KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SERVICES/CONFERENCE TREASURER for Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church. Requirements: CPA or equivalent; working knowledge of the UMC and its structure and agencies; advanced computer and technological skills; five years of management experience; demonstrated knowledge of church pension and health benefits; oversight of $15 million budget; work with staff and other conference administrative groups. Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. Holston Conference is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume to MFT % Office of Resident Bishop, P.O. Box 32939, Knoxville, TN 37930-2939, or e-mail on or before April 4. - 2/25/05

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

KINGSPORT, Tenn. "` St. Luke UMC seeks a part-time director of music to direct the adult choir and lead congregational singing on Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Send resumes to: Staff-Parish Committee, St. Luke UMC, 2600 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37664, or call the church office at (423) 245-4947.

SEYMOUR, Tenn. "` Seymour UMC seeks a part-time contemporary worship leader. Must be proficient with all aspects of a contemporary service. Call Rae Mullins at (865) 573-9711 or send resume by e-mail sumc@korrnet.org or to P.O. Box 171, Seymour, TN 37865.

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. – Piney Flats UMC near Johnson City is accepting applications for a part-time pianist or organist. Responsibilities include Wednesday night choir rehearsal, Sunday morning worship, and occasional special services. Position begins in May. Send inquiries to Rev. Laura Rasor, 355 Piney Flats Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, phone (423) 538-7816, or email. - 3/1/05

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. – Piney Flats UMC is accepting applications for a 10-week summer internship position. The intern will coordinate activities for more than 80 active children and youth. Send inquiries to Rev. Laura Rasor, 355 Piney Flats Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, phone (423) 538-7816, or email. - 3/1/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Emerald Youth Foundation seeks a full-time middle school director who will supervise a team of coordinators. Responsibilities include implementing programs providing Christian teaching, academic support, mentoring, enrichment, and recreation. Send resume to: Emerald Youth Foundation, 1718 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. - 3/1/05

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – First Elizabethton UMC seeks a full-time director of youth and student ministries. Duties include oversight of Christian education program for ages five through 18 (K-12) and associated children's and youth programming. Applicant must actively support the doctrine of the United Methodist Church. Interested applicants should mail or e-mail resume to: Doug Hulshult, Staff-Parish Relations, First UMC, 614 Woodland Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or email. - 3/1/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Part-time position available at Middlebrook Pike UMC. Duties include assisting with two adult choirs and directing youth choir. Salary negotiable, commensurate with training and experience. Send resumes and inquiries to Lynn Hutton, Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909. - 2/16/05

SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. – First Surgoinsville UMC is offering a full-time summer internship position in ministry, especially working with youth and children. Application deadline is April 1. For information on the job description, contact Rev. Scott Layer, First Surgoinsville UMC, P.O. Box 134, Surgoinsville TN 37873, or e-mail. - 2/16/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Asbury Place At Johnson City seeks an individual to fill a part-time, 20-hour per week chaplain's position. The preferred candidate will have a college degree in a pertinent field, with seminary or divinity degree preferred. Candidate must be ordained or endorsed with a Christian denomination whose beliefs and practices are compatible with the Asbury community. The chaplain serves as spiritual leader for residents and staff and must have a desire to minister in a healthcare and independent retirement setting. Send application materials to: Director of Life Enrichment Services, Asbury Place At Johnson City, 400 N. Boone Street Johnson City, TN 37604. - 2/16/05

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – First Morristown UMC seeks a minister of church administration to supervise clerical, custodial personnel, oversee financial, and facilities management. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact: Dr. Mike Leach, First UMC, 101 E. First North Street, Morristown, TN 37814. - 2/9/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Ebenezer UMC seeks a part-time director of student ministries – a committed Christian with a vision to see teens devote their lives to Christ. Send resumes by e-mail. - 2/9/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Church Street UMC seeks college life coordinator: a college student to enable college ministry in planning, organizing, evaluating and implementing programs and activities. Schedule is flexible with approximately 20 hours per week, with emphasis from August through May. Applicants must be United Methodist members and be able to begin work in April and May and resume in August 2005. Apply with letter and resume to: Rick Isbell, Minister of Program, Church Street UMC, P.O. Box 1303, Knoxville, TN 37901. Phone: (865) 521-0266. Application deadline is Feb. 25. - 2/1/05

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Jones Memorial UMC seeks a part-time director of children's ministry. Responsibilities include coordination of children's program during Sunday and Wednesday worship, Vacation Bible School, and volunteer workers. Send resume to Julie Smith, Chairperson SPRC, Jones Memorial UMC 4131 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412, or e-mail. - 2/1/05

Holston Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries Inc. offers staff positions for our resident summer camps in 2005. Contact should be made as soon as possible with the director of the individual camps:

• Buffalo Mountain Camp near Johnson City, Tenn. – email Christina DowlingSoka
  or call (423) 753-6678
  
• Camp Dickenson near Fries, Va. – Chuck and Heather Jones
  or call (276) 744-7241
  
• Camp Lookout near Chattanooga, Tenn. – email Don Washburn
  or call (706) 820-1163
  
• Camp Wesley Woods near Townsend, Tenn. – email David Leach
  or call (865) 448-2246.
  

For more information go to http://summerstaff.holston.org
- 1/19/05

WASHINGTON, DC – General Commission on Religion and Race is announcing a search to fill an Associate General Secretary position. The vacancy will occur with the retirement of the person relating to the Hispanic/Latino staff portfolio. The executive position is one of five Associate General Secretary positions on the General Commission's staff. Nominations and requests for applications should be addressed to Bishop Linda Lee, Search Committee, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20002-5620, (202) 547-2271. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2005. - 1/13/05

HARRIMAN, Tenn. – Woods Chapel UMC seeks a pianist for Sunday worship. Position pays $50 per week and requires experience with contemporary songs and hymns. Call Rev. Richard Rudesill at (865) 882-3517 or send e-mail. - 1/4/05

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – The Morristown District seeks a full-time minister of Hispanic ministries who will teach English as a Second Language, teach Spanish as a Second Language, and lead Bible studies. Contact the Rev. Rick Hollifield at (423) 924-2707, (423) 231-7715, or by e-mail. - 1/4/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Marvin's Chapel UMC seeks a nursery teacher for Sunday, Wednesday, and special event programs. Mail resume to Pastor C. Dennis Ford, 1882 Old Boones Creek, Johnson City, TN 37615, or call (423) 753-8821 for further information. 1/4/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Marvin's Chapel UMC seeks an experienced organist for Sunday morning services, choir, and special event programs. Mail resume to Pastor C. Dennis Ford, 1882 Old Boones Creek, Johnson City, TN 37615, or call (423) 753-8821 for further information. - 1/4/05


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