Step 1 of 6 16% South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCH Ministries) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that has been caring for children and families since 1952. We provide: Homes for Children who need care while their family is in crisis Homes for Families for single moms and their children Family Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families sorting through the challenges of life International reaching children and families through international missions Faith & Work to enhance job skills and spiritual growth Faith & Finances to teach biblical principles of money management Pastor Care to serve those who are always serving others Family Support to connect needs of families with resources Ministry Consulting to share expertise and resources with other ministries Our Mission Honoring God; Reaching hurting children and families with His love and truth; and Enabling others to join us in this ministry Our Vision To show the love of Christ to each and every child and family we minister to each day. We do this by creating a culture where the needs of families are seen and met in creative and innovative ways. Efficiency and accountability are strategic priorities with effectiveness and excellence the resulting evidence. We desire God to use STCH Ministries in mighty ways to do His work. Our Core Values EXCELLENCE – Whether providing a safe home for a child in need, counseling a couple, assisting single moms, leading a mission team, or working behind the scenes in the business office, we desire to do all that we do in love and with excellence. ACCOUNTABILITY – To serve others to the best of our ability, we will hold one another accountable by setting program and employee specific goals and working together in a spirit of unity. INTEGRITY – Trust is the key to any relationship and we will build this trust each day by choosing to walk in truth, understanding and wisdom. VISION – We believe in seeking God individually and corporately to develop a vision for the future as we grow in effectiveness and excellence. GLORY – As we trust God to guide and direct us we will give all that we are to Him – our strengths and our weaknesses; the challenges and the glory – for all good things come from His hand. Through God’s leadership and power, we will press on to become all that God has in store for STCH Ministries. As an organization we will strive to: Ensure that all phases of this ministry will be completed in a manner that will ultimately bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ. Ensure that all children in our care will be provided a safe haven of love and refuge and the opportunities to realize the fulfillment of their hopes and dreams. Ensure that the ministry provided to families and individuals is Christ-based and of the highest professional standard. Ensure that every child and adult reached by this ministry will hear the good news of Jesus Christ as Savior. Nurture and grow our children spiritually to have an active, deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Seek as individuals to have a personal, active, deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Wisely use the financial gifts we receive; this will include remaining debt free. Remain completely funded by charitable gifts and not take state or federal funds. Qualifications for EmploymentIn keeping with the mission statement and core values of STCH Ministries, it is imperative that employees have certain qualifications. In relation to those qualifications, it is important that all employees have a close walk with God and that they have a desire to see children and families grow in the knowledge of the Lord and develop a close relationship with Him. General Qualifications An employee of STCH Ministries will have a conviction that people have the capacity to grow and change. The employee will enjoy learning new things and take pride and ownership in his/her work. They will have an ability to work both independently and in partnership with other members in a team approach. They will possess sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the organization’s service population and staff. And the employee will meet all of the employment qualifications as outlined in the job description for the position for which they are applying. Spiritual Qualifications An employee of STCH Ministries will have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ. They will have a sense of commitment to the ministry of service to children, adults and families. The employee will possess a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom and demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer and daily meditation. The employee is an active member of a local Evangelical Christian church, attends regularly, and engages in witness activities as a normal part of life. The employee will accept the STCH Ministries Faith and Message statement. Educational Qualifications There are educational and experience qualifications that are outlined in the job descriptions and program manuals specific to each position. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept the above stated STCH Ministries Qualifications for Employment and have reviewed the applicable job description.Signature of Applicant*By typing your name below, you are signing this part of the application electronically. Date MM slash DD slash YYYY South Texas Children’s Home Ministries does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. South Texas Children’s Home Ministries reserves the legal right to and may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment in accordance with federal and state law. Application for EmploymentPLEASE NOTE: It is important that you complete all parts of the application. 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South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCH Ministries) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that has been caring for children and families since 1952.
We provide:
Our Mission Honoring God; Reaching hurting children and families with His love and truth; and Enabling others to join us in this ministry
Our Vision To show the love of Christ to each and every child and family we minister to each day. We do this by creating a culture where the needs of families are seen and met in creative and innovative ways. Efficiency and accountability are strategic priorities with effectiveness and excellence the resulting evidence. We desire God to use STCH Ministries in mighty ways to do His work.
Our Core Values EXCELLENCE – Whether providing a safe home for a child in need, counseling a couple, assisting single moms, leading a mission team, or working behind the scenes in the business office, we desire to do all that we do in love and with excellence.
ACCOUNTABILITY – To serve others to the best of our ability, we will hold one another accountable by setting program and employee specific goals and working together in a spirit of unity.
INTEGRITY – Trust is the key to any relationship and we will build this trust each day by choosing to walk in truth, understanding and wisdom.
VISION – We believe in seeking God individually and corporately to develop a vision for the future as we grow in effectiveness and excellence.
GLORY – As we trust God to guide and direct us we will give all that we are to Him – our strengths and our weaknesses; the challenges and the glory – for all good things come from His hand.
Through God’s leadership and power, we will press on to become all that God has in store for STCH Ministries. As an organization we will strive to:
In keeping with the mission statement and core values of STCH Ministries, it is imperative that employees have certain qualifications. In relation to those qualifications, it is important that all employees have a close walk with God and that they have a desire to see children and families grow in the knowledge of the Lord and develop a close relationship with Him.
General Qualifications
An employee of STCH Ministries will have a conviction that people have the capacity to grow and change. The employee will enjoy learning new things and take pride and ownership in his/her work. They will have an ability to work both independently and in partnership with other members in a team approach. They will possess sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the organization’s service population and staff. And the employee will meet all of the employment qualifications as outlined in the job description for the position for which they are applying.
Spiritual Qualifications
An employee of STCH Ministries will have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ. They will have a sense of commitment to the ministry of service to children, adults and families. The employee will possess a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom and demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer and daily meditation. The employee is an active member of a local Evangelical Christian church, attends regularly, and engages in witness activities as a normal part of life. The employee will accept the STCH Ministries Faith and Message statement.
Educational Qualifications
There are educational and experience qualifications that are outlined in the job descriptions and program manuals specific to each position.
I acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept the above stated STCH Ministries Qualifications for Employment and have reviewed the applicable job description.
PLEASE NOTE: It is important that you complete all parts of the application. If your application is incomplete or does not clearly show the experience and/or training required, your application may not be accepted. If you have no information to enter in a section, please write N/A.
