Are you looking for employment opportunities other than a traditional single-ministry full-time position?
Perhaps seeking a ministry where you can partner with your spouse, partner or colleague?
Something that would allow you more time to pursue community/service ministries or hobbies?
Ever prayed for a position that would allow you to travel, winter in warmer climates or take summers off to spend with friends or family?
If so, please read on. We have several unique ministerial jobs and part-time situations available!
Looking for More Time to Pursue Alternative Ministries or Other Endeavors? If so, you may want to consider one of these part-time opportunities. Click into each for more information:
Individual Ministries:
AZ, Cottonwood, Unity of Verde Valley: Part-Time | $14,000 + incentive bonus | Average Attendance: 40 in person | Date Added 5/1/24 CA, Grass Valley, Unity in the Gold Country: Three-Quarter Time (30 Hours per Week/3 Sundays) | $47,000-$52,000 | Attendance: 70-100 in person, 15-30 online | Date Added: 9/30/24 | CLOSED 11/13/24 CA, Oroville, Unity of Oroville: Part-Time | $28,800-$31,200 | Average Attendance: 30 | Date Added 10/18/22 FL, Lecanto, Unity of Citrus County: Part-Time | $33,000 - $37,000 | Average Attendance: 65 | Date Added: 9/19/24 IA, Cedar Rapids, Unity Center of Cedar Rapids: FT/PT | FT: $50,000 PT: Pro-rated | Average Attendance: 74 in person, 12 online | Date Added 11/16/23 | UPDATED 3/14/24 MA, Amesbury, Unity on the River in Amesbury: FT/PT | FT: $50,000-$65,000 PT: $25,000-$40,000 | Average Attendance: 30+ in person, streaming 15+ | Date Added 6/30/22 | UPDATED 6/26/23 MO, St. Louis, Unity Christ Church: Part-Time | $25,000-$40,000 | Average Attendance: 12 | Date Added 3/14/24 NY, Harlem, Unity in Harlem: Part-Time | $45,000 | Average Attendance: 8-12 | Date Added 7/19/23 |UPDATED 11/7/23 OH, Girard, Unity Spiritual Centre Girard: Part-Time | $24,000 | Average Attendance: 30-40 | Date Added 5/31/22 | UPDATED 8/14/23 TX, Dallas, Unity on Greenville: FT/PT | FT $50,000-$60,000, PT: Pro-rated | Average Attendance: 28 | Date Added 3/14/23 | UPDATED 2/6/24 TX, Pflugerville, Unity Spiritual Center Pflugerville: Part-TIme | $30,000-$36,000 | Average Attendance: 18-30 in person + 13-35 online | Date Added 10/2/24General questions about any of these unique ministerial opportunities or ready to apply? Contact UWM Employment Assistance at employmentassistanace@unity.org
For a variety of reasons, some ministries find themselves in a position where they are without an onsite minister. A Minister of Record (MOR) provides the spiritual support and administrate guidance that a Unity Minister can provide. MORs also ensure a foundational alignment with the Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) requirement that "a Unity Ministry has as its leadership a licensed and ordained Unity Minister or Leader serving under special dispensation from UWM." The MOR will mentor both the ministry's Spiritual Leadership Team and Board of Directors/Trustees to ensure that the ministry is operating within its bylaws and policies/procedures. Hours and financial compensation per week/month vary by assignment.
Interested in serving as an approved UWM Minister of Record? Or are you a Board member of a ministry interested in exploring how a UWM Minister of Record might assist you? Please contact Rev. Beci Rohkohl, Evolving Ministry and MOR Coordinator at evolve@unity.org.
Helpful MOR Information:
- Semi-annual reports are due March 1 for the reporting period July 1 - December 31 of the prior year.
- Semi-annual reports are due September 1 for the reporting period January 1 - June 30.
Additional information on how a Minister of Record can play a key role in the life a ministry can be found here.
