There are openings for
1. PTS-Missions
2. PTS-Witness and Evangelism Ministry
3. PTS-Small Group
4. PTS- YAM (Young Adults Ministry)
5. PTS-Christian Ministry Staff – Anglo-Chinese School Barker Road
6. Counsellor
(see below) at BRMC,
Communications Executive at Aldersgate Methodist Church (← click to see more),
Full-time work on a project to promote Christian singles events and marriages (← click to see more)
Christian Ministry Staff (Truthmin: Communications) (← click to see more),
1. PASTORAL TEAM STAFF (MISSIONS)
reports to the Head of Missions Ministry and will be located at Barker Rd
* * R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S * *
CORE MINISTRIES
- To work with, partner and to equip BRMC missionaries, local missionaries, mission agencies and organisations to plant independent, indigenous disciple-making churches in the missions fields that BRMC is involved in
- To provide a platform for the congregation at BRMC to be more Christ-like and be disciples of Christ through missions
- To educate and expose the congregation to missions through education, training and missions trips
- To identify, nurture, train and send persons with a calling to mission fields
- To provide pastoral, spiritual and moral support to our BRMC missionaries
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
- Possesses a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in theology
* * R E Q U I R E M E N T S * *
Experience:
- Have worked in overseas ministries
- 5 years of ministry work
- Preferably possesses pastoral and/or missionary and/or missions ministry experience
Skills:
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Be an innovative team player who is self-motivated and pro-active
- Be able to teach theological topics
2. PASTORAL TEAM STAFF (WITNESS AND EVANGELISM MINISTRY)
will be located at Barker Rd
* * T E R M O F R E F E R E N C E * *
The Witness and Evangelism Committee attends to membership care, spiritual formation, and witnessing through the sharing of personal and congregational testimony of Christian experience, faith, and service
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Newcomer Process
- To coordinate and drive the development of a framework to facilitate the process by which newcomers are received into the life of the church.
- To bring together the relevant stakeholders in the newcomer process, currently identified as W&E, Small Groups, D&N
Hospitality
- To develop an overarching vision and plan for the hospitality efforts of the worship services in BRMC
- To resource and train hospitality volunteers where needed, including ushers, hospitality hosts, and greeters.
- To track the newcomers welcomed in the church, and to ensure that they have been sufficiently followed up with
Membership
- To coordinate the running of the Baptism and Membership Course with the Counselling Centre
- To host and anchor each run of the Baptism and Membership Course
- To track the progress of candidates for membership
- To plan and anchor the Baptism and Confirmation services
General PTS Duties
- Congregational staff duties at an assigned BRMC worship service
- Any other duties assigned by the PIC or overseeing pastor
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
- Possess a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
* * R E L E V A N T S K I L L S * *
Experience:
- 2 years of church ministry experience (BRMC ministry experience preferred)
Skills:
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to think strategically and create clear structures and frameworks for ministry
- Be able to bring together stakeholders with varying priorities and commitment levels
- Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Be an innovative team player who is self-motivated and pro-active
3. PASTORAL TEAM STAFF (SMALL GROUP)
will be located at Barker Rd
* * T E R M O F R E F E R E N C E * *
To assist the Pastor to oversee the Small Groups ministry. To exercise servant leadership in line with Church direction and vision
* * R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S * *
1. To assist the Pastor to oversee the Small Groups Ministry
- Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office
- Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office
2. Pastoral Care of Small Groups
- Development and implementation of Small Groups structure toward more effective Pastoral Care and Community Life
- Training and development of leaders within the Small Groups Ministry
- Visitation of Small Groups / Small Group Leaders
- Recommendation and development of curriculum for Small Groups
3. Planning & Coordination of Programmes for Small Groups, ie, to work with the Committee in planning and coordinating programmes for Small Groups
4. Placement of new members in Small Groups
5. To collaborate with other Ministries in implementing Small Groups objectives;
6. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries
PTS IC JD (additional)
- Manage and coordinate the responsibilities and work flow of the PTS Team
- Meetings with PTS Team to build strategy, plan and implementation of Ministry plans and directions
- Pastoral care and development of PTS Team
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
- Possess a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in theology
* * R E Q U I R E M E N T S * *
Experience:
- 2 years of Pastoral Care experience
Skills:
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Be an innovative team player who is self-motivated and pro-active
4. PASTORAL TEAM STAFF – YAM (Young Adults Ministry)
will be located at Barker Rd
* * T E R M O F R E F E R E N C E * *
To be a prayerful authentic Community of Christ’s disciples
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1. Planning & Organising
- Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of YAM activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives
- Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs of YAM in the prevailing environment
- Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and where there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts
- Recommend and implement strategies adopted by the committee to attract, engage, inspire and retain YAM participation
