Park Ridge Community Church values the principles of diversity in faith and unity in Christ. We are searching for a Senior Minister who will lead the congregation to continue to build its mission and purpose as the body of Christ. The Senior Minister, in collaboration with the Executive Committee, is responsible for overseeing the life and direction of the Church. He/she provides pastoral leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, Christian outreach, stewardship, and fellowship in conjunction with church staff and lay leadership. He/she will use their developed skills to assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help Park Ridge Community Church identify what it is called to be in the future. The minister is to embody the essence of a shepherd and servant leader.
Responsibilities:
Attend to the spiritual development of the congregation
Provide spiritually, intellectually stimulating, and challenging sermons at Sunday services
Plan worship services in conjunction with the Minister of Music
Administer the Sacraments and officiate weddings, funerals, memorial services, and Confirmation
Work in collaboration with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and other committees as appropriate
Ensure the church’s spiritual vitality through strong efforts to grow membership, stewardship, outreach, and missions
Assist in developing membership and fellowship opportunities
Ensure pastoral care of the congregation in conjunction with the Director of Pastoral Services and Stephen Ministers
Provide guidance for Christian Education, including adult/youth education and confirmation
Provide leadership and supervision to church staff; nurtures the mental, spiritual and emotional health of the ministry staff.
Additionally, the Senior Minister shall attend to all other duties and customs incumbent upon a minister of Christ, including ministry to the community at large.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years applicable ministerial experience
Master of Divinity degree from an accredited Christian seminary
Ordained in a mainline Christian denomination
Shows evidence of a personal dynamic faith
Experience and ability to preach in a relevant style and is able to relate to people of varied means, walks of life and differing levels of spiritual development
Ability to motivate the staff, leadership, and congregation to live according to the Word of God
Engages the congregation openly and warmly to build an atmosphere of unity and cooperation
Experience in working with lay leadership to implement actions that fulfill the vision and mission of the church
Ability to balance the need to challenge church members to grow in Christ while providing comfort and reassurance
Experience in leading a church team, including administration and operations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with level of experience.
More information can be found at: https://www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org/employment
Please send your resume to hr@parkridgecommunitychurch.org
Park Ridge Community Church Overview About PRCC Park Ridge Community Church (PRCC) is a welcoming Christian community with a rich history dating back to 1843 and aspirations for continued faithful growth into the future. PRCC is organized in a tradition of self-government but is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Our church provides an environment conducive to the development and strengthening of Christian faith through worship services, exceptional music offerings, outreach programs, Christian education, and a wide variety of fellowship opportunities. The church also encourages members and friends to practice, demonstrate, and share their developing faith. Church Membership PRCC has a membership of approximately 325, including many who grew up in the church as well as those who discovered it on their Christian journey. Our diversity is reflected in the various religious and denominational backgrounds of our members. PRCC has a deep commitment to continue growing and serving our congregation and the community at large. Staff and Church Governance The staff and church governance are devoted to work closely together in caring for all the needs of the church. The professional resources of PRCC include full time as well as part time and volunteer positions, including but not limited to: Senior Minister, Associate Minister, Director of Pastoral Care, Minister of Music, Director of Christian Education, Parish Coordinator & Parish Secretary, Bookkeeper, Custodian Theological Position of the Church Our church is a fellowship of Christians having a wide variety of religious backgrounds. As such, members bring an array of theologies with them. The congregation demonstrates respect for each individual’s understanding of God and his or her creation and salvation. This variety of viewpoints is summed up in our Statement of Purpose. Statement of Purpose We desire to associate ourselves in a fellowship of the Christ Spirit and covenant to accept one another in diversity of faith, supporting each other in love and respect. The fellowship that is our Church grows from and builds upon the traditions of the various Christian Churches of the centuries. We intend as individuals to grow in our understanding of the true nature of God and the way of life taught by Jesus Christ. Unity with God is our goal, Jesus Christ is our way, the Bible is our greatest resource, and the Church is our visible, sustaining fellowship. As members of this Church, we shall go forward together in freedom, seeking continually to learn more of the true nature of God and His purpose.
