Development. This involves both direct leadership in developing plans and tools, as well as helping colleagues throughout the organization recognize and respond effectively to marketing opportunities;
· Coordinate and supervise the work of IM’s Mission Education, Communications and Events team. Delegate work among the staff and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines;
· Join with senior staff colleagues in working with the Board to set direction, priorities and policies; and
· Participate with colleagues within ABC on shared projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
The Team Leader must be able to communicate effectively in writing, must have the ability to manage a team of creative people, must have an ability to identify and capitalize on communication and marketing opportunities and must have – or quickly acquire – an understanding of IM’s core missiological commitments, style and primary constituencies. In addition:
· Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline required; graduate degree preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years work experience in marketing, communications or public relations required;
· Minimum of 5 years management experience (supervising staff, managing budgets) required;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Expertise in non-profit marketing and fundraising preferred;
· Knowledge of American Protestant church life and mission required; knowledge of ABC preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Cross cultural experience preferred.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Development

Location: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Plan, develop and manage the overall development efforts of IM in coordination with the Director of Communication and Marketing. Strategic direction for overall development plan will be determined by this position. Responsibilities will include “mining” giving data and conducting research to determine the most promising fundraising initiatives;
· In coordination with the Executive Director and Treasurer, set annual fundraising goals for development team members; supervise and coach development team members;
· In coordination with the Mission Communication staff, lead the production of the annual WMO materials, lead production of the Annual Report and lead development of context appropriate promotional materials for our ethnically diverse constituency;
· Develop and manage a proactive, year-round strategy for placing promotional speakers; and
· Oversee organizational use of the donor tracking database software.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years of development experience with progressively increasing responsibilities combined with impressive results and multi-faceted fundraising experience;
· Development experience in faith-based environment;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Proven managerial, project management, supervisory and leadership skills.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinese Pastor position - St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

2007-01-11T22:47:00.000-08:00

Chinese pastor position available at St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

- Graduated from seminary with a clear calling in Christian ministry.
- Working with the current pastor in the Mandarin ministry.
- Major responsibilities include visitation/caring and discipleship training.
- Married, Mandarin native speaking and fluent in English.

Pastoral Search Committee
c/o Jacob Tou
709 Windingpath Ln.
Manchester, MO 63021
Phone: 636-391-5442
e-mail: jstou5ATyahooDOTcom
website: http://www.slccc.org

Director of Training - LEAP (Los Angeles)

2007-01-10T08:10:00.000-08:00

Organization: LEAP, Inc. headquartered in Los Angeles

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP), a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational, community-based organization is seeking a Director of Training. Founded in 1982, LEAP’s mission is to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Islander Americans. LEAP offers leadership training, publishes original public policy research and conducts community education to advance a comprehensive strategy of Asian Pacific Islander American empowerment.

Purpose

The Director of Training is responsible for developing state of the art research-based training programs and organizational development interventions that support LEAP’s mission and vision, meet client needs, and that stretch LEAP’s participants to achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of training delivery, materials and coordination of programs and workshops
• Conduct (or oversee) needs assessments to identify near and future needs of APA community
• Design and develop (or oversee the design and development of) the overall architecture for leadership and community training programs and workshops using research-based material
• Ensure the effective delivery of training, facilitation and consulting services
• Evaluate and redesign/modify/update current program and workshop architecture
• Evaluate overall impact of programs
• Ensure client/customer satisfaction rating on a scale of 4 out of 5
• Build relationships with clients and customers
• Provide organization and program updates, development opportunities and feedback to trainers
• Manage program coordinators and coordinate the project management of Community and Leadership Management Institute programs
• Work with Management Team in identify program opportunities and improvement areas
• Communicate on a regular basis programmatic and related organizational matters to the Management Team
• Keep abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in instructionaldesign, development and delivery
• Reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration
• Interface with nationally recognized trainers and consultants
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years design, development and delivery of leadership and professional development programs
• Minimum 5 years of organizational consulting experience
• Proven experience in managing staff, programs and departmental budget
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with team leadership
• Attention to detail and project management
• Exceptional writing, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional training delivery & presentation skills
• Computer literate (Word, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro, Internet/e-mail)
• Knowledge of, or experience with Asian Pacific Islander American and/or culturally diverse donors, businesses and community affairs desirable

Education

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the application of concepts, practices and methods from the training, design and development discipline.

