147 PreK Pastor–The Vine Church/Cornerstone Fellowship Church–Englewood, NJ

Job Description We are seeking an energetic part-time Pre-K pastor for our Pre-K School ministry called 147 Juniors. We seek a pastor who is passionate about sharing their love of Jesus Christ with Sunday school families and children in a team ministry environment. The ministry entails the guiding and leading of worship for this age and assisting in all aspects…

Our Middle East Travel Seminar has landed!

…compartmentalized them in my mind. But then I learned how misguided that was. When everyone had found their place on the plane, Joshua and I wound up chatting with the woman seated between us. I had seen her Jordanian passport, so was surprised when she was primarily interested in hearing about the Palestinian parts of our itinerary. And that’s when…

Virginia Bethune: Evangelist for the harp

…has played for 10 years at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in her hometown of Harrisonburg, Virginia. “I’ve had the opportunity to play in intensive care units, in radiation clinics, and in chemo infusion clinics, one-on-one with the patient,” she said. “It is humbling to be invited to go through the door and play at bedside.” She and Dick have produced…

Gems for the Journey: Joy (Jesus Over You)

…that we will have trials and that it is possible to profit from them. The point is not to pretend to be happy when we face pain, but to have a positive Jesus outlook (consider it “pure joy” because of what trials can produce in our lives). James tells us to turn our hardships into times of learning. Tough times…

UPSem announces new Master of Arts in Theological Studies program

…work that graduates are already doing, and prepares them for new vocations as public theologians. The program is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and Union Presbyterian Seminary is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (www.sacscoc.org/). More information is available at https://www.upsem.edu/admissions-aid/new-master-arts-theological-studies/….

Black Lives Matter!

…was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Forty-two years later, in 1968, The Black United Students at Kent State University proposed to expand Negro History Week to Black History Month and, two years later, in February, 1970 the first celebration took place. It is also celebrated in February in Canada (1995), as well as…

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

…the work of the seminary in Charlotte is part of a long line of innovation and adaptation lodged firmly in the school’s and our faith’s past. “Throughout the Old Testament, whenever the wanderers would settle in a new geographic location, they would dig a well. The well was a source of life and became the center of the community. I…

Union Forum: Chaplaincy & COVID-19

…us online for a panel discussion focusing on the work of chaplains and how they are answering the call to ministry during the pandemic when so many of the traditional means of pastoral care are not available. All are alumni of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Panelists: Rev. Laura Kelly – (M.Div.’16) Chaplain at Cleveland Clinic Hospice and pastor of North Springfield…

Middle East Travel Seminar: Following Jesus around the Sea of Galilee

…desired to feel the water of the Sea of Galilee on their feet where Jesus may have done as well. In front of the altar in the church, there is a large block of stone around which the church was built. It is believed to be the place where Jesus, in John 21, had started a fire and invited his…

Senior Pastor–Third Baptist Church–Owensboro, KY

Third Baptist Church of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a full-time senior pastor. TBC is a compassionate community church with a traditional worship style and a rich history of ministry. Theologically moderate, TBC partners with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship on state, national, and global ministries. Additional information about the church is available at thirdbaptist.com. Educational requirement is a minimum of a…

Senior Pastor–Village Baptist Church–Bowie, MD

…Theological Schools-accredited educational institution. We are seeking a candidate who takes preaching preparation seriously and engages missionally, both locally and globally. This candidate will come to our multicultural, multiethnic, highly congregationally led church community, which is looking to grow, in Prince George’s County, MD, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Please see the detailed position description at http://villagebaptistbowie.org/pastor_position.html. VBC-Pastor-Ad-FINAL…

Gems for the Journey: A Gift

…shall by any means hurt you [Luke 10:19 KJV]), a spirit of love (God’s love that never fails [I Cor. 13:8a NRSV]), and a spirit of a sound mind or self-discipline and a mind in you which was in Christ Jesus, a mindset to be humble [Phil 2:5a NRSV]). I am reminded that in Isaiah 41:10 the God of Israel…

Congregational Corner: Take on, A New Perspective

…other individual’s and as I leave, I wonder if I hurt more than I helped. Sitting in the midst of one of these moments, I looked at the table next to the individual and my gaze landed on the “Big Book” for Alcoholics Anonymous. The image sat with me for a while after the conversation and I realized that this…

Dr. Jennifer Ayres to lead Howie Center Events

…participants in establishing a sense of “ecological identity.” Participants will be invited to reflect on how places have shaped their understandings of themselves in their own stories. The workshop will include opportunities for quiet reflection as well as time and space to share stories in small groups. Just as individuals have landscapes that shape their identities, so do different places…

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New Book by James Atwood coming November 2019

Pastor, author, activist, and UPSem alumnus James E. Atwood (M.Div.’59) addresses the issue of gun violence in a new book to be published November 5, 2019. In “Collateral Damage,” Atwood issues an urgent call to action to Christians to work together to stop gun violence. An avid hunter for many years, Rev. Atwood enumerates the tragic and far-reaching costs that…

Director of Child and Youth Christian Education–Bethany Presbyterian Church–Tacoma, WA

…that is open and affirming of all God’s children and have participated in and been a part of a Christian community. Weekend and evening hours are to be expected. To apply send a letter of interest and a resume/CV to jobs@bethanytacoma.org Applications will be received until the position is filled. Bethany Presbyterian Church does not discriminate on the basis of…

Theological Summer Intern–Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association–Oak Bluffs, MA

Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association is looking for a PAID Theological Summer Intern. 2024-MVCMA-Theological-Intern-Job-Description Posting Closing Date: March 15, 2024 https://www.mvcma.org    …

Director of Children’s Ministry–Georgetown Presbyterian Church–Washingtown, DC

Georgetown Presbyterian Church is a thriving Presbyterian Church in the heart of Washington, DC. Our congregation of around 450 people is incredibly multigenerational, filled with families with young children, young adults, and individuals and families of all ages. We strive to incorporate children and their families in all aspects of the life of church, including worship, education, fellowship, and mission….

The biggest question

…I plan to continue to find the nourishment it needs. Over the last year, these are the points (in no particular order) that I have found myself leaning on as I discern the role of a ministry within a congregation and further, my role within that ministry – What is the quality of the involvement by those the ministry is…