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We believe the Holy Spirit draws men and women to Christ and equips believers for personal growth and service to the church. The church’s role is to glorify God and serve those in need. Our staff strives to help the church in this role. If you want contact any staff member directly, simply click on thier email, or call the office.
OUR STAFF
ABOUT KEN
Pastor Ken came to Shiloh in July of 2016. He received a call to ministry while a freshman in high school in Oklahoma. After receiving a BA in History at Oklahoma Baptist University, Ken earned a Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament at Emory University in Atlanta. He has served churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, and Illinois. Ken's ministry gifts include teaching, preaching, and vision. He is passionate about caring ministries (divorce and grief recovery), training Christian leaders, and mission work in Eastern Europe. Ken has a grown daughter and son. He enjoys ballroom dancing, history, Rotary, and travel.
ABOUT MICHELLE
Michelle (Shahpari) Rose, joined the Shiloh UMC staff in May 2013 as the Worship Director. She graduated summa cum laude from Murray State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Michelle humbly works to bring people to the throne of Jesus through worship, as well as to equip fellow ministers to use their creative gifts for God’s service. Outside of church, Michelle is a part of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and she enjoys traveling both stateside and abroad. She and her husband, David, now reside in Wood River with their son Elliot and guinea pig “Kikwi”.
ABOUT NINA
Nina was born and raised in the country of Bulgaria, in the south-east corner of Europe. She joined Shiloh's staff as a volunteer staff member, in response to God's call on her life. Nina has been self-employed for more than 11 years and since 2004 has held a sales force leadership position in a company with over 600,000 female sales force members. She also serves on Shiloh's Worship team as a vocalist and occasionally leads worship. She is a long-time volunteer "Mentor Mom" for MOPS and will also be the point person for Shiloh's Military MOPS Group. Nina and her husband, Brent, met while he was serving as a missionary in Bulgaria and they have been happily married for 20 years. They are the proud parents of their military son, Bobby Shull.
ABOUT JOSHUA
Joshua grew up in Belleville, IL and currently lives in Shiloh, IL. He has been a member of SUMC since 2004, and is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with the youth in his home church. He graduated from McKendree University in 2010 with a degree in Elementary Education. In his position at SUMC, Joshua strives to encourage, empower, and motivate teens to grow in their relationship with God through prayer, biblical studies, service/outreach, and Christian fellowship. Joshua also serves in the worship band at SUMC playing bass. In addition to being our Youth Ministry Leader, Joshua currently teaches Science at Belle Valley School, where he has been a teacher and coach for the last 7 years. He has been married to his beautiful wife Erin since July 2012 and they have a son named Levi, who was born in 2015, and a lovable Labrador retriever named OZ.
ABOUT BEV
Beverly grew up in Southwest Oklahoma. She has worked as a volunteer or staff member with Youth and Children’s Ministry in the Methodist faith since she was 18 years old. She believes that all children are precious. She passionately strives to model the living love of Christ as she coordinates opportunities for the children of Shiloh to meet and form a lifelong friendship with Christ through His word, the arts, and the personal relationships formed with other children and their mentors. With her husband, Steve, Beverly joined Shiloh UMC in 2001. They have 5 wonderful children, Jeremy, Shelby and her husband, Matt, Katie and Jordyn.
ABOUT KELLY
Kelly lives in Belleville with her husband, two young daughters, and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Bear. She has attended Shiloh UMC since 2001 and joined the staff as Nursery Coordinator in February of 2015. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from McKendree University in 2008 and has worked in education and childcare ever since. Kelly enjoys building relationships with the young children in the nursery and fostering their early developmental skills and love for Jesus through nurturing care and play. Kelly loves eating chocolate, decorating and crafting, and playing with her girls!
ABOUT GRETCHEN
Gretchen and her family moved to Shiloh from St. Louis in 2004 and began attending Shiloh UMC in 2005. Gretchen has volunteered in various capacities in MOPS, Club 22.6, Women’s Ministry, Three Springs Preschool, and the church office and took on the volunteer role of Missions Coordinator in March 2013. Gretchen’s background is in fundraising for several non-profit organizations in the St. Louis and Metro-East areas. As Missions Coordinator, Gretchen’s desire is to move Shiloh members “from seat to service” and provide them with opportunities to “be the hands and feet of Jesus.” Gretchen and her husband, Doug, married in 1998 and have two children, Chloe and Garrett.
ABOUT VIKKI
Vikki Harms joined Shiloh staff as Preschool Director in 2007. She received a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University in 1993. Vikki has been in the education field off and on for over 20 years. She has been married for 22 years and has 3 teenagers.
ABOUT ROSIE
Rosie was born and raised in St. Louis County, MO. She moved to Lebanon, IL with her husband Jose Baez after they both retired from the United States Air Force with their three children. Before joining SUMC as a staff member in October 2016, she retired from the department of defense working as an Administrative Specialist at Scott Air Force Base. She holds a dual graduate degree from Webster University in Human Resource Management and Leadership and Management, she has extensive knowledge and education and training. Rosie is an active member of New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she runs the church food pantry ministry and volunteers on the church usher ministry.
