April 1, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: Vineyard Columbus is looking to hire a new Research Assistant for our Senior Pastor, Rich Nathan. Vineyard Columbus is a thriving community of faith located in Columbus, Ohio, whose vision is to be a “relevant church that does not exist for itself, but for Christ and for the world.” We are an empowered-‐ evangelical church that believes in bringing together the best of the evangelical and charismatic streams. Our church is comprised of people from all walks of life, and we have a strong bent towards justice issues regarding the marginalized. The 26-‐year old church that began with just a handful of people is now a multi-‐racial, multi-‐generational, multi-‐site church that averages 8,000 people each weekend at its four campuses, which includes a Spanish-‐ speaking congregation. In addition, Vineyard Columbus has planted 30 churches in the United States, and has 3 full-‐time mission teams serving in Amsterdam, Brazil, and North Africa. Rich Nathan, the senior pastor of Vineyard Columbus, has a passion to raise up new leaders, pastors, missionaries, and church planters. This job is especially suited for a woman or man who feels a strong call to become a senior pastor or a church planter. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see the job description below. Qualified candidates should submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Vineyard Columbus Job application (attached and also available at http://www.vineyardcolumbus.org/news/jobs/index.asp) 3. Names and phone numbers of three professional references 4. A one-‐page cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this job Please email ALL of the above listed items to
[email protected].. Incomplete applications will be dismissed from the process. We will be accepting resumes through May 1, 2014. Selections and the interview process will begin shortly thereafter. Due to the large volume of inquiries regarding the job, we will not be accepting phone calls to discuss the position. If you have a question that is not covered on this job description or somewhere on our website, you can email me at:
[email protected]. Sincerely, Matt Shetler Research Assistant to Rich Nathan www.VineyardColumbus.org
Prepared by: MBS Updated on: 04/2014
Vineyard Church of Columbus Position Description Title: Research Assistant to Rich Nathan Reporting Relationship: Rich Nathan, Senior Pastor Classification: Non-‐Exempt, Full-‐time, Wage Department: Senior Pastor Overall Responsibility: • The Research Assistant’s job is to aid the Senior Pastor with gathering information and resources as he prepares his sermons, conference talks, articles, and other speaking and writing engagements. Responsibilities: • Research (commentaries, dictionaries, articles, books, newspapers, old sermons, illustrations, etc.) • Assist in the coordination of sermon series follow-‐up events with relevant departments (seminars, workshops, classes, etc.) • Send out Rich’s monthly congregational email and keep the email database updated • Edit sermon transcripts for the web • Update Rich’s personal blog and occasionally other social media outlets (min. technical experience required) • Lead a Vineyard Columbus small group Qualifications & Expectations • The candidate must profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and commit to a lifestyle of spiritual growth and maturity. • The candidate is expected to pursue membership at Vineyard Columbus. • The candidate must be highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills. • The candidate must be detail oriented. • The candidate must fit theologically within empowered evangelicalism. • The candidate must have a heart for social justice. • The ideal candidate would have a strong sense of calling to either plant a church or be a senior pastor in the Vineyard. • The ideal candidate would preferably have some previous ministry leadership experience. • The ideal candidate would preferably have a Master of Divinity or a Master of Arts degree in a related field. Terms of Employment • The new hire will start in July of 2014. • The job commitment is for 2 years. • The job is non-‐exempt, full-‐time, and salaried with benefits. Prepared by: MBS Updated on: 04/2014
