July 10, 2024 | Volume IX, Number 28

Presbytery News and Information

Salem Presbytery Stated Clerk Staff Position

Salem Presbytery seeks a Stated Clerk for a 3-year term to begin as soon as September 1. Ruling Elders and/or Ministers of Word and Sacrament are eligible to serve. This position is part-time (15 hours/week, on average). The Position Description can be found at the link below. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the link below no later than 5 PM ET on July 15. For questions, please contact Search Committee Chair Randy Harris at rharris@highlandpres.org. 

Sign Up for Peace & Justice Newsletter

The Peace and Justice Task Force invites you to sign up for their monthly newsletter addressing Peace and Justice issues and events. Click the link below to sign up.

Ministry Training and Education

ATTENTION ALL:

• Ministers of Word and Sacrament actively serving as pastors to congregations or otherwise engaged in a validated ministry within the bounds of Salem Presbytery;

• Commissioned Ruling Elders actively serving a congregation;

• Certified Christian Educators;

• Salem Presbytery Members-At-Large; and

• Presbytery Staff

In order to maintain good standing with Salem Presbytery (which is necessary to access and share your PDP on the new Church Leadership Connection system), completion of Racial Equity Equipping Training is mandatory.

Folks have until September 2025 to complete this training to remain in good standing, OR you must gain approval for an alternative training from the Peace and Justice Task Force.

Our next equipping event will be Tuesday, October 8th from 9-3:30 at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church

Registration for the October event is now live at our Presbytery’s Racial Equity website here:https://www.salemracialequity.org/register

If you have questions, our facilitator contact information can be found on the Presbytery’s Racial Equity website (https://www.salemracialequity.org/home).

Ministry Opportunities

Position Opening at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church - High Point

Forest Hills Presbyterian in High Point is currently searching for a Interim/Transitional Pastor. Click the link below to view the job description.

Position Opening at Sedgefield Presbyterian Church - Greensboro

Sedgefield Presbyterian in Greensboro is currently searching for a Director of Music. If interested, please see the links below.

Position Opening at Unity Presbyterian Church - Woodleaf

Unity Presbyterian Church is seeking a full-time pastor. The person chosen would work with the church Session to provide programs that spread God’s word, support mission work in the community and the world, and provide pastoral care for member families including all age groups. For additional information, contact Pastor Nominating Committee members at:

bectwet@yahoo.com or mperrell@twc.com.

Position Opening at Bethel Presbyterian Church - McLeansville

Bethel Presbyterian Church is seeking a Transitional Minister or CRE.  Click HERE for more information.

Position Opening at New Creation Community Church - Greensboro

New Creation Community Church is seeking a part-time Pastor/CRE. Click HERE for more information and a job description

Position Opening at Westminster Presbyterian - Greensboro

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC is accepting PDP’s from interested parties for the position of Interim Pastor.

Follow the link below for the job description and/or to apply.

Position Opening at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian

Pleasant Grove Presbyterian in Yanceyville is searching for a pianist for Sunday Worship and occasional services. Interested candidates should contact Pastor Steve Jordan at 336-380-1859 or 336-562-2215. 

Position Openings at First Presbyterian Salisbury

First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury is advertising an open position. See the link below for job description and information.

Position Opening at First Presbyterian High Point

First Presbyterian Church in High Point is advertising for the position of Next Gen Director. See the link below for job description and information.

Looking Ahead - Upcoming Events

Register for Bible and Church Music Conference 2024 today! Come listen to leaders and speakers like Rev. Dr. Brian Blount and Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner. For more information about BCMC 2024, please visit https://massanettasprings.org/programs/bcmc.

Ordination Anniversaries

Please pass along congratulations to the following who are celebrating anniversaries of their ordinations:

• Fred Sanford ordained July 9, 1961
• Fred Coates ordained July 15, 1979 (45th in 2024)
• Steve Moss ordained July 15, 1973
• Michael Sarvis ordained July 15, 2023
• Kyle Goodman ordained July 18, 2004 (20th in 2024)
• Nicole Richardson ordained July 22, 2001
• Eric Faust ordained July 24, 1966
• Stephen Fearing ordained July 27, 2014 (10th in 2024)
• Robert Goforth ordained July 31, 1983
• Jim Lunde II ordained July 31, 2011