Prayerfully scroll through this list to see where your pastoral gifts could be used. For more information on each church, use the website link and then reach out to the mentor to hear more details.
If you have questions on how to receive your academic credit for working with an AMD location, schedule an appointment with Dr. Heather Crews.
Looking for: Media Pastor
Seeking reliable, knowledgeable, passionate, team minded pastor.
For additional information, please contact Pastor Claval Hunter (claval@andrews.edu).
Are you looking for an AMD opportunity at a small church near Andrews? Consider the Eau Claire or Dowagiac churches.
You will have opportunity to:
- preach
- be an elder
- teach Sabbath School
- get involved in Pathfinders
- see how a church board is run efficiently
- do outreach including evangelism and visitation
Contact Dr. Tom Shepherd, Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Pastor of these churches. Write to trs@andrews.edu or call 269-277-9488 to discuss.
Vision: We exist to see everyone find life in Christ
Mission: We share a journey in Christ through creative ministries, loving communities, and lifelong discipleship
- Contemporary, non-traditional settings
- Urban and suburb ministry experience
- Learn how to work with for-and-non-profit ministries in a church/business model
- Opportunities for creative ministries and outreach
- Gain experience in leadership, discipleship, teaching, and preaching
Contact Pastor Jon Remitera via text at 407-247-0958 or email via remitera@andrews.edu.
The Grace Place is looking for AMD students who are willing and available to assist in
addressing these key challenges:
- How do we help new members grow their relationship with Jesus,
- immersing them into the church community, and developing their spiritual gifts?
- How do we empower and motivate existing members to be active, engaged participants?
- How do we expand our reach into the local South Bend community so that we can continue to grow?
- How do we develop a meaningful, effective, and creative worship service that connects people with God?
At The Grace Place, you will have the opportunity to craft a plan to address
these challenges, and the freedom to execute your ideas, all under the mentorship of Dr. Hyveth Williams.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Media Ministry
- Discipleship—focus of every church.
- Utilize digital discipleship.
- Recognize innovative and creative ways to spread the gospel.
Community Outreach
- Being hands and feet of Jesus.
- Serve Authentically without an agenda.
Church Planting
- Digital Church plant with Upper Columbia Conference.
- Passionate in using technology and media to share the gospel.
More Information: Pastor Tyler Kern: 309.231.5400; kernt@andrews.edu.
Le Groupe Francophone, Berrien Springs, MI
- Needs to speak French.
- Ability to work with groups, offer visitation, and dream of how to expand the group.
- This PMC church plant meets once per month, last time over 80 people joined.
- Gender not a barrier to a pastor serving this group.
Contact: Davide Sciarabba sciarabb@andrews.edu or via cell: 269-252-9382
- Is your desire to invite youth into a closer walk with Jesus?
- We need a youth focused pastor.
- Stipend available.
Please contact Lee Whittman at 706-577-4441
Mission Group Focused on Madagascar Immigrant Group, Berrien Springs, MI
- Lead a mission group to focus on their mission as a Seventh-day Adventist congregation.
- Connect with the ethnic group and reach out to the surrounding community through evangelism.
- Relationship focused ministry opportunity.
- Ethnicity not a barrier.
Contact Pastor Robert Stewart rstewart@misda.org or 708-245-3922
A church dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth and practical ministry experience of future leaders. Language groups include English, Spanish, or Portuguese. We provide assistance with gasoline and transportation.
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Youth Ministry: Engage with young people, guiding their spiritual growth and development.
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Media and Communication Ministry: Utilize various media channels, including social media, podcasts, and video production, to spread the gospel message.
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Evangelism: Join our evangelistic outreach to share the good news and connect with those seeking spiritual truths.
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Development of a Center of Influence: Play a role in establishing and nurturing a center where community needs are met, and transformative experiences are fostered.
Contact: Pastor Bruno Menezes at brunom@andrews.edu.
