District Staffing Search

Northern Plains Districtof the Church of the Brethren is seeking to fill four part-time staff positions:Communications Minister,Minister of Leadership Development,TRiM (Training in Ministry) Coordinator, andDistrict Conference Support. The time commitment and responsibilities vary by position; complete position descriptions are availablehere. A single search committee is tasked with filling all four positions and is open to the possibility of one individual filling more than one position.

Northern Plains Districtis comprised of 31 congregations: 1 in Montana, 6 in Minnesota and the remaining congregations in Iowa. Congregations are located in rural, urban, and suburban contexts and represent a healthy mix of theological diversity. The district is committed to strengthening the work of each congregation and the district as a whole through spiritual growth, leadership support and development, communication and connection, stewardship, church growth and new church development, peacemaking and service.

Interested persons may apply by sending a letter of interest, a resume, and three references to Rhonda Pittman Gingrich, convener of the search committee at eitherrpgingrich@yahoo.comor 4820 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410. The application deadline is March 28, 2014.

In addition,Camp Pine Lakeis looking forSummer Staff for 2014. Interested persons may contact the Camp Director, Parker Thompson, atcamppinelake@heartofiowa.net. More information on the camp summer staff positions may be foundhere.