Job Openings
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Saint Paul School of Theology invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Practical Theology with competencies in Pastoral Care and/or Pastoral Counseling, rank open. The position is tenure track or tenured. Saint Paul School of Theology is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and especially invites candidates who embody diverse perspectives, methods, and approaches to their field.
Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent academic degree in a relevant field. The cover letter should indicate scholarly and teaching competence in other areas relevant to theological education. Successful applicants should be equipped to teach on-campus, hybrid, and online courses. Candidates should be willing to locate at Saint Paul’s campus in Oklahoma City or Leawood, Kansas, depending on the seminary’s needs. The appointment begins on July 1, 2025.
Saint Paul welcomes nominations for the positions, and the search committee will begin processing applications on October 1, 2024. United Methodists are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send the cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference to: . Questions about the search may be addressed to Elaine Robinson, chair of the search committee ().
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Saint Paul School of Theology (www.spst.edu) is a seminary of The United Methodist Church with campuses in Leawood, KS, and Oklahoma City, OK. The seminary is unique in its relationships with Leawood United Methodist Church of the Resurrection and Oklahoma City University, each of which contributes to the quality of the curriculum. Faculty are committed to rigorous education of students from diverse denominational contexts, to common interests in social justice, and to flexible course delivery. The seminary offers MACM, MATS, MDIV, and DMIN degrees shaped by action/reflection approaches and committed to equipping students for Christian leadership in diverse contexts. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are engaged in service to the seminary, the church, and to peace and justice efforts. Saint Paul School of Theology is an EEOC employer.
Saint Paul School of Theology prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This applies in all areas of the Seminary, including all educational programs, experiences, activities, and opportunities.
2024
November
Pastoral Candidate Idalia, CO
October
Ministry Coordinator (Olathe, KS)
Full-time Director of Discipleship (Denison, TX)
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September
Childrens Ministry Educator (Prairie Village, KS)
Next Generation Ministry Coordinator (De Soto, KS)
Residence Hall Director (Winfield, KS)
Interim Children's Director Job Description (Kansas City, MO)
Child Care Attendant (Kansas City, KS)
2025 Micah Corps Coordinator (Great Plains Conference)
August
Lead Pastor (Lee's Summit, MO)
Director of Care Ministries (Norman, OK)
July
Fed Chap Vacancy-Final Template (Greenville, IL)
CPE Intern - Resident (De Moines, IA)
Dir-Children-Ministries-PT (Kansas City, MO)
Dir-Youth-Ministry-PT (Kansas City, MO)
Children, Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator (De Soto, KS)
June
May
Children & Youth Family Ministry (DeRidder, LA)
Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Lee's Summit, MO)
April
Director of Operations - GPAC (Kansas City, KS)
Director of Youth Ministries (Andover, KS)
Pastor-Rich Hill, MO Rich Hill, MO (Two positions)
Director of Congregational Development N. Illinois Conference
Worship Music Coordinator (Louisburg, KS)
March
Minister of Congregational Care - CCCC Kansas City, MO
Senior Pastor Pleasanton, TX
February
Worship Director Belton, MO
ACC Pastoral Posting 2.24 Kansas City, MO
January
Director of Music Ministries Nevada, MO
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Yukon, OK
Driftless Ministries Profile De Soto, WI
2023
December
Senior Pastor Fairview, OK
Program Manager Oklahoma Faith Network
Director of Programs Program Manager Oklahoma Faith Network
November
Director of Worship Gladstone, MO
Resident Minister Grafton, IL
Exec. Admin. Pastor Palm Coast, FL
Sr. Pastor-Sandersville First Christian Church Sandersville, GA
Associate Pastor of Worship & Engagement KCMO
Assoc Pastor of Families and Missions KCMO
Director of Student Ministry Monett, MO
October
Senior Pastor (Lexington, MA)
Director of Family and Community Ministries (Stilwell, KS)
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