We, the undersigned, stand together in asking our State Representatives and Senators to include funding for Medicaid Expansion in the state budget, and we urge the members of our congregations to contact their legislators and voice their opinions.

  

We applaud Gov. Kasich's leadership in including Medicaid Expansion in his proposed budget.  In addition to the moral good of extending access to Medicaid and thereby proper and timely healthcare to 600,000 more Ohioans, independent studies have supported the economic justification for this expansion.  Employers and all insured Ohioans will benefit from lower premiums, and medical providers will be able to provide new jobs in our communities as a result of increased services and decreased unreimbursed emergency care.

  

Many of us have already addressed this important issue with independent letters. We take the additional step of writing this joint appeal to underscore our collective support for expanding Medicaid, and to encourage all members of our faith communities to make their voices heard directly by their legislators.  Our representatives in Columbus need to know they have our support when they in turn support the Governor's plan.

  

Respectfully,

  

The Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal, D. Phil.
Bishop, Diocese of Southern Ohio, The Episcopal Church

  

Rev. Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop, Northeast Ohio Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

  

The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr.
Bishop, Diocese of Ohio, The Episcopal Church

  

Rev. Callon W. Holloway, Jr.
Bishop, Southern Ohio Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

  

Bishop John L. Hopkins
Bishop, East Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church

  

Rev. Dr. Marcus C. Lohrmann
Bishop, Northwest Ohio Synod, Evangelical Church in America

  

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer
Bishop, West Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church

  

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Camping Ministries supports ministry with young people by assisting in the direction of a Diocesan Youth Retreat Program that serves more than 100 junior and senior high students and assisting the Director of a summer camp program that serves more than 400 participants yearly.  The Assistant Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Camping Ministries will work collaboratively with the members of the Bishop's staff, the Youth Advisory Committee, and various parish ministers to develop and implement a strategic plan for ministry with young people that reflects the mission of the church.
 
Employment Classification:
Regular, Full-Time
 
Accountability:
Assistant Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Camping Ministries reports directly to the Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Camping Ministries.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Year-Round): 
 
-Assist the DYM oversee the retreat program 
-Work Collaboratively with leaders in the DSO to oversee regional youth groups 
-Other tasks as assigned by the DYM 
-Administrative duties
 
Summer Camp Responsibilities: 
 
-Administrative 
-Participate in the development of new formation materials 
-Oversee safety and operation of the summer camp community
 
Qualifications and Experience:
 
-A deep Christian Faith and a willingness to share it with young people
-A passion for youth ministry
-Collaborative work style, high energy level, and well-developed interpersonal and pastoral skills
-Demonstrated ability to effectively track and coordinate a number of complex problems at once
-A willingness to learn about Episcopal theology, worship, and practice
-Effective communication skills utilizing print, electronic, and web-based media
-Previous experience working with young people
-A valid driver's license
-A willingness to relocate
-A current FBI/BCI background check
 
Requirements upon hiring:
 
-Safeguarding God's Children training
-Diocesan Anti-Racism Training
 
Start Date: June 1, 2013
 
Compensation:
Annual Salary, Full Benefits
 
All Submissions Due April 15, 2013. Apply at: https://diosohio.wufoo.com/forms/application-form-youth-program-position/

  

  

The 2014 budget process has begun. Applications are available on the finance page of the Diocesan website.

  

Applications are due April 1. If you have questions contact the diocesan finance officer David Robinson at DRobinson@diosohio.org or 800.582.1712.