The Expansion and Revitalization Minister will support the growth and renewal of the Coastal Bend USA Mission Center and its congregations, which serve communities along the eastern coastline of Texas and Louisiana and into central Texas.

Position Description

Open until Filled

Employer

Coastal Bend USA Mission Center

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language(s)

English

Other Desired Language(s)

Spanish

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Undergraduate or Graduate Degree preferred

Experience Required/Desired

1. Serving as a Seventy, Elder, Priest or High Priest in Community of Christ
2. Ministering to younger generations
3. Congregational and/or Mission Center level leadership
4. Preaching experience
5. Teaching experience

Immediate Supervisor

Coastal Bend USA Mission Center President of Record

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Coastal Bend USA Mission Center, located along the eastern coastline of Texas/Louisiana and into central Texas, is seeking a full-time minister who will contribute to the expansion and revitalization of the mission center and its congregations. The Expansion and Revitalization Minister will be solely focused on providing ministry with a concentration initially in the Houston area for the first year and then expanding to all areas of the Mission Center. The minister will need to be comfortable meeting new people of all ages, genders, races, economic levels, and others marginalized outside the walls of the church with the ability to establish rapport, foster inclusiveness, and share witness in various community settings.

Essential Functions

1. Attends Coastal Bend USA Mission Center President’s team meetings when requested and will be a member of the Coastal Bend USA Mission Center Leadership Team
2. Resides in the greater Houston area and serves approximately 50% of the time with the Pastor/Pastorate of at least one congregation in the Houston area (in the first year)
3. Expands ministry (after the first year) by preaching, sharing testimonies, teaching classes, and visiting members throughout the Mission Center
4. In coordination with Pastors/Pastorates, participates in the generation and initiation of plans for ministry
5. Advises, collaborates, mentors, and supports congregations and leaders on missional opportunities
6. Attends and participates in Mission Center activities such as Family Reunions, Youth Camps, Retreats, and Conferences
7. Maintain a regular schedule of ministry including posted office hours, travel schedule, and other availability 

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Currently serving as a Seventy, Elder, Priest or High Priest in Community of Christ
2. Exceptional ability to meet new people and be comfortable with all ages, genders, races, economic levels, and others marginalized outside the walls of the church
3. Exceptional skill, passion, and ability to minister to younger generations
4. Exceptional ability to be nimble and responsive to the changing needs and trends of disciples of the broader Christian faith in the 21st Century
5. Strong preaching and teaching skills

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Willingness to become integrated into the community of their assignment
2. Possesses the physical, emotional, and spiritual capacity to meet the demands of the role
3. Ability to lead in both congregation and mission center settings
4. Ability to navigate within and merge mission with technology and social media

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Resume and references send to Richard Cole.