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:: Alongside Ministries International
Full Description:
The position will center around three areas of priority:
1. Leading and coordination of Christian education for children and teenagers (approx 70 children), including monthly confirmation classes and special youth worship services
2. Leading and coordination of Christian education of young adult groups (age 18-30), including weekly gatherings, small groups, relationship building
3. Helping the Pastor, depending on skills and interests, in other parish activities (prayer groups, Alpha course, services in a Nursing Home, home visits) or in administrative tasks (correspondence, telephone, word-processing etc).
The Parish Assistant will be available to serve the church for a minimum of 20 hours per week and will have five weeks of vacation per year. He/she will participate in the meetings and conferences organized by AMI on ministry time. The Parish Assistant will be entitled to one day off per week, preferably Mondays. During the first year, it is anticipated that the Parish Assistant will pursue an intensive course in French language study if not already fluent.
Call us at 510-531-6530 or email recruiting@alongside.org.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
France
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| Region(s): |
Western Europe
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| Other: |
Nantes
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jun-Dec 2012
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| Length: |
2 years to 3 years
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Church congregation, youth, children
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| People Group(s): |
French
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Christian, secular
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
This opportunity requires an extensive application process that will include spiritual, emotional, and cultural training before departure. Intensive language study will be required if not already fluent.
Continued contact and support in country: participation in the BAFA training (certification for camp leadership - costs will be covered by the church/ERF) in order to conform to French legal requirements. May also participate in training organized at the presbytery, regional or national levels by the Eglise Réformée de France (ERF) in the areas relating to his/her ministry priorities (Christian education, youth work, visitation, discipleship…)
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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This is an opportunity to partner with a historic French Reformed congregation to assist their pastor in direct church and community ministry.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
*see notes below or inquire for details
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| Other: |
Budgets based on cost of living and church involvement. Support provided for ministry expenses and housing. Fundraising required.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
College and Adult
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
College recommended.
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| Languages: |
English and French
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| Other: |
Open to US and Canadian citizens.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Please contact 510-531-6530 or recruiting@alongside.org
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| Other Information: |
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This is an excellent opportunity to engage in cross-cultural ministry! A local parish support group will provide personal and spiritual mentoring in addition to Alongside Ministries.
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