Job Postings

Kennerdell Church of God

The Kennerdell Church of God is seeking a part‐time Pastor. The church, founded in 1911, is located at 151 Watson Ave, Kennerdell, PA along the beautiful Allegheny River. We are a part of the Churches of God, General Conference, a denomination of 300+ churches in the United States and another 300+ around the world. We believe that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. Further information about our beliefs and statement of faith may be found at https://cggc.org.

The Kennerdell Church of God has an active congregation of 45‐50 members who lead and participate in many programs, including Worship Music, Sunday School, weekly Bible Study, VBS, Grief Support Group and Recovery Group. Our Sunday services are at 9:30am (Sunday School) and 10:30am (Worship). The church also works within the community participating in joint activities like Lenten soup suppers, weekly prayer breakfasts and Community Choir. We are a giving church and provide financial support to many local and international organizations and to individuals in need.

We are seeking an individual who loves the Lord and is passionate about serving Him. This person will be the spiritual leader of the congregation, heading the
ministry of the church and extending God’s kingdom in compliance with God’s word.
Duties will include:

• leading worship services and preaching Bible‐based sermons.
• attending church Council meetings, providing direction and leadership as needed.
• working within the congregation to provide counselling and support.
• working to strengthen outreach to the unsaved.

Salary for this position is $40,000 per year.

We know God is speaking to the person who will be our next pastor! May God bless you! Please contact us at or call Jack Griffin at 814‐671‐4294.

East Hanover Church of God

The East Hanover Church of God is searching for a part-time pastor. Ideally, the person who becomes our pastor must be certain that he or she is led by God to our small congregation of approximately 20 people per Sunday.

We are looking for a person with the ability and desire to teach and preach God’s Holy Word accurately, not avoiding any undesirable topic. We prefer expository or textual sermons but are open to different techniques of preaching as long as they are Biblically-centered. We desire a person who has a strong and unwavering conviction that the Bible is the inspired Word of God without error and who preaches sermons to support the major doctrines and theological teachings contained in it.  We are looking for an individual who is personable and friendly. Our hope is that our pastor would come to truly care for and love the people in the congregation and be willing to visit the homebound, hospitalized and those that call upon him or her for prayer and support.

We are a relaxed congregation that enjoys the old hymns and a traditional worship service, but we are open to new ideas and experiences. We typically do not have activities apart from the Sunday service, a prayer gathering once a month, and occasional luncheons. However, we are seeking a pastor who is able and willing to provide strong Biblical and practical guidance along with support and encouragement to spiritually qualified individuals who feel called to start new activities such as a youth Bible study or outreach projects to the surrounding community. We are always willing to listen and discuss new ideas and desire a pastor who is open to sharing his or her thoughts and ideas with us.    

We do not want this to just be another job for our pastor. We want our pastor and their family to become part of our family of God that supports one another, including the pastor!

We are located at 10504 Mountain Road, Grantville, PA 17028 and we look forward to meeting you.       

If interested please email resume to Pastor George Jensen at or send a hard copy to:

Pastor George Jensen
Enola Church of God
9 Sherwood Drive
Enola, PA 17025

Chief Academic Officer (CAO) Winebrenner Theological Seminary (search resumed March 1, 2024)

POSITION SUMMARY
This full-time position will oversee the entire Student Ministry (6th-12th graders). This includes (but is not limited to) overseeing the weekly gatherings, events, outreach, and shepherding of students, families, and volunteers. This person will have a high gift of leadership combined with a shepherding/pastoral heart and an ability to cast a compelling vision of where God is leading the student ministry in conjunction to First Church as a whole. Creating community, culture, and trust amongst teams to further the reaches of the student ministry is top priority. In the end, this person will have the ability to create a safe environment for students all over the spiritual spectrum to take steps on their journey with Jesus. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visionary for student ministry
• Primary teacher and communicator
• Lead and oversee Associate Student Pastor
• Implement follow up with new and current students
• Develop and implement student leadership opportunities
• Build significant relationships with student and parents
• Create community and relational opportunities through events and activities
• Be proactive and have initiative to troubleshoot and evaluate in order to expand ministry

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Spiritual Gifts Helpful For This Position

