Solo Pastor, Katonah Presbyterian Church, Katonah, New York
Listed: 5-22-23
Employer: Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536,| (914) 232-4568
Location: Katonah, New York
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.katonahpresbyterian.org
Contact: Peggy Martin
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Katonah Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
1. What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Katonah Presbyterian enjoys a keen sense of community. Celebrating 150 years, KPC has had a lasting impact on the community with many local charities beginning as a church program or by a member of the Church.
Mutual care of one another, especially during difficult times, is pronounced. Care is offered through prayer, meals, transportation, and visits. The most notable effort to make God’s love visible in the community is the week-long Rummage Sale every Spring. We have also partnered with the two nearby Correctional Facilities, the Community Center, and NYC homeless to help those often overlooked. Our mission dollars reach immigrant workers, local shelters, disaster relief in the U.S. and Caribbean, and many charitable organizations.
Sunday worship is central to the life of our church. We have benefitted from socially conscious and strong intellectual pastoral leadership. Sermons incorporate references to current events, modern literature, and a refreshed lens through which to view the gospel message. The diverse music program incorporates piano and organ music, several bell choirs, a worship choir, and instrumental music. Sunday school is held for children during the service, and high school youth have fellowship afterward. Both the bell and youth groups travel domestically and internationally on mission trips.
We want to take steps to safeguard and build upon these strengths, while exploring how to concentrate our efforts, given declining numbers and aging population.
2.For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
We understand the expectations set forth are extensive and all-encompassing. That is a challenge for any interested candidate. The leadership and congregation commit to working with our pastor in formulating priorities and setting parameters or boundaries for the work to be accomplished. Areas of responsibility:
Plan worship with input from music staff and Worship committee (incl. liturgists, children’s sermon).
Combine passion for scripture with courage to trial new ways of sharing the message.
Administer Sacraments. Officiate at Weddings and Funerals. Prepare youth for Confirmation.
Be familiar with members and families. Proactively outreach to less frequent visitors.
Attend fellowship events and meetings: Nominating, Worship, Deacons, Presbytery, others as possible.
Coordinate multiple committees, promoting appropriate governance or organizational change.
Oversee staff and volunteers.
Seek the best in everyone to accomplish our mission: funding (Finance & Stewardship), the physical plant (Buildings & Grounds), participation (Visibility, Membership and Fellowship).
Communicate to inform, connect, and align.
Encourage a vibrant Presbyterian Women's organization.
Confidentially call on congregants suffering from illness or loss, making referrals to specialists, coordinating with Deacons.
Overall demonstrate how a pastor and congregation can deliver care, sensitivity, hospitality and teaching to further our mission.
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