HELP-WANTED

Congregations are called to be safe places for all members, and every
ELCA congregation is responsible to have established guidelines and policies
protecting all members. When hiring church workers, please remember the
importance of background checks. All SC congregations should have official
guidelines in place (the deadline was the 2005 synod assembly) to safeguard
members against abuse.

For more information about background checks and guidelines,
check out the following Web link:

http://www.elca.org/backgroundchecks/

Bethel Lutheran Church, White Rock, is looking for a part-time Youth Ministry
Coordinator. The Youth Coordinator will work with the Pastor and the Youth Ministry
Committee to assist in providing appropriate ministry within all phases of the Bethel
Lutheran Church youth ministry experience. A position description is available.
For more information contact Pastor Brett Collins, 2081 Dutch Fork Road,
PO Box 367, White Rock, SC 29177. Telephone 803-781-2134

CROSS AND CROWN, FLORENCE: PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

P/T Director of Music Ministries needed for Florence, SC church. 10 hours per week.
Duties include planning and coordinating the congregation's music program, direct the
choir, and participate in planning of worship and other musical activities. Education and
experience appropriate for a professional church keyboard musician is desired.
Please send resume to: Cross and Crown, 3123 W. Palmetto St. Florence, SC 29501.

GOOD SHEPHERD, COLUMBIA: CONTEMPORARY SERVICE COORDINATOR

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3909 Forest Drive, Columbia, desires individual to serve
as the coordinator for their contemporary service held on Sunday mornings. Coordinator
will be responsible for playing keyboard for the service, worship planning, music selection,
and recruiting and leading the music team (vocalists and instrumentalists.) Experience
with liturgical contemporary music, strong keyboard skills, and vocal leadership are desired.

Contact Pastor Bob Helton, 803-787-4413.

GRACE, ROCK HILL: DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Grace Lutheran Church in Rock Hill, SC (just south of Charlotte, NC) has an immediate
opening for a Director of Youth Ministry. The director will be responsible for visioning,
planning and promoting ministries with youth, children and their families, as well as
equipping others to share in these ministries. Bachelor’s degree and ministry experience
preferred. Send resume and cover letter to: Pastor Ray Mohrmann, Grace Lutheran
Church, 426 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Contact by email
at pastorray@comporium.net or by phone at 803-324-5295.
Congregational website: www.gracerockhill.org

INCARNATION, COLUMBIA: MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FOR FAITH FORMATION

A full-time position responsible for the coordination, development and supervision of
all faith formation programs for youth, children, and adults, in the congregation and
its two child development centers is immediately available. We desire a candidate
with one or more of the following qualifications: a college degree in religion or a
church-related field; experience and training in this area of ministry, a Master of Arts
in Religion degree from a theological institution; rostered status in the ELCA. A full
position description is available at www.incarnationlutheran.com

Send resumes by mail to:
   Pastor Mary W. Anderson
   Incarnation Lutheran Church
   3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205

Or by e-mail to: pastor@incarnationlutheran.com

LORD OF LIFE, BLUFFTON: CHURCH MUSICIAN

Lord of Life, Bluffton seeks a church musician creative in the Lutheran tradition to accompany
our Sunday worship services and seasonal liturgies. Specific responsibilities include
piano/keyboard accompaniment for our youth and adult choirs at rehearsals and worship;
accompany choir(s) for cantatas and community outreach events; select songs and hymns
from music appealing to four generations to accompany the Sunday and seasonal worship services.
Sightreading and significant experience in accompanying worship on the piano/keyboard is required.
The candidate must have a Christian spirit and the ability to work well with volunteers and musicians
of all abilities. Send resumes to rebeccasturgis@aol.com or mail them to the church office:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29909.

ST. ANDREW’S, COLUMBIA: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

This congregation, with an established history of excellence in worship and music, seeks a
musician creative in the Lutheran tradition to lead two Sunday morning worship services and
seasonal liturgies. Specific responsibilities include leading the congregation in worship and
song, conducting an adult choir and a children’s choir, and directing soloists and instrumental
ensembles. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of Lutheran theology and
liturgical practice, skill and competency at the keyboard, both organ and piano, improvisation
and service playing. The church’s instruments include a Schantz organ, 3 manual, 34 ranks; a
Knabe grand piano, handbells, Orff instruments and chimes. Requirements include at least
a bachelor’s degree in music, and experience in conducting and rehearsing choirs of different
age groups. If interested, see expanded job description and list of applications requirements
at: www.salutheran.com. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Send resumes to Ruth Lackstrom, rel2812@earthlink.net or mail to: Music Search Committee,
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia , SC 29210.

ST. JAMES, SUMMIT: PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR

St. James, Summit, SC is accepting applications for a part-time youth director. The preferred
candidate will have experience working with children, and a college degree or currently enrolled
in degree program. Job Description: Recommend to Christian Education Committee
suggestions for activities, program emphases and settings for youth. Plan and carry out a
varied and wide-ranging program with youth, which includes study, fellowship, service
and activities. Organize parents and other congregational members in youth ministry
support activities (meals, transportation, fund raising, etc.). Mentor youth as they emerge as
leaders. Keep records of youth participants, etc. Other duties may be assigned by the Pastor.
Please send resume by May 31, 2008 to: St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church,
308 Church Street, Leesville, SC 29070

The Christian Education Coordinator shall oversee and/or implement short and long term
programs including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and other education programs for
children and adults. Applicant must be committed to Jesus Christ with a strong background
in Biblical and theological studies. Preferred qualifications include a college degree or
equivalent experience, computer skills with office products, and strong communication and
organizational skills. Email resume’ to stpaul@bellsouth.net or mail it to 961 Trail Ridge,
Aiken, SC 29803.

Summer Memorial Lutheran Church is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of
Director of Music Ministries / Organist. This part-time position (16-20 hours per week) consists
of one Sunday worship service plus any additional seasonal services (i.e., Advent, Lent, etc.).
The Director of Music Ministries conducts weekly rehearsals with the adult choir, the children’s
choir, and the handbell choir. This individual will also work closely with the Pastor and the
Worship and Music Committee in selecting a wide variety of music to enhance the worship
service. Knowledge of traditional Lutheran Liturgy and contemporary praise music is an asset
to this position. All interested persons should submit a resume to Wanda Amick, Summer
Memorial Lutheran Church, 1609 Milligan Street, Newberry, SC 29108, or by e-mail
to summermemorial@bellsouth.net. Compensation information is available.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL, LEXINGTON: CLIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Lexington has an opening for a Client Services Specialist.
Qualifications include great people skills, a strong customer-service orientation, and organizational
abilities. Good telephone skills, computer knowledge, and verbal and writing skills also are necessary.
Insurance license and securities licenses 7 and 66 required (or willingness to obtain). Send resume
to Carol Sease at Thrivent Financial, 1909-C Augusta Hwy., Lexington, SC 29072 or
carol.sease@thrivent.com or fax to 803-957-3349.

This full-time leader will coordinate the congregation’s ministry with children, youth, college
students, and young adults. This person will also work cooperatively with other members of
the Pastoral and Program staff as well as lay leaders to support and develop the overall ministry
of the congregation. A detailed description is available upon request. Resumes may be sent to
Pastor Susan Crowell at 421 North Main Street, Greenville, SC, 29601 or at sjcrowell@trinitylutheran.ws.