• Wisdom
• Leadership
• Discernment
• Teaching
• Shepherding

Character Traits Needed For This Position

• Personal Relationship with Jesus
• High relationship skills
• Humble, Flexible, Teachable and Trustworthy
• Authentic and consistent in his/her own spiritual walk and relationships
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Good people skills – Team player
• Self directed – Takes initiative
• Passionate about First Church

Necessary Skills and Attributes

• Highly administrative
• Detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for database systems

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 5-10 years of ministry experience in a medium to large church

Interested applicants can send resumes and/or CV's to:
FCoG Office Administrator: Ashley Myers
Email:

College First Church of God in Findlay, OH invites candidates to apply for the open position of
Lead Pastor. The job description and details are as follows:

Job Summary
The Lead Pastor is the spiritual leader of the congregation who has the Biblical
responsibility for leading the ministry and mission of the church and extending God’s
kingdom in compliance with God’s Word.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leader
   1. Invest in and develop the staff team.
   2. Create an environment of family on mission within the staff.
   3. Provide strategic and administrative oversight of church staff.
   4. Assist staff in problem-solving, goal-setting, and decision-making.
   5. Oversee human resourcing tasks in cooperation with the Elders and Office Manager
2. Strategic Leadership and Planning
   1. Cast vision and provide directional leadership which unifies the church in
      pursuing its mission and living out its core values.
   2. Partner with staff and lay leaders to ensure staffing, facilities, system, practices,
      and programs appropriately and effectively support the ministry and meet
      strategic goals.
   3. Provide counsel and direction in the financial functions of the church.
   4. Measure and monitor progress; respond through celebration and recommended
      adjustments.
3. Lead and Develop Leaders
   1. Identify leadership potential and provide training, opportunities to serve, and
      encouragement.
   2. Provide support and direction to the Elders and church Council, and advise
      individual commissions, committees and organizations as necessary.
4. Lead the Teaching Team
   1. Preach relevant, Biblical messages approximately 40 weeks each year.
   2. Lead the teaching team in designing a teaching calendar that will support the
      mission and vision of College First, and ensure a balance of consistency and
      diversity.
   3. Raise up potential teachers, developing them and providing opportunities for
      experience.
5. Pastoral Care and Shepherding
   1. Work with the ministry and support staff to create and sustain caring networks
      throughout the church family.
   2. Support and promote the internal and external care ministries of the congregation
      (absentee follow-up, card & flower ministries, elder care, food & clothing banks,
      prayer chain, recovery groups, sick and shut-in, general visitation, etc.).
   3. Work in conjunction with the elders to minister to the spiritual needs of the people
      and families of the church.
   4. Visit with individuals and families as may be needed or requested.
6. Outreach to Community and Beyond
   1. Pursue a movement of missionaries within College First – everyone is a
      missionary.
   2. Develop and maintain relationships with other local churches and the community.
   3. Promote the work of the Gospel beyond Findlay.
7. Network for Kingdom Impact
   1. Support the ministries of the Great Lakes Conference and Churches of God,
      General Conference.
   2. Help College First become an equipping center for other churches.
   3. Serve as the College First liaison to the University of Findlay and Winebrenner
      Theological Seminary.

Qualifications
The Lead Pastor must be ordained or meet the requirements for ordination by the Great
Lakes Conference and will be or become a member of College First Church of God.

Training and Support
Extensive reading and continuing educational opportunities are encouraged and
underwritten by the budget.

Length of Service
The vocational relationship may be terminated by either the Elders and church Council or
the Lead Pastor with sixty days’ written notice.

Accountability
The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Elders and the church Council. The performance
of the Lead Pastor will be evaluated by the Elders annually.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, copy of their resume, and written response to candidate
questions (see below) to the Search Committee using the following email address:

Candidate Questions

1. Give us a brief summary of your journey of faith and following Jesus.
2. Do you affirm the CGGC’s doctrinal statement found in WE BELIEVE?
   (https://cggc.org/about-us/who-we-are/) If not, is there anything you would change,
   modify or add?
3. Give some examples of your ability to manage and lead teams with particular
   attention given to your experience with managing church staffs.
4. Give a brief summary of your philosophy of ministry and how it guides your
   approach to leading a local church body.
5. What skills, strengths and aspects of your personality profile will enhance the
   ministry of College First Church of God?
6. What demonstrable evidence from your past provides you with the experience
   necessary for this role?
7. Why are you interested in this position?

Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio is looking to fill a part-time chaplain position. The position is open to both pastors and seminary students who have little to no experience as a hospital chaplain. Accepted applicants will go through a process of job shadowing, training on Living Will and Power of Attorney forms, and other training to prepare them for the work.

St. Rita’s is a Roman Catholic institution, but applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of denominational affiliation. St. Rita’s has hired a number of Winebrenner Theological Seminary graduates in the past for Chaplain roles and has an ongoing connection with the seminary.  

Chaplains are expected to provide:

• General spiritual and emotional care
• Sacramental ministries
• Spiritual assistance in emergency situations
• Support in ethical decision making
• Provide and explain Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms
• Contact a patients place of worship or pastor

Learn more about St. Rita’s here: https://www.mercy.com/locations/hospitals/lima/st-ritas-medical-center

For more information, or to submit a resume, please contact Chaplain Joe Thomas.

Phone: 419-788-1364

Email:

Germantown Church of God

The GERMANTOWN CHURCH OF GOD (est. 1872), 16924 Raven Rock Road, Cascade MD 21719-1945 (not to be confused with Germantown, MD.) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor, as our most recent Pastor retired after 15 years of leadership and service to our congregation.  Pastor Linda Rosenberry is currently serving as our Interim Pastor.

While we have a rich history our vision is focused on our future.  Located near the Maryland/Pennsylvania state line with three counties within close proximity, our location offers tremendous opportunities for growth.  This includes the revitalization of near-by Fort Ritchie, which is currently underway.

Our church amenities include the following.

• Sanctuary (rated for 220) with a sound/video system
• Baptismal
• Family Life Center (rated for 520) with a stage
• Full Kitchen with ovens, refrigerators, and microwaves
• Library with approximately 10,000 accessions, fully catalogued
• Classrooms
• Offices for a Pastor and Administrative Assistant
• Outdoor pavilion
• Parsonage

We are a traditional, evangelical, conservative congregation praying for a Pastor with a shepherd’s temperament, a servant-leader with a mentoring attitude.  A Pastor that is able to cast a Holy Spirit led vision for our church, and then motivate the body to follow that vision.  A Pastor that is able to discern and train individuals spiritually to help them reach their God-given potential.  A Pastor who sees visitation as vital to our ministry, as several of our congregation are home bound or otherwise unable to physically attend services.         

Our church family is open and welcoming.  The vision for our church includes a need to develop our children’s, youth, and young adult ministries.  Still, our goal is to provide community outreach and support for all ages.  Another area of need we see opening is for Pastoral care and counseling, providing strong Biblical and practical counseling as well as the ability to make referrals as needed to qualified professional counselors.   

We are seeking God’s Choice.

The candidate seeking to serve would need to be licensed/ordained, and be approved for ministry by the Eastern Regional Conference of the Churches of God General Conference.  If you prayerfully feel God’s leading in our direction, please send your current resume with a cover letter sharing your personal testimony and calling to the ministry.    

If interested contact: 

Pastor Howard Ruley

Phone: 301 514 2512

or

Pastor John Culbertson

Phone: 717 532 7268

For a closer look, log on to our website: http://www.germantowncog.org/ 

The Shippensburg First Church of God is seeking to hire a Part Time Worship Leader to direct the music ministry of our contemporary style worship experiences. The Contemporary Worship Leader will oversee all elements of the contemporary worship experience: from planning, to rehearsing, to facilitating the worship service, and developing others to serve in this ministry. The Contemporary Worship Leader will also work collaboratively with other staff and ministry leaders to further the ministries of Shippensburg First Church of God.

Interested applicants can ask questions at 717-532-8421 or submit a resume for consideration to .

This position would involve approximately 8 to 10 hours a week mostly on Sunday mornings and evenings. It would also involve preparing lessons and activities for our youth between sixth and twelfth grades. It also may involve some driving of the church van. Please contact David DeHart with questions and to apply.

CGGC Global Reach Ministries continues to seek missionary candidates to fill a variety of requests from the field. For more information about these opportunities, please contact GR Director Travis Helm ( or 419-424-1961).

Download  Global Reach Application  form.

Kenya (Embu area)

• Teacher/mentor to pastors and teachers. A person with economic development experience is desirable.

Bangladesh (Dhaka area)

• Professor to teach at College of Christian Theology Bangladesh. The CGGC is a founding partner in this institution. A doctoral degree is required (minimum 4 years commitment).