Networking and Such

I only have 1 Seminary class remaining.  It will be taken in the spring quarter.  Otherwise, I'm left with only the need to finish my statement of faith (Due in mid January) and fulfill all of my internship requirements (which can be met with hours served in a job).

That leaves me looking for a job now.  

Unfortunately, few of the jobs I'd be interested in make it into the public market.  Most associate pastor jobs are hired from within their own churches or denominations and few make it into job search engines and college placement forums.  With that said, my time right now is being spent networking.

I've been sending e-mails to my network of mentors/teachers/friends who may know of opportunities and to denomination offices to set up times to meet with them to find out about possible openings in the area.

So far, the responses I have gotten have all encouraged meetings, but not until the holidays have passed.  

I'm not worried yet, even though I haven't found anything even worth applying to.  If i haven't found any solid leads by the end of January, I'd start to get more nervous.  Until then, I'm hoping to hear of a pastoral position that will allow for consistent opportunities in teaching (not necessarily Sunday morning preaching, but definitely consistent teaching) aimed at young adults or older.  

If you know of anything, feel free to e-mail, call, or respond here.