- To identify and recommend potential leaders
2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage)
- Feed – Organising devotions, bible studies develop content & curriculum, preach & conduct services /workshop
- Train:
- Organise programs for spiritual formation for YAM leaders
- Initiate and organise training programs for potential leaders
- Protect – Organise prayer groups, cell groups and fellowship meetings
- Encourage –initiate opportunities to provide support to YAM leaders in their spiritual journey
3. To provide spiritual counselling to YAM leaders where needed and to involve Counsellors from Pastoral Care ministry where necessary;
4. Be present at all YAM activities
5. Be the Pastors’ Office representative:
- Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office
- Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office
6. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
- Possess a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in theology
* * R E Q U I R E M E N T S * *
Experience:
- 1 year of Youth Adults and small group ministries experience
Skills:
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Be an innovative team player who is self-motivated and pro-active
- Be able to connect with youths
5. PASTORAL TEAM STAFF – CMS-ACSBR (CHRISTIAN MINISTRY STAFF – ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL BARKER ROAD)
will be located at Barker Rd
* * T E R M S O F R E F E R E N C E * *
Establish and Nurture in the hearts, minds and hands of the teachers, the students (and their parents) of ACS (Barker Road):
- the Presence of the God the Christian Bible speaks of
- the understanding and practice of Christian Spirituality, particularly in prayer, praise and the reading of Scripture
- the Relevance of the Christian faith in the building of character, the nurturing of personal holiness and the demonstration of service for self, others and the community, as encompassed by the School values of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT and EXCELLENCE
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES@ACS (Barker Road)
Planning, Organising and/or Facilitating
- Chapel and THOT FOR THE DAY, involving the School leaders, the students and teachers, the Chaplains and external speakers;
- ministry programmes and activities, such as bands for Chapel and School events, Christian Society gatherings, evangelistic initiatives and student-led activities such as REVIVE;
- School-based events such as FOUNDER’S DAY, Methodist Staff Dedication service, Methodist Staff Get-together, Investitures and Honour’s Awards
- Prayer fellowships for the Parent Support Groups;
- Prayer for the students and teachers during their exams;
- The running and management of the Students’ Hub
- (Where feasible) camps and outdoor events
Spiritual Care
- provide spiritual guidance and nurture (feed, affirm, train, protect and encourage) in prevailing issues such as SSA, cyber-wellness, special needs, obsessions and addictions
- develop, guide, review and implement the curriculum for the LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRY for the Sec 2s
- equip students, teachers and parent helpers in evangelistic initiatives, follow-up sessions and nurturing of discipleship
- build and affirm relationships and rapport between students and their parents and teachers in issues and concerns in the Christian faith
Provide spiritual support and counselling to students and families whenever needed and to refer to clinical counsellors if necessary
OTHERS (in relation to MCS and BRMC as the on-site church for School Ministry)
- Collaborate with other Ministries in BRMC as the on-site church in implementing the Ministry objectives
- Take the role of BRMC Pastors’ Office/Chaplains’ representative when working with the Ministry Organising Committee of the School (including the School leaders and the teachers assigned)
- Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to BRMC Pastors’ Office/Chaplains and BRMC Church leadership
- Introduce and offer BRMC ministry and resources to students, parents and teachers
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by MCS Director/Asst Directors of School Ministry and BRMC Pastors’ office
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
- Possess a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in theology
* * R E Q U I R E M E N T S * *
Experience:
- 2 years of Youth/ Children work experience
Skills:
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Be an innovative team player who is self-motivated and pro-active
- Be able to connect with youths and children
6. COUNSELLOR
will be located at Barker Rd
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OVERALL GOAL
- To collaboratively work with individuals, couples ,families and groups towards preferred identity conclusions
AREAS OF COUNSELLING
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Marital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Guilt
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Counselling Ministry
1.Clinical Counselling
a) Counselling families, individuals and couples in a wide range of issues such as relationship problems, mental health and other areas as listed above.
b) Analyse the client’s problem
c) Introduce appropriate intervention for change
d) Work with client to empower him/herself to effect change
2.Will work with Small Groups to bring courses and ministry equipping SG meetings.
3.Will be involved in BMC interviews and follow-up.
4.Will be involved in pastoral care visits, especially illness and bereavements.
Others
1.Provide training sessions and attend events as speaker when invited for various ministries
2.Actively participate in the process of professional development
* * Q U A L I F I C A T I O N * *
Master/Degree in Counselling from an accredited academic institution
* * R E L E V A N T S K I L L S * *
Related Experience:
- Area- Pastoral Care
Required Skill set:
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active
HOW TO APPLY
For positions at BRMC, email your detailed CV with current and expected salaries to hr@brmc.org.sg, or mail your details to the HR Manager at Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917
