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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH IS SPONSORING A HEALTH SCREENING

New Open Positions: Director of Admissions and Fundraising Assistant

New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Colleagues,

Please share the job postings below with anyone who you know who might be interested and qualified.

The full job descriptions can be found on our website: https://nbts.edu/employ-opps/.

Director of Admissions

Full-Time

New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS) is seeking a collaborative and experienced admissions professional to bring their proven record of accomplishment to the Director of Admissions position at NBTS. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications & Admissions, the Director of Admissions is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of new students to the institution using market- and data-driven approaches to meet the seminary’s enrollment and diversity goals. As the primary recruiter, this position involves implementing our vocational outreach strategy, building and maintaining professional relationships within and outside the seminary to increase enrollment, and engaging multiple recruitment methodologies and strategic planning to support the admissions goals and overall mission of the seminary. This person acts as the primary discernment partner for all potential students. The Director must be mission-driven and committed to working at a seminary with diverse students. Familiarity with Christian ministry is required. Work schedule includes primarily days with some evenings and weekends – particularly during peak recruiting periods. Frequent local travel and occasional out-of-state travel, valid driver’s license, and access to a vehicle are required.

Fundraising Assistant

10-15 Hours Per Week

New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Fundraising Assistant to join our Advancement team. The ideal candidate will support the fundraising efforts by managing and optimizing our Donor Perfect database, assisting with donor communications, and providing administrative support to the VP of Advancement. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our donor management processes, contributing to the success of our fundraising campaigns and initiatives. The work schedule is flexible and includes primarily days with the occasional evenings and weekends for events. Strong computer skills are required.  

To apply, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@nbts.edu.

Amanda Bruehl

Vice President & Chief Operations Officer

35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848.237.1703 

Hillsborough Reformed Church Seeking Pastor:  

Nestled in the historic village of Millstone, New Jersey, Hillsborough Reformed Church (HRC) is a rare gem among congregations. Formed in 1766, it remains vibrant more than 250 years later. In HRC, you have come across a group of disciples who, as you, are deeply committed to Jesus Christ and his work in the world. Our ultimate mission is to know Jesus, follow Jesus and serve others in Jesus’ name. We invite you to consider how your love of our Lord might be enriched as the Pastor at HRC.We are praying for a full-time Pastor who will help us fulfill our core goals of worship, fellowship, education, outreach and service. Candidates should have a college degree, Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary and ordination in the Reformed Church in America or other denomination that partners with the RCA.If you feel called to further explore the opportunity to serve as our Pastor and meet the degree qualifications noted, we look forward to hearing from you. Please email our Search Committee at hrcsearch2024@gmail.com to request the Church Profile and accompanying materials. We will prayerfully consider all applicants and together discern where God leads in this very important decision.With Blessings,Hillsborough Reformed Church Search CommitteeLearn more about HRC at https://www.hillsboroughreformedchurch.org/

[city-classis] Pastor for Community Life Search

Dear friends and colleagues,

We have opened up a search at the congregation which I serve, City Church San Francisco, for the role of Associate Pastor for Community Life. I would be grateful if you could share the position description throughout your networks. 

Primary areas of responsibility include:

• Designing and leading a Deacon Board

• Building networks for hospitality and community building within a congregational context

• Strengthening connections and relationships with service and justice partners in SF

• Shepherding our LGBTQIA ministries

Beyond the position responsibilities, I am looking for someone who... 

1) Is a natural connector of people.

2) Has a deep love for ministry in an urban context and enthusiasm for building networks for shared power and change for the common good.

3) Has a passion for, and experience in, creating community and opportunities for people to serve.

4) Has a passion for, and experience with, providing pastoral care, shepherding, and guidance for LGBTQIA-identified persons as they reconcile faith with identity.

5) Can offer a Jesus-centered articulation of their sense of vocational call and commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, anti-racist practices, and social justice

If you have any questions at all, of course, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Gratefully,

Emily

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Rev. Emily McGinley

She/Her/Hers (what’s this?)

Senior Pastor | City Church San Francisco

www.citychurchsf.org

ADVENTURES IN AI: USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A WRITING HELPER

A few weeks ago I was preparing to use the hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" in a message. I decided to try working with GPT-4o to think about the background of the hymn and its writer. I'm sure that an extensive library and some direct web searches would be worthwhile, but AI gave me a good start for my purposes. - Editor

"Whittier wrote "The Brewing of Soma" during a time when various religious revivals and movements were popular in America. These movements often featured dramatic, emotional expressions of faith, which Whittier and other Quakers viewed with skepticism. His poem can be seen as a reaction to these trends, advocating instead for the quiet, contemplative approach characteristic of Quaker worship...."

Click here to read my prompts and the AI "conversation"

Oh yes, and two images that might go along with it (generated byt AI)

LOVE ALWAYS WINS EVENT YOUTUBE RECORDING

Robin Suydam, a member of the Regional Synod, is a board member at Creation Justice Ministries as a representative of the RCA. There are many resources available on their website.

WOMEN'S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

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Dear NJIC3/CIC family and friends,

I'm happy to share the news that we'll soon be launching a new virtual book club!

You're invited to join us as we read and discuss Maggie Bruehl's book, "Suspended: Living With Dying," a memoir of her cancer journey. The insights, reflections, and stories shared will resonate with you regardless of whether you've personally experienced a cancer diagnosis or you've supported a loved one as they navigated a cancer journey.

If you're interested in the group, please visit https://rebrand.ly/NJIC3-LWD-book-club for more information, to vote on a meeting day and time, and to complete the sign-up form. Email me at austin.njic3@improvingnj.org with questions that aren't answered on the sign-up form.

Feel free to share this email with any friends and family who might be interested in joining the group. (And remember, since it's a virtual book club, it's accessible to your friends and family no matter where they live. (Delivery of books will be arranged for out-of-state participants.))

Have a good evening,

Austin

JOB POSTINGS

REVITALIZATION AND DIVERSITY RESOURCE MODERATOR

Classis New Brunswick has approved a new part time position for a person to work with classis congregations on revitalization and diversity initiatives. CLICK HERE to view the job description. Interest and/or applications shold be address to clerk@classisnb.org.

SLACKWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEEKS A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSISTANT, PART TIME

CHURCH POSTINGS

• The Community Church in Harrington Park, NJ seeks full-time pastor. For more information see RCA website https://www.rca.org/jobs 
• OLD NORTH REFORMED CHURCH SEEKS PASTOR (posted November)

• Lisha's Kill Reformed Church, in the small upstate NY city of Schenectady, seeks a minister of Word and sacrament. They hope their new pastor will be excellent preacher of bible-based messages who is also is a good spiritual leader with a focus on church growth. From their profile: "We believe God has a plan and will lead us to the right person to not only be a wonderful pastor leading church worship services, but also focusing on strengthening our members and overall health and well being of our congregation." Interested candidates should email the search committee chair, Robert Farquharson, to request the church profile. rfarquharson77@me.com (posted September 19, 2023)
• Plainview Reformed Church is seeking a full time Minister (posted Sept 15, 2023)

• Grace Reformed Church, Edison NJ (posted August 25, 2023), Pastor, part-time

Aleta Shepler recommends the following recording as it relates to church growth and multiplication in the Regional Synod