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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 DAVE
Dave began his ministry at Shiloh on March 2, 2020. Dave was called to the music ministry in 2008 at an O’Fallon area church where he served bi-vocationally for 11 ½ years as the praise band director. After retiring as a M/Sgt from the Illinois State Police, Dave decided to devote more of his time in the ministry. Dave has more than 20 years experience in contemporary worship, playing the guitars, bass, drums, low brass, and sings lead and background vocals. Dave also has experience in installing and operating sound, lighting and projection systems. Dave attended Southwest Illinois College where he studied public safety, computer science, and played in the jazz band. In his free time, Dave enjoys his time with his family. Dave also enjoys playing in a secular band with his wife Becky. Dave and Becky reside in Mascoutah with their daughters Ellen (20) and Emily (17).
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 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 MARIE
Marie grew up in the south, attended college in Texas and moved to
Belleville, IL in 1997. She has been attending Shiloh UMC since 2002.
A special education teacher for over 25 years, she has a love of
children and a passion to see them grow in relationships with Jesus.
Marie has 2 sons and 4 grandsons and enjoys spending time with family,
especially outdoors biking, boating, camping and hiking. She considers
Shiloh UMC her larger family and is thankful for the love and support
over life's journey.
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 JEN
Nurturing children has been Jen’s life’s calling. Jen has a lot of history with Three Springs Preschool. She started as an assistant teacher in 2010 and worked for two years then became a lead teacher and spent the next several years teaching 2 and 3 year-old children. Jen became a volunteer for children’s ministry in 2011 when she was baptized and became a member at Shiloh UMC. Jen has been married since 1995 and has three children.
ABOUT KELLY
Kelly lives in Belleville with her husband, two young daughters, a son, 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!
OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS
LYNNE MCCRAVE
MISSIONS' MINISTRY COORDINATOR
EMAIL LYNNE
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Introduction:
The Youth and Children Ministry Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing youth and children’s programming for K through 12th grade. You will coordinate and supervise all children’s, youth, and family ministries volunteers. You will also be responsible for implementing children, youth, and family activities throughout the year. You will create and maintain a safe, inviting, and dynamic atmosphere for learning and spiritual growth.
Core Responsibilities:
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Oversight and development of the Youth and Children’s programs that guide and facilitate spiritual maturity, and deepen the relationship with Jesus Christ of our preadults.
- Select and implement the yearly Sunday school model and curriculum for youth and children
- Recruit and manage volunteers for youth, children’s, and family ministries programs.
- Organize, coordinate, and implement various events for youth, children, and families.
- Recruit, manage and empower a Family Education Ministry Team
- Hold informational meetings as necessary with parents to communicate about the youth and children’s ministry’s vision, programs, calendar, volunteer needs, parental concerns, etc.
- Develop and maintain a social media network with the youth and children’s parents.
- Support youth and children participation in the life of the church
Qualifications:
- High school graduate required. College courses in areas of education and/or Christian studies preferred. Bachelors degree in Christian education a plus.
- Experience, training, or background in youth and child development desired.
Additional Qualifications:
Demonstrates leadership, administrative, and interpersonal skills for working with children, youth, and adults.
Possesses biblical knowledge and be a growing student of the Bible.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain rapport with children, youth, parents, staff, and congregation.
Energized, organized, and a self-starter.
Creative thinker able to implement strategies and activities leveraging the abilities of others.
Digital/IT experience in various media preferred.
Program and events experience preferred.
Personal Qualifications:
Must have a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and its relation to youth, children, and families.
Theological views compatible with Methodist tradition and practices.
Exemplify Christian values, morals, and beliefs in all aspects of life.
Time and Compensation:
Employment Status: Full-time
Compensation: Mid 30K’s
FLSA: Non-Exempt
TO APPLY:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below and complete the application.
Email your resume and two letters of recommendation to pprc@shiloh-umc.org.
