Join us at the Weber School Indianapolis location on January 25, February 23, March 22, April 26, or May 8.

Find out more about The Weber School and what it offers your student and your family. You will have the opportunity to meet The Weber School staff, learn more about the school, tour the location, and have an individual Q&A time.

• Wednesday, January 25, 10am-12pm

• Thursday, February 23, 6-8pm

• Thursday, March 22, 10am-12pm

• Thursday, April 26, 6-8pm

• Tuesday, May 8, 10am-12pm

Morning Visits:

10-10:15am – Welcome

10:15-10:45am – Weber Presentation

10:45-11am – Tour

11am-12pm – Q&A/Individual Conferences

Evening Visits:

6-6:15pm – Welcome

6:15-6:45pm – Weber Presentation

6:45-7pm – Tour

7-8pm – Q&A/Individual Conferences

Let us know which Visit Day you’d like to attend! <<register here>>

The Weber School in Indianapolis  is located at 9302 N. Meridian St., Suite 251.

For more information call the Indianapolis Associate Site Director, Roger Krynock, at  317-697-7843.

The family at Brookville Grace Brethren Church is seeking a new shepherd as God leads.  The church is located in Brookville, OH (a suburb of Dayton, OH), and has a current membership of 100 and an average attendance of 95.    BGBC is a member of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches and conducts a weekly blended worship service.  The church enjoys an active youth ministry, an active children’s ministry (including AWANA, VBS, and children’s church), and men’s and women’s Bible studies.  BGBC also operates a food pantry for the community called “Shepherd’s Hands,” which is open the second and fourth Thursday of every month and serves approximately 35 families per month.  We are a congregationally governed church with an Elder Board.  We also conduct a weekly Sunday School ministry for all ages as well as a bi-annual three-fold communion service.  The candidate needs to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a Christian college, seminary is preferred.  Previous vocational ministry experience is required.  The candidate must meet the requirements of Scripture (I Timothy 3:1-7, I Timothy 4, II Timothy 2:22-26, II Timothy 4:1-5, Titus 1:5-9, respectively).

Please send resume’s to: 

Brookville Grace Brethren Church
ATTN:  Pastoral Search
665 W. Westbrook Road
Brookville, OH  45309

or by E-mail:

pastoralsearch@brookvillegrace.org

Even though it is hard to believe, we have entered another year.   While it was very enjoyable, Christmas break was a busy time for me.  What with two unit drills at Grissom Air Reserve Base, numerous visits with family, and the constant tasks which come with caring for a live-in grandfather, it was quite easy to sigh with relief once I got back to Grace College for class on the 12^th of January.

As I write, the Student Veteran’s Organization at Grace is already busy coordinating new things for 2012, and the Veteran’s Affairs Student Services team continues to research new ways in which they can aid military and dependent students.  Both organizations learned much from their experiences of 2011, and both have been making changes to the way that they operate.  I am optimistic that Grace College’s military students will come into their own in 2012, as we continue striving to offer the most beneficial and user-friendly military college experience possible.

It is with pleasure that I welcome you back to another semester at Grace College, and I hope and pray that 2012 will be a Christ centered year for you.  Check back soon for a list of what we have planned for the coming year!

-Marshall Vondy

VA Student Services Worker

Job Description
Liberty Evangelical Free Church
Senior Pastor

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide spiritual vision and leadership to the Liberty church family and community. The focus of his ministry shall be in the spirit of Ephesians 4:11-16. These goals will be achieved by modeling God’s truth and through Biblical preaching and teaching. (2^nd Timothy 2:2; 4:1-5)

Spiritual and Character Qualifications

1. Our pastor shall meet the spiritual qualifications listed in 1^st Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1^st Peter 5:2-3. He shall provide a model of Christlikeness (1^st Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:7-8; 1^st Corinthians 11:1).
2. He shall have a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. He shall be a man of prayer with a shepherd’s heart.
3. He shall demonstrate initiative, but also, the willingness to take directions and being held accountable to the other members of the Spiritual Leadership Team.
4. The person must maintain a strong commitment of loyalty to Liberty and to its ministry and operational staff.
5. The ability to maintain confidences is absolutely essential.
6. He shall agree, without reservation, with the LEFC Constitution, Bylaws and Philosophy of Ministry.

