Associate Pastor for Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation - Chicago, IL
Listed: 06-24-2021
Employer: The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago - 126 E Chestnut St Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 787 - 4570 | www.fourthchurch.org
Location: Chicago, IL
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Type: Full-time
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Associate Pastor for Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation
Fourth Presbyterian Church seeks an Associate Pastor for Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation to oversee and coordinate the multiple facets of Caring Ministries, including pastoral care by clergy staff for hospital and home visits; the work of Stephen Ministers and the Board of Deacons; and the Parish Associate for Older Adults. The Associate Pastor also coordinates, with the Events Coordinator, memorial and funeral services; provides program leadership for the Spiritual Formation Council; supports the work of the Ecclesiastical Relations Council and its Seminarian Care Subcommittee; has responsibility for administrative duties; and participates in worship leadership.
Mission Statement
We are a light in the city reflecting the inclusive love of God. Comforted and challenged by the Gospel of Christ, we strive to be a welcoming, serving community.
At the intersection of faith and life, we share God’s grace through worship, preaching, education, and ministries of healing, reconciliation, and justice.
We affirm the worth of all and nurture each individual’s spiritual pilgrimage. Inspired by our heritage, we confront our future with hope and confidence in God’s purpose.
Supplemental Information on History and Mission
Legacy. Founded in 1871, Fourth Presbyterian Church moved to Michigan Avenue in 1914 and has become a destination for families and young adults. Today Fourth Church is a large congregation with four Sunday worship services and a full-time and part-time staff of 165. On average annually, we baptize 65 infants, confirm 25 8th-graders and welcome 150 new members.
Congregational Life. Our recently updated records show a congregation of over 5,400 members. Programs include Sunday School, adult education, fellowship groups, and a Center for Life and Learning serving older adults. The annual budget of the church and its programs is approximately $8.2 million.
Outreach and Mission. Chicago Lights, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission arm, is a vital part of our operation. It manages many Fourth Church outreach services, including a tutoring program founded in 1964. See www.fourthchurch.org/chicagolights. Fourth Church also organizes and funds local, national and international mission outreach each year.
Vision and Mission Goals
The role of Associate Pastor for Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation is at the heart of caring for members, attenders, and staff of Fourth Church and furthering the spiritual growth of all.
The position carries forward the vision and mission of Fourth Presbyterian Church: to strive to be a welcoming, serving community through ministries of healing, reconciliation, and justice; and affirming the worth of all and nurturing each individual’s spiritual pilgrimage.
Fourth Presbyterian Church has a vision exemplified by its strategic directions. The Associate Pastor of Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation will partner with individuals, committees, councils, and church staff to carry out these initiatives.
A Description of the Characteristics
Pastoral - to convey and present pastoral care in a manner that reaches all church members and its extended community.
Open-minded - to examine new and unfamiliar experiences with an open mind and open heart as one engages the fullness of Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Inspirational - to move people in a way that directs them to walk a journey that leads to their spiritual fulfillment.
Mindful - to be fully present when providing care.
Compassionate - to support individuals in times of personal stress or when spiritual faith is being challenged.
Available - to observe people and situations and take initiative to care for individuals and the community.
Value others - to recognize and willingly respect that others of diverse backgrounds and experiences add value.
Strategically focused - to see the church as a ministry that trusts in God’s abundance while practicing good stewardship to safeguard its present and to ensure that it thrives well into the future.
Humor - to feel comfortable engaging in the lighter side of pastoring.
Morally principled - to lead at all times utilizing good decision-making practices with unquestionable integrity.
Embraces life - a person whose genuine faith shines through, offering warmth, love, and kindness.
Specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas
Oversee and/or coordinate the multiple facets of Caring Ministries including:
o pastoral care by clergy for hospital and home visits
o staff support to Stephen Ministry and the Board of Deacons
o staff support to the Caring Ministries Council, a committee of the Session
Provide staff support and program leadership to the Spiritual Formation Council
Supervise and support the Parish Associate for Older Adults
Promote awareness, utilization, and principles of Caring Ministries
Convene and coordinate the work of the Caring Ministries Team (Parish Associate for Older Adults; Directors of the Elam Davies Social Service Center, the Center for Life and Learning, and the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being; and the Director of Volunteer Ministry)
Organize and coordinate Care Teams of church members when needed
Supervise Ecclesiastical Relations Council enlistment of representatives to Councils of the PC(USA) and support the work of the Seminarian Care Sub-Committee
Coordinate memorial/funeral services with Events Coordinator and officiate when a pastoral relationship is not otherwise in place
Develop and manage the Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation budgets
Participate in Sunday morning, seasonal, and special worship services as assigned
Participate in monthly Session meetings and weekly staff meetings
Other duties as assigned
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