Associate Pastor - Okemos, MI
Listed: 02-09-2022
Employer: Presyterian Church of Okemos - 2258 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 | (517) 349-9536 | okemospres.org
Location: Okemos, MI
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Associate Pastor
We are currently in the process of calling an Associate Pastor for our faith formation and engagement programs.
1. How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
As a congregation, we prioritize ongoing education to further our faith journeys. To live out our call as disciples of Christ, we seek to learn about and from others, and about issues facing our community, nation, and planet. Our Associate Pastor’s commitment to these ideals will help us to reach our mission goals. Our commitment to ongoing education benefits from our location in a vibrant, diverse university community.
PCO seeks someone called to engage with youth and families as we create a newly visioned Associate Pastor position. The Associate Pastor will work in close collaboration with our recently installed Pastor to create and implement fresh programs and opportunities for youth and adult faith formation.
Believing that ministry to children, youth and their families is central to the church’s ministry, we seek to encourage spiritual development and engagement. Our Associate Pastor will help shape youth and adult education programs to share Christ’s teachings and be accessible for conversation, especially with youth. We seek an Associate Pastor who will maintain and further develop participation across generations in hands-on mission work.
PCO seeks to deepen engagement of our members in the ongoing life of our church, particularly as we emerge from the pandemic. Initiatives that the Associate Pastor develops will also help us reach out to the broader community, as we seek to engage contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities.
2. Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and/or organization.
We seek an Associate Pastor who has a strong theological background, prioritizes spiritual practices, has high emotional intelligence, and has been called to engage with youth and families. The Associate Pastor must have strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, be willing to ask for help when needed, and be open to partnering with staff and laity. PCO seeks a collaborative, creative and forward-thinking leader to further our Christian Education program. Given our church’s emphasis on continued education and mission work, we seek an Associate Pastor who is intellectually curious and motivated to engage with the broader community on local, national, and global levels.
3. For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
Lead, coordinate and nurture PCO faith formation (education, mission and fellowship) for children, youth and adults. Provide leadership and educational opportunities on Sunday morning as well as other weekly activities.
Work closely with Christian Education committee leadership, Senior Pastor and other volunteers to oversee Sunday School education including facilitation and review, selection, and approval of curricula. Design and coordinate activities and educational experiences for congregants of all ages.
Provide leadership and innovative ideas for the existing Middle School / High School youth group.
Create new and engaging programs for families and youth. Collaborate with Senior Pastor and volunteers to plan special programs such as Family Camp, Youth Sunday, and Confirmation.
Partner with Senior Pastor in worship leadership, pastoral care, teaching and support of church ministries. Provide outreach to all church members to encourage intergenerational engagement.
Encourage and assist in the formulation of small groups within the church as an avenue to increase congregational engagement and community outreach.
Minimum Effective Salary: $48,500
Maximum Effective Salary: $53,500
Housing Type: Housing Allowance
To Apply:
Submit your resume to Tom Schaberg at tschaberg1@gmail.com
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