Be a Sabbatical Coverage Minister!
Due to the nature of the work, it is not uncommon for ministers to need some time away to rest and recharge or pursue personal/professional growth opportunities. Many however may hesitate to take extended time off as they have concerns about the impact of their absence on their congregants and the daily operations of their ministry.
Sabbatical ministers provide a much-needed service for those ministers needing or wanting to take a sabbatical. A sabbatical minister will serve temporarily as the senior minister. He/she will oversee all the responsibilities currently handled by the senior minister. The board, staff, and volunteers will continue to serve in their respective roles as leaders in the ministry, working with the sabbatical minister to ensure the smooth operation of the ministry during the sabbatical period.
More information about Unity Minister Sabbaticals can be found here. To apply to serve as a Sabbatical Minister, contact UWM Employment Assistance at employmentassistance@unity.org
Here's a great opportunity to continue serving while traveling north or south of the US border!
Canada, Montreal, Unity Centre of Montreal
Minister in Residence monthly+ | $1000/mo + 50% Workshops/Classes + Lodging | Date Added: 11/6/24
Unity Centre of Montreal, Canada, is seeking experienced Unity ministers (or other Unity-recognized ordinations and leaders) to serve as Ministers in Residence (MIR). MIRs are responsible, in coordination with the Senior Minister, for the conduct and content of all Sunday services and Midweek Event. They are encouraged to participate in the daily Noon Meditation and maintain some office hours presence on weekdays.
Ministers in Residence receive as compensation while serving the use of the Minister’s manse, a one bedroom/bath, kitchen and living room and a minister’s compensation of $1 000 per month. In addition, all Love offering from counselling and spiritual support PLUS 50% of Love offering from workshops, extra classes, or events of their choosing during their stay, and can sell their own books or similar materials while in residence.
To apply, please send your resume to UWM Employment Assistance.
Mexico, Ajijic, Unity Ajijic
Minister in Residence monthly, rotating position | Room, some meals | Date Added 2/23/22 | UPDATED 9/30/24
Unity Ajijic (formerly Unity Namaste of Ajijic), the only Unity ministry in Mexico, seeks applicants to come to Ajijic and live in James Twyman's Namaste Village for one month. Currently there are openings from April to December 2026. Free room, breakfast and dinner M-F and transportation to and from Guadalajara International Airport are provided. The Minister in Residence (MIR) is responsible, in coordination with the senior minister, Rev. Johannys Hartog, for the conduct and content of all Sunday services for the month and one class a week. There are no administrative duties.
ONLY EXPERIENCED MINISTERS WHO HAVE LED CONGREGATIONS NEED APPLY.
To apply go to: https://unityajijic.org/general-4
Unity of San Luis Obispo (USLO) began over 100 years ago as a study group and met for years in people’s homes. At its peak, USLO was operating from a 16,000 sq ft building with over 400 people in the ministry. In the early 2000s, USLO added an on-site Montessori school serving 25 students. During COVID, the board made the decision to close the school, sell the building and transform the ministry into a completely virtual ministry, now reaching 1000-2000 viewers per week. Recently, the ministry has started meeting in a rented space one Sunday per month while it continues broadcasting to the virtual audience.
USLO is now seeking a new minister with a pioneering spirit to relaunch the in-person arm of the ministry. Ideally, as in-person attendance grows, this minister role would move from part-time to full-time with a vibrant in-person congregation while maintaining an already strong on-line presence.
Our ideal minister would be enthusiastic, dedicated, resourceful, interested in building a new congregation, community-minded, good speaker, compassionate counselor, and one who practices good stewardship. We prefer someone with a background in basic Unity principles and the teachings of the Fillmores. Strong social media skills are a plus.
If you have a pioneering spirit and would like to live in one of the most sought-after communities in the country, close to sandy beaches, mountains, wine country, and abundant natural beauty we encourage you to apply!
See the full vacancy posting here.