FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

ASSOCIATE PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

REQUIREMENTS:  Master of Divinity, ordained or to be ordained.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Senior Pastor

EVALUATION:  Annual performance review by personnel committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Worship

 Lead weekly contemporary worship ministry team planning meetings, and provide leadership for selection of music and other media.  In partnership with the senior pastor help create a meaningful and energetic worship experience for the contemporary service.  Lead weekly contemporary worship service. Preach a minimum of twice a month at the contemporary worship service. Participate in monthly traditional worship staff planning meetings.  Preach at traditional worship service once every six to eight weeks.  Assist senior pastor in leading the weekly traditional service.

Pastoral Care

In collaboration with the Senior Pastor and Elders, monitor the pastoral care needs of the congregation.  Share responsibility with the Senior Pastor, Elders and Congregational Care committee for making home, nursing home, hospital visits, phone calls, notes etc, as appropriate.  Make a minimum of 6-10 shut-in visits a month.  Provide the sacrament of Holy Communion, if requested. Assess follow-up needs and communicate those needs to the Senior Pastor and the Elders.  Share responsibility with the Senior Pastor and the Elders for on-call, crisis support.  Communicate regularly with the Senior Pastor concerning all pastoral care contacts and meet regularly with the Senior Pastor and the Elders for mutual sharing of pastoral care needs and coordination of visitation. 

Outreach

Be a resource person to aid our members in opportunities for ministry through service.  Help coordinate weekly after school program provided by the church for Brown Academy.  Organize and participate in annual mission trip.  Continue to promote the Community Kitchen ministry and the Habitat for Humanity ministry.  UTC College Ministry:  Be a liaison to the “House” ministry.  Help   guide members into volunteer opportunities with the “House” ministry program.

*Youth Ministry (For candidate who might have gifts in this ministry)

Coordinate Jr. High/High School ministry

Other Responsibilities

Attend and participate in the weekly staff team meeting & weekly staff lunch.

Provide appropriate oral and written communication to the congregation and public.

Attend appropriate committee meetings.

Attend yearly staff/elder retreats.

Represent FCC at Regional and General ministry  levels as appropriate.

Provide leadership for teaching and study when appropriate

Other Qualifications

Team builder who is able to motivate and encourage others in ministry leadership

Team player who effectively collaborates with others in ministry leadership

Takes initiative and works independently

Relates well to individuals and groups of all ages

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Energetic worship leader

Dress appropriately for ministry activities

COMPENSATION: Full-time, salaried

Salary:  $25,000

Housing Allowance: $12,000

Professional Expenses:  $2,500

S. S. Offset:  $3,500

Pension:  $5, 180

Health and Dental Ins. $3,785

Total Compensation Package:  $51,965

4 weeks vacation

2 weeks continuing education