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Director of Children's and Family Ministries
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First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative Director of Children and Family Ministries who has a passion for discipleship among children (birth – grade 5) and their families. The Director will partner with parents, grandparents, and adult volunteers to help children experience God’s love and grow into disciples of Jesus Christ.
FUMC has an established children and family ministry in a large and vibrant congregation in Wilson. This position will build on that existing program and will expand the ministry to encompass holistic spiritual nurture of our children and families within the church and in the community. The Director of Children and Family Ministries will be part of a team with support personnel and volunteers from our community. The work schedule will be a flexible 40 hours per week, with responsibilities on Sundays, Christian holy days, some evenings, and some weekends.
The primary focus of the Director of Children and Family Ministries is to lead students and their families to develop a strong Christian faith in the United Methodist tradition by building and supporting teams of adult volunteers to teach, mentor and sustain ministry activities. These activities include weekly Sunday morning classes, Sunday evening classes, special fellowship events, community service and missions. For more information, see the job description.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest and resume with three references to the Rev. Jim Bell, Senior Pastor, jimbell@nccumc.org.
Director of Traditional Music
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First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks a versatile and collaborative Director of Traditional Music Ministries. The Director will direct choral and instrumental groups to minister to the entire congregation.
FUMC has a vibrant music ministry with a rich heritage in a large congregation in Wilson. This position includes playing the Petty-Madden Opus 24, 41-rank organ (1989), and directing the Chancel (adult) Choir, the handbell choir, and the children’s choir with the assistance of other accompanists and instrumentalists. The Director also leads music in weekly Chapel experiences for our Weekday School (preschool and kindergarten) and collaborates with our Contemporary Worship Leader.
The Director leads participants of all ages in music-making experiences, so that they may grow as faithful Christian disciples and gain skills to serve the church effectively as music leaders. The Director will be a part of a collegial staff team that coordinates worship and other ministries of the congregation. For more information, see the position description.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest and resume with three references to Mr. Ben Eisner, Search Team Chair, at ben@olivercheek.com.