Performing work in this occupational field typically requires knowledge and application of supervision, project management, coordination, budgeting, instructional design and training delivery.

Travel

Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid California Driver's license, auto insurance and access to a car.

A moderate amount of travel is required. Travel is primarily to the following areas: Southern/Central/Northern California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota/Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, and Washington, DC. The employee will typically be given ample notice for all travel.

Warren & Morris LTD

Carolyn A. Cason- Partner W&M Ltd.
Carolyn "Lyn" Cason heads up the Los Angeles office for the firm. Lyn has a well-rounded background in both executive search and business operations in electronic media and broadband technology. She is on the Board of Directors of CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) and an active Alumna of the Claremont Graduate University-The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

Lyn can be reached at:
Voice: 626.584.1155
Email: LcasonATwarrenmorrisltdDOTcom

Program Representative - Center for S. Asia Studies (UC Berkeley)

2007-01-10T07:31:00.000-08:00

Center for South Asia Studies, UC Berkeley
Program Representative

Job Description:

The Center for South Asia of the University of California is an organized research unit under the Dean of International and Area Studies. The Center has as its central mission the support of teaching and research, along with relevant cultural and community activities, related to South Asia and South Asians, on the Berkeley campus, the other campuses of the University of California, and throughout the State.

Responsibilities:

The Program Representative will have the following primary responsibilities:
organizing lectures, conferences, and other events; circulating press
releases and developing promotional materials; editing newsletter and
website content; fundraising and grantwriting assistance; database
management; oversight of the Visiting Scholar program; outreach (programs
for K-16 teachers and the public).

Requirements & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Outstanding project management and communication skills. Strong
organizational skills and ability to streamline processes. Knowledge of
South Asia. Software literacy (spreadsheet, database, word processing, Power
Point, Illustrator). Comfort working in a team environment and with
individuals at all levels inside and outside academia. Ability to manage
intellectual as well as physical aspects of large and small events. Minimum
of two years experience in a job of comparable responsibility.

Desired Qualifications:
Graduate degree, preferably in an area of South Asia studies. Experience in
an international organization or overseas environment. Facility in one or
more South Asian language. Event planning, public relations, fundraising,
design layout, and/or copyediting experience.

Other:

Applications must be submitted online through UC Berkeley's e-recruit
website available at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Please include a letter of
application, resume, and one short writing sample with your applicaton -
this information can be copied and pasted in the space provided on page 6 of
the form.

Job #5725
Salary: $ 32,568- $ 37,000

For more information about the Center, please see
http://ias.berkeley.edu/southasia/. For more information about the position,
please email us at csas at berkeley dot edu, or call 510-642-3608.

Openings in East Asia and India

2007-01-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

Personnel Opening in East Asia and India
International Ministries, American Baptist Churches, USA

Benjamin S. L. Chan
January 2007

If you are interested in or have questions about the positions, please contact Benjamin Chan (ben.chan AT abc-usa DOT org), area director of East Asia and India

1. China: English Teacher
Teach English in junior college/ college in Mainland China under the arrangement of the Amity Foundation. A Bachelor degree is required and an ESL degree and/or teaching experience is preferred. Work and/or cultural experience in China is a plus. It requires a two-years commitment for the first term of service. For more information, go to http://www.amityfoundation.org/page.php?page=76

2. China: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a theological seminary in China. Work and/or cultural experience in China is preferred. Doctoral degree in the area of teaching. Mandarin (Chinese) language is a plus but not required.

3. Hong Kong: Leadership Development
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to Christian leaders of Baptist churches in Hong Kong. Will involve in formal and/or informal leaders training and theological education.

Work and/or cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Cantonese (Chinese language) is a plus.

