Head of Staff

NATIONAL CAPITAL PRESBYTERY; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC invites applicants for a pastor who will lead vibrant worship, provide spiritual guidance, and collaborate with staff to support the church’s mission in the nation’s capital.

This role includes preaching, sacramental ministry, staff supervision, and active participation in Session and committees to shape vision, budgets, and outreach for the congregation and community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading worship and coordinating liturgy in a congregational setting.
• Experience providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance to members.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers across committees to carry out church programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer sacraments (baptism, communion) and preach regularly.
• Collaborate with music staff to oversee worship, liturgy, and service flow.

Skills

Worship leadership

Pastoral care

Session coordination

Job description

The Georgetown Presbyterian Church aspires to be a robust, diverse, caring, spirit-filled congregation that enriches the lives of its members, and through them, our community, our nation’s capital, our nation, and the world by spreading the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed.

Mission

The Georgetown Presbyterian Church welcomes everyone into our community to aid their spiritual growth and energize them for God’s service through inclusive fellowship, Christian education that nourishes faith in the hearts and minds of adults and children, meaningful worship that inspires, and focused mission that changes lives beyond the congregation.

Ministry Requirements
Worship Responsibilities

• Administer sacraments (baptism, communion)
• Preach regular Sunday and special services
• Collaborate with music and staff to oversee all aspects of worship, including liturgy, music, prayer, and the overall flow and direction of the worship service
• Create service scripts and select hymns in collaboration with the Director of Music and Communications
• Maintain the annual preaching schedule, setting special events and deciding Christian holiday service details

Supervisory & Staffing

• Supervise Associate Pastor(s), Business Manager, Director of Music and Communications, and Parish Associate
• Lead weekly staff meetings and conduct annual reviews
• Develop the team, build rapport, approve continuing education, and provide strategic staffing vision to ensure the needs of the whole church are met

Pastoral Care

• Support members in times of joy and concern

Session

• Moderate Session meetings and serve as staff liaison to various committees and task force work; currently includes these committees: Worship & Evangelism, Stewardship, Administration & Personnel, Finance, Buildings & Grounds, Membership & Nominating, GPC250, Security and the Board of Trustees
• Partner with Session to set vision, annual budgets, and priorities
• Work with the Administration & Personnel Committee on staff performance and hiring
• Support visioning for the marking of the 250th anniversary of GPC