Executive Committee
- Area Ministry Dean
Pr. Gordon Sandquist
Phone: 785-293-5367; Email: gsandquist001@luthersem.edu - Area Ministry Chair
Ms. Coleen Esping
Phone: 785-468-3630; Email: cre@ksu.edu - Area Ministry Synod Council Members
Mr. Tom Nelson
Email: tomnelson@twinvalley.net
Rev. Gordy Sandquist (at large)
Phone: 785-293-5367; Email: gordo80465@aol.com
Position Opening
Director of Youth & Family Ministry – Peace Lutheran Church, Manhattan, KS.
We are seeking a full-time Director of Youth & Family Ministries for our congregation of 475. This person will work with our current staff of 7 volunteer Youth Ministers as well as help to develop a volunteer “staff” of Family Ministers. This person will be responsible for facilitating religious education opportunities for children, young adults, families in collaboration with the Christian Education Committee and the Pastor. The DYFM will encourage the development of the youth program in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Team, Youth Advisory Board, and the Pastor, in a way that engages youth in spiritual discovery, connecting to each other, and contributing to the community of Peace, Manhattan, and the world. This person will also help us find ways to integrate faith, pray, and study within families.
In return, we are offering a full-time position with a competitive wage, health insurance, continuing education opportunities, an office, and a great staff to work with. A full Job description is available on our website: www.peace-to-you.org. Resumes may be sent to: Resume@peace-to-you.org. For more information contact office@peace-to-you.org. Please submit resumes no later than May 15. [0413]
Ongoing Area Ministry activities, events, programs, opportunities
- Spring Gathering – Focus is on program and resource sharing
- Fall Gathering – Focus is worship and fellowship
- Bethany House of Studies
Contact: Mr. Richard Monson
Phone: 620-241-6003; Email: monsonrb@aol.com - Parish Ministry Associate Program
AM Coordinator: Sid Hose; Email: shose@comcast.net