4. Hong Kong: Mission Mobilization
Develop, coordinate and promote mission projects, volunteer service, and mission teams in Hong Kong. Work and/or cultural experience in Hong Kong and Cantonese (Chinese language) are preferred. Mandarin (Chinese language) is a plus.

5. India: Teachers
Teach in an international Christian boarding school in India. It requires a two-year commitment in the first term of service under the direct hiring of the school. Openings are posted in http://www.kisindia.com/people/vacancies.php and http://www.woodstock.ac.in/workingatws/vacancies.htm.

6. Philippines: Music teacher
Teach music in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and/or cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo (local language) is required.

7. Philippines: Theological educator
Teach Biblical study in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and/or cultural experience in the Philippines is plus. The learning of Ilonggo (local language) is required.

Children's Ministry (Full Time) - Chinese Church in Christ (Milpitas, CA)

2007-01-05T19:22:00.000-08:00

Chinese Church in Christ is an evangelical and non-denominational Church. We are located on the historic Main Street in Milpitas, California. There are five independently-administered churches of Chinese Church in Christ. The first was formed 35 years ago in San Jose. The Milpitas CCIC began in 1987 and has three language congregations. We have five worship services: Mandarin, Cantonese, and Coffee Talk (English adult), Student Ministry (High School), and Children. Our average Sunday has about 540 people.

Ministry Description (Full Time)

Our children’s ministry has about 120 children from age one to age eleven. The majority of our children were born in the United States. All of our classes are taught in English, although Chinese is used at the younger ages. Our desire is to introduce Jesus as their life-long friend, Savior, and Lord; and to develop young disciples who live out the Purpose Driven Life. The Children’s Minister position focuses on a) shepherding the children and communicating with their parents, b) training and equipping adults and youth to be involved in this ministry, and c) recruiting and administering co-workers to serve the children.

Qualifications

1. A calling to serve the Lord and children in a church setting.
2. A heart to both share the Gospel and to shepherd children and their families.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Efficient administrative skills (e.g., event planning and execution, recruiting teachers, managing weekly programs)
5. Must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited Bible college or graduate degree from an accredited seminary.

Job Description

Primary

1. AWANA Commander: Minister and lead the adult co-workers of our Friday night AWANA program. There are about 110 children ages Pre-School through Junior High in this program.
2. Sunday Morning Worship: Minister to the children and lead this weekly worship service of 35 students.
3. Sunday Morning Sunday School: Train and shepherd adult Sunday School Teachers. There are about 120 students in 10 Children’s Sunday School classes ranging from two years old through 11 years old.
4. Partner with English Ministry elder, deacons, and staff to develop the Children’s Ministry.

Secondary

5. Sunday Morning Sunday School: Recruit and administer adult Sunday School teachers. Work with deacons to administer the program.
6. Annual Winter Retreat and whole church events: Work with other adult co-workers to engage Children with the Gospel and to disciple them to be like Christ.

Please contact Pastor Eugene Chu (coffeetalkATgmailDOTcom) for further information.

Chinese Church in Christ, Milpitas
399 South Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-967-6177
Email: coffeetalkATgmailDOTcom

Executive Director/President - San Francisco

2006-12-31T07:57:00.000-08:00

Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute
San Francisco, California

The Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute (APAWLI) is a national nonprofit organization that dedicated its first decade to enhancing and enriching leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Through seminars, national conferences, a national fellowship program, and community impact projects, APAWLI has affected thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and their communities throughout the country.

In recent months, APAWLI has undergone a rigorous strategic plan process involving its Trustees, former Trustees, faculty, alumni, seminar and conference attendees, and funders, as well as other national nonprofit leaders. As APAWLI has reflected on its accomplishments in its first ten years, surveyed the needs of AAPI women in a rapidly changing environment, and explored new program options, it has crafted a new mission to develop AAPI women nationwide to achieve success and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives and to lead positive change in their workplaces and communities and a vision to become the organization every AAPI woman in the U.S. looks to for personal and professional growth and development.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director/President will plan and implement annual and long-term strategies for the organization's next phase of growth and pursue aggressive new business development goals and initiatives.

