Interim Associate Pastor: Formation & Fellowship

Presbytery of the James; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Full benefits package

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach seeks an Interim Associate Pastor for Christian Formation and Fellowship to work closely with the Senior Pastor, Youth and Young Professionals Ministries, and Senior Adult Ministries to lead the congregation’s formation for all ages.

The role includes teaching children, teens, and adults, coordinating volunteers, managing a portion of the church budget, preaching monthly, and providing pastoral care as needed while helping to lead fellowship and

Qualifications

• Will teach children, teens, and adults in Christian formation.
• Coordinate volunteers and support church programs.
• Manage a portion of the church budget and assist with budgeting.
• Preach monthly and participate in worship planning.
• Provide pastoral care as needed and support Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Christian Education Committee with CE staff and volunteers.
• Develop a comprehensive CE program for all ages.
• Strengthen ministry to families through Sunday School and outreach.
• Evaluate and select curriculum for all ages.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Sunday School teachers.
• Collaborate with Beach Day School director for Church-School coordination.
• Support Confirmation Program with Youth Director.

Skills

Teaching

Volunteer coordination

Budget management

Preaching

Pastoral care

Program leadership

Job description

First Presbyterian Church

300 36th St

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452

757-428-6332

www.firstpresvb.org

First Presbyterian Church is a PC(USA) church that celebrated 100 years of ministry in 2023. FPC is a warm and welcoming congregation of all ages with worship services at 8:30 and 11am on Sunday mornings, and is thriving and growing.

Position: Interim Associate Pastor for Christian Formation and Fellowship

First Presbyterian seeks a candidate who will work closely on an interim basis with the Senior Pastor, Director of Youth and Young Professionals Ministries, and Director of Senior Adult Ministries to lead the Christian formation for all ages at FPC, and work closely with the Fellowship Committee to provide meaningful opportunities for fellowship within the life of the church. The position will include teaching children, teens, and adults, coordinating volunteers, managing a portion of the church budget, preaching monthly, assisting with pastoral care as needed, and leading programs within the church.

Compensation: Minimum effective salary of $60,000, with pension and full benefits package provided.

Responsibilities:

Christian Education:

· Lead Christian Education (CE) Committee in exploring new opportunities; work with CE Committee, Senior Pastor, and other staff to plan, resource, and cast vision for a comprehensive CE program for all ages;

· Strengthen ministry to families through Sunday School, outreach, and additional opportunities for involvement;

· Evaluates and recommends curriculum for use in Sunday School for all ages;

· Lead Sunday School teacher recruitment, training, support and supervision;

· Work with the Beach Day School (BDS) Director in promoting cooperation between the school and FPC, and serve as a resource for BDS;

· Work with Senior Pastor and Youth Director in the teaching and leading of a strong Confirmation Program;

Fellowship

· Serve as staff liaison to Fellowship Committee;

· Work with Fellowship Committee to continue/enhance traditional Fellowship events, exploring new possibilities for church fellowship;

Worship Leadership

· Preach 12 times annually; share in worship leadership with Senior Pastor each Sunday;

· Collaborate with Senior Pastor and music staff to plan meaningful worship services;

· Officiate weddings and funerals as needed.

Pastoral Care

· As needed, assist Senior Pastor with pastoral care visits and calls.

Resumes and inquires can be send to [e-mail]