Classifieds ANNIVERSARIES


2012 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY? Honor your church milestone & congregation with a rib- bon/bookmark. Economically priced. For sample ribbon - brochure: 800-208-6804.


EMPLOYMENT


LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO PRESIDENT—The Board of Direc- tors of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chi- cago (LSTC) seeks nominations and expres- sions of interest for the position of president.


LSTC, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), forms visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Its urban setting and excellent faculty shape pastors, teachers and church leaders who are Christ-centered, responsive to context, atten- tive to diversity and committed to excellence.


LSTC’s next president will have many of the fol- lowing traits: VISION FOR theological education in the ELCA; the future role of LSTC; articulat- ing LSTC’s mission. A DEPTH OF faith and spiritual reflection; commitment to the Lutheran theological heritage; intellectual energy and curiosity; commitment to theological inquiry. LEADERSHIP IN guiding organizations through change to carry out their role and mission; admin- istrative and financial management; friend- and fund-raising; developing a governing board; sup- porting, challenging and developing an excellent faculty, staff and student body; fostering gender, racial and ethnic diversity; strengthening col- laboration with ELCA and ecumenical partners. INVOLVEMENT THROUGH membership in an ELCA congregation; the work of the church— locally, globally, and ecumenically; active partici- pation in community and civic life.


Credential review will begin in late January and continue until recommendation to the Board is made in May 2012. The president will assume office about July 1, 2012. Letters of interest speak- ing to the traits listed above, including résumé or vitae, or nominations should be sent to:


Chairperson, Executive Leadership Team Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 1100 East 55th St. Chicago, IL 60615 execsearch@lstc.edu


LSTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.lstc.edu


MISSION BUILDERS AND MANAGERS needed, to help build churches. Looking for managers with construction experience and builders, no experience necessary. Great fun and fellowship while helping congre- gations build. Contact Tom Chase 1-800- 643-5295 or e-mail th_chase@msn.com


Advertising accepted at the dis cretion of The Lutheran. For information on adver- tising in the magazine or Web contact: The Lutheran, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631; 800-638-3522, ext. 2541; advertising@thelutheran.org. Deadlines: Jan. 4 for the March 2012 issue; Feb. 1 for the April issue.


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EWALU CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER seeks executive director beginning Sept. 1, 2012. The camp is on 750 acres in scenic northeast Iowa. Ewalu boasts new year-round facilities that offer extensive summer and year-round program- ming serving over 10,000 annually. Visit our website ewalu.org. If interested, please con- tact EwaluSearchCommittee@gmail.com.


GLOBAL MISSION POSITIONS


BIRGER SANDZEN ART wanted by museum. Oils, prints, single pieces or collec- tions. Nelson Museum, 1714 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Tele 1-307-631-7674.


MISSION QUILTERS—60-inch BONDED BATTING, ideal for mission quilts, also 48-inch BONDED BATTING (four weights) ~ BROADCLOTH (30 colors) ~ PILLOW- FORMS. Oklee Quilting Supply, MN. In busi- ness for over 30 years. Free samples are avail- able. For a brochure, samples or to place an order, phone: (800) 777-7403; fax: (218) 796-4601; Web site: www.okleequilting.com.


Young Adults in Global Mission pro- gram—A one-year service learning program designed for young adults ages 19-29. Young adult volunteers serve in one of 10 countries, working in super- vised settings and meeting regularly for retreat and reflection. www.elca.org/yagm Application deadline: March 1, 2012.


Education—Application deadline Feb. 28, 2012 Teachers (various needs): Central Europe Management teacher: Ethiopia Teaching and congregational leadership: Japan ESL teacher: El Salvador


Other opportunities


Communications consultant: Malaysia Education program adviser: Central Afri- can Republic CPE facilitator: Jamaica Asian Rural Institute: Japan (various vol- unteer positions)


This is a sampling of available posi- tions. See the website for more infor- mation: www.elca.org/globalserve


OF INTEREST TO ALL


HOME OR CHAPEL PIPE ORGAN for sale: 2 mn/pd 3 rks/14 stps in use/good repair $13,500 sebastian1685@comcast.net


VOLUNTEER PARK POSITIONS open at Luther Springs. Located in central Florida north of Ocala on Lake Vause, an easy drive to Disney World, Daytona Beach and other attractions. RV sites, group cabins and motel type rooms available year round. Office and site volunteers needed. Trade your volunteer time for an RV site, cabin or room. Contact John Corneil- son at Johnc@lomfla.org or 352-207-4935.


CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ASIA MINOR TOUR OF TURKEY, April 17 - May 4, 2012. $3,795 double includes airfare. Visit our website: www.donaldcornell. com. For a brochure email donjoann@ hctc.com or telephone 360-898-8123.


BOUND FOR BOSTON? Stay at historic Walker Center. Ideal for Group Accommodations or B&B. Easy commute to downtown/airport. Tel.: 617.969.3919. email: Reservations@ walkerctr.org, www.walkerctr.org.


Deaths


Anderson, the Rev. John H., 73, Mentor, OH; Oct. 20. Calls: Concordia, Concord, NH; Emanuel, Worcester, MA; Bethany, Ashtabula; Advent, Mentor, both OH. Bean, Dorothy A. (AIM), 78, St. Johns, FL; Oct. 1. Calls: dir. of Christian ed. for congregations in Nashville, TN; Hickory & Concord, N.C; & Atlanta. Blank, the Rev. Paul B., 84, Gerry, NY; Nov. 1. Calls: St. Michael, St. John & St. Matthew, Brick Church; Our Savior, North Huntington; Trinity, Arendtsville; St. James, Altoona; Jerusalem, Rothsville, all PA.


METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CHURCHES in need of professional capital fundraising cam- paign management services. My name is Rev. James J. Reagan, experienced and professional in church capital fundraising campaign manage- ment. Let me bring a spiritual focus to your church campaign. Let me meet with your church offi- cials at no cost. Contact Rev. James J. Reagan 847-757-3489 or jamesreagan@comcast.net.


REALTY


BEAUTIFUL SUN CITY TEXAS! Relocate to this outstanding active adult community north of Austin, TX. New or resale homes in Sun City and surrounding areas. Contact Resident/Realtor Ray Bethke with Vantage Realty: 512-635- 6331 or email raybethke@suddenlink.net.


TRAVEL


Garlin Travel groups since 1972 888-533-8747 Luther & Bach in Germany * Holyland * Italy Footsteps of St. Paul * Reformation & Golden Capitals Attractive incentives for church leaders. www.garlintravel.com


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