Shoulder Tapping | Messenger 39 22 2001

Volume 39 Number 22 December 19, 2001

This column seeks workers within the various fields the EMC operates in.
For further information, contact 204-326-6401.

Editor's note: An ad is free. Unless arrangements have been made, it will be removed after two insertions. Please include more than one telephone number and contact person, fax number, e-mail, whether the position is full- or part-time, when the application deadline is and duties begin, and a brief description of education and qualities sought.

Bear Lake Bible Camp in the Peace River region, Alberta, seeks a general director. The director oversees the camp's budget, staffing, ministry and operation. Qualifications: post-secondary training in an evangelical Christian college or university or equivalent experience; personal and mature faith in Jesus Christ; experience in management/supervision of camp facilities, grounds, equipment and/or personnel, and financial management and accountability; and knowledge of Christian camping approaches, methods and procedures.
BLBC is an interdenominational, non-profit organization governed by local churches. Information about camp and position can be gained at our web site www.bearlakebiblecamp.org or by telephone at 780-568-4136. Resumes may be sent by January 31, 2002, to Twyla Unger, Box 390, Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0.

Steinbach EMC in Steinbach, Manitoba, seeks a full-time senior pastor to be part of a pastoral team that includes a pastor of discipleship ministries, a youth pastor, and a minister of music. This individual would be expected to be a spiritual leader to a multigenerational congregation of about 600 people.
    The applicant should feel comfortable in preaching and teaching, visitation, administration, working together with a pastoral team, and caring for and relating to people in the congregation and community.
    Previous pastoral experience and a Bible college or seminary degree are important assets. This individual should share our Evangelical Anabaptist beliefs.
    Please forward your resume by March 1, 2002, to Abe Hiebert, Box 7504, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0. Phone 204-326-1851, fax 204-388-4393, e-mail hnickel@stacoop.com.

Steinbach Bible College, a growing evangelical-anabaptist college with a Mennonite constituency, seeks a head librarian.
Responsibilities include developing the fully automated 30,000-volume library through aquisitions, and supervising staff and volunteers. The successful candidate will also work closely with the faculty and administrators in developing a new library, scheduled to open in the fall 2003. The successful candidate will have a MLS degree and agree with the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle position of the college. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Submit application with resume and cover letter to Don Thiessen, Academic Dean, Steinbach Bible College, Box 1420, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0 or e-mail don_thiessen@sbcollege.mb.ca.

A junior high school teacher is needed for Tigertown, Texas, to begin in January 2002. Teacher's certification is not necessarily needed. The ability to speak Low German is an advantage in communicating with students and parents, though teaching would be in English. Contact Willie Dueck, Box 700, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0, 204-364-2335 for information or to apply.

Mennville Christian School (K-10) seeks a dedicated, team-oriented administrator, principal, teacher. Duties will commence August 1, 2002. Forward resume with pastoral reference to: Board chairman, Box 448, Riverton, MB R0C 2R0; e-mail: roger@vidir.com.For information, call Roger at 204-364-2442 (days) or 204-378-2384 (evenings/weekends).

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a president. MEDA is an association of Christians in business and professions that share their faith, abilities, and resources to address human needs through economic development. MEDA brings hope, opportunity and economic well being to low-income people around the world, through a business-oriented approach to development.
The president serves as CEO and is to carry forward the policies and directions of MEDA's board. The position involves frequent travel and the director's office will be based in Waterloo, Ont.; Winnipeg, Man.; or Lancaster, PA. The start date is flexible, ideally mid-2002.
Send resume to: Presidential Search Committee, c/o Kim Pityn, fax 519-725-9083; e-mail: kpityn@meda.org.

Inner City Youth Alive seeks a full-time outreach coordinator to work in our well-established drop-in centre in the north end of Winnipeg, Man. Applicants must be self-motivated and eager to build relationships. The successful candidate will join a team that is responsible for developing and maintaining a strategy of outreach, evangelism, and discipleship training for youth. Inner City Youth Alive trains and equips its staff to raise their own support.
ICYA is a vibrant and growing ministry striving to bring hope and a future to youth and their families in the inner city. For a job description, contact Kent Dueck: phone 204-582-8779; mail 418 Aberdeen Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2W 1V7; e-mail icya@mts.net. ICYA information is available at www.innercityyouthalive.org.

Wynyard Gospel Church (EMMC), located in southern Saskatchewan, seeks a full-time pastor with an appreciation for small-town, rural life. The congregation averages 40 to 50 on Sunday morning, and comes from various church and cultural backgrounds. A pastor who could do well would be strong at visiting and relating to people, be able in preaching and teaching, and have at least limited administrative ability. The pastorate is currently available, with a flexible starting time. Contact Dennis Dell, congregation chairperson, by phone 306-554-3117, fax 306-554-3118, or Box 371, Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0.

Rosenort Fellowship Chapel (EMC) in Rosenort, MB, invites applications for a full-time senior pastor. Send resumes to Kel Zacharias, Box 203, Rosenort, MB R0G 1W0, phone 204-746-2866 (home) or 895-1412 (work), or e-mail: zachs@mb.sympatico.ca.

Crestview Fellowship (EMC) in Winnipeg, MB invites applications for a full-time pastor. Send resumes to Alex Wiebe, Board Chairman, c/o Crestview Fellowship Church, 271 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0H3, phone 204-353-2780 (home) or 204-982-0322 (work), or e-mail alwiebe@escape.ca.

Kleefeld EMC, in Kleefeld, Man., is looking for an associate pastor to primarily work with the youth program in a support and relational capacity. Other duties include Christian education and music ministry, with minimal administrative duties. Please direct applications and inquiries to Dean Kamstra, Box 21, Kleefeld, MB R0A 0V0 or dkamstra@eliteswine.com.

MCC Canada has the following openings: (Winnipeg) program manager, food, disaster and material resources department (80 percent FTE), restorative justice coordinator (75 percent FTE), thrift store coordinator (half-time to full-time).
MCC Canada seeks a managing editor for Die Mennonitishe Post, a German newspaper serving many Low German-speaking colony Mennonites scattered throughout Canada, U.S., Mexico and South America. The preferred starting date is March 1, 2002. Applications will be considered beginning January 15, 2002. All MCC workers are to be committed to a personal Christian faith, active church membership, and nonviolent peacemaking. Contact Marsha Jones or Marilyn Funk at MCC Canada. Phone: 204-261-6381; e-mail: mgj@mennonitecc.ca or mrf@mennonitecc.ca.

Braeside EMC, a Winnipeg, Man. church with a Sunday morning attendance of 200 to 250 people, seeks an associate pastor to work primarily with youth. Send resume to Irven Hiebert, 76 McLennon Rd., St. Andrews. MB R1A 2W7 or Bob Hartman, 669 McLeod Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2K 0V6. Call Irven at 204-338-9114 or Bob at 204-663-5438. E-mail: b.hartman@shaw.ca.