Application for position: Ministry Assistant

Job title: Ministry Assistant

Job summary: The Ministry Assistant will work with the Biblical Research & Ministry Specialist to prepare and lead Bible study and related spiritual formation activities for the professional dance company Glorify Dance Theatre. This position includes opportunities to facilitate Bible study discussions as well as develop exercises for integrating Scripture and movement. The Ministry Assistant may also speak about the theological connections in dance performances for some events with audiences ranging from preschool-age to adult.

About Glorify Performing Arts: We exist to present compelling, professional productions that encourage and empower Christians in their walk of faith, inspiring them to step forward boldly to impact the world. Glorify Dance Theatre creates original ballets with stories and themes that connect to Christian faith. Glorify Performing Arts is a registered 510(c)(3).

Location: West Chester, PA, USA

Time commitment: 4 hours/week (hybrid); in-studio from 9:15 am T/W/R (see “Responsibilities” section for more details); remaining hours are flexible

Compensation: $25/hour

Status: Independent Contractor (self-employed)

Preferred start: August 1, 2023 or sooner

Contract term: August 2023-May 2024; potential opportunity to renew/increase hours & responsibilities

Apply by: June 30, 2023


Responsibilities:

  • August: assist with creating a cohesive Bible study plan for the upcoming season.

  • Sept-May: attend company rehearsal starting at 9:15 T/W/R (excluding holidays) to lead or assist with Bible study and related activities.

    • T: lead prayer-journaling (10 min + prepare prompts and materials).

    • W: lead “scriptureography” exercise where dancers set movement to Scripture in order to memorize short passages (15 min + prepare prompts).

    • R: varies by week; assist Biblical Research & Ministry Specialist in leading inductive study/lead follow-up study/organize dancers’ testimony sharing (75 min/30 min/10 min + prep time).

  • Contribute occasionally to “The Word in the Wings” theology-and-dance blog.

  • Meet weekly with Biblical Research & Ministry Specialist.

  • Lead interactive/theology-and-dance segments for school/invitational performances.

Qualifications:

  • Understand GPA's statement of faith and affirm the Apostles' Creed.

  • Be curious about the Bible and how faith can be experienced through dance.

  • Previous experience leading small-group Bible study is a plus; Ministry Assistant will be trained in inductive method and other tools.

Skills: Biblical literacy; Critical thinking; Facilitating discussion; Public speaking

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电子邮件地址 *
First and Last Name *
What is the highest level of education you've completed? *
What is the subject area of your degree, major, certificate, or vocational training (if applicable)?
Please list any other relevant training you have completed.
Please list any experience you have leading Bible study or discussion of topics from Christian Scripture.
Please list any experience you have with faith-based dance.
Please list any experience you have with public speaking or interacting verbally with an audience in a formal setting.
Describe a recent experience of studying the Bible. What passage did you read? What details stood out to you? What questions did it raise? How did you go about addressing those questions? How do you believe God was or is forming you through that encounter with Scripture? *
Describe an experience where you felt moved by a work of art (dance or another medium). What details about the art work stood out to you? How did you respond in your thoughts and emotions? How did this work of art instruct you or form you?
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What do you believe that practicing or watching the art of dance can contribute to living a Christian life? What questions do you have about how dance and faith intersect?
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Supplemental materials (optional)
If desired, you may send a resume, writing sample, and/or video to info@glorifyperformingarts.org to be considered along with your application.

If you are considered for the position after we review your written application, we may request names and contact information for up to 3 references.
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