Employment Opportunities

External Employment Opportunities

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Cornerstone Church in Uxbridge, MA is hiring a Student and Young Adult Minister

As a member of our Staff leadership team, the Youth Pastor will help our church families disciple the youth and young adults, while discipling them in order that they achieve spiritual growth. While rooted in building relationships with junior high and high school students, an emphasis will be on equipping parents as the main disciplers of their own children. We want to develop a discipling process that helps young people grow consistently as disciples and leaders.

Find more information here or contact Juliette Briggs at info@cornerstonebv.org.

Joy Community Church in Rochester is hiring a Pastor of Worship

This position exists to oversee, administer, and direct the Worship Ministry of Joy Community Church. The Pastor of Worship would be required to represent this ministry at a staff level and facilitate a connection between this ministry and other ministries of Joy Community Church in a spirit of unity. They are to ensure safe, creative, relevant, and effective programs that foster Christ-like discipleship. Find more information here or contact Annie Canon, Executive Secretary to Lead Pastor James Laughlin, at 585-288-0030 or annie.canon@joycc.info.

Amber Congregational Church is hiring a pastor

Amber Congregational Church Amber, NY (Marietta, NY post office)is hiring a pastor.

Personal Qualifications: pastoral ministry, compassion, motivation, Biblical sermons

Primary Responsibilities: Preaching and teaching, leadership, corporate worship, education & outreach, pastoral care.

Find more information here or contact Gail Frary at 315-636-8417, gailfrary@gmail.com.

World Impact is hiring two Ministry Developers

World Impact is seeking a full-time ministry developer to come alongside urban churches, ministry networks, and denominations to support and resource their efforts in Southern California and the Northeast.

For more information, contact Daren Busenitz, dbusenitz@worldimpact.org, 316-259-4798

Community Bible Church

Community Bible Church in Franklin, NY is hiring a pastor. For more information, contact Kim Hyzer at khyzer@frontiernet.net or 607-829-8820. 

Ogden Presbyterian Church

Seeking a full time, solo pastor for Ogden Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Spencerport, NY - for more information, contact Harry Pittman hpittman@rochester.rr.com or click here: http://ogdenpresbyterian.org/ 

Community Bible Church

Pastor for our small rural nondenominational Christian church - for more information, contact Kim Hyzer jkhyzer@frontiernet.net or click here: http://www.cbchurchfranklin.wordpress.com/ 

East Michigan Conference of the Free Methodist Church 

Lead Pastor, Green Oak Free Methodist Church - for more information, contact Supt. Joanna DeWolf joanna@emcfree.org or click here: gofm.church

Bi-vocational Pastor, Memphis Free Methodist Church - for more information contact Supt. Jeff Ford at jeff@emcfree.org or click here: emcfree.org

Union University Church, non-denominational is in search of a full time pastor.

Union University Church is located in Alfred New York. Find more information here or contact David Porter at porterkd1@hotmail.com or 716-498-0005.

First Baptist Church of Cuba, NY is hiring a Senior Pastor.

First Baptist Church of Cuba, New York (an American Baptist Church) is looking to call a full-time senior/lead pastor who will live in our community and shepherd our church. 

The pastor will be asked to lead a small staff and build relationships with our current 3 board leadership structure. 

For more information, contact Bill Beck at 585-307-4792, thebillbeck@gmail.com, or click here for more information.

First Congregational Church of Spencerport is hiring a Christian Education Coordinator.

"We are looking to hire a Part-Time Christian Education Coordinator who will provide leadership in the area of spiritual formation with a primary focus on children. One of the primary tasks would be to lead our children's sermon on Sunday mornings and to plan, lead, and teach a faith-based age-appropriate lesson to our children in their classroom. There will be some light administrative duties (e.g., writing a monthly newsletter, staying in contact with families, planning lessons, meeting with other staff/board members, etc.). This is a 12-15 hours per week position (with an estimated 44-46 weeks per year). The pay is between $20-$23 per hour. In addition to the pay, the student hired for this position will receive a small scholarship. This would be a great opportunity for a student to get their feet wet in ministry and to put their theological education into practice." Find more here. Or contact Rev. Michael L. Sloan at pastor@spencerportucc.org or 1-309-262-6543. 

Chinese Evangel Mission Church of Queens is hiring an Assistant Pastor for Youth and Young Adults.