OR you can mail your documents to:
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Attention: Pal 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.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Introduction:
We expect Assistant Preschool Teachers to be loving, kind, helpful, self-starters, professional, and creative with a respect and care for the overall development of young children.
Assistant Teachers need to be committed to the field of early childhood care and education and be willing to continue training and/or education in that field.
Assistant Teachers need to adapt easily to changing situations and should take the lead when necessary and appropriate.
Assistant Teachers should be willing to assist Lead Teachers in whatever manner the Lead Teacher deems necessary in the scope of the job responsibilities and normal classroom procedure.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Teacher position is a part-time position and has the following responsibilities.
- Assist the Lead Teacher during classroom hours.
- Help prepare snacks and monitor clean up.
- Assist in managing classroom behavior and enforce rules.
- Regularly work to improve/maintain classroom quality using ECERS.
- Follow the lead of the teacher in offering a program that meets the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs of the children in our care.
- Provide positive interaction with the children and with the staff.
- Use appropriate, positive and consistent discipline according to our discipline policy.
- Maintain a professional attitude in working with the staff and the families of the students.
- Establish and maintain good communications and positive relationships with the parents.
- Use appropriate language and tone of voice at all times.
- Assist with set up and clean-up of the classroom each day.
- Help Lead Teacher monitor students and recognize potential classroom problems.
- Report any health or safety concerns to the lead teacher and director immediately.
- Other duties assigned by the Lead Teacher.
- Attend staff orientation, staff meetings, and any activities planned for family involvement. If for some reason you cannot attend any of these, you must inform the director immediately.
Qualifications:
- Education: Must have a high school diploma and some college credit or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Previous teaching experience or experience working with children is preferred.
- Personal Qualities: Need to be friendly and inviting, to adapt easily, to take direction from the lead teacher, and to enjoy learning.
Time and Compensation:
Employment Status: Part-time
Compensation: Wage established annually by the Preschool Board
FLSA: Non-Exempt
TO APPLY:
- Click the “Apply Now” button below and complete the application.
Email your resume and two letters of recommendation to jen@shiloh-umc.org.
OR you can mail your documents to:
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Attention: Jen Mason, Preschool Director
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.
PART-TIME NURSERY WORKER
Introduction:
The purpose of Shiloh United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who commit to follow Him, seek to grow in their spiritual lives, and to use their spiritual gifts to impact the world for Jesus, fulfilling the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. The Nursery Worker assists the Nursery Coordinator to fulfill this purpose with our infants and small children up to age two.
Essential Duties:
· Assists parents with check-in/out process.
· Feed children as needed (bottle, baby food, snack).
· Diaper young children and assist with potty training toddlers.
· Clean toys, equipment and nursery space.
· Work well with other workers and volunteers.
· Engage in play with infants and toddlers
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
· Maintain an attitude that is consistent and supportive of the purpose and mission of SUMC.
· Ability to deal with all people in a caring, courteous and professional manner.
· Have excellent ability to communicate with young children and adults.
· Be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old.
· Ability to sit on ground and get up from floor.
· Agree to carry out the following: Staff Covenant, Anti-Triangulation Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Safe Sanctuary Policy.
· CPR and First Aid certified preferred.
· Available on most Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
Time and Compensation:
Employment Status: Hourly/As required (flexible)
Compensation: Hourly wage established annually by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisory Controls:
The Nursery Worker works under the direct supervision of the Nursery Coordinator. The Nursery Coordinator will assign work in keeping with the overall goals of SUMC ministries. The Nursery Worker will seek to accomplish the work in a responsible and independent manner. The Nursery Worker will keep the Nursery Coordinator informed of sensitive issues and the status of programs and staff. The Nursery Coordinator will review the work of the Nursery Worker as it affects the overall quality of program accomplishment and will provide constructive guidance as needed.
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 Nursery Worker 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 and complete the application.
Email your resume and two letters of recommendation to pprc@shiloh-umc.org.
OR you can 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.