Associate Pastors for Engagement, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia
Listed: 04-10-23
Employer:First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E, |(404)-892-8461
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.firstpresatl.org
Contact: Chris Holmes
Description of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Essential Tasks for Engagement Ministries
Connection
Work collaboratively with church leaders to define and create a culture of welcome throughout the church.
Collaborate with other pastors and communications staff to effectively and widely share opportunities for fellowship, study, and service.
Oversee contacts and follow-up for visitors to worship and facilitate OnRamp, the seminar for prospective new members.
Audit and oversee the member integration and assimilation platform of the church.
Train members for service in the areas of hospitality, member integration, and parish ministry.
Oversee the planning and management of congregation-wide events.
Faith Formation
Develop and lead the small group ministry, focusing on goal-setting, launching new small groups, recruiting leaders, and evaluating the program regularly.
Lead and support adult ministries with resources, teaching, logistics, and training of teachers/facilitators.
Lead and support leadership development of lay-led adult Sunday school classes.
Collaborate with the Scholar in Residence on all-church faith formation initiatives, such as First in Focus and combined summer Sunday school sessions.
Plan the theme, content, logistics, and schedule for the annual church retreat (Labor Day Weekend) in Montreat, NC
Global Mission
Maintain global mission partnerships and partnership agreements through consistent communication about ministry needs, goals, objectives, and successes.
Support and assist lay-led Global Mission Country Committees.
Work with the Global Mission Council to prepare the annual Global Mission ministry budget and ensure adherence to the annual budget.
Establish a strategy for regularly communicating Global Mission news, information, decisions, and opportunities with the church staff, other lay leadership bodies, the congregation, and the larger community.
Identify ways to integrate Global Mission work within the life of the congregation, including planning church-wide events and recruiting and equipping volunteers.
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and clear communication with Global Mission partners to ensure the safety and success of planned activities.
Other Pastoral Responsibilities
Actively participate in pastoral care ministries; attend weekly staff meetings.
Participate in and/or lead relevant ministry councils with lay leaders.
Officiate weddings, lead funerals, and preach as directed by the Senior Pastor.
Other duties as assigned by the Scholar in Residence.
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