The Assistant Pastor assists the Pastor and the Church in various ministries and can become involved in other ministry areas as opportunities and needs arise. The primary function of this position is to plan, administer and supervise a comprehensive youth ministry (6th to 12th grade). The secondary function of this position is to develop a small group ministry for young adults (college age to 35 years old). The Assistant Pastor also provides spiritual oversight to the congregation, especially on matters related to youth and young adults. The Assistant Pastor will be supervised day-to-day by someone designated by the Elder Board (e.g. Pastor) and is ultimately accountable to the Elder Board. The Pastor will assist in the development of the Assistant Pastor by mentoring and training. The Assistant Pastor will meet with the pastoral staff members and the Elder and Deacon Boards on a regular basis.

Any interested individuals should contact Rev. Herbert Michael Herbert,  mslherbert@msn.com  718-352-9570, cemcq.org.

Odyssey Church, a ministry to and with people with special needs is searching for a pastor.

Odyssey Church is a ministry of Hopewell Reformed Church located in Hopewell Junction, NY. For more information, contact Christina Snider at csnider2nd@aol.com, 845926-6078 or the website.

 Perinton Presbyterian Church is hiring a temporary associate pastor.

Part-time associate pastor to minister with youth and young adults, and share worship leadership and pastoral care with the pastor. Find more information here or contact Kristin Cuccia at office@perintonpres.org or 585-223-1203.

Crosspoint Free Methodist Church is hiring an Assistant to the Pastor.

Ministry Responsibilities: To support Senior pastor and Leadership Team, To provide systematic and frequent teaching and preaching, To assure God-honoring, high-quality work ethic, To recruit, develop and evaluate volunteers as determined by ministry needs, To implement an annual ministry goal, To maintain a 20-30 hour work week as agreed upon, Develop an annual personal growth plan consisting of at least two growth opportunities. Accountable to: God, Senior Pastor, “Crosspoint” Free Methodist Church as represented by the Leadership Team & Delegate, Genesis Conference MEG/MAC.

Find more information here or contact Rev. Darlene Mieney at pdmieney@gmail.com or (585)392-4178.

Inlet Community Church is searching for a Youth Pastor/Director of Children’s Ministry

Inlet is a largely seasonal community in the Adirondacks of New York State. The church is seeking a part-time director of children’s ministry to oversee and develop a ministry to children of various ages in our church and reach out to the children in our community. We are open to the possibility of a summer intern or of hiring someone for a year-round position. More information about the church can be found here or contact Pastor Phil Huber at 315-357-2291.

The Madison Baptist Church is hiring a Senior Pastor.

The Madison Church is located in Madison New Hamshire. "Our church is seeking a full-time pastor. While the church is associated with the American Baptist denomination, it has long viewed itself as a community church, welcoming to all who come to worship."

Find more information here or contact Rev. Jim Smith at  pastorjim@twc.com or (603)819-9124.

The First Church of Evans is seeking to fill the position of full-time Pastor.

The First Church of Evans is a non-denominational and congregationally governed community church of 60-65 average attendance founded over 200 years ago and is located in a small town setting in Derby, NY, approximately 25 miles south of Buffalo, NY on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie.

For more information contact Thomas Shapter at 716-807-1745 thefirstchurchofevans@yahoo.com

The Church in Alexander is hiring a senior pastor. 

The Church in Alexander is seeking a full-time pastor to preach the gospel and biblical truths in a manner that encourages discipleship and growth within our church and enables us to connect with and reach out to others in our community.

Please direct any questions and replies to the Church Employee Relations Committee Chairman Norb Fuest, 1-585-409-1629 or at nfuest@rochester.rr.com. 

Rushville United Methodist Church is looking for a Temporary Sunday morning preacher.

We are a small Methodist church in Rushville, NY, located on the east side of Canandaigua Lake between Canandaigua and Naples. The Methodist Conference has yet to provide us with our request for half time minister, so we need a Sunday morning preacher 3 or more Sundays a month at 9:30 AM, beginning in September until we are assigned a pastor. The pay is $100 a Sunday plus travel expenses. Lay members of our congregation could lead the service, if needed, be we do need someone to deliver the morning message.

Find more information here or contact Alan Williams at awilli4811@frontiernet.net or 585-554-6952.

Lake Avenue Memorial Baptist Church in Rochester is hiring a Director of Next Generation Ministries.

