Louisville Institute Offers Sabbatical Grant Program for Pastoral Leaders

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)

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

Atlanta Chinese Christian Church seeks English Congregation pastor

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

Chinese Pastor position - St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

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

Part Time Pastor - Staten Island, NY

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