Training and Experience

1. He shall have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited seminary.
2. He shall have at least 5 years of senior pastor experience.
3. He shall be ordained by the Evangelical Free Church of America or other evangelical denomination.
4. Candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to LEFC shall be given preference.

Skills

The person must have strong people skills: approachable, sensitive, and available. He shall be skilled in various aspects of communication. He is expected to represent our Lord Jesus Christ and Liberty Church in a Christ-honoring manner in telephone conversations, with people who stop by the church, and in the community.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with and relate to people of diverse backgrounds and needs. The person will have strong organizational skills and, yet, maintain flexibility for accomplishing God’s work in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

Dress

Professional casual is the dress standard when working.

Responsibilities

1. He shall be responsible for the overall direction of Liberty Evangelical Free Church [LEFC]. With the Spiritual Leadership Team, he shall develop a vision for LEFC.
2. He shall be responsible for preparing and presenting Bible-based sermons that are related to living the Christian life.
3. He will serve as a member of the Spiritual Leadership Team with primary responsibilities of discipling, leading and assisting our Ministry Team Leaders with the ministry teams they lead.
4. His ministry to the Ministry Team Leaders shall include meeting regularly with each one to assist them in planning and in various aspects of discipling their team members.
5. He shall fulfill various pastoral responsibilities such as administering communion, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, and visiting the sick.
6. He shall be the immediate supervisor of all paid staff; participate in all hiring decisions; provide direction and ongoing supervision of all staff; shall provide ongoing performance feedback to staff with at least one written evaluation annually.
7. He shall be an ex-officio member of all boards, committees and teams.
8. He is encouraged to attend and participate in district and national conferences of the Evangelical Free Church of America with LEFC providing for the costs and needed time away (not vacation).
9. He is urged to participate in Williston area ministerial fellowships and events sponsored by them.
10. In cooperation with the Spiritual Leadership Team, he shall develop a work schedule that includes regular office hours, involvement in the life of the church ministries and community involvement and time off.
11. Time off will be based on years of pastoral experience. We want our pastor to have healthy relationships with his family and to be healthy physically.
12. He is also encouraged to enhance his ministry skills through professional development. He will be granted up to 5 days annually for such enrichment training with LEFC paying the expenses, if approved in advance by the Spiritual Leadership Team.
13. As a member of the Spiritual Leadership Team, he will receive other ministry-related assignments.

Interested applicants can send resumes to: searchcommittee@lefcwilliston.org

Join us at the Weber School Fort Wayne location on January 24, February 20, March 1, April 12, or May 2.

Find out more about The Weber School and what it offers your student and your family. You will have the opportunity to meet The Weber School staff, learn more about the school, sit in on a class, and have an individual Q&A time.

• Tuesday, January 24, 8:45am-12pm

• Monday, February 20, 8:45am-12pm

• Thursday, March 1, 8:45am-12pm

• Thursday, April 12, 8:45am-12pm

• Wednesday, May 2, 8:45am-12pm

Schedule:

8:45-9:00am – Registration

9:00-9:30am – Welcome/What is The Weber School at Grace College?

9:30-10:00am – Sit in on a class

10:00-11:00am – Q&A/Individual Appointments

Let us know which Visit Day you’d like to attend! <<register here>>

The Weber School in Fort Wayne is located at The Summit at 1025 West Rudisill Blvd.

For more information call the Fort Wayne  Associate Site Director, Jennifer Woolever, at  260-469-4070.

Four Grace College students and one faculty member have been selected to work as volunteers at events surrounding Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis February 3-5.

Josh Troyer, Ben Reno, Josh Remington, and Brandon Glock, all Sport Management majors, were selected from among 4,500 people who applied to fill the anticipated 3,000 volunteer positions available for events surrounding the Superbowl.