The Director of Next Generations Ministries will be a champion for the children, youth, young adults, and their families as a part of the whole of  the community and ministry of Lake Avenue Baptist Church. This person will give leadership, encouragement, vision, and oversight to the various ministries related to the position.

The Director of Next Generations Ministries will be responsible for ministries of children and youth from birth to Grade 12 and their families and will report directly to the Senior Pastor.

This is a relational ministry position and priority must be placed on building healthy relationships amongst children, youth, parents, and staff. This position requires someone who enjoys seeing others succeed and grow in their leadership abilities. The Director of Next Generation Ministries must be creative, flexible, and energetic.

To see a full posting, including an overview of the church community, further description of the job responsibilities, and position requirements, click here.

Church of Christ Congregational in Newington, CT is hiring an Associate Pastor.

The Associate Pastor provides pastoral care and leadership for the entire congregation with an emphasis on ministry to youth and young adults as well as mission and outreach. For more information and to apply, please visit UCC Ministry Opportunities.

Marcellus United Methodist Church is hiring a Youth Director.

To provide leadership in developing the Youth (ages 4 through high school) Ministries that inspire the youth of our church and community to be growing disciples of Jesus Christ through education, involvement, peer support, and fun.

More information about Marcellus United Methodist Church can be found here. Contact Janet Brown at janetbrownsoprano@gmail.com for more information. 

Heavenly Temple Living Word Christian Center in Rochester is hiring a pastor.

Heavenly Temple Living Word Christian Center (HTLWCC) is a small, predominantly African American, closely-knit church located in the city of Rochester. Although our roots stem from the Pentecostal denomination, we are a non-denominational church that believes in teaching, preaching, and living out God’s Word. We are known for our welcoming and loving atmosphere and our dedication to Kingdom preparation and Kingdom building.

To request an application, please email HTCLWCC@gmail.com. The application deadline is May 15, 2022.

Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church is hiring a Director of Missional Engagement

The position will provide leadership to an exciting area of ministry throughout New York State. Working to equip leaders for mission teams, disaster response, and coordinating the Missional HUB which is a center for the collection and distribution of mission support kits. More information can be found here. 

Monacrest Free Methodist in PA, is hiring a part-time youth pastor OR full-time associate pastor.

We are looking to hire a part-time youth pastor but we are open to creating a full-time associate position based on a candidate's experience, passion, and giftedness. The full-time job would include youth ministry and other ministries based on conversations with a candidate who would be a good fit for our church. For more information, contact lead pastor Collene Carney at pastorcollene@yahoo.com or click here.

Mission Covenant Church in Sugar Grove, PA is hiring a pastor.

The Lead Pastor will be responsible for the leadership and direction of the church, weekend teaching at the church, and more. Those interested can contact Karen Landin at karenllandin@gmail.com or find more information here.

Chewelah United Church of Christ is hiring a half time pastor

Chewelah United Church of Christ, Chewelah, in Washington invites your application for a half-time pastor position. Application screenings will commence upon receipt of a completed application. The position is
open until filled.

Becks Reformed Church, Lexington, NC, Senior Pastor

Becks is seeking leadership that will Biblically direct and assist the congregation as it continues to build its vision to be a spring of living water flowing from the heart of Davidson County to the world. Our focus is on spiritual growth for our membership and evangelism of our community. Becks provides a blended service while offering scheduled programs for all ages - children through senior citizens. Find more information and an application here, or contact the church secretary at 336-357-2369.

Whitby Free Methodist Church is hiring a Pastor to Children and Their Families.

Whitby Free Methodist Church — in the city of Whitby, Ontario, east of Toronto — is hiring a Pastor of Children & their Families. "The role will provide leadership, vision, and direction that creates a life-giving atmosphere of vibrant discipleship and enticing programs for the children, parents, and children’s ministry team of Whitby Free Methodist Church." Those interested in applying should reach out to Dale Harris at personnel@whitbyfmc.ca. Find more information about the church here. 

Houghton Wesleyan Church is hiring an Assistant Pastor of College and Discipleship Ministries

"We are looking for someone who has a passion to lead Houghton College students into a deeper relationship with Christ by connecting them to the local church by building relationships and through creative ministries. This position also provides an opportunity to enhance and expand the discipleship ministries to our entire congregation, college students, and community members."

