Pastor of Missional Engagement

Westminster Theological Seminary; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theological institution in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Assistant Pastor for Missional Engagement. The ideal candidate will focus on outreach and mercy ministries, and possess significant team management and organizational skills. Applicants should have at least 5 years in full-time ministry and, preferably, be an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America, though non-PCA candidates may apply. This role is vital for fostering community engagement and spiritual guidance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time ministry experience preferred.
• Able to manage and motivate teams/individuals.
• In good standing with current church or ministry.

Responsibilities

• Focus on outreach, mercy and justice, missions.
• Engage with diverse people culturally and socio-economically.
• Preach and engage with the congregation effectively.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Theological humility

Executive functioning

Organizational abilities

Team management

Education

Ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America

Job description

The Pastor of Missional Engagement will focus on our Mission-oriented ministries: outreach, mercy and justice, missions, and vocational stewardship. This is a full-time Assistant Pastor position with the goal of transitioning to an Associate Pastor role.

Enjoys and adeptly engages with diverse people who are different culturally and/or socio-economically.Prioritizes and demonstrates theological, spiritual, and political humility.Has executive functioning and organizational abilities.Able to identify opportunities and strategically develop initiatives that align with Emmanuel’s goals.Works well within a team by active listening, navigating disagreements constructively, and seeking compromise to support shared goals.Able to preach and engage with the congregation in a winsome, intellectually engaging, culturally relevant, vulnerable, and theologically robust manner.Able to manage teams/individuals, including skills in delegation, providing feedback, and motivating others.Is in good standing with current church or ministry.Prefer at least 5 years of full-time ministry experience.Prefer an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America, but open to dialogue with qualified lay or non-PCA candidates.Able to comply with our “Protection and Prevention Pledge.”Able to pass a background check.

Emmanuel Presbyterian is a multi-ethnic church in Arlington, VA