Mission
Virginia Mennonite Conference equips pastors, lay leaders, and congregants for worship and service, and to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to neighbors near and far.
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Virginia Mennonite Conference seeks applicants for a part-time (.25FTE) leadership position of Minister of Equipping, providing training, resourcing and support for pastors, lay leaders and congregations. See the full job description HERE.
Qualifications include spiritual maturity, theological training grounded in the Anabaptist tradition, credentialed, or eligible for credentialing, experience in pastoral ministry or education, and leadership roles demonstrating both administrative and interpersonal skills. Candidates will adhere to the principles of the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective and A Shared Understanding of Ministerial Leadership.
The Minister of Equipping is a member of the leadership team and accountable to the Conference Council. Compensation will be determined by the Personnel Committee and be commensurate with the MCUSA guidelines.
Letters of interest or inquiry and questions should be sent to David King at [email protected]
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Virginia Mennonite Conference is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors, in accordance with applicable laws. As a faith-based organization, VMC is exempt from discrimination based on religion in that employing persons with a background in ministry and/or administration within a Mennonite or other Anabaptist context is considered a bona fide occupational qualification.
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Vision
God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world.
Mission
Virginia Mennonite Conference equips pastors, lay leaders, and congregants for worship and service, and to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to neighbors near and far.
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