Olivia Winget hitting her second home run against Bethel (photo credit to Tony Stennett)

Sweeping a league rival will always be a high note to any softball season. But ending a 16-game losing streak in the series with a sweep like Grace’s softball team did on Tuesday against Bethel College seems even better.

Olivia Winget homered twice for the Lady Lancers in the team’s 3-2 opening-game win, and freshman Alex Shipley tossed a complete-game shutout to lead Grace in their 3-0 victory in the second game.

The Lady Lancers (13-21; 5-3 Crossroads League) had not tasted victory over the Pilots since March 24, 2005, before their sweep at Miller Field on Tuesday.

In the opener, Olivia Winget’s towering two-run home run in the first inning handed the Lady Lancers their first lead of the game.

Winget added another blast on her next at-bat in the fourth inning to singlehandedly put Grace ahead 3-0.

The Pilots (19-7; 9-5 CL) picked up one more run with two hits and two walks in the fifth inning, but Olivia Winget pitched herself out of a bases-loaded jam with only a single tally against her.

Ashley Bossaer made the defensive play of the game in the top of the sixth by turning an inning-ending double play, erasing two Pilot baserunners.

Bethel threatened to rally again in the top of the seventh when they loaded the bases with nobody out, but Winget won the game from the mound by getting three straight outs. The Pilots managed to plate one run on a sacrifice fly, but Winget shut down the Pilots to secure the win.

Winget allowed eight hits and two runs in a complete-game effort, striking out seven batters. From the plate, Winget was 2-for-2 with two runs scored and three RBIs.

The second game was all about Shipley. The freshman pitcher threw a five-hit gem in blanking the Pilots. She struck out six batters without allowing a run to score in seven innings.

Winget scored the first run of the game in the second inning after walking. She was sacrificed to second base and reached third on a wild pitch. Tiffany Featherston then laid down a bunt to allow Winget to slide safely underneath the tag at home plate.

Grace opened up a 3-0 advantage in the fifth inning when Danielle Wellman hit a two-run single to right field to score Brooke Shell and Lacey Little. Those extra runs proved to be unnecessary as Shipley shut out Bethel on the scoreboard.

Shell led Grace from the plate by going 2-for-2, and Jordan McKinley batted 1-for-3 with a pair of stolen bases.

The Lady Lancers will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday when they travel to Goshen College for a doubleheader at 3 p.m.

Tim Ziebarth: Director of Department of Online Education; Part-time Instructor, GOAL and Business

The Department of Online Education at Grace College is blazing new paths in the realm of online education this year. This March, Director of Online Education Tim Ziebarth and his team of collaborators achieved an astounding 100 percent on an online quality review of Grace’s Principles of Management class. This occurred only two months after receiving a top-quality “5” rating (scoring 90 percent or more) on a quality review hosted through Learning House, Grace’s online education solutions partner.

To determine the quality of course design, The Learning House uses a five-level scale with intricate standards of quality that each online class must meet in more than 40 distinct areas. This is the first time a school has ever achieved a 100 percent rating, making Grace College an unmistakable leader in offering quality online education.

“We’ve put a lot of time and effort to get to this point, but having a course that meets all of the quality standards is wonderful for Grace College,” explained Tim Ziebarth. “We want to keep improving in every single one of our online classes, one class at a time.”

“It is clear that Professor Ziebarth believes strongly in using identified best practices in online education to provide for a better student experience,” said Josh Smith, Director of Partner Curriculum at Learning House. “He collaborates weekly (if not daily) with our Course Designers to continuously improve his online courses in order to increase student learning. It is this dedication and passion for excellence that enabled him to achieve the first 100% on our course Quality Review Form.”

Grace’s track and field teams took home a pair of titles at the highly competitive Little State Championships over the weekend.

Freshman Nathan Brown overcame strong winds to win the long jump at 21-feet-4.25, and the men’s 4×400-meter relay team finished first by 0.01 seconds.

Lance Taylor, Seth Booker and Zach Speckman got the Lancers off to a fine start in the 4×400, and Donovan Graham raced to the finish line to win by a hair.

“It’s great to win two Little State titles. It’s been a long time since the Grace men have won events at this meet, and both were hard fought wins,” said Grace head coach Jeff Raymond. “Nathan [Brown] battled swirling winds that some other jumpers weren’t able to handle. The relay team ran a very solid race. Lance [Taylor], Seth [Booker] and Zach [Speckman] put us in position, then Donny [Graham] ran his best split of the season to win at the wire.”

Speckman and Booker went on to finish third and fourth place respectively in the 400 hurdles, and Taylor placed third in the 400.

Booker was also eighth in the 110 hurdles, and Graham was fifth in a close 800 race. Other places included Collin Chupp (eighth) in the 3000 steeplechase, Ben Drew (seventh) in the 1500, and the 4×800 relay team (fourth).

On the women’s side, Kaitlyn Mikel and Erin McPherson picked up fourth and fifth place respectively in the hammer throw, and Sabrina Whitaker tied for fifth place in the high jump.

