Presbytery of Essex-Kent – General Presbyter (part-time)

The Presbyterian Church in Canada; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A religious organization in the City of London seeks a General Presbyter to support ministers in their spiritual and emotional well-being. This half-time position requires several years of ministry experience and aims to enhance the mission efforts of the church. Interested candidates should send their applications to the provided email contact.

Qualifications

• Several years experience in ministry.
• Ordained in the PCC as a teaching elder.

Responsibilities

• Work with ministers to care for their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Lead congregation visitations in cooperation with the Life & Mission Committee.
• Assist with administrative matters as directed.

Job description

Presbytery website: https://essexkentpresbytery.ca/

General Presbyter position description

General

The need for a General Presbyter (GP) is a response to the reality that while the spiritual needs in our world are greater, we have fewer human resources. At the same time, we are endowed with significant funds which must be used in mission. The intent is for a GP to reduce the workload of ministers and pastors with the hope that they will be able to spend more time actively discerning new ministry opportunities.

Terms

1. Half time on employment agreement. First incumbent would be hired for two years to allow the position to be established.
2. A member of the constituent roll with active participation in the court and its committees.
3. A stipend significantly above the minimum in order to reflect the qualifications and experience, and a housing allowance which reflects their community.
4. Residence in Essex-Kent preferred but not required. Able to commute from a reasonable distance.
5. Mileage to be negotiated, to reflect their place of residence.
6. A generous budget for resources and expenses.

Qualifications

1. Several years experience in ministry
2. Ordained in the PCC as a teaching elder.

Responsibilities

1. To work in confidence with each minister and pastor to ensure they are caring for their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
2. To take the lead on regular congregation visitations, in cooperation with presbytery’s Life & Mission Committee.
3. To assist the clerk and other ministers in presbytery administrative matters as directed by the court.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and information on their career and experience to presbytery clerk, Rev. Tim Reddish. [e-mail]

Synod

Southwestern Ontario