LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY invites applications for the Advancement Associate for Church Relations and Stewardship.

This is a full-time position, working primarily days but will require travel, evening, and weekend assignments.  The Advancement Associate reports to the Vice President for Advancement.

This position is supported in part by the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, a grant received by the Seminary from the Lilly Endowment Inc. The Seminary’s Pathways grant has three goals. The Advancement Office is involved in Goal III – Build and rebuild relational capital with congregations and institutional capacity that engenders long-term financial support of clergy education and the Seminary in a Congregational Stewardship program. Working under the leadership of the Vice President for Advancement, activities involved in this role include engaging church leaders from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, as well as ecumenically, including churches from underserved communities, in a Congregational Stewardship Program.

Job Skills/Requirements

• Provides support and leadership for personal fundraising efforts for the annual giving campaign.
• Assists Vice President with Seminary’s Advancement program goals.
• Works directly with the President of the Seminary, Vice President of Advancement and Lilly Project Director of Pathways Grant Program.
• Good understanding and experience of technology in fundraising – experience with Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge a plus.
• Pleasant, friendly customer comes first attitude with a desire to initiate, build and maintain relationships three to five years of related experience is required.
• Interested and willing to travel – programs and visitation may also occur on evenings and weekend.
• An understanding and high ethical and moral commitment to the call, preparation and education of individuals for ministry

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master of Divinity highly desirable.
• Three to five years of related experience is required.

The Seminary invites applications from underrepresented populations without regard to race, ethnic origin, gender, color, creed, political beliefs, age, sexual orientation or gender fluidity, or nation origin. LTS shall not discriminate against any applicant due to physical or mental disability in regard to a position for which the applicant is otherwise qualified. All applicants will be given full and equal consideration.

This professional appointment will be a full-time position with a salary commensurate to individuals experience and expertise.

For a fuller job description, please contact Vice President for Advancement, Mark Blankenship, via the Contact Us form on our website (https://lextheo.edu/about-the-seminary/contact-us/).

Lexington Theological Seminary, founded in 1865 is a graduate seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Further information about LTS is available at our website (http://www.lextheo.edu/).

Send letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references to Mark Blankenship, Vice President for Advancement. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Electronic applications only. EOE 

LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY invites applications for the Donald and Lillian Nunnelly Chair in Pastoral Leadership.

The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in their field of study, with preference for degrees in Congregational Studies, Pastoral Leadership, or Practical Theology. The candidate must have significant experience in congregational senior leadership in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or in the United Church of Christ, preferably with deep and extensive experience of congregational life and ordained or equivalent pastoral standing.

This is a full-time position that requires residency in the state of Kentucky.

The person will teach a three–fourths course load in required and elective courses in the areas of leadership and administration of religious organizations; understanding the nature and dynamics of congregational life and mission; small church life and leadership, particular issues in pastoral leadership (e.g., evangelism, stewardship, revitalization, ethical issues facing congregations, or church starts); and in related courses in the Doctor of Ministry program.

The Nunnelly Chair will dedicate a one fourth of the incumbent’s course load serving as a liaison between LTS, students, and the congregations in which students are embedded, and nurturing relationships with congregations and LTS. They will direct the seminary’s accountable ministry site program and collaborate with the Coordinator of the Mentored Ministry Program.

All regular faculty at LTS hold appointments on renewable contracts.

The Seminary invites applications from underrepresented populations without regard to race, ethnic origin, gender, color, creed, political beliefs, age, sexual orientation or gender fluidity, or nation origin. LTS shall not discriminate against any applicant due to physical or mental disability in regard to a position for which the applicant is otherwise qualified. All applicants will be given full and equal consideration.

Rank and salary commensurate with teaching experience.

For a fuller job description, please contact Dean Martell via the Contact Us form on our website (https://lextheo.edu/about-the-seminary/contact-us/).

Lexington Theological Seminary, the oldest seminary of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offers a congregation-centered, competency-based M.Div. curriculum with two thirds of required and elective courses taught online. Online courses are offered year-round in short formats so that students may begin study in any month. The school is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community as articulated in its strategic imperatives.

Further information about LTS is available at our website (http://www.lextheo.edu/).

Send letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Loida I. Martell, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Electronic applications only. EOE