Kaitlyn Faulkner was seventh in the triple jump, and Elaynne Speckman finished eighth in the 400 hurdles.

“The conditions were pretty tough this weekend with the cold and wind. Overall we competed hard and produced some season-best performances,” Raymond continued. “We have a couple of weeks until the conference meet, so we will keep trying to improve.”

Family Dentistry is looking for someone…

1. with a terrific personality and instant likeability.
2. who’s bright with a great attitude.
3. who’s willing to learn.
4. who’s outgoing & a team player.
5. who has a good sense of humor is also helpful in the office.

On the more serious side, our office has numerous small, very tight work areas.  Duties would include front desk responsibilities

1. answering the phone
2. scheduling appointments
3. collections
4. marketing [a marketing major is a good fit]
5. dental assisting.  I provide training.

Several former staff members have gone on to careers in: dental sales, nursing (RN), marketing, practice management consulting, owning their own dental laboratory, dental hygiene school and even dental school.  The right person, who takes advantage of the education provided, will have an extremely valuable skill that is very unique and hard to find.

Our time frame would be this summer, so we will be willing to work with students as far as a starting date.  The position is 40 hours a week (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM).

For an interview, please email your resume to us & references to us. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the office, or talk to one of the girls at the front desk.

Chief Executive Officer, Passages, Inc.

Columbia City, IN

Passages, Inc. seeks an experienced, visionary individual to lead the organization forward in a time of unprecedented and unpredictable change in the disabilities environment. Passages is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in living, learning, working and socializing in the community.

The CEO is expected to have significant executive experience and knowledge of the disabilities industry.  A bachelor’s degree is required but an advanced degree is preferred. To receive full consideration, candidates must submit the following materials by May 15, 2013:

1. Cover letter summarizing the candidate’s skills and experiences relevant to the position
2. Resume or vitae
3. Sample of written correspondence to an external party
4. Name, position title, and contact information for three professional references

Additional information available at www.passagesinc.org.

Application materials must be submitted electronically to ceo@passagesinc.org. The target start date for the CEO is September 1, 2013.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR PROFILE

IN ADDITION, WE DESIRE A MAN WHO…

1. Meets the qualifications of an elder (1 Tim 3; Titus 1).
2. Is married, and whose wife supports his ministry.
3. Is thoroughly prepared academically, preferably with an MDiv degree from a biblically faithful seminary.
4. Has the ability to lead a youth/student ministry.
5. Is capable of giving Biblical counsel.
6. Has the ability to preach at morning services periodically.
7. Has the ability to teach in various situations such as ABFs.
8. Is passionate for discipleship.
9. Has a heart for evangelism, outreach and world missions.
10. Has a desire to minister and visit church members of all ages.
11. Will live in relatively close proximity to the church building

To read our Associate Pastor Profile Click Here!

To read our Church Profile Click Here!

To read our Constitution Click Here!

To read our Articles of Faith Click Here!

To apply, fill out the Associate Pastor Application and email to search@martensdalecommunitychurch.com To fill out the application as a Microsoft Word document Click Here! To fill out the application as a PDF form Click Here!

RESPONSIBILITIES
Youth Ministry

1. Lead/administrate/resource and promote comprehensive vision of Youth Ministry through the Think Orange strategy (XP3 curriculum).
2. Oversee the recruitment and development of volunteer youth staff. Conduct regular planning meetings, including regular communications.
3. Maintain regular, effective lines of communication between the youth ministry to the youth and their families, as well as to the church overall.
4. Establish and facilitate regular youth meetings (i.e. small groups, Bible studies, social gatherings, etc).
5. Develop and maintain youth leadership team, complete with regular planning meetings.
6. Managing Jr. High & Sr. High Discipleship teachers and curriculum.
7. Promote district and national youth participation.
8. Expose youth to service opportunities in and around the local community, as well as within the church and short-term mission trips.
9. Maintain individual interaction with youth (online interaction: Facebook, Twitter, Email & personal interaction: attend extra curricular events, school visits).

Children’s Ministry & Parents’ Ministry

1. Oversee the spiritual development and fulfillment of the children’s ministry vision.
2. Lead forward in the Think Orange Process by manage/administrate/equip and resource the curriculum & staffing for First Look (pre-school) & 252 (Elementary).
3. Assist Christian Education Ministry in Development of the children’s ministry team through recruiting, orientation, training, organizing, and encouraging.
4. Provide leadership, guidance and resourcing for Parents in conjunction with the curriculum.
5. Develop, oversee and evaluate the processes that ensure the safety and security of all children during all programs.

Other Pastoral Duties

1. Assist with planning and implementation of Sunday morning worship services (including preaching as needed).
2. Participate in all Staff and Advisory Board meetings.
3. Provide counseling on an as needed basis.
4. Perform weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby dedications as needed.

Denomination/Community

1. Represent the church by serving on appropriate committees or boards of the Brethren Church (Ashland, OH) and the Indiana District of the Brethren Church.
2. Participate in monthly district Youth Pastor’s Cluster.
3. Be involved in the life of the community.

Continuing Ed

1. Attend conferences/seminars for professional development.
2. Regularly read various books, articles, blogs related to ministry.

