Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
400 S Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
https://www.ministrytostate.org/florida
Full-Time
Posted: Mar 6, 2023
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2023
Description
Nature and Scope of the Position
The primary nature of the Ministry to State (MTS) Associate State Capitol Minister is to develop and implement ministry and build community in the various components of those working at the State Capitol. This segment of the ministry will expand as discipling relationships are built with those of diverse backgrounds. It is through these relationships that an understanding of the Gospel as it applies to their lives and work may be developed.
General Job Description
- Evangelism and discipleship.
- Spend time with members (i.e. politicians, judges, executive branch office holders), staff, and others in various places of ministry focus within the state capitol.
- This would include (but not be limited to) coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner meetings.
- Visit with legislators / governor / justices and their staff; dropping by their offices or other meeting places as circumstances allow. Develop personal relationships with them that will assist the prayer efforts of the MTS minister and the PCA churches in the state.
- While legislators are in session, pray for and over them as they work.
- While legislators are not in session – visit them in their district offices (if they maintain one). Also, visit the PCA churches in the state informing them of your ministry efforts.
- Create regular forums that bring together small groups to consider Biblical truths along with reading and discussion groups.
- Each of the forums will add to the overall understanding of the Scriptures, its Gospel, and a biblical world and life view.
- This can include but need not be limited to regular bible studies and prayer breakfasts.
- Organize, write, and develop study materials as needed.
- Contribute to and maintain a portion of MTS web site.
- Interface and partner with PCA churches in the state capital area and all the PCA churches within the state.
- Encourage them to pray for their legislators, governor, and justices.
- Provide them with specific prayer needs / requests when given liberty to share.
- Develop and maintain financial support and regularly communicate with donors.
Please note that each State Capitol Minister will decide which of these and how many of these he will execute. Also, there may be other ministry opportunities not listed here that the minister might implement.
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
Requirements
- Ordained (Teaching or Ruling Elder) or have the credentials to receive TE ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America
- Possess strong relational and evangelistic qualities
- Able to build meaningful relationships in a politically and socially diverse environment
- Self-starter, works well independently
- Able to raise and maintain support (specific training and coaching is provided and is required)
Support
MTS views the government (WCF 23) as a mission field; therefore, a minister will need to raise full support before beginning the direct ministry in the state capitol. Salary and expenses will be determined by the cost of living in the state capital region to which the minister is called. Retired military chaplains (or others with a retirement / social security) may consider their retirement and/or disability pay as part of their support package if so desired.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Submit your ministry résumé and ministerial data form to Jonathan Craig: jonathan@ministrytostate.org
Primary Contact: Jonathan Craig
Email: jonathan@ministrytostate.org
Phone: 904-252-4397
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