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Presbytery of the Cascades, with 90+ congregations and worshiping communities in portions of Washington and Oregon, seeks applicants for the position of TRANSITIONAL EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER. This individual will provide executive leadership and pastoral encouragement to the presbytery’s mission and ministry while preparing the way for the future Executive Presbyter. They will give particular focus to service as the pastoral leader, consultant, coach, healer, and encourager to congregations and their ministry leaders. They will serve as Head of Staff to the presbytery staff. The position is open to Ruling Elders and Ministers of the Word and Sacrament for a term of two years with possible extensions. Transitional ministry training and experience strongly preferred. A more detailed position description may be found on the Cascades Presbytery website, www.cascadespresbytery.org. Please email robin@valleycommunity.org to submit a resume and letter of interest.
LEAD MINISTER • Grace Presbyterian Church • Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
We are an urban church with a 100+ year history, located near the downtown core of Calgary, a diverse city of 1.3 million people in western Canada. Calgary was recently ranked the third most livable city in the world. We are seeking an applicant who is excited by our mission, vision and values to join the ministry team as our next Lead Minister. We have heard God’s call to love our neighbor, to be in the world, not set apart from it, and we are excited by the challenges and opportunities we see. For a detailed Position Description and Congregational Profile and a brief video message from our church to call-seekers: please visit: www.gracechurchcalgary.com
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has several openings for which we are seeking qualified candidates looking for a call working at the national level. The positions include:
Area Coordinator for Africa (NEW)
(Presbyterian Mission Agency)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/536667/
This dynamic position will provide comprehensive support of World Mission’s strategic work, aligned with the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s mission, vision, goals and values. The person selected will have the option to be based in Louisville, KY or to work from a remote location on a full-time basis.
Mission Specialist (Global Connections) (NEW)
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/627389/
This position supports staff members in copy-editing and proofing; managing/triaging email and other communications; handling administrative and financial tasks; and planning and carrying out in-person and virtual events. This position is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mission Specialist (Committee Support) (NEW)
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/621278/
Support the work of the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment, Office of Faith-Based Investing and Corporate Engagement, advisory and advocacy committees, and the Deputy Executive Director for Mission Program.
Safe Spaces Advocate and General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission Support
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/627200/
This position will support the covenantal life of the PC(USA) in two different ways: 1) by assisting and staffing the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission (GAPJC) with administrative paralegal-style work, and 2) by serving as an advocate for keeping all church spaces safe from abuse. This position will also coordinate the relationship between the Office of the General Assembly and the Insurance Board and Praesidium, Inc. around abuse prevention and responses.
Mission Specialist for Compassion Peace & Justice
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/621211/
Provide a full range of administrative support, coordination, and problem solving duties within the Compassion Peace and Justice Ministry.
Administrative Assistant II (Committee Support)
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/623187/
Provide administrative support and staff coordination for the office that supports the advisory and advocacy committees and the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment of the PCUSA. Handle day-to-day activities of all areas of the committees’ work, including but not limited to the organizing, preparation, and implementation of committee actions and/or referrals from the General Assembly, budget monitoring, organization of committee meetings and gatherings.
Mission Associate for Domestic Issues, Office of Public Witness
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
Advocate on behalf of the public policy positions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly on matters of domestic policy and environmental justice to the federal government.
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/622469/
Mission Associate for Financial Aid for Service
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/618764/
Manages educational lending programs and debt assistance programs and provides grant administration services to all offices in Theology, Formation, and Evangelism.
Coordinator for Vital Congregations
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/618770/
Provide administrative and programmatic structure, vision, and oversight in the Office of Vital Congregations. This position provides strategic oversight and mission coordination by developing, implementing, and casting the vision for the ministry of the Office of Vital Congregations. This position supports, trains, and supervises the Mission Specialist and Associate(s) of Vital Congregations. Furthermore, this position is responsible for developing the theory and resources for the ministry work.
Administrative Assistant II (TFE)
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/618717/
Provide detailed and administrative and secretarial support to Coordinator, Financial Aid for Service and Associate and works with Financial Aid for Service students to provide access to programs and information. Provides customer service support for student aid serving 350 students a year, and debt assistance programs serving up to 1,000 constituents a year.
