IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT BACKGROUND CHECKS

Please remember that congregations are called to be safe places for all
members, and that every ELCA congregation is responsible to have established
guidelines and policies protecting  all members. When hiring church workers,
please remember the importance of background checks. All SC congregations
should have official guidelines in place (the deadline was the 2005 synod assembly)
to safeguard members against abuse.

For more information about background checks and guidelines,
please check out the following Web links:


http://www.elca.org/backgroundchecks/

http://www.elca.org/legal/congregations/nonRosteredVolunteers.html



 

BETHANY, NEWBERRY: PIANIST OR ORGANIST 

Bethany, Newberry is looking for a pianist or organist to play for Sunday services,
and midweek during Advent & Lent. This individual will work with the pastor and choir
members. Choir rehearsals are held 2 times a month. If interested, contact
Faye Morris at 803-276-5283. 



BETHEL, WHITE ROCK: PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Bethel Lutheran Church, White Rock, is looking for a part-time Youth Ministry
Coordinator. The Youth Coordinator will work with the Pastor and the Youth Ministry
Committee to assist in providing appropriate ministry within all phases of the Bethel
Lutheran Church youth ministry experience. A position description is available.
For more information contact Pastor Brett Collins, 2081 Dutch Fork Road,
PO Box 367, White Rock, SC 29177. Telephone 803-781-2134



BETHLEHEM, IRMO: PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Irmo is looking for a part-time youth director. The
Youth Director will work closely with the Pastor and Youth Committee in providing
appropriate ministry and coordinating, developing, and leading activities of the youth
groups. A position description is available upon request. For more information, please
contact Rhonda Metz at 803.315.5576. Send resume to: Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
c/o Personnel Committee, 10000 Broad River Road, Irmo SC 29063.

 

CROSS AND CROWN, FLORENCE: PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

P/T Director of Music Ministries needed for Florence, SC church. 10 hours per week.
Duties include planning and coordinating the congregation's music program, direct the
choir, and participate in planning of worship and other musical activities. Education and
experience appropriate for a professional church keyboard musician is desired.
Please send resume to: Cross and Crown, 3123 W. Palmetto St. Florence, SC 29501.
 
 

INCARNATION, COLUMBIA: MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FOR FAITH FORMATION 

A full-time position responsible for the coordination, development and supervision of
all faith formation programs for youth, children, and adults, in the congregation and
its two child development centers is immediately available. We desire a candidate
with one or more of the following qualifications: a college degree in religion or a
church-related field; experience and training in this area of ministry, a Master of Arts
in Religion degree from a theological institution; rostered status in the ELCA. A full
position description is available at www.incarnationlutheran.com  

Send resumes by mail to: 
   Pastor Mary W. Anderson
   Incarnation Lutheran Church
   3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 

Or by e-mail to: pastor@incarnationlutheran.com



LIVING SPRINGS, COLUMBIA: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES 

30 hour a week director of music ministry is sought for a congregation of 560 baptized
members established in 1988. Responsibilities include: selecting and planning music, in
cooperation with Pastor(s), for three regular weekend services (two traditional/one contemporary)
and all special services; playing the keyboard for two worship services each weekend,
weddings: directing the Adult Choirs, contemporary music ensemble, and overseeing the
Adult Handbell Choir and worship music; growing our Children’s Choir; administering the
music budget; working with Pastor(s) to develop an effective and well-rounded worship and
music ministry. The compensation is negotiable based on experience. Interested candidates
should send a resume, cover letter, to Mr. Jim Lentz, Search Committee, Living Springs
Lutheran Church, 4224 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC  29223.



LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SOUTHERN SEMINARY, COLUMBIA, SC: DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Purpose and Basic Function: To implement a strategy of welcome, encouragement, and
enrollment of candidates for ministry for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and to
develop and maintain a strategy to identify, encourage, and call forth qualified candidates to
prepare for the various ministries of the church.  Round 1 of applications accepted through
June 15. For a full job description and requirements, visit www.ltss.edu.
   Contact:  Dean Michael Root
   Email: mroot@ltss.edu  
   Telephone: (803) 461-3247

 

OUR SAVIOUR, GREENVILLE: YOUTH COORDINATOR

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Greenville is looking for a part-time employee
to serve as the Youth Coordinator for its programs. The Youth Coordinator will
work with the Pastor and the Youth Council to assist in providing appropriate
ministry within all phases of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour youth environment.
A position description is available. For more information, please contact
Pastor Jerry Smith, Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 2600 Wade Hampton Blvd.,
Greenville, SC 29615    Telephone (864)244-2836

 

PILGRIM, LEXINGTON: PART-TIME ORGANIST

Pilgrim, Lexington is looking for a part-time organist. One Sunday service (8:45)
and one rehearsal per week; also mid-week services in Advent and Lent. Qualified
individual will work closely with music director to provide music in a variety of styles
within this liturgical service. Three-manual Allen Quantum Renaissance organ,
grand piano. Possibility of combining with childen's music if applicant is interested
and qualified. Contact Nancy Gibbons at ngibbons@pilgrimchurch.net or 319-5774.
 


