Ravenswood Presbyterian Church is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) and multiculturally proficient pastor to lead its congregation. This person must be an ordained PC(USA) Minister of Word and Sacrament or ordained as a pastor in a denomination in full communion with the PC(USA).  This will be a three-quarter time position on an annual contract. The contract will be renewable on an annual basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and administrative leadership for the congregation
• Work with the congregation on revitalization issues
• Communicate greetings and information to the congregation in both Spanish and English by email and U.S. mail. 
• Lead worship on Sundays and liturgical holidays in both English and Spanish
• Administer the sacraments
• Officiate at weddings and funerals
• Provide pastoral care for the congregation and for all who seek comfort and guidance through the church
• Provide for the special spiritual needs of members who have physical, hearing, vision, cognitive or developmental challenges
• Work with the Building/Office manager to prepare Sunday bulletin and announcements
• Serve as moderator of the session and congregational meetings by Presbytery appointment
• Serve as head of staff
• Work with the Treasurer and Office/Building Manager to oversee the financial affairs of the church.
• Work with the Office/Building Manager to facilitate relationships with space sharing partners.
• Assist boards and committees in their ministry and offer training as needed 
• Train newly elected officers and assist in preparing persons for membership
• Work with Session and Youth Leader to develop educational opportunities for children and adults
• Attend  Presbytery assembly meetings and participate in the life of the Presbytery of Chicago
• Report regularly to Session on Presbytery matters and actions.
• Promote Presbytery program opportunities
• Actively participate in the leadership of the Covenant of Hispanic Churches as time allows

Terms of Call

Contact

Carter-Westminster Presbyterian Church is seeking a three-quarter time temporary pastor to lead its congregation as it discerns a potential merger. This person must be an ordained PC(USA) Minister of Word and Sacrament or ordained as a pastor in a denomination in full communion with the PC(USA). This will be a one-year contract position with the option of termination of the relationship by either the pastor or the Session upon 30 days notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and administrative leadership for the congregation
• Work with the congregation on reopening the church for public worship when feasible
• Lead worship on Sundays and liturgical holidays  on-line and/or in-person
• Coordinate with the Director of Music to plan meaningful services
• Administer the sacraments
• Officiate at weddings and funerals
• Provide pastoral care for the congregation and for all who seek comfort and guidance through the church
• Provide for the special spiritual needs of members who have physical, hearing, vision, cognitive or developmental challenges
• Work with the Church Secretary to prepare Sunday bulletin and announcements
• Serve as moderator of the session and congregational meetings by Presbytery appointment
• Serve as head of staff
• Assist boards and committees in their ministry and offer training as needed
• Train newly elected officers and assist in preparing persons for membership
• Work with Session and Sunday School staff to develop educational opportunities for children and adults
• Attend  Presbytery Assembly meetings and participate in the life of the Presbytery of Chicago

Terms of Call

Expectations/Duties

 Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching the Bible with clarity and relevance so that believers will be strengthened in the faith, and individuals who are new to the Christian faith will want to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• Collaborating with ministry teams and helping to find fresh ways of worshipping that will allow congregants as well as people in the community to participate in meaningful ways.
• Leadership in worship services and administering the Sacraments.
• General pastoral duties including, but not limited to, Counseling and Spiritual Guidance/Support especially during life events such as weddings, hospitalization/home confinement, and funerals.
• Exemplifying Christ-like character and assisting with conflict resolution.
• Helping us to reach new people by helping to organize community-based events, and preparing interested attendees for Membership in MGCC.
• Assist us as we discern the future of Morton Grove Community Church and seek God’s will for our congregation, especially during this period of transition.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator assumes primary responsibilities for the day to day operation of the ACTS D. Min in Preaching program, under the supervision of the Dean of the Program. The responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include the following:

• Connect with and maintain timely, ongoing and accurate communication with the dean of the program and with students regarding their participation and status in the program, project submissions as well as changes and other information regarding the program.
• Maintain program records and files of all participants – students, instructors, advisers, and administrators i.e. members of the Program Committee; program documents submitted by students, instructors and advisers; and all other program documents. This includes the collection and organization of course materials, review and update of the Program Manual, maintenance of student transcripts and seminary contacts at the six schools that are a part of the program.
• Coordinate and manage the summer residency, including travel and lodging arrangements for instructors, information to students on courses and other residency requirements, allocation of classroom space and other program materials, supervision of the summer staff, and all other physical and other requirements necessary to the success of the summer residency.
• Perform other essential administrative functions connected with the recruitment and admission of students; preparation, management, and care of the program budget, maintenance and updating of the program’s and website and management of specific and general communications to and from the Program Office.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Minimum educational level – baccalaureate degree in business or social sciences.

At least 3 years’ experience in office administration including the following skills

• Ability to develop a program budget
• Familiarity with seminary and/or pastoral areas of operation
• Ability to communicate clearly with persons at all levels and to work collaboratively with disparate persons at different levels
• Create, update and maintain both physical and online files
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain and update web data and social media communication

Salary/ Application

Annual salary is determined by the Program Committee. Application materials, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Dean Gennifer Brooks at Gennifer.brooks@garrett.edu. Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2020. The position begins on July 15, 2020.