The Northern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren is offering a volunteer position to a person who is interested in sharing their faith. We are seeking a Volunteer with an interest in Evangelism, telling the story of Jesus. This person would have opportunities to both share and learn in local congregations in our district. The volunteer would be working in three specific areas: Youth Ministry- through our district youth program and in local churches, with opportunities to speak at youth rallies and lead retreats as well as lead local church youth programs. Camp - assisting as a spiritual advisor to camp staff. Community Outreach - working with local congregations to develop and implement outreach programs. Requirements: Sincere and dedicated walk with Christ and compelling desire to tell the story of Jesus, flexible person who is willing to move around the state and work with a variety of supervising staff.

BVS/Global Mission in Brazil seeks one or two Volunteers to help with community outreach programs of the congregations in either the Campinas (Sao Paulo) area, or the city of Rio Verde, Goias state. These outreach programs currently focus on children’s programs of educational support, such as tutoring and educational enrichment activities, and programs of Christian education linked directly to the congregational ministry. These outreaches respond to stated needs of the communities as well as the church membership. Active participation in the congregation would be expected. Both assignments would be supervised on day-to-day basis by local pastors and/or the National Directors, Marcos and Suely Inhauser, depending on location. This is an emerging ministry in which the candidates will help shape the position direction in consultation with church leaders and community voices. While there may be value in initial housing together for support and cultural entry, a decision has not yet been made whether a second worker might be assigned to a separate location after six months or so. Requirements: a degree in a related field and experience working with children would be helpful, ability to adjust to another culture and willingness to learn Portuguese language are essential. A basic knowledge of the Church of the Brethren beliefs and practices is also required.

The Dayton Church of the Brethren is seeking someone for the position of Director of Children and Youth Ministries. The volunteer will work with the church’s children and programming related to them such as Sunday school and VBS, along with developing new ideas and programs. They will also work with youth (through spiritual leadership, outings, fundraisers, etc) and the church’s teen center. The volunteer will also work with community leaders to develop ways to share the use of the teen center with young people in the Dayton area. Requirements: 21 years old, college degree preferred, computer knowledge, strong written and oral communication skills (especially when working with community leaders), knowledge of Brethren beliefs and a strong personal faith.

The Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry gives oversight to calling, training, credentialing, and sustaining of the ministerial leadership for the denomination seeks a Program Volunteer. The volunteer will be exposed to the polity and policies of ministry for the church, participate in the mission of the Office of Ministry, and share in leadership of developing new ideas for resourcing and supporting ministers of the church. Duties include assisting in the website re-design and development including new pages for resources, projects and committees to the Office of Ministry. Serve as coordinator for January/February 2009 Clergy Women’s retreat. Assist the executive director in developing and implementing a new “calling congregations” network. Requirements: Master of Divinity preferred; college degree; communication, writing, organization, computer and internet skills; people person; self-starter, self-motivated.
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