Interested applicants can contact Wes Oden at 585-567-2264 or wesoden@hwchurch.org. Find more information here.

Canal Town Community Church in Palmyra, NY is looking for a pastor.

"We are seeking a paid part-time tentmaker pastor to drive ministry to children and youth. The role is meant to develop into a full-time role with expectations that the person filling this role will take over the lead pastor role in the future." More information can be found here.

Those interested can contact Chris Kelley at pastorchris@canaltowncc.com.

The First Congregational Church of Little Valley in Western New York is looking for a pastor.

Those interested can email firstchurch301@outlook.com. 

Lovell Bible Church in Wyoming is looking for a summer intern (with a potential long-term relationship)

We are seeking a person for June-Aug to fill the pulpit for a congregation of 120-150. Excellent financial arrangements, and long-term opportunity in a western setting. details negotiable. Located close to Yellowstone National Park and great outdoor opportunities. Please review the website and Facebook and give us a call if interested.

Those interested can contact Wesley Vining at vining@tctwest.net or 307-254-0529.

Community Church of East Williston is looking for a senior pastor.

Established in 1925, the historic Community Church of East Williston is a Mainline, Interdenominational Protestant Church serving the needs of persons from all backgrounds. The position requires an experienced, ordained Protestant minister with youthful enthusiasm to reestablish CCEW as a “Light in the Community.” We offer a competitive salary and a beautiful manse in a verdant suburb with a highly ranked school district (top 10% in NY), 45 minutes from Manhattan via railroad. Find more information here.

The Pastoral Search Committee is accepting packages containing (but not limited to) your resume and online samples of your sermons. We’d like to hear about your call to ministry, your beliefs, and style of ministry.
Please email your response to: maryellen@ccew.org.

The First Church of Evans is seeking to fill the position of Senior Pastor.

The First Church of Evans is a non-denominational and congregationally governed community church of 60-65 average attendance founded over 200 years ago and is located in a small-town setting in Derby, NY, approximately 25 miles south of Buffalo, NY.

Find more information here or contact Carl Mende at fcoe@carlmende.com.

Cuba First Baptist Church in Cuba, NY is looking for an interim pastor.

"An American Baptist with a long history of mission-focused ministry we are praying to call a pastor who can lead our church for a period of 12-18 months and prepare us to call a permanent pastor. We are open to discussing part-time or full-time ministry and our church does have a parsonage just a few houses down from the church."

Interested candidates can contact Bill Beck at thebillbeck@gmail.com to submit resumes and preaching samples (video or audio).

More information can be found here.

First Congregational Church of Salt Lake City is searching for a full-time settled minister

"We are seeking a minister who will work with us as we head in new directions without the financial burden or responsibilities of a large and aging building. We would like someone with seminary training or chaplaincy training and preferably an MDiv. We would prefer someone who is ordained or eligible for ordination."

More information can be found here.

First Congregational Church of Manchester is Hiring a settled full-time pastor

The first step for an interested party would be to visit the UCC Vermont conference website to view the posting and to become familiar with the process for establishing an application.

Find more information here. (posted 1/19/22)

First Free Methodist Church of Batavia is Hiring a Next Generation Director

"Northgate is looking for someone to cultivate and maintain strong ministries for Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, and Young Adults."

More information can be found here or contact john@northgatefmc.com

Trinity United Methodist Church-Grand Island is Hiring a Youth Director

Located in Grand Island, New York

Looking for someone with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who would enjoy and feel called to work with youth. The position is for 8-12 hours per week, specifically Sunday mornings. Class preparation can be done from home.

Contact Pastor Kevin Slough at pastorkevin@trinitygrandisland.org, (585) 944-5944. 

More information can be found here. (Posted 12/2021)

Randall Baptist Church is Hiring a Family Pastor

Located in Williamsville, NY

Find more information here. (Posted 11/2021)

First Presbyterian Church is hiring a full-time paster

Located in Chittenango, NY

Find more information here firstpreschittenango.com or by emailing Mark Kasdorf at mkasdorf1@yahoo.com (posted 10/2021)

Browncroft Community Church is hiring a Large Group Coordinator for its kid's ministry and a Creative Director

Located in Rochester, NY

For more information go to www.browncroft.org (posted 9/2021)

Community Leadership & Development, Inc is hiring a Director of Operations

Located in Billings, MT

For more information go to https://cldibillings.org/ (posted 9/2021)

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