COMMUNITY CALENDAR
October
21—Library research skills workshop (hosted by Evan Kuehn)
23—Public theology lecture, Bible Field: “Political and Hospitable: Engaging Neighbors,” feat. Dr. Sophia Magallanes-Tsang and Dr. Drew J. Strait (12-1:30pm, Zoom)*
29—Halloween party, immediately following worship
*Requires registration here: https://tinyurl.com/mwmbn5ze
Happy Reading Week!
Reminder: October 14th-28th is Fall Reading Week. There is no community worship, dinner, or courses scheduled this week.
OCTOBER EVENTS at NPTS
TONIGHT!
OCTOBER EVENTS around NPTS
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Break the silence. Stand against the injustice of abuse.
October 24, 2024
8:30am-5pm
Evangelical Covenant Church (8303 West Higgins Rd, Chicago IL 60631)
Research reveals that a significant portion of individuals experience violence in intimate partner relationships, with statistics indicating that 25% of women and 10% of men endure such violence. Therefore, many among our church’s congregants and broader community may have been impacted. The impact leads to profound emotional, physical, and spiritual consequences.
Join Love Mercy Do Justice for Safe Sanctuaries training and equip yourself to minister to those affected by intimate partner violence in Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024. Learn to offer holistic healing and sensitive support and create safe space in your sanctuary. Embody Shalom through transformational, healing pastoral care.
You can learn more and register here.
Looking Ahead
Early registration is now open for the Evangelical Covenant Church’s 2025 Midwinter Conference in Denver, Colorado. You can find out more information about the conference and register here.
Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. 2025 Clergy and Lay Leadership Conference
From conference organizers: “We are at a perilous time in which the presumption of democracy in America and, indeed, the world is at stake. For many, the claim to “justice for all” is not a given, and efforts to foster greater equity and support the diversity of America are being thwarted or reversed. We need only to examine Project 2025 to get a sense of the growing divide in this nation. The process of experiential, educational and cultural erasure is of special significance for the people of African descent in the United States. Considering all the challenges confronting this nation at this point in time, we thought it most fitting to descend upon Little Rock, Arkansas, and be reminded of the transformative history of the area represented by the Central High School Little Rock Nine and the 1919 Elaine Arkansas massacre.
Once and again, our programs and workshops speak to these times to offer the framing and tools for emerging and seasoned faith leaders to navigate the issues of this present moment. We are engaged in reconstituting a Nation where justice is truly for all! We are stronger with a unified agenda, especially peer-to-peer engagement and exchange.”
You can find out more information about the conference and register here.
NPTS Travel Course: Spring 2025, Colombia
Important note: Scholarships are available to cover non-tuition costs for students taking the course for credit.
Planning to graduate in the spring?
Are you anticipating graduating in May 2025? If so, please submit your graduation application now. The application can be found under Graduation Overview at www.northpark.edu/selfservice. It only takes a moment, so don’t wait!
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Job Highlights
Preaching Opportunity in Skokie, IL
Use your preaching skills and encourage a local congregation. The English Ministry of Grace Chinese Christian Church needs either a male or female pulpit supply for October 20, 2024. No Chinese is required as the service is in English. The service is at 9:30am at 5200 Church Street, and the honorarium is $230.00. Dr. Wilson generally preaches 20-30 minutes, depending on the text. This is for one service. Although they are requesting this specific date, they hope to involve students more in the future. Please contact Dr. Wilson at drjohnny@live.com.
Full-time Youth Pastor at Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Chicago, IL
The Youth Pastor at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church will lead and oversee the youth ministry, providing spiritual guidance, support, and development for young people, from cradle to college. This individual will work to create a dynamic and engaging environment where young people can grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and become active members of the church and community.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) that effectively demonstrates their experience with youth, theological understanding, and how they intend to employ both to care for our church’s young people. All written materials must be attached at the time of application, in addition to answering several brief questions. You may apply for this role here: bit.ly/quinnyouthpastorapp
Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts at Resurrection Covenant Church in Chicago, IL
The Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts will lead the musical portion of Sunday worship at ResCov. Other responsibilities could include planning the musical portion of the service alongside the Pastoral Team.
The Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts will lead the musical portion of Sunday worship at ResCov. Other responsibilities could include planning the musical portion of the service alongside the Pastoral Team.
More information about qualifications & job responsibilities can be found here.
How to Apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and video, approximately 5-10 minutes, illustrating your musical and worship leading experience to chair@rescov.org.
Part-Time Youth Pastor at Redeemer Life Church in Vernon Hills, IL
Redeemer Life is seeking a half-time Youth Pastor to shepherd their youth with the purpose of leading them towards faith in Christ and helping them grow in spiritual maturity. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the youth ministry. While their primary priority will be on caring for the students, volunteers and parents, there is an openness to expanded opportunities as it relates to an individual’s desires and giftedness.
For more information about the position and to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Clayton Chan (clayton.chan@redeemerlife.com).
Full-time Pastor of Youth and Children at Newport Covenant in Bellevue, WA
Newport Covenant Church seeks a pastor whose love of Jesus is reflected in a love of youth and children and in carrying out the ministry of Christ for birth through age 18.
Find out more at https://newportcov.church.
A full job description can be found here.
Contact: Dan Laszewski and Jane Young at ncc.nominate@gmail.com with an attached resume.
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