Pastoral Team Staff (Seniors)

BARKER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BARKER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH in Singapore is seeking a Pastoral Team Staff (Seniors) to provide pastoral leadership and care to the Seniors Ministry. Responsibilities include planning and implementing programs, providing support and counseling to seniors, and recruiting volunteers. A theological qualification and 2+ years of relevant experience in ministry are required. Strong communication skills are essential. The role involves working non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Theological qualification in an accredited institution.
• 2+ years relevant ministry experience with Seniors.
• Understanding of Methodist Church doctrines.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership and care for the Seniors Ministry.
• Plan and implement Senior Ministry programmes and activities.
• Identify, recruit, and support volunteers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Innovative thinking

Education

Theological qualification

Job description

The Pastoral Team Staff (Seniors) role is responsible for providing pastoral leadership, care, and ministry support to the Seniors Ministry (SM) in partnership with the Seniors Ministry volunteers. It will require a willingness to work on non-traditional schedules which includes evenings and weekends, with the flexibility to get time off on a weekday.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, organise, collaborate, and communicate with thepastoral team, volunteers and seniors to implement Senior Ministry programmes and activities. These may include but are not limited to:

• Twice-weekly Zoom Fellowship (Friday & Sunday)
• Weekly Sunday Canteen Fellowship
• Monthly Brunch Fellowship
• Monthly Seniors Chapel
• Monthly BRMC Seniors – MGS Intergenerational Activity
• Monthly Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship

2. Provide pastoral care and support to Seniors in a timely and effective manner; including visiting home/hospital-bound seniors.

3. Provide basic counselling to seniors as well as volunteers, and to make referral to church pastors and Care Centre where necessary.

4. Identify, recruit, support/care, and equip volunteers

• Identify, engage, select, equip and deploy volunteers to serve in the Seniors Ministry. This includes developing effective strategies to engage, equip, and recruit family members.
• Ensure Senior Ministry leaders belong to a Connect Group or some form of support group.
• Organize spiritual nurture and equipping sessions for volunteers

5. Collaborate with external agencies for the purpose of developing effective strategies and skills for the Seniors Ministry.

6. Any additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or the Pastor-in-Charge; including:

• Serving as a Service Pastoral Team Staff during weekend church services
• Conducting of wake services
• Conducting hospital/home visits of non-senior church members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Theological qualification in an accredited institution

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• 2-years relevant years of ministry experience working with Seniors/involvement in Seniors Ministry/Pastoral Care. Prior ministry experience working in a church or Christian organization will be preferred.
• An understanding of the history and doctrines of the Methodist Church
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An innovative team player and thinker self-motivated, and pro-active.

The job holder would also be one who demonstrates the following core values:

• Aligned to the vision and mission of the church
• Has a pastoral heart of love for the people, and models/demonstrates genuine respect, care and compassion for the seniors.
• Demonstrates values of honesty & integrity, humility, spirit of excellence, and honour for others.