Three of the students, Reno, Remington, and Glock, will be assisting with the “NFL Experience,” which, according to the official NFL Super Bowl XLVI website, is “pro football’s interactive theme park offering participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, kids’ football clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football memorabilia show ever.” Troyer will be assisting with operations at central command.

Dr. Darrell Johnson, faculty advisor for Sport Management majors, also applied to volunteer. Johnson will be in Indianapolis February 3-5, helping with various events, beginning with a Gospel singspiration on Friday evening.  Johnson was also selected to serve as a “Special Ambassador” supervising groups of volunteers at the Super Bowl Village on the newly renovated Georgia Street area.

Johnson routinely encourages his students to take advantage of volunteering opportunities.  “Volunteering helps students build their resumes and expand their networking base, and it’s exactly the kind of applied learning focus that the Sport Management program has been cultivating for the past five years,” Johnson said. According to Johnson, the Sport Management program has 70 students and is the fastest-growing major on campus.

Chapel of the Lake, Lake St. Louis, Missouri 63367

www.chapelofthelake.org

Associate Pastor:  Youth and Discipleship Ministries

Function of Job [Fulltime Position]:

To be responsible for the development and oversight of all COTL ministries to junior high and senior high youth, as well as a comprehensive program of developing and maturing disciples, all with the goal of  engaging youth and adults in our mission of Proclaiming Christ, Pursuing Christ, and Practicing His Love.

Reports to: Senior Pastor.

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.
• Creates and executes a long term vision for COTL’s youth ministry.
• Loves young people, and has a passion for evangelism and outreach, both personally and at the ministry level.
• Teaches effectively, with a strong Biblical and theological background, and is in agreement with COTL’s vision, beliefs, and distinctives.
• Communicates, motivates, and relates well with students, parents, and staff.
• Understands and clearly communicates the discipleship process, and is committed to modeling and facilitating the discipleship process with youth and adults.
• Enables individuals and small groups to become effective mentors in the discipleship process.
• Demonstrates an appreciation for the value of, and a commitment to administrative tasks.
• Demonstrates maturity and responsibility in decision making and work ethic.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills such as leading by example, delegating, and providing appropriate support for delegated duties.

Associate Pastor Responsibilities:

Demonstrate leadership and ownership of the total mission and body of COTL by:

• Loving and caring for the flock, and demonstrating a personal commitment to their spiritual growth and well-being.
• Participating in the worship service on a regular basis by making announcements, praying, leading in communion, and preaching on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrating an interest and general knowledge, and where appropriate, an involvement in the various ministries of the church.
• Participating in counseling individuals and couples as needed and directed by the Senior Pastor.

Youth Responsibilities:

• Lead and organize effective youth programs implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities.
• Recruit, train and shepherd volunteer youth staff with diverse gifts and personalities.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth on an individual basis.
• Maintain contact with students and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities. Keep parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement.
• Support COTL parents in effectively fulfilling their Christian parenting roles, in concert with other pastoral staff.
• Assist in the development and oversight of the youth ministry budgets; also manage student fees for events and trips in a timely fashion.
• Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries.
• Participate as needed or requested in the evaluation and development of the overall church ministry.
• Plan, organize, and lead local, national, and international mission experiences for youth as part of an overall program of spiritual development.
• Plan, organize, and lead a Summer Camp experience for junior and senior high youth.
• Other duties as required.

Discipleship Responsibilities:

• Develop and facilitate a process of discipleship that effectively moves people towards maturity.
• Work directly with the Home Group coordinator and Sunday School Superintendent to maximize the effectiveness of those ministries in the disciple making process.
• Organize and coordinate a broad spectrum of COTL ministries to participate in and enhance the disciple making process.

Expectations:

• Grow COTL Youth and Discipleship Ministries in meaningful ways.
• Be mentored by the Senior Pastor, remaining accountable and responsive to his oversight of the Youth and Discipleship Ministries.
• Cultivate relationships with families of younger children by attending children’s ministry events in Awana, VBS, and other programs several times a year.
• Present annual ministry updates and goals for the coming year to the elder board.
• Participate in a yearly job performance review.
• Present a yearly budget proposal for youth and discipleship ministries.
• Stay current with youth and discipleship ministry practices by reading, attending conferences, and/or other continuing education opportunities, etc.

