Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Name of church/institution: 
Central Presbyterian Church
 
Post date: 
11/04/2024 - 1:54pm

Central Presbyterian Church, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa—is seeking a Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. At Central Presbyterian Church, we strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth, caring for one another, and bearing witness to God’s love in the world. Central is a vibrant congregation of over 500 members that is known for openness and inclusiveness, a warm and welcoming sense of community, inspiring traditional worship services, an intelligent approach to Christian faith, and a passion for mission and service.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading worship with strong preaching.

  • Responsible for cultivating and nurturing a culture that communicates joy and justice through studying, teaching, and preaching the Word, celebrating Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and for praying with and for the congregation.

  • In concert with the Session, encourage the worship and service of God; equip and enable the Session, Board of Deacons and Church Foundation Board for their tasks within the church and their mission in the world.

  • Exercises pastoral care for our members, participates in governing responsibilities, including leadership of the congregation in implementing the principles of participation and inclusiveness in the decision-making life of the congregation, and its task of reaching out in concern and service to the life of the human community. and devoting special attention to those in need.

  • Participates with the Board of Deacons in the ministries of compassion, witness, and service.

  • In addition to these pastoral duties, the Senior Pastor is responsible for sharing in the ministry of the church in councils higher than the Session and in ecumenical relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Strong preaching skills that challenge minds and hearts

  • Knowledge of strategic planning and strategy management, particularly how the overall strategic approach to our mission must be linked with sound financial development, fiduciary oversight, and organizational learning.

  • A solid background in human resources management, or willingness to take human resources management training to develop the required knowledge.

  • Ability to rely upon the expertise of others as necessary and appropriate.

  • Knowledge of digital communication techniques and formats to enhance our messages and refresh our brand.

  • Skills to encourage fellowship in a wide variety of ways, a strong commitment and ability in pastoral care, and comfort in resolving conflict.

  • Ability to identify, encourage, and empower people to share their gifts with the church, whether through committee work, Deacons Board, Session or special projects.

  • Skilled at connecting people to accomplish goals and tasks for the church and a willingness to encourage people to “step up” to leadership.

  • Skilled at change management to achieve spiritual growth, renewal and contentment. Skilled and experienced with an innovative and creative approach to faith formation and lifelong learning.

  • Knowledge of, adherence to and commitment in assisting others in Presbyterian polity.

  • Sharp focus on what is needed to increase engagement in our church in a 21st century context.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to hr@dmcpc.org

https://dmcpc.org/home-2/employment/

 
Location 
Des Moines, IA
Contact email: 
hr@dmcpc.org
Further contact information 
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to hr@dmcpc.org
Type of Position: 
Professional
Time Span of Position: 
Full-time