Prince Street Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Shippensburg, Pa., is a growing church of over 240. We are using two worship services (traditional and contemporary) and other ministries suited for the growth of the whole family in efforts to make disciples in our rapidly expanding state university community. We are seeking a servant leader to provide leadership in the areas of Youth and Worship Ministries.

This fulltime salaried position is directly accountable to the senior pastor and secondarily to the Administrative Board. Requirements for the chosen candidate include:

• An educational and/or experience background in Youth and Music/Worship Ministries (a degree is preferable).
• Demonstrate strengths in the areas of teamwork, flexibility, communication and innovation
• Have 3-5 years of experience (full or part time) in ministry in a congregation of greater than 200 attendees.

Approximately 65% of this person's time will be invested in the youth area, which includes:

• Creating a relationally nurturing environment for students.
• Equipping students for a growing relationship with Jesus that results in reaching their peers for Christ.
• Assisting parents in guiding their children toward becoming disciples.
• Identifying, equipping and supporting a volunteer ministry team.
• Currently, a team of 10 staff persons is ministering to over 40 students (grades 6-12).

Approximately 30% of this person's time will be invested in leading contemporary worship ministries by

• Planning and leading worship services that communicate Biblical truth in modern languages and forms.
• Preparing a volunteer worship team to facilitate worship.
• Identifying, equipping and supporting volunteers in staffing worship, nusic and technical support (sound, video projection, and video recording) Ministries.

Approximately 5% of this person's time will be invested in assisting the senior pastor in preaching and care-giving ministries during vacations and emergency situations.

If interested, contact:

Jim Bolich, senior pastor
17 N. Penn St.
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: 717.532.8404
Email:

Posted June 30, 2008

Posted on June 30, 2008 7:01 PM