First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines in Johnston, IA, is searching for a part-time music director, choir director, and organist.
In 2020, COVID-19 brought our music ministry to a Grand Pause. After counting rests for these many months, we are ready and excited to restart the music and rebuild our fine arts department!
A Des Moines congregation for over 170 years, First Baptist has a long history of excellence in musical performance. Preferred applicants would be classically trained, but also open to integrating newer musical applications into a worship setting. These positions may be separate or paired/combined with a start date as soon as possible. Job descriptions can be found HERE. For more information please contact the church office: 515-243-8161
STURGIS RALLY MINISTRY
Short Term Mission Opportunity
August 6-14, 2021
For the past 20 years, the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska and the Dakotas have worked together to coordinate the ministry of ABC Emergency Services during the Sturgis Bike Rally. Volunteers from both regions, and other ABC USA regions, gather every year to help feed, transport, and counsel dozens of individuals who find themselves in need of emergency assistance. More ministry information is provided here, along with registration information here. If you cannot participate, please pray for our volunteers and those they assist.
Why not be part of the up-coming virtual Mission Express Immersion to Latvia and Nicaragua on July 16, 21 & 23?
You will have an opportunity to travel with the Short-Term Mission team, the Europe and Iberoamerica desks on a special virtual journey without the hassle of any probing COVID tests, TSA screening, nor quarantine. If you have ever been curious about the ministries with AMOS in Nicaragua and ministry in Eastern Europe in Latvia with Pastor Toms, a church planter IM supports, these three days in July will offer you an opportunity to travel and be fully immersed in ministry.
Here is a little more information about the proposed journey: https://portal.internationalministries.org/global-service-opportunities/record/a073m00000mMCW5AAO
If you would like to sign up, please click on APPLY NOW, complete the Initial inquiry form, which will alert us of your interest. Then, we will be in touch with you with next steps.
If you have previously been part of an STM sponsored virtual Mission Express, contact me directly. The process is much easier.
Registrations will be accepted until July 2nd at Noon (EST). STM looks forward to seeing your registrations.
Blessings, Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil Director Short-Term Mission
Attention MABC Pastors - noteworthy opportunity
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The new Church Sound University (CSU) training video “Audio 101 For Pastors” is just as the title describes, an introduction for pastors, ministers, or other worship leaders to the basics of sound reinforcement, which increasingly plays a key role in worship services.
If you’re a pastor that has left "tech" to the tech team, you’re not alone – and frankly, you often have too many balls in the air to take it on. However, there are times when a working knowledge might be just what’s needed to ensure your community has the best possible – and most consistent – audio experience.
Some of the topics covered in the course include:
- Why is sound reinforcement even necessary?
- Why you need all the “stuff” it requires.
- Basic language of audio to better communicate with your sound and praise teams.
- How to build tech teams and keep them onboard and motivated.
- Sound system basics as well as key microphone principles.
Who to ask when you need help. Finding help can be incredibly difficult so knowing who to ask is often the biggest hurdle to overcome.
Cost is $69.00
The course includes a downloadable notebook with the key points and for taking additional notes, and to help you track your progress, each segment is followed by an assessment quiz. CSU offers a 100% money-back guarantee and unlimited access to the course.
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Church Sound University was created by the audio professionals at ProSoundWeb.com, Live Sound International magazine and Church Sound magazine.
Our goal is to provide educational and informative content in person and online that will truly benefit church audio tech teams and worship leaders of all knowledge levels.
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| Take advantage of two opportunities to connect with Baptists (virtually) this summer! |
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FBC Jefferson sold Face Masks with the church logo as a fundraiser to send kids to Dayton Oaks Camp this summer.
Huge thank you to our amazing ABW ladies for your generous donations and all your love and support to Forest Lake Camp
