Assistant Pastor at First Congregational Church
Westfield, NJ 07090
About the job
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 Ministry
Other 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 journey
Compensation Package: $60,000-$65,000
Salary includes optional benefits
Organization Information
Address
First Congregational Church
125 Elmer Street
Westfield, New Jersey 07090
Contact
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk
9082332494
jennifer@fccofwestfield.org
Website
www.fccofwestfield.org