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October 2008

Manchester United Methodist is a 3700-member church located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri with a history of over 150 years. We are looking for an experienced Youth Director who can serve as a colleague in ministry, working toward the building-up of the life and ministry of the church. The Director of Youth Ministry is a full-time position and is in ministry with and for youth and the adults who serve them with both programmatic and administrative oversight. More information on our church may be found by visiting the websiteFor a complete job description and to submit a resume, contact Dennis Crosson, Program Director.

Interim Coordinator for Pastoral Care and Counseling: Part time/temporary position available 10-20 hours per week. To provide psychological consultation and referral for pastors and their families. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, counseling experience, state license preferred. Relocation not required. For application, write to search committee, 2004 Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802 or email 

Riverside United Methodist Church, Moline, Il, is seeking a part-time Student Ministry Leader. To submit a resume/application, please contact Rev. Dr. Donald Jackson, Lead Pastor at 309.764.6721.  For a full description, click here.   

The Chatham UMC is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry Coordinator to work with 6th-12th graders.  If interested please send resume to: Chatham UMC, attn: Jennifer Nall, 104 W Chestnut, Chatham IL 62629.    

Trinity UMC in West Frankfort is searching for the following: 
Director of Children's Ministries- Oversight and coordination of our many and varied Children's Ministry programs and their leaders: Sunday School, Children's Church, Children's Choir, Children's Dramas, VBS, extracurricular activities, etc.
Director of Teen Ministries- Building Jr. High and Sr. High disciples through relational ministry, and by program and leadership development. Opportunities include: Teen Sunday School classes, Teen Small Groups, Youth Group, missions, extracurricular activates, and more.
Pastor of Visitation & Sr. Adults- Seeking a retired, ordained pastor, with a giveness to offer care and discipleship to those who are aging, homebound, and convalescing. The role will present various pastoral opportunities in the life of our church as well.
If you or someone you know might be interested in these positions, please secure job descriptions and application materials from our office: 618-932-2866 or email us.

Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur Illinois, is searching for a creative and committed leader for ministry with youth and children. This is a full time position in a community of 75,000+ and a conggegration of 1,000 members. This person will develop and resource programming in assigned areas focusing on current particapants and reaching new people for Christ. Please send any inquires to Pastor Danny Cox or 901 N. Main St. Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 429-5374.

Carterville First United Methodist Church is accepting applications for part time Choir Director. A job description and application are available at the church. Resumes can be mailed to:
Carterville First United Methodist Church, 301 Pine, Carterville, IL 62918 or call 618-985-4511.

The First United Methodist Church in Olney is seeking committed Christians to serve as Directors of the Children’s & Youth’s Ministries. These part-time positions are responsible for the oversight of these ministries.
These positions would include developing programs, recruiting volunteers, and promotion of the ministry through the church and community. Also included, but not limited to: facilitating the church’s Sunday School programs; supervision of an annual vacation Bible School program including staffing and promotion to the church and community; providing weekly programs for children that coincide with the church’s programs.
Consideration will be given to combining the two part-time positions into one full-time position.
Youth ministry education and background preferred. Salary will be negotiable. Job description available.
Resumes may be emailed faxed to (618) 393-7108 or write: Pastor, First UMC, 335 S. Fair, Olney, IL 62450.