SALARY and BENEFITS: Negotiable, Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Candidates are asked to provide: a resume and either a cover letter or upload a 1-2 minute YouTube video sharing why they feel they would fit well in this ministry position.

Send resume & cover letter/video to:

By email – PRNFBC@gmail.com or mail to…

We are an independent, Bible-teaching church looking for a dedicated, full-time Youth Pastor who has a passion for reaching and disciplining junior and senior high youth for Christ. Please visit www.HuntersCreekChurch.org for more information about us, and review the following job description, qualifications, and doctrinal statement. HuntersCreek Youth Pastor Job Posting (click here for details)

Youth Pastor Job Description
To reach and disciple 7th–12th grade youth for Christ through intentional evangelism1, relational discipleship2, solid Bible teaching3, sincere shepherding4, exemplary living5, loving correction6, and equipping for and involvement in ministry7. This work is to be done in cooperation with their parents and a team of committed adult leaders, and with the goal of making fully-devoted, fruit-bearing disciples of Christ who are well-grounded and prepared to defend their faith and impact their world for Christ. 1 2 Tim. 4:5; 2 Matt. 28:19-20; 3 2 Tim. 4:2-4, Titus 1:9; 4 1 Pet. 5:2-4; 5 1 Pet. 5:3, Phil. 4:9; 6 2 Tim. 2:24-26; 7 Eph. 4:11-16

Youth Pastor Qualifications

1. Has a sincere and evident love for God and His Word
2. Demonstrates genuine love and care for others
3. Has a strong desire and passion to reach and disciple junior and senior high youth
4. Must be in agreement with the doctrinal statement of Hunters Creek Community Church
5. Must be able to work under and in agreement with our Senior Pastor
6. Meets the qualifications of godly leadership listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, and Titus 1:6-9, thus demonstrating spiritual and emotional maturity that teens will be inspired to emulate
7. Background is above reproach, and has high recommendations from others, including pastors and other church leaders, co-laborers in ministry, teens, and parents of teens
8. Prefer someone with a bachelor’s or master’s degree that has provided sufficient ministry preparation from a Biblically-based Christian college, university or seminary
9. Is ordained or interested in pursuing ordination
10. Prefer someone with previous experience and success working in youth ministry
11. Is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher and speaker who knows how to connect with teens and ignite their passion for Christ
12. Prefer a married man whose spouse has a strong desire to work alongside him, as a youth leader, in ministering to the youth and their families
13. Is a servant-leader who demonstrates initiative, values input, ideas, and suggestions, and involves others through delegation
14. Knows how to have fun with teens while maintaining respect as their leader
15. Is approachable, easily engages in conversation, and enjoys reaching out to people of all ages
16. Intends to settle in with a long-term commitment, believing that longevity will give increasing strength and depth to their ministry, and will contribute to the overall health and stability of the church

If interested, please send your resume, testimony, doctrinal statement, philosophy of ministry, and a personal/family photo to:

Resume@HuntersCreekChurch.org or to…

Further information, including more specific responsibilities, will be sent for you to review and respond to if we want to proceed.

Job description as a youth pastor:

1. Leading Friday night Bible Study for college students from Notre Dame.
2. Occasional Sunday school bi-lingual students (mainly junior and senior high) of the church by email or phone calls.
3. Michiana Korean Presbyterian is a English speaking church and we desire an English speaking student for this position.
4. $250/wk

* If the youth pastor is married and his wife gets involved in the ministry, she will get additional $100/wk.
* The youth pastor would be expected age over 27.
* For more information, please contact Dr. Stephen Park (714-944-5271) at Korean Dept., GTS.

Church info:
Michiana Korean Presbyterian Church
County Rd. 10
Elkhart, IN 46514
574-262-8877 (office)
574-360-2798 (Pastor Jun’s cell)

Brittney Picket, Enrollment Counselor

Grace College recently hired a new enrollment counselor for the Department of Online Education. Brittney Pickett, 2010 graduate of Franklin College, will be assisting in the growth of the department and serving as the go-to person for potential students interested in the online programs.

The Department of Online Education exists to equip each student with the competency and skills to excel in his or her chosen career field.  Pickett will be joining Tim Ziebarth, director, and Laura Laborde, service specialist, in the Department of Online Education, a comprehensive office that exists to serve and assist students from initial interest to graduation and everything in between.  They currently offer several online programs, including a degree completion B.S. in Management (GOAL), Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry Studies, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Education. Starting fall 2014, two new programs will be offered, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Master of Science in Higher Education.

Brittney has worked in highly relational roles in the past, from fundraiser and art director (now volunteering) at the Boys and Girls Club of Nappanee to rehabilitation coordinator at the Bowen Center in Warsaw. During college she traveled to Africa as part of a service learning trip and returned there after college to work with Invisible Children, Beads for Life, and Building Tomorrow. Brittney and her husband Tanner live in Goshen and attend Nappanee Missionary Church. Brittney enjoys spending time with her three dogs, hiking, and anything to do with being outside. She is excited about her new job and about joining the Grace community.