The Executive Director/President will work closely with Trustees, volunteers, and advisors to:
• Design and refine personal growth and development programs that appeal to and are relevant to the needs of AAPI Asian-American women throughout the United States;
• Broaden organizational awareness nationally, with an initial emphasis in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Houston metropolitan areas;
• Effectively promote and market APAWLI and build participation in the organization's programs;
• Establish actively involved Regional Advisory Councils in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Houston areas;
• Implement a national membership program;
• Organize national program, regional workshops and biennial national conferences; and
• Dramatically expand the organization's base of customers and donors.

To do this, the Executive Director/President will:
• Develop and implement detailed work plans with clearly defined goals and objectives for programs, marketing/outreach, development/fundraising, and outcomes measurement;
• Manage the efforts of Trustees and other volunteers and coordinate all staff support;
• Lead as well as coordinate the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new donor prospects and customers/customer groups;
• Steward established donor/customer relationships;
• Develop a communications plan to promote APAWLI programs among key audiences of current constituencies and build awareness of programs among target audiences of AAPI women, communities donor, funders and supporters.
• Manage the organization's day-to-day operations, implementing the appropriate prospect tracking and other record-keeping documents and overseeing their maintenance;
• Participate actively in the identification and recruitment of new Trustees, National and Regional Advisory Council members and other volunteers; and
• Explore collaborative opportunities with other nonprofit organizations serving Asian-Americans or women, as appropriate.

Other Responsibilities:
• The ideal candidate will be a strong and highly motivated self-starter who is able to lead as well as build consensus among Trustees, staff/faculty members, and volunteers;
• S/he must represent the organization in a variety of settings;
• S/he must establish as well as maintain organizational relationships;
• S/he must be strategic and goal oriented, with a keen ability to design and prioritize a wide variety of projects, implement them well, and evaluate their efficacy;
• S/he will have or acquire a thorough understanding of, and appreciation for, the organization's programs and be able to translate its strengths and comparative advantages into sales or development/fundraising opportunities;
• S/he will work well with a wide variety of individuals and be able to move flexibly between the various donor constituency groups, appropriately balancing activities related to each group and understanding what efforts are required to be successful within each group.

Qualifications:
• Strong commitment to the organization's mission and values;
• Demonstrated experience working with AAPI women's program and organizations;
• Minimum eight years' experience in project management, nonprofit management or related area. Relevant experience includes program/project development and management, volunteer management, fund development, customer/prospect cultivation, communications and marketing, organizational or strategic planning;
• Three years experience as a staff, board member or trustee of a nonprofit organization; five or more years' experience preferred;
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, marketing, human resources and/or communications preferable;
• Excellent communications skills, including highly developed presentation and writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful development/fundraising strategies;
• Knowledge of specific AAPI community issues, and established relationships in specific AAPI communities within the Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Houston areas and other regions of the United States ideal;
• Willingness to travel as appropriate is a must.

APAWLI is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits package included.

To Apply: This position is open until filled. Please send resume and cover letter with salary history, to:

Rosemary Abriam
Board President
Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute
APAWLI Search Committee
1681 Fluorite Court
Livermore, CA 94550
Fax: (925) 605-3614
E-mail: apawliATrabriamDOTcom
URL: http://www.apawli.org

Part Time Pastor - Staten Island, NY

2006-12-30T22:41:00.000-08:00

Our small, committed, young adult, Korean-American, fledgling English Ministry (EM) affiliated with a larger Korean Ministry (United Presbyterian Church of Staten Island) is looking for a part-time pastor with vision for building a strong church and community.

Responsibilities will include leading Sunday worship service for young adults and youth group, administration of EM, assisting in all youth group activities, and providing leadership to create and plan outreach programs.

Pastor must be an M.Div. candidate or recipient with strong Presbyterian or Reformed theology, and must have an intimate understanding of US culture and school system. Understanding of Korean a plus. Local residence preferred.

