Head of Staff - Bloomington, IN
Listed: 02-04-2022
Employer: Bloomington First Presbyterian Church - 221 East Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 332-1514 | www.fpcbloomington.org
Location: Bloomington, IN
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Head of Staff
Position Description:
First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) in Bloomington, Indiana is hiring HEAD OF STAFF. We are a healthy congregation of seekers and disciples of Christ, located in the heart of beautiful southern Indiana and in the home community of Indiana University. We are committed to offering full hospitality for all God’s children. We follow the example of Christ through acts of compassion and by seeking God’s reconciling peace, freedom and justice. We seek a Head of Staff who will work collaboratively with the ministry team and others, equipping us with renewed strength in our faith and confidence in our missions. We welcome interest from all candidates, including those with diverse background, ethnicity and lived experiences.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization:
We are committed to the movement of the Spirit. There are a variety of gifts that a strong candidate brings including those of lived experiences. Spanish or Korean language skills, for example, would promote future outreach in Bloomington’s changing demographic environment, and Spanish also would enhance our existing Nicaraguan mission. Other experiences likewise might help FPC respond to the everchanging call of God. We seek a partner in our ministry who will challenge and support us as we look to move forward in new ways through the Matthew 25 Initiative.
Members of FPC listen to sermons. An accomplished preacher with a solid understanding of scriptural context who allows for the movement of the Spirit to speak through the sermons permits our congregation to continue to find comfort in the Word when needed but also find challenge to grow. A head of staff facilitates the development of post pandemic worship opportunities through both in-person and technology-supported experiences.
A pastor joining us in our ministry understands the vital role of acting as a ministry team. They have a close working relationship with all staff and view an associate pastor as an equal colleague. They understand the importance of clear communication with staff, leadership, and the congregation at large and are actively engaged across all areas of FPC’s ministry programs. They work with the ministry team to delegate responsibilities and grow leadership within the congregation.
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
The pastor will have primary responsibility for leading our congregation as we celebrate Christ and serve our community. Guided by the Spirit, our pastor will enable members’ gifts and challenge the congregation in the spirit of the Matthew 25 initiative to assess existing programs and initiate new ventures.
The pastor will serve as head of staff and administrative leader for the congregation, while empowering the gifts of a ministry team through communication and regular staff meetings. Strong administrative and collaborative skills are important.
The pastor will attend to the congregation’s spiritual development through preaching, teaching, and prayer, leading the Session’s spiritual growth, and caring for the congregation through counseling, sensitive listening, and visitation. In addition to these spiritual and pastoral care tasks, the specific committee liaison roles will be negotiated with the associate pastor. Previously, the pastor’s primary assignments included collaborative work with worship, stewardship, property, membership, and personnel committees.
We expect the pastor’s duties will include leading worship services and administering the sacraments, conducting weddings and funerals, and serving as moderator of the session and congregation. There will also be opportunities for interfaith and denominational involvement.
Leadership Competencies:
Hopeful
Preaching and Worship Leadership
Communicator
Change Agent
Culturally Proficient
Strategy and Vision
Collaboration
Interpersonal Engagement
Motivator
Flexibility
Minimum Effective Salary: $76,000
Housing Type: Housing Allowance
For further information:
Email Gary Crow, co-chair of the PNC at gcrow@indiana.edu.
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