Open Position: Christian Science Practitioner

Spiritual resource to share: my unique job description

I've been thinking about how my work as a Christian Science pratitioner has evolved over the last few years. I love how each practitioner I know develops their practice in a way that is unique to them. And so it is with my practice.

As I was seeing how much I have grown in understanding, I also saw how much I was involved working with the community alongside working with individuals. If I were to write my own job description, this is what it would look like:

Christian Science Practitioner

SUMMARY

A Christian Science practitioner strives to heal as Christ Jesus healed. In one of MBEddy’s letters to her student James Neal, CS, she writes: “A real scientific healer is the highest position attainable in this sphere of being. It includes all that is divinely high and holy…. To achieve this you must have one God, one affection, one way, one Mind.”

A Christian Science practitioner aligns work with MBEddy’s highest ideals:

• My weary hope tries to realize that happy day, when man shall recognize the Science of Christ and love his neighbor as himself, — when he shall realize God's omnipotence and the healing power of the divine Love in what it has done and is doing for mankind. -from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
  
• ….drink with me the living waters of the spirit of my life-purpose, — to impress humanity with the genuine recognition of practical, operative Christian Science. - from Miscellaneous Writings p. 107

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is available 24/7 to the sincere seeker for Truth.
• Is ever alert, expectant and joyful.
• Maintains a vibrant ability to listen and talk with God; thoroughly studies the letter and imbibes the spirit.
• Heals the sick, raises the dead, casts out demons, freely receives God’s inspiration, freely gives. (See Matthew 10: 8)
• Responsible to respond to God’s ability to love and care for His own.
• Is watchful—keeping an eye on the news, discerning trends in public thought, discovering and seeking stories and individuals that give evidence of the spiritual leavening of thought.
• Writes articles, blogs and editorials as inspired.
• Takes graduate courses in Christian Science healing annually
  

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: God
Mentor(s): authorized teachers of Christian Science
Supervises: Self: “reflecting God’s government, man is properly self-governed”

Regular Contacts

• Be in contact with thinkers and Truth seekers from all over the world; Christian Scientists throughout the field (especially youth), professionals, cultured scholars, students, parents, local and worldwide public.
• Participate and support those larger community efforts toward healing: in this vicinity, keep abreast of community hunger for healing via local hospital, the Ministerial Association, and community efforts to heal racism.
• Participate and support Christian Science activity via media and lecture work; give regular metaphysical, practical and financial support locally and globally; involvement with TMCYouth.com and writing for the periodicals; work with Christian Science Committee on Publication; work with and support the work of Christian Science nurses.
• Be in the marketplace: A Christian Science practitioner is not an isolated nor a solitary idea. Involvement in the community (schools, libraries, community services, etc) at some level is encouraged.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

First and foremost, a Christian Science practitioner has a deep love for God and for all mankind. In addition:

Education/Experience
This position requires Primary Class Instruction with an authorized teacher of Christian Science. Annual participation in Association (a graduate course in Christian Science healing) is required. Ongoing Bible study, classes in the Spanish language, writing, and communication are recommended.

Knowledge/Skills
The position requires a solid understanding of literary English and learning a second language. The individual in this position must demonstrate ability as a writer for blogs, and magazine articles and the internet.

Technology Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) skills and blogging skills are required.

Work Environment
A practitioner works in an atmosphere of Love divine. This can be anywhere at anytime so that 24/7 accessibility is assured.

Christian Science Information
Mother Church membership and Primary class instruction are required.


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