Full Time Assistant Pastor
Job Type: Pastor
Church or Organization: First Congregational Church
Location: Westfield, NJ
Contact Person: The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk
Contact Phone: 908-233-2494
Contact Email: jennifer@fccofwestfield.org
First Congregational Church of Westfield seeks a full-time pastor to serve as the Assistant Pastor for Children, Youth, and Young Adults to evaluate, create, and implement ministries that that are innovative, relevant, and meaningful to nurture a life of faith for these age-groups.
Core Functions
– Children’s Ministry (including Church School, Childcare) – Student Ministry (including Youth Fellowship, Confirmation, Mission Trip) – Young Adult MinistryOther Responsibilities
– Partner with the Senior Minister in fulfilling the vision of the congregation – Digital Ministry, in collaboration with Senior Minister – Worship Leadership & Preaching – Pastoral Care, as coordinated with the Senior Minister – Collaborate with appropriate committees members in the fulfillment of essential functions – Maintain budgets for associated programming – Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a collaborative staff environment – Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Minister.Candidate Qualifications
– Ordained (or eligible to be ordained) as a minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) or with a covenantal partner of the UCC – Enthusiastic, conscientious, responsible, and friendly – Innovative, creative, and organized – Thrives in a team environment – Exhibits a strong faith and is excited to support others on their faith journeyCompensation Package: $60,000-$65,000
Salary includes optional benefits