The Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is searching for Field Outreach Ministers to serve in the Southwest District and the North Central District of the Conference. Each Field Outreach Minister (FOM) works cooperatively with the District Ministry Team in order to promote effective ministry and to encourage congregations to pursue the United Methodist mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
The responsibilities assigned to the Field Outreach Minister focus on the development of partnerships with clergy and laity for the renewal and revitalization of the church. Field Outreach Ministers encourage leaders and facilitate change by:
This position is highly visible throughout the Iowa Annual Conference and requires the service of an experienced leader with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Field Outreach Ministers listen, pray, advise, encourage, and challenge leaders to risk following Jesus into the new mission field which is their community. If you are interested in taking a proactive role towards the renewal and revitalization in the mission of the Iowa Annual Conference and The United Methodist Church, please forward your application, along with a cover letter and your résumé, by the extended deadline of Tuesday, January 31st to:
Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Director of HR/CBO
2301 Rittenhouse St.
Des Moines, IA 50321
Fax: 515-974-8990
Please click here for the FOM job application.