Solo Pastor, The First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, East Hampton, New York
Listed: 01-26-23
Employer: First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton | 120 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 | 631-324-0711
Website: www.fpceh.org
Location: East Hampton, NY
Type: full-time
Contact: eh.pres.pnc.2022@gmail.com
Description:
The First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, New York seeks a Solo Pastor. Our church is nearly 375 years old, and has a strong presence in our historic town on Eastern Long Island. We seek a leader who understands and appreciates our past, and yet can lead us into the future. We are a welcoming and an inclusive congregation. Our church members are diverse and represent our community, which is both a small town and a busy summer resort supporting many part-time residents from New York City.
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry?
Mindful of the faithful witness of the many generations that have come before us, we know that First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton must continually reform to be able to serve God, to be God's people, here and now. We hope to continue to strengthen our Presbyterian worship, our community involvement, and our mission support, so that God might be glorified, and future generations may come to know God's love through our church.
How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
The challenge to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Luke 10:27) is the basis and the grounding for our calling. We are excited and challenged to explore ways to meet the growing needs of our community-- especially to partial-year residents, retirees, young working families, youth, and Hispanic populations. We feel called to share our faith and resources with each other and our neighbors. We seek a clear vision for the future and accept the necessity for change.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
A new pastor will bring energy and innovative ideas into our church’s worship services, programs and activities and members of the congregation. He/she will bring inspiration and guidance to the Session, Deacons, and all our committees, while being an effective agent for change and assisting in the discovery and utilization of unused talents within the church body. We are organized and willing to serve, and will look to a new pastor to lead us toward this church's fourth century.
For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
Worship and Spiritual Guidance
Leading worship services
Promoting and supporting Christian education and youth programs
Actively engaging in stewardship
Supervising and/or leading new-member, confirmation, and Bible study classes
Reach out to the Hispanic community as well as other congregations and members of our community who are being underserved currently
Administrative
Guiding Session and Deacons
Managing the church staff
Understanding the fiscal needs of the church
Continuing the development of the church mission
Representing the church in the larger community
Coordinating the training of church officers
Becoming familiar with the needs of the church facilities
Participating in the Presbytery of Long Island
Pastoral
Active Congregational visitations and support to Care & Outreach teams
Providing counsel and spiritual guidance
Participating in the many aspects of church life
Taking part in the interfaith East Hampton Clericus
Connecting with and welcoming the Hispanic population
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