Available Pulpits and Staff Positions
in Metropolitan Community Churches
&
Available Denominational Team Positions
Last updated
03 September 2008
MCC is pleased to be able to offer this online assistance to local
MCCs to provide exposure of various ministry opportunities to potential
candidates. If your MCC wishes to participate, please send a 1 page
description of the opportunity which might include Job Title (with brief
description of duties), location, contact info for candidates, and any
other pertinent info you wish to include.
Please send info to: AvailablePulpitsPositions
Please note: It can be quite frustrating to candidates and often
embarassing for local churches to begin to correspond only to find that
positions have been filled and/or are no longer available. We
earnestly request that Regions and local MCC Pastoral Search Committees notify
MCC
when positions have been filled or are no longer available. All
positions offering a deadline for applications will be automatically
deleted once the deadline has passed. Thank you.
This page also includes all team positions
available at the denominational level. To recommend an
individual for service as a denominational team member, please send your
recommendation to: UFMCC Team
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Available Pulpits & Staff Positions in Metropolitan
Community Churches
Region 1
Rev. Elder Ken Martin
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Elder
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New Spirit Community Church
Berkeley, California (USA) (See full
description)
New Spirit Community Church of Berkeley, California is announcing an
opening for the position of Music Director (half-time). The Music
Director will be responsible for collaborating in worship planning and
coordinating music for two weekly services, (Sunday morning Worship
Celebration and Wednesday evening Taize-style meditative prayer) one
weekly choir rehearsal and community concerts. Also, they will
oversee volunteer music staff and work with clergy to plan services,
develop music budget, and develop a vision and plan for new projects
involving music to provide sustenance and growth for the
community. Offering half-time competitive salary with
benefits. See full description for application requirements.
Application deadline: June 30, 2008. Please
e-mail application materials to: MusicDir08NSCC@earthlink.net
MCC Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia (See full description)
MCC Brisbane is seeking a senior pastor. The individual we seek
will have strong worship skills, preaching and teaching ability, a heart
for congregational care and a strong focus on social justice issues. If
you feel the pull to ministry with this congregation that is continuing
to develop our mission “to provide a welcoming and sensitive
worship environment, expressing the reconciliation between God and the
world, including the LGBTIQQ community; and to encourage each other to
grow in faith and foster involvement in social justice”, we
encourage you to apply. For further information or to indicate your
interest in applying, contact the Pastoral Search Committee, MCC
Brisbane, PO Box 317, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AUSTRALIA, 4006,
Email: laydelegate@mccbris.asn.au
Web site: www.mccbris.org.au.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2008.
Metropolitan Community Church
Seattle
Seattle, Washington (USA) (See full description)
MCC Seattle is actively seeking a part-time Pastor to serve our
congregation and community. Located in the largest city of the great
Pacific Northwest, there is potential for enormous growth working the
pastorate into a full-time position and salary.
We are seeking a Pastor who is a spiritual, progressive-Christian
preacher of positive, Bible-based, socially-relevant sermons which focus
on the real, felt needs of the people; a possibility thinker who can
help equip the people of God to do the ministry of the church; a
visionary pastoral leader who, together with the congregation, can seek
and define our vision, and one who can assume the leadership for growth,
by motivating others. Direct your inquiries to: MCC Seattle |
Attn.: Pastoral Search Team | 1122 East Pike Street, PMB 930 | Seattle |
WA | 98112 or email to: ddennis@fhcrc.org
MCC Sydney
Sydney, Australia
An experienced person is required to fill the role of Senior Pastor with
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Sydney, Australia. MCC Sydney
has been established for more than thirty years; it now has a
fully-owned church complex and is widely accepted through its affirming
ministry to GLBTQI people in Sydney. As an inclusive church we are
trying to broaden this appeal to other socially marginalised
people. Our church is currently exploring a range of different
worship and spiritual expressions, including refreshing ways of
experiencing traditional worship, small group activity, creative music
and contemporary worship. A salary package will be negotiated with
the successful applicant. Other issues, such as relocation
expenses, partner accompaniment and domestic issues, are open for
discussion with the successful applicant. Please forward your
expression of interest by email to sweep25@bigpond.com or by post to:
PSC Chairperson, 20 Abercrombie Street, West Wollongong, NSW, 2500
(Australia) by the 11th of August 2008. In return you will receive a
full statement of essential and desirable criteria for the position,
together with information as to how to present your application to be
Senior Pastor.