For more information, please email edmond819-upcsiATyahooDOTcom or call Edmond Lee at 646-831-8423.

United Presbyterian Church of Staten Island
312 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10303
718-985-5500

Youth Pastor/minister/director - Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church, Pleasanton, CA

2006-12-28T15:17:00.000-08:00

Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church, Pleasanton, CA, is searching for a youth pastor/ minister/ director to lead the youth ministry. The youth ministry is composed of 50+ Asian-American youth attending middle school or high school. Full-time position, but intern/part-time ministry possible for seminary students.

Contact: Cecilia Chan
Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church
1055 Serpentine Lane
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: 925.462.7677
Email Address: clokechanATyahooDOTcom
San Francisco East Bay, California

Development Administrator - East Meets West Fdn - Oakland

2006-12-22T16:35:00.000-08:00

Development Administrator
East Meets West Foundation
Oakland, California

East Meets West is an American humanitarian services organization working in Vietnam for over 18 years. EMW is one of the largest and most productive humanitarian development non-government organizations in Vietnam.

East Meets West is seeking to fill a Development Administrator position with a highly qualified, dynamic, motivated candidate. The position is available immediately. The Development Administrator reports to the EMW Chief Development Officer, who is based in Oakland, CA.

Job Duties:
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence
• Maintain foundation, corporation and individual donor files
• Create weekly and monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed
• Continually update and correct database records
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors
• Coordinate the production and mailing of spring and year-end appeal letters.
• Produce and manage specialized mailing lists when requested by the development team
• Assist the Finance team with reconciling weekly and monthly donations to EMW's Development and Accounting systems
• Work closely with the Vietnam development team to ensure accurate and timely processing of all gifts received and deposited in Vietnam.
• Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

Performance Measures:
• Number of donations processed and acknowledged within 24 to 48 hours.
• Success in maintaining accuracy of database records.
• Accuracy of fundraising reports.
• Success in coordinating the production of direct mail appeals.
• Success in maintaining donor hard copy files.
• Desired qualifications.

B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields, graduate degree preferred Minimum of two years of nonprofit development experience Excellent computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and database management Superb time management and organizational skills with a great attention to detail Excellent verbal communication (e.g., handling phone calls) and writing skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Excellent customer service skills with demonstrated ability to work with a broad spectrum of community members and supporters Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, to set and observe priorities, and to maintain schedules Experience working with Raiser's Edge highly recommended Eagerness to work for an organization promoting sustainable development in Vietnam The position is full time and based in Oakland, CA. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Excellent benefits include health, dental and retirement provisions.

To Apply: No phone calls, please. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in our organization to:

East Meets West Foundation
E-mail: jobs AT eastmeetswest DOT org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site

Executive Director - Korean Community Ctr - Oakland

2006-12-22T16:16:00.000-08:00

Executive Director
Korean Community Center of the East Bay
Oakland, California

The Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB) is nationally recognized as one of the most innovative and progressive agencies based in the Korean American community, and one of the most competent multi-services provider to the Korean immigrant community in the Bay Area. For over 25 years, KCCEB has worked with Korean American and other Bay Area communities to develop community-based resources through education, advocacy, and direct services. Current program areas include:
• Social Service Information and Assistance
• Immigration/Citizenship Services
• Comprehensive Family Violence Services
• Youth Leadership Development
• Community Resource Development Program
• Faith-based Community Organizing

In addition to these main program areas, KCCEB also hosts the Han Ma Um Summer Camp for 90-120 youth each summer. KCCEB provides services to over 3000 individuals and their families every year. Currently, KCCEBís annual operating budget is $600,000 with 11 full time and part-time staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Vision and Strategy, Program Development: Oversees KCCEB's programs while working collaboratively with its staff and board. Develops long-range strategic and program plans, including evaluation and tracking systems with staff. Ultimately responsible for all KCCEB public activities, representation and programs.

