Women Ministries Application Deadline Approaching

CHICAGO, IL (February 18, 2011) – The deadline is approaching for submission of applications for the position as executive minister of the Department of Women Ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC).

This full-time position, which reports to the ECC president, provides leadership in the development of new programs and continuing activities, manages day-to-day operations, works with denominational and Women Ministries leaders, and develops effective strategies for funding and implementing the department’s vision.

Click here for a more detailed job description. To read a previously published story, click here.

Once a selection has been made, the candidate will be nominated by the Board of Women Ministries with the concurrence of the ECC Executive Board and placed on the ballot for election to a four-year term during the ECC Annual Meeting in June. The new executive minister will assume the position on a date to be negotiated with the Board of Women Ministries, but not later than September 1.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume no later than February 23.

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