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Status:
Part-time or full-time (flexible)
General Purpose of Position:
To help with the shepherding, care, and encouragement of the congregation, and particularly with the more senior people in the congregation and those with pressing needs.
Organizational Relationship and Supervision:
The DCC reports directly to the Pastor and is ultimately accountable to the Human Resources Team.
Responsibilities:
1. Pastoral care; home visitation; hospital visitation.
2. Work with the deacons. Support and empower the deacon moderator. Be a resource.
3. Lead a grief support group, Covid support group, and/or widows’ support group if and as there is a need for such or interest in such.
4. Preach periodically.
5. Respond to requests the church receives from people in need.
Other possible areas of ministry:
6. Facilitate a senior adult ministry
7. Lead or help lead Cancer Support Group
8. Lead memorial services / burial services, as needed.
9. Help lead worship (and possibly sacraments, if PCUSA)
10. Teach periodically on designated subjects (e.g. prayer, healing, grief, the Psalms, etc.)
11. Mentor people who are younger or younger in the faith.
12. Help with other ministry tasks as assigned by the pastor (e.g. Alpha, prayer ministry, hospitality)
13. Get to know people who are new to the congregation and help connect them with others in the congregation who can encourage them and help them to grow in Christ.
14. Attend regularly scheduled and specially called staff meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Pastor.
Qualifications and Aptitudes:
1. A demonstrated love for God and an all-out devotion to Jesus and following him!
2. Self-motivated and highly responsible.
3. Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal, that reflect an awareness of one’s audience.
4. A team player with great energy, a hopeful attitude, and healthy interpersonal skills.
5. Enjoys meeting people, connecting people, and empowering people.
6. Able to multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm and positive in an occasionally hectic environment.
7. Able to think creatively about ministry possibilities.
8. Has a servant-oriented heart (i.e. gladly willing to sometimes do lowly tasks) and is committed to the big picture.
9. Enjoys working with individuals and teams, both staff and volunteers.
10. Operates with integrity and appropriate confidentiality.
Hours:
This position could be anywhere between 10 and 40 hours per week, depending on both the gifts and skills as well as the availability and interest of the person(s) who fill(s) this position.
The position requires the person(s) filling it to be on the church campus and available for various tasks as needed on Sunday mornings.
Compensation:
TBD
Benefits:
Paid vacation; paid sick leave; health and dental insurance; and 403b contributions. Benefits are prorated for part-time and so depend on how many hours per week the DCC works.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Weekend availability