Region 2
Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski
Contact the Regional
Elder
Webpage
MCC of Greater St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri (USA) (See Full
Description)
MCC of Greater St. Louis is seeking a full-time Pastor of Congregational
Life. Candidates must have an MDiv or equivalent work history in a
pastoral position; current ordination and license credentials; and
experience in parish ministry. The primary purpose of the position of
Pastor of Congregational Life is to examine the life of a person’s
journey in the congregation from the time they enter as a first time
visitor until the time they move, die, etc. Applicants must submit a
cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to The
Personnel Committee of MCCGSL at info@mccgsl.org by July 31, 2008.
Applicants must also supply a preaching video tape via mail to:
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis, Attention: Personnel
Committee, 4247 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63111. Further details of
the process will be supplied upon receipt of all required materials.
The Rock MCC
Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA)
The Rock Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) a warm and friendly
GBLT/Affirming congregation seeks a half-time pastor to serve 20 hours
per week. We are a service oriented congregation, seeking to grow
numerically and spiritually. We are evangelical in style, active in
outreach, and have a deep commitment to Jesus Christ. We seek a relevant
preacher who is also an empowering educator with strong skills in
discipleship, stewardship, and GLBT/A community involvement. This person
will be the spiritual and administrative leader as well as personnel
director. The Rock MCC’s mission is to Lead people to Jesus
Christ, Equip them with the tools to grow spiritually and to celebrate
Christian diversity, and Send them out to serve Christ, the church, the
community, and one another. Learn more about us at www.therockmcc.org. We
are affiliated with the Metropolitan Community Churches www.mccchurch.org which
requires an M.Div. from an ATS accredited seminary. Please send your
letters of interest, CV preferred, or resume to: SearchRockMCC@aol.com or
write to us at The Rock Metropolitan Community Church, Attn : Pastoral
Search | 1601 Foust St. | Chattanooga, TN
37404. 423-629-2737
Region 3
Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman
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Webpage
MCC Christ the Liberator
North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA (See
Full Description)
MCC Christ the Liberator is seeking applicants for the position of a
part/half-time Pastor. Our Pastor will provide leadership to help us
achieve our future goals. The Pastor will lead staff and laity, develop
future leaders, share our vision, and assist with strategic planning. We
are seeking a progressive, educated, engaging preacher. Additionally, we
seek a pastor who can provide spiritual and pastoral leadership.
Region 4
Rev. Elder Glenna Shepherd
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Elder
Webpage
East London, United Kingdom (See full
description)
MCC East London is looking for a pastor to serve this committed, but
small congregation. Our Pastor will be an energetic leader serving this
faithful and committed congregation. The Pastor will help us grow whilst
maintaining our welcoming, inclusive and family atmosphere. She or he
will support the many and varied ministries which are being undertaken,
ensure we are appropriately equipped for these ministries, and challenge
us to expand them, in order to spread Christ’s message of
liberation. The closing date for the receipt of CVs will be
5pm GMT on Friday 26th September. CVs and
enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence. The
candidate successful at interview will be expected to attend in person
to preach and meet the congregation. Expenses of which will be covered
up to an agreed level. Please send any enquiries and CV and
covering letter to: pastoralsearch@MccEastLondon.org.uk,
or by post to: Pastoral Search Team - MCC East London | 12,
Edward Temme Avenue, Stratford, London, E15 4BE, United
Kingdom.
Region 5
Rev. Elder Rev. Diane Fisher
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Webpage
MCC Toronto
Toronto, Ontario (Canada) (See Postition
Ad, See Position Description)
MCCT seeks an Executive
Director. Since 1978, MCCT has been actively at the
forefront of driving Human Rights legislation surrounding GLBT issues.
Landmark rulings around equal rights and marriage for gays and lesbians
have been advanced greatly by MCCT and Reverend Dr. Brent
Hawkes. MCCT is poised for its next level of success! To achieve
MCC Toronto’s vision to ‘Be a Bridge’, the Board of
Directors and Senior Pastor have embarked on the development of a new
organization structure to support its long term growth. The creation of
the Executive Director role is a key ingredient in this process.