ABOUT KATHY
Kathy and her family moved to the area in December 2002 and in began attending Shiloh in 2003. Before joining the staff in 2006, Kathy worked in fundraising and administration for several non-profit organizations. Kathy earned her degree in Social Work where she had a special interest in macro-practice and building communities. Kathy also took courses through a Certificate of Non-Profit Leadership program and was credentialed as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Kathy and her husband Walter have two children, Ally and Jenna. The Denton family enjoys finding ways to give back to others and has a passion for raising money for cancer research. Kathy is also the event director for Swim Across America.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel grew up in St. Louis, MO and joined the Shiloh UMC staff in April 2012 as Communications Coordinator. Prior to Shiloh UMC, she worked for a non-profit organization as a Program Manager and Executive Assistant, utilizing facilitation, administrative, and marketing skills. As Communications Coordinator, Rachel works to connect and employ communications practices and tools to share the story of Shiloh UMC's ministries, programs, opportunities, people, and faith. Along with her duties in communications, she volunteers with other ministries. She now lives in Belleville.
ABOUT MIKE
Mike rejoined Shiloh staff in November 2014 as Facilities Assistant. His first stint on Shiloh staff was as Business Administrator from November 2007- June 2009.
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Introduction:
The purpose of Shiloh United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Youth Ministry Leader guides and directs the spiritual maturity of young people in a way that helps them to experience the living love of Jesus while providing an atmosphere that encourages development of relationships with the coordinator and peers as well as a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. This position oversees all ministries with Junior and Senior High youth. Assist the youth with raising up their own leadership team through a process of spiritual gifts discovery, leadership development and open discernment. Work with youth and other volunteers to discern a vision for ministry with the youth at Shiloh UMC. This position facilitates all ministries with youth in the life of Shiloh UMC.
Hours and Compensation:
Employment Status: Hourly/Part-time; Hours are on a flexible time basis, and may include nights and weekends. Hours will average 5-15 hours per week.
Compensation: Salary established annually by SUMC Staff Parish Relations Committee; commensurate with education and experience.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
• Be creative in approach to youth.
• Have a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the way this relates to youth and families.
• Maintain an attitude that is consistent and supportive of the purpose and mission of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
• Appreciate and support the United Methodist Church doctrine.
• Deal with all people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Have excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Have ability to establish and maintain rapport with youth, parents, staff, congregation members and general public.
• Attend worship and Sunday school at SUMC.
• Be a high school graduate for at least four years and at least 21 years of age.
• Agree to and carry out the following: Staff Covenant, Anti-Triangulation Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, Safe Sanctuary Policy, and Shiloh United Methodist Church Employee Handbook.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute minimally two youth events per month that shall consist of youth meetings on Sunday evenings. If there is a need and necessary support for more events per month, at the direction of the pastor, plan and execute up to two more activities per month. Some examples of other events may include splitting the group by age, interest, off site fellowship. Creativity in encouraged to increase the number of events.
• Assist, when directed, as the lead resource person for youth Sunday school teachers.
• Participate in staff meetings as able and serve as the point person for youth ministries.
• Hold informational meetings as necessary with parents to communicate information about the Youth Ministry’s vision, programs, calendar, volunteer needs, parental concerns, etc.
• Identify a path to develop and maintain a social media network with the youth; if practical and at the direction of the pastor, implement the path to become a reality.
• Review local school calendars that impact the lives of youth and their families; if able/practical be present for school/community events, examples include the Shiloh Homecoming and Spring Carnival.
• Collaborate with adult volunteer leaders to provide camping, retreat, mission and leadership opportunities for youth.
• In collaboration with others; organize, coordinate, promote and participate in youth-oriented programs including fund-raisers, mission, and service projects to mentor youth to become growing disciples of Jesus Christ.
• If an opportunity presents itself and at the direction of the Pastor, organize youth ministry activities such as community and family events throughout the year to resource and connect with the parents of youth and children.
• If tasked, coordinate with pastoral staff and lay teachers to participate in confirmation classes.
• Teach Christian values, morals, and beliefs in all aspects of life.
• Coordinate and communicate with the nursery coordinator and children's ministry coordinator.
• Be trained and licensed to drive the church vans.
Supervisory Controls:
The Youth Ministry Leader works under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor. The Senior Pastor will assign work in keeping with the overall goals of SUMC ministries. The Youth Ministry Leader will seek to accomplish the work in a responsible and independent manner. The Youth Ministry Leader will keep the Senior Pastor informed of sensitive issues and the status of programs and staff. The Senior Pastor will review the work of the Youth Ministry Leader as it affects the overall quality of program accomplishment and will provide constructive guidance when required. The SUMC Staff Parish Relations Committee will serve as the personnel agency and will assist in work evaluation, recommend appropriate compensation and hear grievances.
The Youth Ministry Leader will be expected to be familiar with and to follow the requirements of the "Shiloh United Methodist Church Employee Handbook".
TO APPLY:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below.
- Complete the job application and click submit.
- Email your one page resume and two letters of recommendation to pprc@shiloh-umc.org. Include your name in the subject header, or
- Mail your documents to:
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Attention: Paul Funkhouser, PPRC Chair
210 South Main Street
Shiloh, IL 62221
If granted an interview, please bring a a summary of your qualifications and/or applicable experiences with you to the interview.