Communications Strategist
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/316423/
Develop and implement communications strategies and marketing/communications plans for the Presbyterian Mission Agency ministry area(s). Plays a critical role in developing and executing communications strategies that raise public awareness of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and its programs.
Manager, Lending Services Underwriter
(Investment and Loan Program, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/616659/
Underwrite new loans, review existing loans, and oversee new loan processing, closings, and disbursements. Assist in developing loan underwriting policies and procedures and provides support in the management of assigned loan portfolio.
Junior Video Digital Associate
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/612909/
Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Digital & Marketing Communications, the Video Digital Associate will play a critical role in developing and executing communications tools that raise public awareness of the Presbyterian Mission Agency in the U.S. and around the world.
Associate Director for Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/608809/
Provide leadership and management oversight to the Racial Ethnic, Women’s Ministry Area, ensuring smooth and effective operations, including the administrative and programmatic functions in the ministry area. Supervise associates and field staff, providing guidance and direction for ministry that supports the mission of the ministry area.
Coordinator for the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/589904/
Provides staff leadership to the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy; administers the work of the committee and supervises the Unbound managing editor and designated support staff; coordinates the work of committee and staff with OGA, the General Assembly and PMA divisions through strategic planning, proposals, liaison arrangements; works with ecumenical bodies in policy development; interprets the social policy witness of the General Assembly to the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency Board, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), ecumenical bodies and society at large, and provides advice and counsel concerning the Church’s social witness.
Gift Processing Associate
(Presbyterian Mission Agency, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/587502/
Process gifts allocated to PMA; provide administrative support and other funds development related duties
Paralegal
(Administrative Services Group, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/584826/
Investigate, research, and analyze legal issues to arrive at independent cognitive recommendations to Legal Services attorneys or work under supervision of attorneys in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to: church loans, church and corporate structure, property and litigation, as well as draft requested documents and prepare legal memoranda of law.
Director of General Assembly Planning
(Office of the General Assembly, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/584792/
The Director demonstrates a commitment to continue to dismantle white supremacy, sexism and racism in the Office of the General Assembly and the PC(U.S.A.). The position fosters collaboration, innovation and openness with colleagues, constituents, and the wider church. It calls for servant leadership with an open and consultative operating style with colleagues in and beyond the Office of the General Assembly, guided by the goals set for the planning, execution, and review of the biennial General Assembly and sharing leadership in establishing and carrying out advanced planning for meetings and future assemblies.
Ministry Engagement Associate (Manager, Direct Mail)
(Mission Engagement and Support, Louisville, KY)
https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/803/Job/Index/533816/
Manage comprehensive direct mail program for Presbyterian Mission Agency and work closely with Project Manager for catalog and individual donation.
We invite interested candidates to submit their resume and apply online by going to our website at www.pcusa.org/jobs and click “Search for Employment Opportunities”. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being not only an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, but with the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as well. Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.
About Presbyterians Today
Presbyterians Today is the award-winning, general-interest magazine of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Published 6 times a year, it explores practical issues of faith and life, tells stories of Presbyterians who are living their faith and covers a wide range of church news and activities. Presbyterians Today features easy-to-understand articles about what Presbyterians believe, Bible study and devotional helps, and provocative commentary on the church’s role in society.
Presbyterians Today continues the mission of denominational magazines dating back to the late 1800s. Among these are its immediate predecessors: Presbyterian Survey, Presbyterian Life and A.D.
Statement of purpose
Presbyterians Today seeks to:
- Report in a fair, accurate and balanced way on the activities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and of its members, leaders and mission partners.
- Uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Illuminate the faith and heritage that bind Presbyterians together.
- Express the rich diversity within the denomination.
- Challenge readers to grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord.
- Provide a Christian perspective on contemporary issues.
- Be a source of inspiration, spiritual direction and practical tools for life and ministry.
- Reflect the denomination’s priorities: evangelism, justice, spiritual formation and leadership development.
Presbyterians Today editorial and advertising offices
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
Tel. 800-728-7228, ext. 5627 or 502-569-5627
Fax: 502-569-8632
Subscription Services
Presbyterians Today
PO Box 52
Congers, NY 10920
Tel. 800-558-1669
Guidelines for Writers and Photographers
Presbyterians Today, published by the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is a national magazine about Presbyterian mission and ministry. It is published 6 times a year. Most readers are loyal, long-time subscribers. While they vary in age, gender, and geographic location, most readers are married, active in their church and community, affluent and well-educated. About a quarter of PT readers are active clergy; the balance are church members.
