Description

Lansdale Presbyterian Church (LPC) is a gospel-centered, multi-generational congregation in the suburbs of Philadelphia with a vision to gather a community to live for Christ. We pursue this mission through four key strategies: Encourage, Grow, Equip, and Go.

We are seeking a Pastor, Christian Education who will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for Christian education for children’s and youth ministries and adult Sunday School. This pastor will shape Christian education and spiritual formation at LPC by developing/evaluating curriculum, equipping leaders, and nurturing spiritual growth in a way that reflects our Reformed theological heritage. This is a full-time, salaried position accountable to the Session and Lead Pastor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the church’s Christian Discipleship Ministries Team (CDM) and chair CDM committee meetings
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for Children’s and Youth Ministries 
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of Adult Sunday School
• Develop and/or select curriculum for Children’s, Youth and Adult Sunday School ensuring biblical fidelity consistent with Reformed standards and spiritual growth
• Develop or select and lead training programs for ministry leaders 
• Develop or select curriculum for Community Groups and provide training for Community Group Leaders in collaboration with the Church Life Pastor 
• Teach in a variety of church education settings 
• Observe classes and ministries and provide feedback and coaching to teachers and leaders
• Provide oversight to the church library 
• Perform pastoral duties including preaching as needed in coordination with the Lead Pastor

About LPC

Lansdale Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) located in Montgomery County, PA. We are committed to Christ-centered worship, discipleship, and outreach and desire a pastor who will help us continue to grow in faithfulness to Christ and His mission.

To Apply

Please send the following to cep_search@lansdalepres.org:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Answers to the following questions regarding doctrinal commitments & PCA Alignment.

The Presbyterian Church in America subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms as its doctrinal standards.

• Are you ordained or willing to pursue ordination in the PCA?
• ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Are you able to sincerely affirm the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms?
• ☐ Yes, without exception
• ☐ Yes, with stated exceptions (please explain below)
• ☐ No (please explain below)

If you have any stated differences, please describe them clearly and briefly.

• Are you willing to submit to the authority and oversight of the Session and Presbytery in accordance with the Book of Church Order (BCO)?
• ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Briefly describe your understanding of:
• Covenant Theology
• The means of grace
• The role of Christian education in the life of the covenant community

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: 

Email: cep_search@lansdalepres.org

Phone: -

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