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Position: Loucon Camp Director

The Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 

For over 70 years, Loucon Training and Retreat Center has welcomed campers, retreat guests, and volunteers to its beautiful grounds outside of Leitchfield, KY. Loucon is located on 679 acres bordering Nolin Lake in Grayson County, approximately ten miles from Leitchfield. It is a beautiful, wooded camp with plenty of open space to run and play.  The Kentucky Conference operates camping ministries and programs for the purpose of extending its mission to discover, develop, and send passionate spiritual leaders and resources that make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. All staff are expected to help fulfill this purpose in the performance of the specific responsibilities of their job.
 
The Loucon Camp Director is responsible for upholding the mission of Loucon and the United Methodist Church as set by the Kentucky Conference Camping & Retreat Ministry Team (CRM). Additionally, the director is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a healthy camp and retreat center program and environment in accordance with policies and practices established by the Kentucky Conference and the CRM. The director provides supervision to staff and volunteers and oversees the implementation of a robust year-round camp and retreat ministry including summer camps, retreats, and other events.

An ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience in camping and retreat ministry as well as experience and demonstrated skills in supervision, development of camping and retreat programming, financial management, budgeting, administration, building and grounds maintenance, and conflict resolution. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. There are peak seasons which may require more than 40 hours a week. On occasion this position requires long hours or weekend work. Travel will be required. For more information on the details of this position, click here for a job description.

Qualified applicants, please send a completed job application and resume to jobs@kyumc.org. Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of training and background check. Deadline to apply is on or before September 30, 2023.

Employment Category: Exempt

Pay Scale: $55,000 - $60,000

Benefits: On-site housing. Health Insurance, optional dental and vision insurance. Paid sick/personal time and paid vacation time. Retirement plan employer contribution of 9% after 1 year when 3% personal contribution is made.
 

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Position: Aldersgate Camp Director

The Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 

For over 55 years, Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center has welcomed campers, retreat guests, and volunteers home to its beautiful grounds in the foothills of Appalachia. Aldersgate is located on over 200 acres in Eastern Kentucky and within close proximity to Red River Gorge. Approximately 45 minutes east of Richmond, KY, Aldersgate is a beautiful, wooded camp with plenty of open space to run and play.  The Kentucky Conference operates camping ministries and programs for the purpose of extending its mission to discover, develop, and send passionate spiritual leaders and resources that make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. All staff are expected to help fulfill this purpose in the performance of the specific responsibilities of their job.
 
The Aldersgate Camp Director is responsible for upholding the mission of Aldersgate Camp and the United Methodist Church as set by the Kentucky Conference Camping & Retreat Ministry Team (CRM). Additionally, the director is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a healthy camp and retreat center program and environment in accordance with policies and practices established by the Kentucky Conference and the CRM. The director provides supervision to staff and volunteers and oversees the implementation of a robust year-round camp and retreat ministry including summer camps, retreats, and other events.

An ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience in camping and retreat ministry as well as experience and demonstrated skills in supervision, development of camping and retreat programming, financial management, budgeting, administration, building and grounds maintenance, and conflict resolution. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. There are peak seasons which may require more than 40 hours a week. On occasion this position requires long hours or weekend work. Travel will be required. For more information on the details of this position, click here for a job description.

Qualified applicants, please send a completed job application and resume to jobs@kyumc.org. Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of training and background check. Deadline to apply is on or before September 30, 2023.

Employment Category: Exempt

Pay Scale: $50,000-$55,000

Benefits: On-site housing. Health Insurance, optional dental and vision insurance. Paid sick/personal time and paid vacation time. Retirement plan employer contribution of 9% after 1 year when 3% personal contribution is made.
 

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Position Title: Pastor to Children and Families

WILMORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

Reporting Relationship:  The Pastor to Children and Families reports directly to the pastor and is accountable to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee. 

Job Definition: The Pastor to Children and Families has the privilege and responsibility of creating an environment of spiritual growth for children ages birth to 5^th grade. This person will also be relating to and supporting parents and guardians as they seek to disciple their children at home. The Pastor to Children and Families is the point person for ministry activities for children birth to 5^th grade and will work with the pastor in regard to program structure and curriculum. She/he will work with parents, volunteers, and other stakeholders as a team to develop, organize, and oversee the children’s ministry. The Pastor to Children and Families will have a genuine love of children with the ability to nurture relationships with them and their families. He/she will also have a passion for discipleship and integrating children in to the larger life of the church. 

Weekly Expectations: -15-20 hours/week  

Primary Strengths: Relationship building; Organization; Communication; Spiritual Formation 

 Essential Functions:         

• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteer ministers for children and family ministries, including Sunday evening Kids-4Mation. 
• Prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute ‘Children’s Sermon’ for weekly worship.
• Support the nursery coordinator (a volunteer church member) as needed to develop, nurture, and train a pool of nursery volunteers and schedule them accordingly. 
• Working with other staff, develop activities that integrate children into the life of weekly worship, including:
  • Recruit, train, and schedule acolytes faithfully.
  • Recruit and encourage children to lead in worship (read Scripture, sing, serve communion)  
• Recruit and train volunteers for teaching weekly children's worship. 
• Develop, maintain, and oversee regular, effective communication with volunteers and parents. 
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and snacks for Children’s ministry; prepare materials for weekly ministry. 
• Meet regularly with the pastor and other staff to ensure the children’s ministry is in line with the mission and values of the church. 
• Working with other staff, develop an annual plan for children’s ministry that coincides with the Church Calendar. The plan will include:
  • Special events, new programming opportunities
  • Reviewing curriculum choices.
  • Training events for workers/volunteers. 

What is Kids-4Mation?

Kids-4Mation is the Sunday night children’s ministry of Wilmore UMC. Started in 2019, Kids-4Mation welcomes children from the community to the church on Sunday evenings for food, fun, fellowship, and faith (4-mation, get it?). The Pastor to Children and Families will coordinate Kids-4Mation by recruiting age level teachers (who are paid) and working with a church member to ensure a snack supper is provided each week by church members. Our age level teachers have typically been college and/seminary students, which has led us to keep a Kids-4Mation schedule of September-November and February-April. The Pastor to Children and Families also needs to be prepared to teach in the event of an age level teacher’s absence.

*Note that a background check will be performed for all applicants. 

Children’s Leader Job Description, Version 6.0, July 2023 

Position Title: Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries (Part-time)
Wesley United Methodist Church – Lexington, KY

Annual Salary Range: $15,000 - $20,000

Job Summary: The Director will be responsible for working with the Lead Pastor in ministering through outreach and community engagement to children, youth, and young adults. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as Sunday School, special church events, celebrations, and other related duties. The part-time position will average 20 hours per week.

Job Duties and Responsibilities will include working with the Pastor and Staff in the following areas:

• Planning and developing programs

• Evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness

• Prepare an activity calendar (Examples: Sunday School/Kid’s Worship/Vacation Bible

  School and special church events)

• Good communication skills

• Good technical and computer skills

  Application Requirements: Must possess an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Applicant must submit the following: Cover letter, resume with at least 3 references (references must include person’s name, address, email, and phone numbers). A background check and safe sanctuary training will be required. Applications should be emailed to the following email address: caj@twc.com

  Education and Experience: Seminary student, graduate, or relevant experience.