Opportunity to Serve: NCM Coordinator in Romania

Is God calling you to use your gifts in administration to help the local churches develop compassionate ministries in Romania?

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries entered Romania in 1992. The Church of the Nazarene in Romania has grown out of NCM initiatives, and each local church continues to be involved in various compassionate ministries.

The NCM coordinator will serve as a liaison between regional/field NCM leadership and the leaders of NCM partner organizations in Romania, and will help local churches as they develop compassionate ministries in their communities.

This role would be best suited for someone who has a passion for working with vulnerable and marginalized people and has good interpersonal communication and administration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with all NCM-related activities in Romania
• Facilitate communication between regional/field NCM leadership and local NCM-related ministries.
• Assist the NCM-partner organizations in Romania to meet NCM requirements.
• Help local churches begin and/or continue compassionate ministries in their communities and resource emerging local NCM leaders
• Become conversant in the Romanian language

Requirements:

• Ability to adapt cross-culturally
• Available to live and minister in Romania for a minimum of 2 years.
• Has experience working with vulnerable and marginalized people, or has a strong desire to learn and serve these people groups.
• Proficient in communication and reporting software such as Word and Excel.
• Engages sensitively with new cultures while exploring new opportunities
• Works well in a team
• Takes initiate and is a self-starter
• Ability to develop and implement efficient systems and processes for project tracking and reporting.
• Commitment to the principles of compassion, justice, and service that underpin NCM’s work.

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Opportunity to Serve: Local Church Associate in Romania

“Is God calling you to use your gifts in preaching, worship, and outreach to help revitalize the church in Romania?

The Church of the Nazarene has been present in Bucharest, Romania, since 1992. The local church associate will work with the pastor of the local church to revitalize the congregation, mainly in the areas of worship, discipleship, community outreach, and preaching.

This role would be best suited for an enthusiastic, prayerful and outgoing person or couple, who can embrace an urban lifestyle in an Eastern European setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Sunday worship service by preaching on rotation and helping with music (preferably playing an instrument)
• Develop positive relationships within the community
• Disciple believers and train church members
• Become conversant in the Romanian language
• Mobilize the church members to engage in missional opportunities outside the local church

Requirements:

• Ordained elder (preferred) or district-licensed minister
• Degree in ministry (preferred)
• Sensitive to working with marginalized groups
• Ability to adapt cross-culturally
• Available to live and minister in Bucharest for a minimum of 2 years.

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Opportunity to Serve: Central Europe Field NYI Leader

Qualifications:

• Adequate experience in youth ministry
• Passionate about youth ministry
• BA level or higher of Theological Education, preferably in youth ministry
• Familiar with the NYI structures of the Church of the Nazarene
• District Licensed or Ordained preferable

Requirements:

• Age: 23-39 Years Old
• Family status: single or married. Since the job requires consistent travel, preferably without children. Gender is irrelevant.
• Strong Communication Skills: A youth leader should be able to effectively communicate with young people, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Empathy and Understanding: Understanding the needs, challenges, and aspirations of young people is crucial for effective youth leadership.
• Leadership Experience: Prior experience in leadership roles, whether in church, school clubs, community organizations, or other settings, can provide valuable skills and insights.
• Passion for Youth Development: A genuine passion for supporting the growth and development of young people is essential for motivating and inspiring them.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Youth leaders often encounter complex challenges that require creative and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Cultural Competence and Diversity Awareness: Being culturally competent and aware of diversity issues enables youth leaders to create inclusive and welcoming environments for all young people.
• Ability to Foster Positive Relationships: Building trusting relationships with young people, their families, and other leaders is critical for effective youth leadership.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Youth leaders must be flexible and adaptable in responding to changing circumstances and needs within their communities.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Continuing to learn and grow as a leader is important for staying relevant and effective in supporting young people.

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