Description

PURPOSE:

The Pastor of Congregational Life will promote the mission and vision of NCC by helping individuals find opportunities to use their gifts in meaningful ways; mobilizing ministry leaders for discipleship; overseeing the youth ministry; and coordinating churchwide events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

He is to model a Christ-centered life, both professionally and personally, including a demonstrated reliance on the Holy Spirit. He must be able to establish good working relationships and have problem-solving skills.

DUTIES:

Leadership and Leadership Development

• At the beginning of each church year, the PCL will collaborate with ministry leaders (e.g., Growth Groups, Men’s and Women’s Ministry, Committee Chairpersons) to identify priorities, annual objectives, and general

strategies. (The ministry leaders, not the PCL, are tasked with implementing the plan).

• Mobilize leaders for discipleship that extends ministry to various segments of the congregation.

• Oversee the youth ministry, teaching and equipping young people to be disciples of Christ.

• Identify, recruit, and develop leaders. Increase effectiveness of those leaders by providing needed

information and resources, dealing pastorally with mistakes, weaknesses, and gaps in giftedness.

• Ensure there is adequate development of leaders (personally or with the assistance of a subject matter

expert) for all positions.

Ministry Team Coordination

• Act as the hub for the coordination, direction, and operation of ministry leaders.

• Clarify for leaders their annual communication goals and periodically evaluate their effectiveness.

• Provide general oversight to the Director of Children’s Ministries, Youth Leaders, Growth Group Leaders,

Sisters Together, Women’s Luncheons, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Ushers, Fellowship Time, etc. (this

does not mean the PCL is involved in the minutia of every group; nor is he responsible for finding

volunteers in each ministry area, but he will at least be aware of their progress and effectiveness).

Congregational Life

• Coordinate churchwide events (e.g., a symphonic band concert, Vacation Bible School, Potlucks).

• Organize and promote churchwide programs (e.g., Community Bible Experience, Prayer Initiatives).

• Follow up with congregants who are missing from worship for more than 3 weeks.

• Ensure that the congregation is aware of ministry opportunities at NCC and in our community.

• Conduct hospital visitation, funerals, and bereavement visits as necessary.

Ministry of the Word

• Teach Sunday School (or arrange for capable teachers) and preach as needed (as often as once a month).

Budget

• Assist the Building and Finance Committee to oversee and plan the budget for ministries in his area.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• The PCL reports to the Lead Pastor.

• The PCL will apprise the Elders at their monthly meeting of general strategies, issues, and challenges.

WORK WEEK:

His normal work week is approximately 45-50 hours. Pastoral staff members are to choose at least one day a week to rest, when they will normally not be involved in church functions and duties.

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Stan Guthrie

Email: associatepastorsearch@newcovenantnaperville.org

Phone: 630-357-4092