Opportunities

If you have an employment opportunity or an item(s) your congregation no longer needs, list it here!
 

Give or Take

The legacy of Cherry Valley will live on in the furniture and equipment that is available to resource the vision and ministry of other congregations. Those items are currently stored in a Grand Rapids warehouse. The items may be viewed on Saturday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. If you wish to make an appointment to see the items on either February 13 or February 17 please contact Rich Lichti by phone 616.283.6197 or by email: rlichti@lakemichiganpresbytery.org

Click here to view items available

Available:

Chancel furniture available. Items include: Chancel table, lectern and Baptismal Fount. They are wood with a natural oak finish, and are in great shape. We would love to see them go to a church in need of these items. There would be no cost except the expense to pick them up. There are pictures available and additional information can be obtained by contacting Tim Bullerdick at 616-846-5888 (cell 616-402-8793) or tpbullerdick@hotmail.com. Items can be viewed at First Presbyterian Church, 508 Franklin, Grand Haven, MI 49417.

Fully furnished house available to Missionary, pulpit supply, intern or stated supply for two years in the Ingham County area. The only requirement would be to pay the utilities (currently budget plan of $200 per month which includes appliance repair and $100 in water/sewer every quarter) and to keep up the grounds year round (weeding and snow shoveling).  The mortgage and homeowners insurance would be covered by owner.  The home is not a rental but a private home.  The owner needs to be gone for two years for business and does not want to leave the home empty.  It is a 100 year old home, great school system and wonderful neighborhood.  No fencing or garage.  All appliances provided.  Personal items of the owner will be left in the home.  Please contact Deb at 517-285-1918 for information and interview. (posted 11/18)

Set of Books - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament. - Contact Janet or Jerry Duggins, 269.344.3966, jerryorjanet@wpcportage.org (posted 10/19)

Looking for:

Sound System & cables -  Montgomery California is a a very small church and are in need of donated sound system equipment, cables, whatever is available. Please contact Mark Case at 517-639-5975 or markcase@chartermi.net or Roberta Sarnicki at 517-639-4092 or rsarnicki@infinisource.net if you can help (posted 8/20/09)

Pulpit Robe -  Mike Baynai, pastor at John Knox Grand Rapids is looking for a pulpit robe to either have, or borrow for a visiting pastor. He is about 5'9 and 160 pound. Please contact Mike if you can help, revmcb@hotmail.com (posted 8/18/09)

Does your church have items it is trying to find a new home for? Is your church looking for items that others might have? Let us know and we will list them here and in the e-bulletin (published twice a month)

Paid Positions

  • Full-time Position Opening for Church Secretary/Administrator, First Presbyterian Church,  Lansing, MI. This is a full time , salaried position with fringe benefits. Duties include managing the church office, finance management and reporting, publishing and personnel supervision. A complete description may be obtained by writing to: 

    Administration and Personnel Committee
    First Presbyterian Church
    510 W. Ottawa
    Lansing, MI 48933

    Applicant resume and letter of personal interest must be received no later than March 1.  Questions?  Contact Jim Hengstebeck

  • The First Presbyterian Church in Allegan is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) designated pastor to equip and motivate us to transform our historic and traditional church to live in today’s unpredictable world.  A small but devoted congregation awaits an enthusiastic and imaginative strategic thinker with a positive outlook; someone who will be willing to work cooperatively with Presbytery and with nearby churches-Presbyterian and some in Allegan. This person should be communicative, compassionate, and generous in friendship.  Email communications will be useful as we find new ways to work with someone not always on site.  We need someone to lead us as we strive to fulfill our recently adopted mission:  Rejoice in God’s love; Reflect God’s grace; Respond to God’s will. If interested, contact General Presbyter John Best, jbest@lakemichiganpresbytery.org (1/14)
  • John Knox is looking for a part-time music director, contact Betty Rittersdorf brittersdorf@sbcglobal.net(1/2)
  • COM is looking for someone to do child care every fourth Tuesday during their meetings (9:30-2:30) using the Portage Westminster's nursery. Contact Rick Rahm, rick@fhpcusa.org.  (10/15)
  • Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries.  For information about the position see the church's website -- www.fhpcusa.org (posted 9/13)

  • Part-time Organist/Accompanist - A part-time organist/accompanist for First Presbyterian of Holland,  The position pays an annual salary of $9,000.  A position description is available from the office of First Presbyterian Church, 659 State Street, Holland, MI. 49423.  Phone:  616-392-9022  Web:  www.fpcholland.org Email:  vickib@fpcholland.org

Volunteer Positions

  • Youth Triennium is in need of volunteers for preparation and registration, contact Rich Lichti if you are interested in helping.

  • Presbytery Nominating Committee is seeking individuals for various positions, click here to learn more.

  • Polity experts and seekers are needed to be part of a task force to review the New Form of Government and make a response from our Presbytery. Click here for details or contact Janet Magennis, Stated Clerk.

  • Greenwood always needs volunteers to keep camp in good physical condition.  Help is needed with building and grounds maintenance.  Also, volunteers are needed to serve on the Greenwood Agency or to work with subcommittees of the agency in long range planning, fund raising, program development, marketing and publicity.  Contact Camp Director, Greg Hoekman (greghoekman@yahoo.com)  or Nancy Kinch (nancykinch@hotmail.com) to volunteer or for more information.

  • The Presbytery supports campus ministry programs at Michigan State, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and at several schools in Downtown Grand Rapids.  The boards for these ministries consist of volunteers who oversee the ministry and also raise financial support.  More information can be found at http://www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/discipleship/higher_ed.htm.

  • Volunteers are needed to serve on the Youth Strategy Team which meets periodically by phone and in person to plan youth events and to develop opportunities for leadership development  for youth and their leaders.

  • Persons with interest in serving in any of the areas supported by the DMT or the DMT itself can volunteer to be co-opted to the team or be elected through the nominating process of the presbytery.