We have an exciting opportunity to grow the work in Germany with a 1 year missions opportunity unlike any that we have offered before.  Do you have a young man who might be interested?

This is from our partner church in Schenefield, Germany (Hamburg):

In order to establish a church-linked Christian baseball team as part of our youth ministry we want to hire as soon as possible a

• Baseball trainer (male)
• From the USA
• Dedicated believer in Jesus Christ
• Preferably below 35 years old
• Used to work with kids and teens
• Able to speak about faith issues
• Willing to give at least a 1-year commitment
• Collaborating with the church leadership

 
We offer a financial compensation and accommodation, support in learning the German language (if desired) and the opportunity to also be linked to the professional Baseball club Westend 69ers.
 
We desire a sports missionary who is Christ-centered and self-motivated to use a unique moment establishing a baseball team combined with all kinds of Christian youth activities.

For more information on how you can apply, contact Dr. Doug Casady at ​doug@synergymissions.net

A local basketball club in Sichuan Province, China is seeking 2 basketball coaches For immediate placement. Must be single; man or woman is acceptable.

The club will provide air travel return (once per year), housing, and a monthly salary of $1,500 to $1,900.  Additional income is possible by teaching additional classes. 

Minimum placement time is 3 months, but one year or longer is prefered. Bachelor’s degree required and experience teaching youth / coaching basketball.

Job Posting - Director of Sports
 
Profile of First Friends Church
First Friends Church is located in Canton, Ohio. Our 1,000 member intergenerational church is rooted in the Evangelical Friends tradition and part of the Evangelical Friends Eastern Region denomination. We have a contemporary atmosphere of worship and teaching. As a church, we are committed to making disciples, building quality relationships with Christ and others, and reaching our world through the Holy Spirit’s power. Our vision statement is “Transform the Heart. Transform the Home. Transform the World.” We are committed to “Building mature followers of Jesus in the church and home.” Visit our First Friends website at firstfriends.org to get more information.
 
Profile of First Friends Sports Ministry
First Friends Sports Ministry has over 50 leagues with offerings that reach all ages: ranging from age five to sixty plus years old. Sports offerings include basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, youth baseball, softball, cheerleading, and exercise classes. First Friends Arts Academy also falls under sports ministry umbrella, which consists of classes in dance, drawing, and drama. We offer summer camps for area youth in basketball, volleyball and the Arts. First Friends Church sits on 40 residential acres with 15 acres dedicated to sports fields: three baseball fields, and two soccer fields. Inside the church we have two full size hard wood courts used for basketball and volleyball leagues and an additional dance studio room. There are 4,000 plus participants and coaches in our sports programs per year. Visit our Sports website atfirstfriendssports.com to get a scope of the Ministry.
 
Personal and Professional Qualifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has these strong, proven personal and professional qualities:
1. Evident love for Jesus with passion and ability to share the Gospel
2. Ability to advance the FFC Sports Ministry through strategic thinking and vision casting with corresponding ability to implement the vision.
3. Strong communication skills - presentational, written, interpersonal and group communication skills       and able to interact with all ages
4. Strong administrative/leadership skills - able to manage at a macro and micro levels.
5. Demonstrated coaching and sports ministry experience and corresponding skills.
 
Contact & Process
Interested candidates should have a college degree and can submit a resume with references and statement of faith. All communication should be sent by e-mail to the Pastor of Administration, Roger Foote. rfoote@firstfriends.org
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