Department:

Care

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt, Full Time

Reports to:

Director of Congregational Care

Direct Supervisor of:

N/A

Tier:

Pastor

Work Schedule:

Sun-Thurs (9am-5pm)

Our vision: leading all generations to find and follow Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The Care Department seeks to advance that vision through love, relationships, & encouragement as we offer God’s healing to our church family. We facilitate people’s spiritual formation by directly providing personal pastoral care, especially in seasons of crisis and transition.

The Pastor of Care supports the Care Department and the vision for Highland Park Presbyterian Church by leveraging our ‘care-as-evangelism’ strategy to:

help individuals find and follow Jesus more closely, to spiritually flourish during life’s challenges,
help train and equip deacons to be effective ministers, and
provide pastoral care for church members and their families.

DESIRED RESULTS/IMPACT OF THIS POSITION

Congregants experience compassionate, effective pastoral care during seasons of need, crisis, grief, transition, and growth.
The church maintains a sustainable and expanding care ministry that reflects the love of Christ.
Deacons, prayer teams, pastoral staff, and care volunteers are equipped and supported to provide excellent care.
Staff in the ordination process and emerging church leaders receive meaningful pastoral mentoring and ministry experience.
Care, counseling, prayer, and support ministries operate collaboratively and effectively.
The congregation experiences pastoral leadership that promotes spiritual maturity, healing, discipleship, and flourishing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Care

Provide pastoral care to church members, their families, and staff
Design, implement, and maintain processes to effectively equip and support pastors/staff from all departments to provide effective pastoral care to people in our church and community

Deacon Ministry

Co-Lead the Deacon Ministry with the Director of Congregational Care to effectively accomplish its mission
Provide strategic leadership to the Deacon Lead Team (DLT) and the Deacon Service Team Leaders and help facilitate their personal spiritual formation and growth
Work alongside leaders to place, train, and support deacons to serve on their chosen service team(s)
Coordinate w/ Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) annually throughout deacon nominating process
Teach the annual New Officers Training course
Ensure that the church provides a compelling and fulfilling volunteer experience for those serving as deacons

General Pastoral Ministry

Teach in church classes, event, and bible study venues
“Contact Work” and individual spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling appointments with parishioners
Help lead worship services by praying, speaking, preaching, administering the sacraments, etc.
Plan and officiate weddings, funerals, memorials, committals/inurnments
Hospital / home visitation for parishioners and families
“Pastoral Presence” at key events throughout the various ministries of the church and on Sunday mornings (when not already leading, teaching, or facilitating a specific event)
Serve as the Pastor on Call (POC) on assigned weeks
Any other duties defined by ECO, of Assistant Pastors including: all sacerdotal functions, participation in meetings and ministry of the Presbytery of Texas (as a member), participation in Session meetings, serving as a Commissioner at Synod, and denominational service as requested

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree and M.Div. (or equivalent) from accredited institutions, at minimum
Professional Certification / License(s): is an ordained Pastor by ECO
Minimum Experience: 2+ years of work in a church as a minister (or similar role while in engaged in the ordination process); prior professional public speaking experience

Knowledge and Skills: Strong oral & written communication skills; all biblical, theological, and organizational knowledge required through ECO Ordination. Is organized, administrative and dependable.
General computer / software proficiency required for modern office

Abilities: Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Gifts: Wisdom, Piety, Understanding, Teaching, Mercy, Encouragement

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ABILITIES

Frequent lifting under 30 lbs
Ability to maintain composure under pressure

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS