Careers in Religion & Christian Ministry

 Religion & Ministry Career / Vocation Exploration

• Religion & Christian Ministry Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   

• 11 Types of Careers in Ministry – indeed.com
• 20 Best Ministry Careers – sandiego.edu
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
   
• ChristianMinistryEdu.org:
  - The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Christian College and Preparing for a Career in Ministry
  - Is Religious Studies a Social Science?
  - Jobs in Christian Ministry – A Comprehensive Guide to Vocational Ministry
   
• Calling:
  - How to Know Your Calling – charismamag.com
  - Cultivate Your Calling in Each Stage of Life – christianitytoday.com
  - When Your Calling Is Challenged – christianitytoday.com

  Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks

Jobs & Internships
 

• ChristianCareerCenter.com
• ChristianJobs.com
• Christian School Employment
• Christian University Jobs
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• ChurchJobFinder
• ChurchJobsOnline
• ChurchJobs.net
• ChurchStaffing
• Citygate Network (formerly: The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions)
• Compassion International
• Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Career Center
• General Job Listings & Career Development – a Squires Library career guide
• GoinGlobal – areer, culture, and job resources listed by country
• GuideStar – non-profit organizations
• Idealist.org – non-profits
• MinistryEmployment.com
• MinistryJobs.com
• MinistryList.com
• Mission Finder
• Network of International Christian Schools (NICS)
• OverseasJobs.com
• Philanthropy News Digest (PND) – non-profits
• ReliefWeb
• Youth Specialties
   

Professional & Service Organizations
 

• Religious Studies & Christian Ministry Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   

Christian Denominations
 

• ​​​​​Links to Christian Church Denominations – wikipedia.org
   
• Church of God (Cleveland, TN):
  - Church of God Ministry Jobs
  - Church of God Chaplaincy Commission
  - Lee University Human Resources
  - Lee University Center for Calling & Career
  - Pentecostal Theological Seminary
  - Smoky Mountain Children's Home (Sevierville)
   
• Church of God of Prophecy (Cleveland, TN)
   

Local/Regional Jobs
 

• Newspaper Listings:
  - Cleveland Daily Banner Classifieds (Cleveland)
  - Jobs.TimesFreePress.com – by Chattanooga Times Free Press
   
• Chamber of Commerce Listings:
  - Athens, Tennessee
  - Chattanooga Area
  - Cleveland / Bradley County
  - Greater Dalton, GA
   
• General Job Listings:
  - Topic Guide: Careers – a Squires Library guide
  - Indeed Non-Profit (Chattanooga, TN)
  - Indeed Non-Profit (Cleveland, TN)

Local Charitable Organizations
potential employment, internships, volunteering
 

• Lee University:
  - The Leonard Center
  - Lee University Clubs and Service Organizations
   
• Cleveland Area:
  - The Caring Place
  - Habitat for Humanity (Cleveland)
  - Habitat for Humanity (McMinn County)
  - Operation Compassion – sponsored by the Church of God
  - United Way (McMinn & Meigs Counties) 
  - United Way (Ocoee)
   
• Chattanooga Area:
  - American Red Cross Southeast Tennessee (Chattanooga)
  - American Red Cross Northwest Georgia (Rome & Blue Ridge, GA)
  - CHATT Foundation – formerly Chattanooga Community Kitchen
  - Habitat for Humanity (Greater Chattanooga Area)
  - Hamilton County Baptist Association ESL Ministry (Chattanooga) – ESL teacher training workshops & ESL classes in local churches
  - La Paz (Chattanooga) – serving the Latino community
  - Samaritan Center (Ooltewah) – sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church
  - United Way (Chattanooga)
  - United Way (Northwest Georgia)

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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