A Church of Refuge that provides a supportive and accepting environment
for experience and growth in ministry. Our 380-member congregation presents
numerous opportunities for substantive involvement and meaningful mentoring.
Lead youth group activities. Develop administrative abilities. Hone preaching skills.
Engage in robust community service. Join evangelistic endeavors (we’re a Fall field school site).
Launch a new ministry.
Interested? Contact Pastor Sean Reed (616.377.9460) or speak with Mona Sarcona in the MDiv office.
- Multiple Opportunities.
- Make a difference in revitalization.
- Choose your focus from Sabbath School leadership, focus on management and administration, grow authentic relationships, craft worship or plan and implement evangelism.
- Gender not a barrier.
- Pastoral Couples invited.
Contact Pastor Jorge Mata via text 517-331-8332 or via email at mata@andrews.edu.
We have multiple AMD opportunities at South Bend First SDA Church.
We at South Bend First partner with the AU Center of Community Engagement,
an entity known for its impactful community programs.
Our main objective is to impact the community through Christ Method Alone (CMA) initiatives.
We are seeking pastors who are knowledgeable and eager to grow in the
following areas where there is significant potential for personal and professional growth:
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Digital Evangelism - In collaboration with several churches across the North American Division, we are planning a Digital Evangelism Series from October 19 - to November 2, 2024 (Flyer attached). This is the first, and we intend to have several others. This is an opportunity for seminarians to change lives through digital spaces. We invite you to join our team as we learn from each other and contribute to a growing network of digital evangelists with the potential for personal and professional growth.
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Soccer Ministry - Our soccer ministry is growing fast. We are reaching families that would have come anywhere near the church through the program. We have kids from different backgrounds who have joined our soccer programs. Some of the kids only speak Spanish. We have been able to connect with this family and initiated Bible studies. In the recently concluded Pathfinder camporee, our soccer kids (ages 10-12) won the Soccer finals game. This is also an opportunity to mentor the children. If you love soccer (football), South Bend First is the place to be. Through Soccer, we are changing lives.
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Worship Ministry - At South Bend First SDA Church, we value diversity in worship and view it as a communal and personal experience. Our worship services are carefully planned and not restricted by traditional liturgical formats. Instead, we embrace the unique worship styles of our congregation. We seek seminarians who can lead worship, incorporate various cultural influences, and play musical instruments. Under the guidance of Dr. David Williams, an Associate Professor of Worship and Sacred Music and Co-director of the International Center for Worship & Music, your worship experience will be significantly enriched.
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AV Ministry - We seek seminarians skilled in handling and managing audio-visual equipment. Our state-of-the-art AV equipment will provide students a platform to enhance their experience. Working with a fantastic team, the seminarian will learn how to enrich worship services while working behind the scenes. Omwocha Nyaribo, the Associate Pastor, an IT expert currently a PhD student at the seminary, will be mentoring them. His particular interest is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Theology. This is an opportunity to learn more beyond the classroom experience.
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Your Ministry - At South Bend First Church, we support pastors and seminarians in realizing their Ministry initiatives. It's more than just a lab. What are your ministry ideas? No matter how unconventional they seem, South Bend First provides fertile ground for growing your ministry.
Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Throstur Thordarson, holds an MBA and a PhD in leadership and is a highly experienced mentor. His unique approach to ministry brings a breath of fresh air. He will work with you and help shape your ministry.
If you are ready to make a long-term commitment (at least one year) and want to be part of our pastoral team, please email us at pastor@sbadventist.org.
- Preaching
- Small Group Leadership
- Creative Community Initiatives
- Leadership
Contact Pastor Roy Castelbouno at royac7@yahoo.com
- Focus on a growing Spanish language small group.
- Lead out in Bible Study or Worship weekly or bi-weekly.
- Mileage reimbursed, and housing as needed for service weekend.
- Gender not a barrier to a candidate for this position.
Contact Pastor Ralph Shelton 773-331-0911, rshel412@aol.com
