Christ Methodist Church is looking for an energetic Pastoral Team member overseeing Youth Ministry who is passionate about nurturing, equipping and building youths (aged 13-21) into life-long disciples of Christ. Being part of the ministry team, you will be working closely with the overseeing Pastor to steer, direct, grow and develop the Youth Ministry and see Youths transformed. Key administrative and ministerial responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing theologically sound biblical teaching primarily to youths up to tertiary, leading small and large group sessions, and coordinating virtual and in-person events.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, leadership, and discipleship for the Youth Ministry.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead youth events and programmes, including:
  • Discipleship & Nurture (from new believers to matured youth leaders)
  • Teaching & preaching (as and when required)
  • Counselling, mentoring & befriending
  • Fellowship, outreach events & camps
  • Planning & execution of weekly youth service
  • Youth-specific outreach events and mission trips
• Provide administrative support for the ministry, regular correspondences to youth, families and volunteers and youth calendar updates
• Supervisory of program coordinators and volunteers in relation to ministry events.
• Recruitment, engagement, and relationship development with volunteers, youths and their families.
• Participate and collaborate in CMC’s staff meetings, trainings, and events.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the doctrinal articles of religion and the general rules of the Methodist Church (as contained in the Book of Discipline of the Methodist Church in Singapore) and its Social Principles.
• A team player with a positive attitude who can adapt and thrive in a dynamic organizational environment, whilst striving for continuous improvement through evaluation and feedback.
• Meticulous and conscientious in nature, with the ability to work with confidential information and maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity.
• Ability and willingness to work nontraditional schedules which includes evenings and weekends.
• Keen passion for growing in theological knowledge, and in understanding of contemporary youth culture to better support the Youth Ministry.

Skills and Experience

• Have relevant theological studies, qualifications and/or experience in similar capacities.
• Excellent communication, service, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability in teaching the Bible and Christian discipleship to youths and young adults.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively plan and execute programs and events with strong time management & relational skills.

Please send resume including salary expectation to:
Christ Methodist Church
597 East Coast Road, Singapore 429082

or email to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Christian Context of Effective Communications

Effective church communications facilitate the fulfillment of both the great commission (external) and great commandment – to convey the Good News, to help people come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior; to help people become intentional disciples for Christ; and to remind the people to love another as Christ loved us.

“Successful church communicators are attuned to the pulse of their church and the culture outside of the church and strategize ways to built bridges from their community to the church and helps people connect the dots to take their next steps toward Christ once they are there. They are passionate about the church’s vision and care about how it translates to people inside and outside of the church. They defend it. They design it. They care about it.” Succinctly described a different way – “The essential functions of church communicators are to oversee anything people read, hear, watch, touch, or click beyond the pulpit.”

On the road of communications excellence, it is a fundamental premise that it is God’s grace and favour that lets our work accomplishes things of eternal value. Despite poorly designed and executed communications, it is God’s grace that helps people come to know Jesus and help people grow in their faith. Then more so, God uses beautifully designed and carefully crafted communications to accomplish His purposes.

Taking Communications to the Next Level

The role of church communications is evolving with the times…it’s no longer just a weekly bulletin and getting out a couple of posters. Church communications now involve strategy, planning and people who are focused on directing the different communications channels of a church, which includes digital and physical platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Website, WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Mobile app, Print, Environmental etc.) that leverage on intentionally designed multimedia content for greater impact.

The person will work alongside the Communications Team to design, plan, develop and execute creative assets to help meet and communicate the needs of the Church and its family of ministries.

The future potential of the church rests in the hands of people who are thinking and creating ways to communicate the timeless message of the Gospel in a way that connects with the world around us.

Job Description of a Design Executive for Christ Methodist Church

Christ Methodist Church (a member of the Methodist Church in Singapore) is seeking to fill the staff position of a Design Executive. The Design Executive will be expected to design and produce high-quality impactful brand communications to be used in church-related events, on digital (web, social, app) and printed materials in a timely and on-budget fashion. The role is fast-paced and will require the person to work on several projects at one time. The Design Executive must have a passion for designing and creating compelling visual communications that is in line with our Church mission and vision.

Primary Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to the following).

• Provide creative and impactful print and digital design solutions for main Church brand and family of ministries.
• Research, identify, and implement trends in graphics and digital content, especially those relating to the faith and church.
• Produce projects/campaigns that effectively communicate the vision/direction of the Church.
• Conceptualize and create visual design content from start to finish for weekend services and ministry activities.
• Establish timeline and milestones for all graphics, allowing adequate margin for reviews, edits, and feedback prior to delivery.
• Monitor progress, adapting timeline and resourcing team to ensure delivery of project is on time.
• Keep key stakeholders informed throughout the process.
• Work with other ministries and departments to think ahead, see needs, and develop creative solutions.
• Ensure all creative content across all channels are in alignment to the look and feel of the Christ Methodist Church visual and brand standards.
• Attend weekly communications meetings as well as all other church wide staff meetings.
• Organize, maintain and backup media files.
• Report to the Executive Director for administrative and work-related matters, including work assignments and schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Visual Communications & Graphic Design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong eye for impactful design, including typography and layout.
• Able to build designs from conception to final product.
• Able to prioritize work to meet busy production and release schedules.
• Able to lead and motivate design volunteers.
• Comfortable working with and publishing on digital platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram etc.)
• Animation, video-editing & web programming skills are a plus.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English; ability to speak and write Mandarin is a plus.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related disciple, or a certificate of completion in a related course is preferred.

Culture Standards

• Has a positive, fun, and enjoyable attitude.
• Enjoys working hard and optimistic about challenges.
• Teachable and open to asking for feedback regularly.
• Creates a feeling of belonging on the team and fosters open dialogue.
• Responds to emails, texts, and other lines of communication promptly.
• Effectively communicates process, progress, and results.
• Can facilitate effective brainstorming.
• Sets creative goals and objectives and able to manage the creative process.
• Develops new and unique ideas.
• Has good judgment about which creative ideas will work in the church setting.
• Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities and manages time well.
• Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.
• Not fearful of acting with minimal planning.

Interested applicants are invited to e-mail their updated resume in word format to [email protected] no later than 20 September 2024, 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Purpose of the Job

• Work with the Pastoral and Admin team to provide administrative support that will allow the church programmes/activities to run efficiently
• Work with the Chairpersons of the Assigned Ministries/Committees to provide administrative support for the work of the ministries/committees
• Helps to ensure that the office runs smoothly

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and operational support to assigned ministry(s) and Pastor(s) overseeing the ministry(s) (including, but not limited to, communicating information between church office and members serving in the assigned ministry(s);
• Assist Ministry Staff and Pastors in the planning and/or coordination of ministry events and management of volunteers where necessary.
• Provide any other administrative and/or operational matters pertaining to assigned ministry(s)
• Screening of phone calls and routing of callers to the appropriate party.
• Greeting and assisting visitors to the office.
• To work as a team in ensuring the Church office operates smoothly.
• Work in tandem with other church Staff to ensure the cleanliness and operational readiness of the office space and equipment.
• To take on any other task assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge or supervisors.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Levels
• Prior administrative experience, preferably 2 years of experience
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Good written and communications skills
• Resourceful with good interpersonal skills
• Pleasant disposition and positive attitude and able to work as a team
• Able to multi-task, flexible in job routine
• Attention to detail.
• Able to commit to working on alternate Saturdays

Interested applicants are invited to e-mail their updated resume in word format to [email protected] no later than 20 September 2024, 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.