Fundraising: Oversees and implements long-term fund development strategies, including from foundation, major donor, and other grassroots sources. Researches funding sources, meets with funders, writes and submits grant proposals and reports. Supervises overall donor campaigns and fundraising activities such as annual dinner events.

Public Relations: Serves as organizational spokesperson and acts as liaison with collaborative partners and agencies, funders, and other donors. Responsible for public relations, media communications, and nurturing strategic partnerships with allies. Oversees and develops agency's overall message and reputation.

Staff Management and Development: Oversees recruitment of new staff and staff development opportunities. Provides consistent coordination and leadership to staff across multiple programs. Directly supervises and evaluates staff and supports other staff in their supervision responsibilities. Ensures that personnel policies are up-to-date and adhered to in all hiring and employment practices. Fosters a collaborative work environment.

Finance and Administration: Develops and monitors annual budget. Maintains fiscal solvency of the organization and ensures timely reporting and compliance with state and federal agencies, and funding sources. Ensures that proper fiscal accounting and controls are in accordance with the guidelines of funding sources while using sound accounting practices. Oversees management of Koryo Village Center property.

Board of Directors Reporting and Development Reports monthly to the board on agency-wide developments including programs, staffing/management, finance, fundraising, and external work. Works with the board to ensure their involvement in program, fundraising, and overall organizational governance.

Required Candidate Skills/Attributes: Community Commitment: A demonstrated commitment and ability to work in the Korean American community, including first and second generation KAís, and its more marginalized communities such as adoptees and LGBTís.

Communication: Strong speaking and writing skills, able to represent the organizationís vision and views. Deals well with diverse viewpoints, has experience working in and/or building collaborations, and an ability to handle contacts with the media.

Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with a highly-motivated and diverse team of staff and community leaders in a transparent management style. Experienced in working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Management: Experienced in supervising staff, programs and/or organizations.

Desired Qualifications:
• Fluency in both the Korean and English language
• Experience in any of the following:
◦ successful fundraising from foundations, community fundraising and/or donor development
◦ non-profit financial management, documentation, and reporting
◦ strategic and/or organizational development
◦ community organizing

Compensation: The compensation package is competitive with similar service and advocacy organizations of its size and budget. Final salary offered will be based on the applicantís meeting job qualifications and commensurate relevant experience. Salary range is $40,000-$50,000 plus benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, vacation and other benefits.

Location and Work: Oakland, California. The Executive Director position requires some evening and weekend work, as well as travel within the Bay Area.

KCCEB is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume no later than March 1, 2007 to:

Korean Community Center of the East Bay
E-mail: searchED AT kcceb DOT org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site

Youth Ministry - San Francisco

2006-12-19T15:52:00.000-08:00

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR YOUNG LIFE CHURCH PARTNERSHIP POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO

Young Life San Francisco (Young Life) and City Church of San Francisco (City Church) seek to jointly employ a mature, experienced youth minister to serve as a valuable bridge between the youth of San Francisco and a vibrant, growing local church. This person will serve as a part-time employee of City Church of San Francisco and a part-time employee of Young Life, equaling a single full-time position.

Duties to include:

A. Spiritual Leadership
a. Lead a Young Life ministry at a local San Francisco high school or middle school.
b. Lead City Church’s Sunday morning youth program for middle-school and high-school aged students.

B. Training
a. Recruit and train volunteers from the City Church congregation and the local community to assist and multiply the ministry.
b. Attend applicable Young Life and City Church training.

C. Financial Management
a. Manage ministry budget, as directed by Young Life and City Church leadership.
b. Help raise financial support for ministry and salary.

Education/Background:

• College degree preferred.
• At least three years of Young Life or youth ministry experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Will sometimes include the extremes of a camp environment (i.e. heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc.). Must be able to handle these conditions.
• Will work part of each week at the Young Life office, part of each week at the City Church office, and part of each week meeting youth in the community.

Qualifications Required for the Role:

• Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Salary: $35,000 - $55,000, depending on experience

Contact:

Matt Walker, Young Life
cell: (415) 845-4602
office: (415) 759-9573
Email: ylmatt AT gmail DOT com