Jeanne Kallemeyn
I am a wife (to Preston), mom (to two sons and a daughter, and their spouses) and grandmother (to five grandsons and six granddaughters). I'm a native of Edgerton, Minnesota and attended Calvin College many years ago. Since moving to Hudsonville, Michigan 30 years ago I've been a member of Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, where I was on staff from 2000-2006. Before that I worked in the office at Hudsonville Christian Middle School for 12 years. Since 2006 I've been working for the CRCNA denomination in the Office of Pastor-Church Relations. My focus is non-ordained church staff.
Posted in: New Resource! CRCNA Youth Ministry Newsletter
How exciting! So thankful that this is a reality. I trust this will become a valuable resource to many!
Jeanne Kallemeyn
Posted in: Effective Job Descriptions
Thanks, Sheri, for this information! In my role of supporting church staff members, I have a number of sample job descriptions that I would be happy to pass along to anyone who would like to see them. I can be contacted at [email protected]
Jeanne Kallemeyn, Pastor-Church Relations, CRCNA
Posted in: Understanding Autism From the Inside
A now young man with autism has been a member of the church where I am also a member since he was a toddler. The Children's Ministry Director immediately made sure that he was included in many of the children's programs. This was possible because a number of people volunteered to be a one-on-one companion. Throughout the years volunteers have also spent time with this young man during part of the worship service. He begins the service with his family and leaves during the message which is a beneficial to his family and to him as a change of pace for a long morning.
Posted in: Employee vs. Independent Contractor (US)
Thanks, Jeff, for making us aware of the difference between employees and independent contracts and why it's important. This is good food for thought!
Posted in: Classis: Past, Present, Future
Great start, Elizabeth! I'm looking forward to seeing what conversation this will hopefully generate.
Jeanne Kallemeyn
Posted in: Procedure for Inviting a Pastor?
Hello, Yong Choi,
I'd be happy to learn more about your request and have a conversation with you regarding this need. You can contact me at [email protected]
Blessings,
Jeanne
Posted in: Do You Have a Co-Pastoring Leadership Model?
Georgetown CRC in Hudsonville MI has had a co-pastor arrangement for many years.
Posted in: Names and Profiles of Calvin Seminary Grads That Are Eligible for Call?
Hi, Wendy,
I understand that the list of 2017 candidates will be available in early March. Just keep checking the link on the Candidacy website where they will be posted.
Thanks,
Jeanne
Posted in: Contract or Letter of Call for a Youth Leader?
Joel - I have some samples of offer letters which are often used when hiring non-ordained church staff. You are welcome to connect with me at [email protected] and I'll send them your way.
Posted in: Contract or Letter of Call for a Youth Leader?
I've posted the Offer Letters for Non-Ordained Church Staff for anyone who is interested. Thanks!
Posted in: Job Description for Senior and Associate Pastor?
Here is a sample job description for an Associate Pastor that assumes there is also a Senior Pastor. Let me know if this helps or if you have any other questions.
Posted in: How Do We Compensate Part-Time Youth Ministry Staff When They Lead a Weekend, or Longer, Retreat?
I spoke with a veteran youth pastor in a large church in West Michigan. Currently he is full-time and salaried in his position and therefore receives no extra compensation for the annual week-long serve project or week-end youth events. He does though get a few days off, out of the office, when he returns.
When he was employed as a part-time, hourly compensated youth coordinator this was a topic of discussion. The negotiated decision was that he was paid for 12 hours each day for the time he was at a youth event or serve project with the youth.
He and I agree that the key is to have these conversations upfront, even at the time of hiring, to avoid a possible issue or misunderstanding at the time of the event. To have a policy in place, in writing, is for the benefit of both the church and the staff person.