Denomination: Non-denominational
Date Founded: 1976

Location:

8844 Nineveh Rd.
Nineveh, IN 46164
PH: 317-933-2595
317-933-2597
FAX: 317-933-4823

Email: churchofthelakes@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.church-of-the-lakes.net/home.cfm
Church Size:101 – 250 members

Average Worship Attendance: 65
Children’s Ministry Attendance: 40
Ethnic Composition Of Congregation;(in whole %):

• 95% Caucasian
• 4% Asian
• 1% Other

Community Type: (www.cordrysweetwater.com)

• Rural
• Recreation
• Retirement

Elder Board Chairperson:

Larry Petersen
8740 S Slevins Drive
Nineveh, IN 46164
(317) 933-9755

Elder Board Vice Chairperson:

Jim Schildmier
7821 Elk Drive
Nineveh, IN 46164
(317) 933-2617

Pastor Nominating Chairperson:

Tom Jackson
7215 Lion Drive
Nineveh, IN 46164
(317) 513-8654

Employment Status

• Full Time -Will consider part time

Educational Requirements:

• Masters in Divinity-or will consider someone actively working towards MDiv

Years of Experience Desired

• 2 years or more

Language Requirements

• English

Brief Church Mission Statement:
It is our desire to see people commit their lives to Jesus Christ as Savior and grow in obedience to Him as their Lord. Working together for our shared goal, we exist as a Congregation for the following purposes:

• To Worship God through our Lord Jesus Christ
• To Study God’s Word
• To Pray with and for one another
• To Fellowship with one another
• To Share with those in need, in our community and around the world, God’s word and the material gifts He has given us
• To Share the Good News of the risen Lord Jesus
• To Engage together in the common task of building the Kingdom of God

Statement of Faith

The doctrinal position of Church of the Lakes is summarized in our twelve-article Statement of Faith.

We Believe:

1. The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.

2. In one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. That Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.

4. That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, during this age, to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, and indwell, guide, instruct and empower the believer for godly living and service.

5. That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.

6. That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and, thus become children of God.

7. That water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.

8. That the true Church is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head.

9. That only those who are, thus, members of the true Church shall be eligible for membership in the local church.

10. That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs.

11. In the personal and imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this “Blessed Hope” has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer.

12. In the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.

Church Profile: 

Located within the scenic hills of Brown County, Church of the Lakes has served the Cordry-Sweetwater and Prince’s Lakes communities since 1971.   We are a non-denominational church with the mission of worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ, studying God’s word corporately and individually, praying with and for one another, enjoying fellowship together, and sharing the good news of the gospel of Christ with others.

From this mission, we have named pillars, which are areas within the church body, for members to use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve Christ and our community.  All the ministries come under the authority of the church elders:

• The worship pillar:  Works with the pastor and staff in planning and leading the music, drama, communion meditations, and various other elements of the worship service.
• The study pillar:  Works to make disciples of members, planning educational opportunities and the curriculum for “Harvestland” children’s Sunday school classes, vacation Bible school, middle school and senior high ministries, and several Bible studies for youth and adults of all ages.
• The prayer pillar:  Promotes improvement in the prayer lives of members individually and collectively as a church body.  We hold a prayer gathering once each month, and we have an email prayer chain which is very active.
• The fellowship pillar:  Serves to provide various times and types of fellowship for members so that they can grow in relationship with one another.  We hold church fellowship dinners once each month, and also host fellowship opportunities for the community as well.  Our women’s ministry, “Unrestrained Love”, falls under this pillar, and plans monthly and quarterly luncheons, studies, and retreats for the women of our church.
• The sharing pillar:  This involves all types of missions, locally within our church and community, as well as internationally.  At present, we are supporting the following missions:  Brown County Habitat For Humanity, Mother’s Cupboard, New Song, Pregnancy Care Center, St. Vincent DePaul, TRIAD of Brown County, and Young Life at Brown County High School.   Our deacons have several caring and sharing ministries.  These are “Guardian Angels”, which visits and sends cards and fruit baskets to the homebound and shut-ins, “Food For Families” which prepares hot meals for those recovering from surgery and long term illnesses, and “Wishes and Blessings” which donates food and clothing to those less fortunate at Christmas”.
• Our Building and Grounds pillar just completed a new garage for the church van and extra storage this past summer.  This was built by the talented men of our church.        