Role: Working with the Senior Pastor, the Board
of Directors, through 12 staff and over 200 volunteers, the Executive
Director will be broadly responsible for the day to day operations of
the church including worship, integration and education programs.
Specifically the successful candidate will be responsible for: 1)
Strategic Leadership, 2) Team Leadership, 3) Financial and
Operational Management, 4) Marketing and Communications, and
5) Program Development.
In keeping with the senior nature and
responsibility of this new and exciting role, a seasoned professional is
sought who is a strong originator, communicator and implementer of
ideas. This individual will possess excellent interpersonal and
communications skills with the capacity to work with a broad range of
stakeholders. Building effective relationships and networking with
congregants, donors, business, government, other agencies and the LGBT
community is essential. Candidates should demonstrate in
their application the following
credentials: Bachelors degree in business or finance
or the demonstration of equivalent skills and abilities, plus relevant
professional development in leadership and management, 10+ years
progressively more responsible professional experience, 5 years
senior management level with well developed leadership skills in a team
environment, Demonstrated successful track record in initiating,
developing and leading services and programs; including fundraising,
financial and budgetary management, marketing, technology and public
relations, Significant experience with not-for-profit
organizations, including direct involvement with boards, fundraisers,
volunteers and various communities of interest, Experience in a
faith based organization is ideal.
If you would like to lead an organization that
is changing lives, one person at a time at home and around the world,
please reply in confidence by mail or email no later than May 9, 2008.
Please tell us how you qualify for this role and include your salary
expectations. Send to: Executive Director Search Committee, c/o Robert
Dykeman, 115 Simpson Ave, Toronto ON, M4K 1A1 or email to rdykeman@mcctoronto.com.
Region 6
Rev. Elder Darlene Garner
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Elder
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Christ Chapel
MCC
Santa Ana, California (USA) (See full
description)
Christ Chapel Metropolitan Community Church is Orange County’s
first and oldest Christian church established to be inclusive and
affirming of all persons, especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender. We preach and try to live by a Gospel of Love.
Looking for a dynamic leader with strong leadership and piano/keyboard
skills to plan and lead music for worship, and to direct a choir (when
created). Negotiable hours per week: Sunday services, weekly choir or
song leader rehearsal, some meetings and other worship services.
Transitioning, 50-member Christian church of the Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans
community and our friends. Traditional worship with the desire to
include a Contemporary and/or Bilingual service. Send Resume to:
Reverend Onetta Brooks, Christ Chapel MCC | 720 N. Spurgeon
St. | Santa Ana, CA 92701 | (714) 415-8355
(pastor’s cell) | Email: pastor@christchapelmcc.org
| Website: www.christchapelmcc.org
Region 7
Rev. Elder Lillie Brock
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Webpage
MCC of the
Palm Beaches
Palm Beach Gardes, Florida (USA) (See full
description )
www.mccpalmbeach.org
MCC of the Palm Beaches
We, at MCC of the Palm Beaches, are seeking to fill the dual role of
Music Minister and Office Administrator effective Jan. 01. 2009. The
combined position is 30 hours - 10 hours for the Music Minister and 20
hours for the Admin position. Remuneration includes a small stipend plus
use of a two bedroom house on the church campus. As the roles have
developed there is overlap between the positions. We have a weekly
Sunday morning service (blended worship) and a monthly Sunday evening
service (contemporary). Special music is offered at all services for
which we have quality soloists, small ensembles and instrumentalists.
The Music Minister is lead accompanist (Technics SXPR700 keyboard or
full size Hammond organ) and worship leader. The Admin position
includes worship planning (with the pastor), producing bulletins, data
entry of attendee records, maintaining the church website, overseeing
office equipment and supplies, and the day to day operation of our food
pantry. We're inviting interested candidates to come as guest
musician for a weekend during the summer months and plan on selecting a
candidate in October. Persons interested in the position should
contact Rev. Paul Whiting at pastor@mccpalmbeach.org or
at:
MCC of the Palm Beaches | 4857 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens,
FL33418
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