Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, IL) seeks an Associate Pastor for Young Adults.
A. Major Responsibilities:
The
primary purpose of this associate pastor position is to further
congregational growth and redevelopment. A particular constituency for
outreach is our large number of visitors each year, many of whom are
younger adults (20’s and 30’s). Key responsibilities of the position
will include:
•Follow-up with visitors
•New member integration
•Coordination of younger adult activities
•Outreach to students at neighboring DePaul University.
In addition, the associate pastor will share in pastoral care with
the lead pastor. S/he will preach 6–10 times each year and provide
regular worship leadership as liturgist or lector. S/he will
participate in the celebration of the sacraments.
The associate pastor will be the primary staff person for the
Congregational Life, Outreach and Care ministry team. S/he will be a
colleague with and supervised by the lead pastor.
B. Characteristics and qualifications needed
The
associate pastor will possess an eagerness to minister with a smaller,
active, progressive, urban Presbyterian congregation. S/he will be a
team player, committed to working with strong lay leaders (whose time
commitments are often stretched by professional responsibilities) as
well as the lead pastor and other staff members.
Key personal characteristics include a strong commitment to
evangelistic outreach. Also, self initiation is critical. Flexibility
and organizational skills are vital. An all-inclusive vision of the
church is a critical prerequisite, as well as enthusiasm for working
with a diverse urban population (e.g., young professionals, people
living with mental illness, aging members, individuals who are
homeless, and seekers who have been away from the church for years).
A strong personal faith that intersects the congregation’s mission
and vision statements is vital; as is a willingness to grow spiritually
in her/his relationship with God in Christ, at the leading of the
Spirit.
The associate pastor will minister with a variety of families and
should welcome alternative expressions of family (e.g., single parents,
blended families, same-gender couples and parents, and adoptive
families).
A commitment to this position for at least 2 to 3 years is expected. For more information see the CIF on clc.pcusa.org
Church contact information:
600 W FULLERTON PKY
CHICAGO, IL 60614
(773) 248-8288
office@lppchurch.org
http://www.lpchurch.org
PNC chair: Donald E. Hunter, (773) 769-9070, dehunter617@yahoo.com
This position IS ordained/ordainable
This position MIGHT be open to non-ordainable LGBT candidates--check back in a few days
This position's CIF number is 08955.AA1
This position is Part-Time
This position MIGHT include Board of Pensions benefits--check back in a few days
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