Networking • Associations • Organizations
Religion & Christian Ministry Careers
Networking • Associations • Organizations
(Local & Regional)
For *national & international religious* organizations, see: ► National & International Organizations (TAB above)
For *charitable service* organizations, see: Careers in Behavioral & Social Sciences (library career guide)
Church of God Organizations
Lee University (Cleveland, TN)
- Center for Calling & Career — career information & assistance for Lee students & alumni
- Faculty & Staff Employment Services — jobs at Lee University
- Student Employment Services — jobs at Lee University
Lee University Student Organizations
- Apologetics Club
- Missions Alive
- Pi Delta Omicron — religion honor society
- Theta Alpha Kappa — religion honor society
- Theta Pi Chi — theology club
- Diversity clubs and organizationss
- Service clubs and organizations
- Spiritual clubs and organizations
- All Lee University clubs and organizations
*See also Student Life
- Alpha Chi Honor Society — recognition of scholarship
- National Society for Leadership Success (NSLS) — a leadership program that helps students achieve personal and career growth and empowers them to make a positive impact in their communities.
- Philosophy Club
- Psi Chi Honor Society — psychology
Local Area Christian Organizations
C. S. Lewis Society of ChattanoogaTheir mission is to "bring together people in the local area who share for Clive Staples Lewis a special admiration and an active interest." The Society hosts lectures and other events. They have no formal membership, and the public is invited to all their events.
CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection) – Chattanooga Area & United StatesBased out of Chattanooga, TN. CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) connects business and professional men to God and each other through Christian peer groups and one-on-one mentoring, so they become more like the men God designed them to be.
Chattanooga Association for Clinical Pastoral CareACPE is the standard-setting, accrediting and certifying agency nationally recognized for Clinical Pastoral Care by the U.S. Department of Education. The Association offers programs of Clinical Pastoral Education through Erlanger Health System, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Hospice of Chattanooga.CACPC is accredited to offer Level I/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Chattanooga House of Prayer (ChattHOP)A non-profit organization, inspired by Jeremiah 29:7: "Seek the peace and prosperity of the city ... Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Their mission is: "We are seeking the transformation of our city through unified prayer, worship and action."
Cleveland Ministers Network (formerly: Cleveland Bradley Ministerial Association)The Cleveland Ministers Network serves the ministers of Cleveland/Bradley County, TN, meeting monthly at various churches. All Christian ministers and organizational leaders are invited to attend. The Network is committed to the unity and progress of the Kingdom of God in our region through unity, prayer and edification.
ESL Ministry — Chattanooga, TN (Hamilton County Baptist Association)This language ministry offers English as a second language classes throughout the Chattanooga area, as well as teacher training at the Association's headquarters.
La Paz ChattanoogaThe mission of La Paz is to "guide, connect and strengthen Chattanooga's Latino community through Advocacy, Education, and Inclusion."
Men's Ministry Network — Chattanooga, TNThe Men's Ministry Network seeks serve the local church by helping men become partners with their pastors, since pastors can't do it all and need the help of the men in the church to build each other up to be the husbands, fathers, workers, and friends God intends them to be.
Scenic City Women's Network – Chattanooga AreaChattanooga, TN. Mission is to encourage, equip and energize today’s Christian working women to live their faith in the world.
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Religion & Christian Ministry Careers
Networking • Associations • Organizations
(National & International)
See also:
The TAB ABOVE: ►Local & Regional Organizations
Christian
- Pentecostal Denominations – Wikipedia
- Christian Denominations – Wikipedia
- Christian Colleges & Universities – Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
Church of God (Cleveland, TN)
National & International
For regional chapters and organizations,
see also THE TAB above: ►Local & Regional Organizations
CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection) – Chattanooga Area & United StatesBased out of Chattanooga, TN. CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) connects business and professional men to God and each other through Christian peer groups and one-on-one mentoring, so they become more like the men God designed them to be.
Christian Business NetworkCBN's purpose is to ensure that men and women working in various businesses or ministries are thoroughly equipped, well connected, and fully empowered to serve the Lord in the marketplace with integrity and excellence.
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)The mission of the National Association of Evangelicals is to honor God by connecting and representing evangelical Christians. They seek to influence society for justice and righteousness and gather the many voices of evangelicals together to be more effective for Jesus Christ. They also provide resources for ministry leaders, pastors, churches, and denominations.
National Council of Churches (NCC)National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) seeks to be a voice of witness to the living Christ. It unifies a diverse covenant community of communions and individuals –including congregations from Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African-American, and Living Peace traditions – in a common commitment to advocate and represent God’s love and promise of unity in our public square. NCC partners with secular and interfaith partners to advance a shared agenda of peace, progress, and positive change.
World Council of ChurchesA worldwide fellowship of churches seeking unity, a common witness, and Christian service.
The membership includes churches that confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the scriptures, and seek to fulfil together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Counseling & Healthcare
American Association of Christian CounselorsAACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,” licensed professionals, pastors, and lay church members with little or no formal training. It is their intention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay care-givers with biblical truth and psychosocial insights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity.
Christian Association for Psychological StudiesCAPS is an organization that provides opportunities for networking, fellowship, and professional enrichment. It encourages in-depth consideration of therapeutic, research, theoretical, and theological issues. Members represent a variety of denominations, professional groups and theoretical orientations; yet are united in their commitment to Christ and to professional excellence.
For more counseling and healthcare organizations, see:
Education & Scholarship
Association of Christian LibrariansThe Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) is an influential, vibrant, growing community, that integrates faith, ministry, and academic librarianship through development of members, services, and scholarship. The members of ACL are a diverse group of Christian librarians who serve in universities, colleges, seminaries, public libraries, and schools across the globe.
American Association of Christian SchoolsThe AACS is an association of state associations—forty state, regional, and international associations working together to provide legislative oversight, to promote high quality Christian education programs, to encourage the goal of producing Christlike young people, and to provide related institutional and personnel services to our constituents. AACS schools are “educating for eternity.”
Association of Christian Schools InternationalACSI provides global leaders spiritual mentorship, training, resources, and encouragement. These worldwide offices support the Christian school movement in their areas. CSI membership connects schools with a community of Christian educators, along with tools, services, and professional development opportunities.
American Theological Library AssociationThe American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a professional association providing support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. ATLA produces a prestigious line of electronic resources to support the scholarly study of religion and theology.
The Association of Theological SchoolsThe Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is
a membership organization of graduate schools that conduct postbaccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines. ATS accredits the schools and approves the degree programs they offer. Membership is open to schools in the Christian and Jewish faiths.
Council for Christian Colleges & UniversitiesThe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association Christian institutions around the world. CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help their institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
Evangelical Christian Publishers AssociationECPA is the association of Christian publishers, who work together to strengthen and lead the industry through connection, education, and resources. ECPA programs provide tools and opportunities for networking, collaboration, professional development, business solutions, market intelligence, and discoverability. Participate in an industry on a mission.
Evangelical Church Library AssociationECLA is a network of Christian librarians who empower and encourage one another. They offer resources and conferences for church librarians.
Evangelical Theological SocietyETS is a professional, academic society of Biblical scholars, teachers, pastors, students, and others involved in evangelical scholarship.
Society for Pentecostal StudiesThe Society for Pentecostal Studies is an organization of scholars dedicated to providing a forum of discussion for all academic disciplines as a spiritual service to the kingdom of God. The purpose of the Society is to stimulate, encourage, recognize, and publicize the work of Pentecostal and Charismatic scholars and scholars of Pentecostalism; and to study the implications of Pentecostal theology in relation to other academic disciplines, seeking a Pentecostal world-and-life view.
Society of Biblical LiteratureThe Society of Biblical Literature is a society devoted to the critical investigation of the Bible from a variety of academic disciplines. As an international organization, the Society offers its members opportunities for mutual support, intellectual growth, and professional development.
Career & Job Search Assistance
Lee University Center for Calling & Career
Career Guidance & Resources for Lee University Students & Alumni
(423) 614-8630
ccc@leeuniversity.edu
leeuniversity.edu/calling-career
career exploration • career counseling
strengths development • mentor networking
job search techniques • employer research
resume review • interview preparation