Associate Campus Pastor

Carlisle Evangelical Free Church; Carlisle (Cumberland County); In loco; USD 48.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CEFC Carlisle Campus is seeking an Associate Campus Pastor to provide pastoral care and leadership to the Carlisle congregation as we pursue our vision of “All of Life for Christ.” This full-time role requires ministering weekly, including Sundays, and building thriving ministries across the campus.

You will model faith in daily life, lead worship and teaching 6-10 times per year, recruit volunteers, develop strategies for discipleship, supervise staff, and cultivate relationships within the

Competenze

• Three+ years of leadership and pastoral care experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multisite ministry team.
• Willingness to become and remain a member of CEFC.
• Background checks and clearances per CEFC and PA law.

Mansioni

• Model living all of life for Christ in personal and professional life.
• Provide traditional pastoral care including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and counseling.
• Teach on Sundays 6–10 times per year and in other settings as required.
• Maintain a visible pastoral presence on Sundays, greet attendees, welcome newcomers, and respond to needs.
• Lead a life group and participate in ministry activities and classes.
• Develop strategies to encourage discipleship and next steps in Christlikeness.
• Set ministry goals, evaluate effectiveness, and implement improvements for Carlisle Campus.
• Recruit, develop, equip, and encourage volunteer ministry leaders; build healthy teams and future leaders.
• Build relationships within the Carlisle community to reach uninvolved people.

Conoscenze

leadership

recruitment

teaching

planning

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

CEFC is seeking a gifted leader to serve as an Associate Campus Pastor at our Carlisle Campus. This position will provide pastoral care and leadership to the Carlisle congregation as we pursue our vision of “All of Life for Christ.”

CEFC is a multi-site church in South Central Pennsylvania with our broadcast location in Carlisle. The area is well known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and quaint, shop-filled downtowns. With mountains on the horizon, trout-filled streams, and the Appalachian Trail nearby, South Central PA is a great place to call home and raise a family. If you are looking for big-city amenities, Harrisburg is just 20 minutes away across the Susquehanna River and Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City are all within easy reach.

Talents or Abilities Desired

• An ability to lead and motivate others
• An Ability to connect with, encourage, and recruit
• Strong teaching ability
• Strong planning and organizational skills

ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITTMENTS:

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. This position requires work on Sunday mornings and occasionally during weekday evenings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model living all of life for Christ in your personal and professional life.
• Assume responsibilities of traditional pastoral care including weddings, funerals, baptisms, pastoral counseling, child dedications, and membership interviews.
• Teach on Sunday morning 6-10 times per year and in other settings as required.
• Maintain a visible and engaged pastoral presence on Sunday mornings, connecting with attendees, welcoming newcomers, and responding to the congregations needs.
• Participate in the life of the church; this includes leading a life group, participating in ministry activities, and teaching various classes.
• Help develop and implement strategies that encourage people to take meaningful next steps in discipleship and live "All of Life for Christ."
• Assist in establishing ministry goals, evaluating ministry effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing changes that support the continued health and growth of the Carlisle Campus congregation.
• Recruit, develop, equip, and encourage volunteer ministry leaders, build healthy teams, and develop future leaders.
• Develop relationships within the Carlisle community and identify opportunities for CEFC to build relationships, and reach people who are not currently connected to a church.
• Supervise 1-3 volunteer and/or paid staff Ministry Leaders.
• Perform other ministry-related responsibilities consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned by the Executive Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A vibrant faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to live out CEFC’s vision and values
• Three or more years of experience providing leadership and pastoral care and a track record of helping people grow in their faith
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multisite ministry team.
• Willingness to become and remain a member of CEFC.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all background checks and clearances required by CEFC and applicable Pennsylvania law.
• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field is preferred but not required.