Presbyterians Today seeks to
- demonstrate the impact of the activities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its members, leaders and mission partners, in a fair, accurate and uplifting way
- use east-to-understand language free from specialized or technical jargon and acronyms
- uphold and advance the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbyterian Mission Agency
- use inclusive and expansive language, making use of bias-free and non-paternalistic terms, balancing female and male references and ensuring that language about God reflects the many images of God available to us through Scripture
- illuminate the faith and heritage that bind Presbyterians together
- through words and images, show respect and equality for the rich diversity (theological perspective, race, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation and mental or physical condition) within the PC(USA)
- challenge readers to grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord
- provide a Christian perspective on contemporary issues
- serve as an inspiration and resource for life and ministry
- reflect the denomination’s vision, mission and priorities
Feature Articles
Presbyterians Today welcomes contributions from freelance writers. Preferred maximum length is approximately 1,500 words.
Appropriate subjects include
- profiles of interesting Presbyterians and of unique activities or mission projects of Presbyterian members or congregations
- issues of current concern to the church
- how individuals and families express their Christian faith in significant ways or relate their faith to the problems of society
Most articles have some direct relevance to a Presbyterian audience, although Presbyterians Today also seeks well-informed articles that can help individuals and families cope with the stresses of daily living from a Christian perspective.
Fiction, poetry, and reprints are rarely used.
Writers should send a query to the editors (by email, preferably) before sending a manuscript. Unsolicited manuscripts received by post will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Authors are asked to submit only one article at a time. Manuscripts sent after the editors approve the subject proposed in a query are read by at least two editors, and a reply is given normally within 60 days after receipt.
Presbyterians Today pays for articles upon acceptance of the manuscript. Contracts specify purchase of all rights, including publication on the web.
Presbyterians Today editorial offices
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
Email: editor@pcusa.org
Tel. 800-728-7228, ext. 5627 or 502-569-5627
Fax: 502-569-8632
Guidelines for Writers and Photographers
Presbyterians Today, published by the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is a national magazine about Presbyterian mission and ministry. It is published 6 times a year. Most readers are loyal, long-time subscribers. While they vary in age, gender, and geographic location, most readers are married, active in their church and community, affluent and well-educated. About a quarter of PT readers are active clergy; the balance are church members.
Presbyterians Today seeks to
- demonstrate the impact of the activities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its members, leaders and mission partners, in a fair, accurate and uplifting way
- use east-to-understand language free from specialized or technical jargon and acronyms
- uphold and advance the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbyterian Mission Agency
- use inclusive and expansive language, making use of bias-free and non-paternalistic terms, balancing female and male references and ensuring that language about God reflects the many images of God available to us through Scripture
- illuminate the faith and heritage that bind Presbyterians together
- through words and images, show respect and equality for the rich diversity (theological perspective, race, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation and mental or physical condition) within the PC(USA)
- challenge readers to grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord
- provide a Christian perspective on contemporary issues
- serve as an inspiration and resource for life and ministry
- reflect the denomination’s vision, mission and priorities
Feature Articles
Presbyterians Today welcomes contributions from freelance writers. Preferred maximum length is approximately 1,500 words.
Appropriate subjects include
- profiles of interesting Presbyterians and of unique activities or mission projects of Presbyterian members or congregations
- issues of current concern to the church
- how individuals and families express their Christian faith in significant ways or relate their faith to the problems of society
Most articles have some direct relevance to a Presbyterian audience, although Presbyterians Today also seeks well-informed articles that can help individuals and families cope with the stresses of daily living from a Christian perspective.
Fiction, poetry, and reprints are rarely used.
Writers should send a query to the editors (by email, preferably) before sending a manuscript. Unsolicited manuscripts received by post will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Authors are asked to submit only one article at a time. Manuscripts sent after the editors approve the subject proposed in a query are read by at least two editors, and a reply is given normally within 60 days after receipt.
Presbyterians Today pays for articles upon acceptance of the manuscript. Contracts specify purchase of all rights, including publication on the web.
Presbyterians Today editorial offices
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
Email: editor@pcusa.org
Tel. 800-728-7228, ext. 5627 or 502-569-5627
Fax: 502-569-8632
