Installation Service in Lancaster

The Rev. Jillian Riddle will be installed as pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lancaster, on Sunday, January 27, at 3:30 p.m., with a light reception following the service. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. The church is located at 700 Pleasure Road, Lancaster.  

Congregation:  Mt. Eden Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quarryville

Position:  Organist/choir director

Posted:  1/22/13

Mt. Eden Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1241 May Post Office Road, Quarryville, is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. Responsibilities include planning and preparing music for both Sunday worship services and the choir. Hours are forty hours per month, with some flexibility depending on church activities. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to "Organist Search Committee" at the above address.

Institution:  St. Barnabas Center for Ministry

Position:  Executive Director

Posted:  1/22/13

The Executive Director is the Chief Administrative Officer of the St. Barnabas Center for Ministry. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. In program development and administration, the Executive Director will:

Specific committee responsibilities:

1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work.
4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
6. Assist in fund raising by writing grants and soliciting funds from other sources.

In communications, the Executive Director will:

1. See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
4. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations and the general public.
5. Building concerns are to be put in writing and submitted to Board Chair who will submit to St. Paul's Property Committee for evaluation and resolution.
6. All incidents, concerning accidents, complaints or any other situation that would reflect negatively on the Program must be reported immediately to the Board Chair.

In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:

1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.  
2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance ' evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.  
3. See that an effective management team with appropriate provision for succession is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.
5. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.

For more information, contact Carol Witzeman at 717-763-9276 or cwitzeman@aol.com.