Highland Park UMC
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Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
JobType
full-time
About the job
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Full Time
Aug 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028
Dallas, TX, US
MCLN Fellow
The MCLN Fellows program is a part of HPUMC’s Mark Craig Leadership Network helping those pursuing a career in ministry the opportunity to enhance their spiritual influence by providing practical experience in a church and access to proven ministry leaders. The Fellow position is assigned to a specific ministry, and will execute several projects from start to finish in order to enable more effective ministries with our congregants, team members, and the communities HPUMC serves. The MCLN Fellow will be part of a group of fellows that will meet weekly with the MCLN Director and will provide assistance to facilitate various projects while developing pastoral and administrative skills. The Fellow will become a valued member of his or her Ministry Team and must thrive in a fast-paced, highly relational, creative environment with tight deadlines and busy schedules.
As with all HPUMC positions, this person is expected to embody the mission of HPUMC each and every day - to help people become deeply devoted followers of Christ. They are also expected to demonstrate the values of HPUMC, which include: (1) being God led, (2) caring for one another, (3) being respectful of our heritage and (4) being focused on our future.
Reports To: Ministry Supervisor and MCLN Director
Ministry Exemption: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Mockingbird Campus
Working Hours: At least 36 hrs per week
Anticipated Schedule: TBD. During certain times of the year additional hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the job. All church staff will be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.
Job Responsibilities and Duties: Fellows will be assigned to a specific ministry or campus and job description will be tailored to that particular assignment.
Education & Desired Skills:
Bachelor degree, preferably enrolled in seminary
Organized, efficient, exhibits attention to detail, personable and team-oriented
Mission trip experience in a Christian environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passion for serving others both locally and globally
Comfortable facilitating conversations requiring deep sharing while managing group dynamics
Fluency in Spanish a plus