ST. ANDREW’S, COLUMBIA: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

This congregation, with an established history of excellence in worship and music, seeks a
musician creative in the Lutheran tradition to lead two Sunday morning worship services and
seasonal liturgies. Specific responsibilities include leading the congregation in worship and
song, conducting an adult choir and a children’s choir, and directing soloists and instrumental
ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of Lutheran theology and
liturgical practice, skill and competency at the keyboard, both organ and piano, improvisation
and service playing.  The church’s instruments include a Schantz organ, 3 manual, 34 ranks; a
 Knabe grand piano, handbells, Orff instruments and chimes.  Requirements include at least
a bachelor’s degree in music, and experience in conducting and rehearsing choirs of different
age groups.  If interested, see expanded job description and list of applications requirements at: www.salutheran.com. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. 
Send resumes to Ruth Lackstrom, rel2812@earthlink.net or mail to:  Music Search Committee, 
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia , SC  29210.

 

ST. JAMES, SUMMIT: PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR

St. James, Summit, SC is accepting applications for a part-time youth director. The preferred
candidate will have experience working with children, and a college degree or currently enrolled
in degree program. Job Description: Recommend to Christian Education Committee
suggestions for activities, program emphases and settings for youth. Plan and carry out a
varied and wide-ranging program with youth, which includes study, fellowship, service
and activities. Organize parents and other congregational members in youth ministry
support activities (meals, transportation, fund raising, etc.).  Mentor youth as they emerge as
leaders. Keep records of youth participants, etc. Other duties may be assigned by the Pastor.
Please send resume by May 31, 2008 to: St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church,
308 Church Street, Leesville, SC 29070

 

ST. JOHN’S, POMARIA: ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR

St. John’s, Pomaria, a small congregation in rural Newberry County, seeks an
organist/choir director for 2 to 3 Sundays per month ( 11:00 AM Services).  Salary Negotiable. 
Please call Chris Cromer, 803-749-0178 (work), 803-513-6232 (Cell), or
email to Chris@servprodutchfork.com.  
 


ST. PAUL, AIKEN: PART-TIME CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR

The Christian Education Coordinator shall oversee and/or implement short and long term
programs including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and other education programs for
children and adults. Applicant must be committed to Jesus Christ with a strong background
in Biblical and theological studies. Preferred qualifications include a college degree or
equivalent experience, computer skills with office products, and strong communication and
organizational skills. Email resume’ to stpaul@bellsouth.net  or mail it to 961 Trail Ridge, Aiken, SC 29803.

 

ST. PETER, CHAPIN: PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin is searching for a Director of Christian Education.
This is a part-time position supervising the Christian education ministries of the church.
The congregation has a large Sunday school and strong Christian education tradition. For
a full job description or to submit an application, contact Pastor Dave Tholstrup at
803-345-9309 or stplc@bellsouth.net .



SUMMER MEMORIAL, NEWBERRY: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES / ORGANIST

Summer Memorial Lutheran Church is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of
Director of Music Ministries / Organist.  This part-time position (16-20 hours per week) consists
of one Sunday worship service plus any additional seasonal services (i.e., Advent, Lent, etc.). 
The Director of Music Ministries conducts weekly rehearsals with the adult choir, the children’s
choir, and the handbell choir.  This individual will also work closely with the Pastor and the
Worship and Music Committee in selecting a wide variety of music to enhance the worship
service.  Knowledge of traditional Lutheran Liturgy and contemporary praise music is an asset
to this position.  All interested persons should submit a resume to Wanda Amick, Summer
Memorial Lutheran Church, 1609 Milligan Street, Newberry, SC 29108, or by e-mail
to summermemorial@bellsouth.net. Compensation information is available.



TRINITY, GREENVILLE:  DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

This full-time leader will coordinate the congregation’s ministry with children, youth, college
students, and young adults.  This person will also work cooperatively with other members of
the Pastoral and Program staff as well as lay leaders to support and develop the overall ministry
of the congregation. A detailed description is available upon request. Resumes may be sent to
Pastor Susan Crowell at 421 North Main Street, Greenville, SC, 29601 or at sjcrowell@trinitylutheran.ws


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