Join us for a ministry training day based on principles from the book It’s Personal: Five Questions You Should Answer to Give Every Kid Hope. Co-authors Reggie Joiner and Rev. Dr. Virginia Ward will provide relevant and practical insights and resources for ministry volunteers and leaders who work with children and teenagers. This training is contextualized for application in the urban church context of Greater Boston and will prove invaluable for those eager to effectively disciple the next generation.
Applications Open: Experiential Learning Weekend on the History of Slavery in Boston
Join the Race and Christian Community Initiative for an Experiential Learning Weekend on the History of Slavery in Boston alongside local historians, theologians, and activists April 5th – 7th, 2024. This experience is designed for participants of all races to see how the past shapes the present and to respond to the legacy of racism as followers of Jesus.
We will visit multiple sites connecting Greater Boston to the transatlantic slave trade while creating space for reflection and processing. This is not only an opportunity to receive new information, but to open ourselves to God’s holistic transformation.
Learn more and apply at egc.org/rcci-experiential. Applications are due February 15th, 2024.
Job Openings: College Access Program Coach
Position: Program Coach, Passport to College
Organization Information: The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (Boston HERC) is a Boston-based non-profit organization that works to equip first-generation youth to succeed in higher education institutions, break the cycle of poverty, and become agents of change in their communities. Programmatically, the Boston HERC’s Passport to College Program places well-trained Program Coaches in 10 non-exam Boston Public High Schools to help students navigate the processes of applying to college, securing financial aid, and preparing for the start of their college career.
Position Overview: The Program Coach is assigned to one or two Boston Public High Schools, and, from an in-school setting, supports, mentors, and resources 1st generation students of color in the college application process and for career readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Relationship management and mentorship of students and student cohorts between 9th and 12th grade
- Relationship management of school and programmatic partners
- In-school content and workshop delivery on topics related but not limited to:
- College application and selection process
- FAFSA and financial aid
- Career exploration and readiness
- Data collection and management
- Summer melt prevention and Alumni Success Program support
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Mission driven – passionate about service, urban communities, and youth of color
- Relational – ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, community partners, and other professionals
- Entrepreneurial – ability to work in fast-paced and varied environments
- Organized – commitment to systems and timelines
- Solution-oriented – ability to take initiative to resolve internal and external challenges
- Team-oriented – commitment to the team and partnering academic institutions
- Committed to Christian principles
Preferred Skills:
- Bilingual – ability to host workshops and engage in 1:1 conversation in Spanish OR Haitian Creole
- Experience as or serving 1st generation students of color
- Experience with student and classroom management
- Familiarity with urban classroom settings, experientially or professionally
- Familiarity with college application and financial aid processes
- Familiarity with Salesforce
Terms of Position:
- Position Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Full-Time: 35 hours/week, times vary per school placement schedule (average 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Location: Each Coach will be placed at one or two Boston Public High Schools. The majority of work hours will take place at high school placements, with remaining work hours completed at the Boston HERC office. Occasional requests will be made of Coaches to participate in programmatic events and activities on weekends or evenings.
- Minimum of 2 Years Commitment in the role
- Reports to: Passport to College Program Director
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision
Send a resume and cover letter to: Chief Executive Officer, Carolina De Jesus, cdejesus@bostonherc.org and Program Director, Junardy Jean-Charles, jjeancharles@bostonherc.org to apply.
The Convergence Conference
The Convergence Conference: Where the Christian and the Curious Connect
Join us at the Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, MA for an incredible event that brings together Christians and the curious. The Convergence Conference is a unique opportunity to explore and discuss topics related to faith, spirituality, and the intersection of religion and society.
This in-person conference is designed to foster open dialogue and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a devoted Christian seeking to deepen your understanding or someone who is simply curious about the role of religion in today’s world, this conference offers a platform for connection and exploration.
#MyFaith 2024 Cohort Applications Open!
Are you passionate about engaging the youth in your church? Do you need more resources for your church’s youth? Would you like training from national youth ministry voices? Apply to the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! The #MyFaith Youth Ministry Team at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Campus for Urban Ministerial Education in Boston is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! Applications are due Friday, November 10th, 2023. Apply here!
#MyFaith is for churches of color who are developed in youth ministry, growing in youth ministry but not fully developed, or building from the ground up.
To qualify you must have middle and/or high school students who attend your church, commit to a full year of training (2 excused absences permitted), and be able to attend the first training on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.
We are also hosting two 45-minute Info Sessions at 7pm on Monday, October 30th and Monday, November 6th via Zoom. Anyone interested can register for the info session(s) here!
For more information, contact #MyFaith Administrator Katelyn Hannan: khannan1@gordonconwell.edu.
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