Community – Warsaw, IN is the county seat (population 14,000) with a county population of 75,000. It has a stable economy, headquartering several orthopedic manufacturerers.

Attendance – The church has a formal membership of 60 with 100 in attendance on Sunday morning worship; 60 in Sunday School; 40 on Sunday evening ; 25 mid-week and 30 in Pioneer Club.

Christian Education – We are currently using David Cook- Accent Publications for curriculum. Youth Group meets on Wednesdays. A nursery is available.

Evangelism & Missions – The Elders do the visitation. Presently any outreach is through the youth or Pioneer Club. The church supports nine missionaries and one Christian organization.

Fellowship – Independent, affiliated with the IFCA.

Finances – Average giving for the past six months is $2,000 weekly. There is no church indebtedness and the budget has been met for the past six months.

Personnel - A full-time pastor is needed. General qualifications: Have a servant’s/pastor’s heart; be Spiritually mature; be an expositor/teacher, evangelistic in practice; have administration ability, and communicate vistion. Five years ministry experience desirable.

Polity – The church uses an elder rule form of government. It is coposed of a pastor, elders, and deacons answerable to the congregation. Although elders act jointly in collective leadership and equal authority and responsibility, the pastor is recognized as the ‘first among equals’.

Property & Buildings – The church sits on approximately 8.5 acres built in 1988 with a seating capacity of 175; an educational wing was constructed in 1995. Total value of property is $525,000. No parsonage is available. A pastor’s office is at the church.

History – The original church building was constructed in 1880 and still stands on the property with plans for its removal in the spring of 2012. The church ahs had four full-time pastors since 1985. There have not been any church splits, issues always being dealt with Biblically.

Interested Applicants can contact the Search Committee at cbcsearch@kcaccess.com or 574-269-1959.

Tiger Fellowship is a nondenominational worship community made up primarily from residents of Retired Tigers at 320 West Main Street in Warsaw.  We are hungry for good, fundamental Bible preaching and teaching as we continue to formally organize into a legal church body.  We currently worship at 10:30 AM Sunday mornings and host a mid-week Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.  We are strongly committed to the concept that as long as we remain, God has not finished His work through us.   We are mission oriented, currently devoting 20% of offerings to mission work.

As we look to the future, we believe an alliance between Tiger Fellowship and Grace Theological Seminary will be beneficial; providing student pastors to lead our fellowship while giving the opportunity to exercise God’s calling to preach to supplement the learning experience of seminary training.  Candidates need to be conservative in their doctrine, dispensational in interpretation, teachers of the Word of God and not the traditions of man.  We need a leader that will love us, care for our infirmities, and share with us from a heart devoted to Christ.  We do not need to be pampered; but, encouraged to continue serving until God calls us home.

We cannot afford large salaries; but, such as we have we will share with you.  We currently devote a percentage of collections for pastoral support.  You will not get rich; but you will be rewarded with love.  We would like a couple, if possible, or family to serve as a team.  You would need to provide the worship leading as well as the preaching and teaching.  We currently use downloaded instrumental music to accompany our songs; however, both piano and organ are available for someone who plays.  The current pastor can provide help in assimilating you into the congregation.

If you are interested, please send a personal statement of faith and testimony along with a letter of interest to the current pastor for consideration.

Pastor L. Dean Eiler
614 N. Lindberg Dr.
Warsaw, IN 46580
Pastor-Dean@comcast.net