Associate Pastor - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Listed: 06-03-2022
Employer: Palms Presbyterian Church - 3410 South Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 | (904) 246-6427 | palmschurch.org
Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Associate Pastor
Job Summary
The Associate Pastor supports the vision of Palms and assists with implementing the strategy for the Palms community. This position serves a key function in leading the Pastoral Care, Serve and Disciple Connection ministries. The position supports the Pastor and the Worship Ministry in the worship life of the congregation. The Associate Pastor is responsible for resourcing and assisting the global and local missions. The Associate Pastor leads the Deacon Ministry of the church.
Essential Functions
Pastoral Care
Assists the Pastor in providing pastoral care for the congregation.
Keeps current information on visitation, follow up inclusion of Deacon Ministries as needed for those grieving, in hospital, welcoming a newborn, homebound in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, in rehabilitation or recovery at home.
Coordinates pastoral visits by staff and volunteers.
Coordinates and participates in a 24-hour emergency call line with Pastor.
Provides personal spiritual counseling, care or referral to those seeking Pastoral care.
Oversees the care of the hospitalized, those in care facilities, homebound and other care needs.
Supports and resources the Palms Health Ministry in providing health services and programs to disciples.
Focuses on a ministry which embraces Social Justice and teaches the congregation how to serve as a Matthew 25 church.
Serve
Serves as staff liaison for the Outreach Ministry working with teams to discern the Spirit’s lead as we partner with members of the community and world to serve God’s mission through Palms, meeting with teams, and meeting monthly with the chair and co-chair and ministry members for planning and evaluation.
Provides pastoral & administrative oversight for Deacon Ministry
Develops and nurtures relationships with all mission partners, strategically seeking opportunities for engagement for Palms disciples.
Provides support and guidance to adult mission trips stateside and globally.
Serves as a public face of Palms at mission partner events such as dedications, ribbon cuttings, fundraisers, etc.
Disciple Connection
Oversees the New Disciple process at Palms, including follow-up to visitors, new disciple class recruiting, and new disciple integration.
Assists Palms’ disciples to identify and utilize their gifts and talents, both in service to the congregation and in service to the world.
Provides entry points for visitors and guests to connect with the people and programs of Palms.
Partners with other ministries to help disciples and guests connect and grow in their discipleship through faith formation groups, small groups, classes and service/volunteer opportunities.
Develops Palms’ vision of building bridges in the community utilizing its facility, location and impact in the beach’s community.
Coordinates empowering guest services volunteers (greeters, informational kiosk, Sunday snacks, guest fit, etc)
Staff Development
Effectively delegates responsibilities to the assigned staff in light of the strategic plan.
Participates in weekly staff meetings and assists Pastor in keeping staff members informed.
Effectively supervises direct report(s) to help them achieve performance objectives.
Participates in continuing education.
Consistently projects a teaching spirit.
Worship
Participates in worship leadership; preaches every 4-6 weeks.
As requested, participates in ceremonies such as baptisms, marriages, funerals and memorial services.
Coordinates weekly Wednesday evening prayer services.
Assists with Palms’ Pre-School Chapel events.
Core Competencies
Theological/Spiritual Interpreter
o Compassion
o Hopeful
o Preaching and Worship Leadership
Communication
o Public Communicator
Organizational Leadership
o Advisor
o Organizational Agility
o Collaboration
o Decision Making
Interpersonal Engagement
o Interpersonal Engagement
o Flexibility
Minimum Qualifications
Prefer 2 years or more of experience in church leadership.
M.Div. required. Advanced degrees desirable
Demonstrates the appropriate leadership skills for a church environment.
An effective team player who can work well with the congregation and church staff.
Effective speaking skills as demonstrated in the pulpit and with small groups.
Excellent communication skills; an effective listener and communicates with compassion and empathy.
Excellent study skills, someone who is consistently developing their knowledge and ability to lead and teach others. Consistently projects a teachable spirit and serves as a teacher in all aspects of the life of Palms.
Engages in study, prayer and other spiritual practices that develop and deepen the life of the Pastor and the congregation.
An administrator who can manage numerous priorities.
Highly motivated and action-oriented.
Technical competence in Presbyterian church operations.
Minimum Effective Salary: $58,000
Housing Type: Housing Allowance
To Apply:
Any interested candidates are welcome to contact us at apnc@palmschurch.org.
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