Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
Full-Time
Posted: Sep 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2025
Description
The mission of Astoria Community Church is to glorify God by learning of God, living in Christ, and loving God and our neighbors.
Our church mission is built around what Jesus called “the first and greatest commandment,” to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, all our souls, and all our minds (Matthew 22:34-40). The second commandment, “like unto it,” Jesus said, is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We believe that God loves the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, NYC, and has raised up our church as a faithful, loving presence within it. Astoria is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States, and our church reflects that diversity. Our members and attendees hail from all over the world, and it is common to find people who speak multiple languages in the congregation.
We are seeking an experienced solo pastor to lead and guide our diverse, dedicated and engaged congregation.
The ideal candidate has prior PCA pastoral experience leading a diverse congregation in an urban setting. Deeply grounded in personal thoughtful prayer and knowledge and study of the Bible, God’s revealed and authoritative word. Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills.
More information found here: bit.ly/acc-church-profile
Salary: >=$90K
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
-Must be an ordained Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) minister (or will seek PCA ordination) in good standing.
-Demonstrated love for and commitment to the proclamation of the Christian gospel, Christ’s church, His people, and guided by prayer and reflection. Aligned with ACC’s Mission and Core Values.
-Master’s degree or equivalent in divinity or theology.
-5+ years of experience in pastoral ministry, leading a diverse, established congregation, with at least 2 years of experience weekly preaching. Prior experience in an urban setting and with Youth Ministry is desirable.
-Strong biblical knowledge and understanding of Reformed theology and Presbyterian doctrine.
-Strong commitment to Diaconal mercy and justice ministry (both inward and outward facing)
-Excellent verbal, active listening, written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
-Bilingual or multilingual fluency is desirable, but not required.
-Highly trusted as a spiritual and ethical leader in handling confidential and sensitive information.
-Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
-Must reside in Astoria, Queens.
How to Apply
`A more detailed church profile, job description, and directions to apply can be found here: bit.ly/acc-church-profile
Primary Contact: Linnea Kickasola
Email: PSC@astoriachurch.org
Phone: 917-617-4322
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