Update!!!
The revised deadline for submission of application for Presidential position is
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
IN ITS 50th FIFTIETH YEAR, THE DISCIPLES SEMINARY FOUNDATION SEEKS A NEW PRESIDENT
Mission: With offices in Claremont and in Berkeley, and in partnership with the Claremont School of Theology and Pacific School of Religion, the Foundation’s principal focus is the financial support and spiritual nurture of women and men called to ministry in Christ’s name. In that regard, an essential collaboration of the Foundation is with stewards of ministry throughout the Christian Church who give generously to support DSF’s scholarship program. Located within the Pacific Southwest Region, the Foundation serves, through comity agreements, regions of the Christian Church throughout the Western States, as well as similarly located Conferences of the United Church of Christ.
Environment for service: Socially and economically, DSF’s geographical service areas are diverse, with challenging urban and rural ministries in a richly varied cultural environment. The Foundation’s Trustees are confident that the position of DSF President will appeal to well prepared, dedicated and energetic servants of the church, called to such a place to continue their mission in earnest.
Setting: DSF is headquartered in Claremont, California, at the base of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, directly across from its long-time partner, Claremont School of Theology.
Application Process
Interested persons should submit a current Curriculum Vitae/Resume, detailing educational background and attainment (including degrees earned and dates awarded, and the names of degree granting institutions), as well as other relevant professional certification, to the Screener identified below, by the specified deadline. The Screener is a function established by policy of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), to assess objectively the compliance of applications with the Requirements of the Position, captioned below.
Submission:
All applications must be submitted to the Screener, identified below:
Saundra R. Bryant, LCSW
Executive Director
All Peoples Christian Center
822 East 20th Street
Los Angeles, California 90011
E-mal address: saundrabt@aol.com
Submission may be made by mail, U.S Postal Service or other postal service, or electronically, to the office or e-mail addresses noted above. Questions about these Requirements should be directed, preferably by e-mail, or by phone, to Vance Martin, Chair, Board of Trustees, Disciples Seminary Foundation, at vancemont@yahoo.com or 626/354-4845. Mr. Martin lives in California.
Deadline:
The deadline for submission is THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010. If submitted by U.S. Postal Service or other mail service, delivery must occur on or before the deadline. If the application is submitted electronically, the message must be received by the Screener no later than 11:55 P.M. on the deadline.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Certified Denominational Affiliation:
All applicants must be members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). If the applicant is presently ordained to ministry, standing (including dual standing, if serving ecumenically) must be verified by the appropriate “Expression” of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): e.g., congregation, Region, General Unit. If the applicant is not an ordained minister, submission of appropriate proof of congregational membership should accompany the application (e.g., a signed letter, on appropriate letterhead stationery, from the individual’s pastor).
Education:
PhD, D.Min. or other appropriate doctoral degree. As indicated above, details regarding dates and institutions should be documented.
Competencies
1. Theological: Applicant will, in general , by training and experience, provide theological leadership by:
- having the academic background to interface critically and knowledgeably with seminary administrators and faculty, as well as with staff in related institutions, regarding significant contemporary theological issues.
- being prepared to fulfill the formal role of advising the Committee on the Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR) as well as like committees in the comity regions of the church in the Western States, on matters of theology and inter-religious concerns.
- functioning knowledgeably in representing the Foundation, as the PSWR liaison on the Southern California Ecumenical Council, including preparation of written tests on theological topics, sufficient for publication.
2. Executive: Applicant will
- provide evidence of significant budgeting experience;
- have proven skills in program creation and direction;
- demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
- demonstrate familiarity with non-profit management, particularly endowment development and oversight, strategic planning, and mentoring and monitoring of staff;
- demonstrate evidence of strong organizational leadership in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ);
- have proven ability to be creative and adaptable to change and challenge;
- have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
- have knowledge of, and experience in, facilities management.