The Council Bluffs Central pastor creates and executes a ministry plan aligned with Community of Christ's Mission Initiatives and guides congregational leadership and activities while coordinating with the Prairie Bluffs USA Mission Center.

Position Description

Open until Filled

Employer

Council Bluffs Central Community of Christ Congregation

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language

English

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience Required/Desired

• Good role model in all aspects of life, leading an ethical, Christian lifestyle.
• Clear testimony of Jesus Christ 
• Member of the Community of Christ Melchisedec Priesthood
• Thorough knowledge of Community of Christ beliefs, history, scriptures and theology
• Strong oral and written communication; effective from the pulpit in public ministerial endeavors

Immediate Supervisor

Council Bluffs Central Community of Christ Congregational Board

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

Develops and implements a congregational ministry plan based on the Community of Christ Mission Initiatives: Invite People to Christ, Abolish Poverty, End Suffering, Pursue Peace on Earth, Develop Disciples to Serve, Experience Congregations in Mission. The Pastor directs the activities of the congregation's priesthood, officers, membership, and friends toward accomplishing our mission in harmony with Community of Christ mission initiatives. The Pastor coordinates congregational activities with those of the Prairie Bluffs USA Mission Center.

Essential Functions

Pastoral Care/Shepherding:

• Develops, implements, trains and personally leads an ongoing priesthood visiting program
• Visible at congregational activities and expresses hospitality
• Creates an ongoing educational program for adults
• Recruits and supports leaders for special interest groups such as youth, children, young adults, middle aged, seniors, men, women and singles
• Supports Priesthood ministry

Communication

• Keeps the congregation members/friends informed of upcoming church activities, program and prayer needs, financial and facility issues using multiple communication channels
• Conducts business meetings
• Personal example of an effective communicator, through active listening skills, conflict resolution skills, etc.

Management

• Plays an active role in the hiring of a Youth Pastor
• Consults with the Facility Manager for all facility administrative responsibilities
• Supports congregational programs and leaders to ensure their success
• Assesses current programs and develops/initiates new programs based on the needs and interests of the congregation
• Oversees responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant
• Builds a Pastor’s Leadership Team that includes: 1) Youth Pastor 2) Facility Manager 3) Congregational Finance Officer 4) Others as needed such as: Counselors, Building Committee Chair, Christian Education

Missionary/Community Outreach

• Without divergence from the mission of the Community of Christ, forms community partnerships with organizations and other local churches that enhances the ministry of CBC
• Ensures friends of the church feel welcomed at all church activities. Not only by welcoming them personally and introducing them to others but by assisting the congregation to create better systems for welcoming visitors

Worship Life

• Preaches on a regular basis on Sunday mornings
• Leads the congregation in creating vibrant worship services utilizing multiple elements including audio/visual technology
• Creates an ongoing training program to improve the public ministry skills of worship leaders and participants

Required Competencies/Skills

• Community Relations
•  Fund Raising
• Church Expansion
• Evangelism and Outreach
• Counseling and Referral Procedures
• Hospital and Bereavement Ministry
• Home Visiting
• Reconciliation and Peacemaking
• Team Building and Visioning
• Computer Skills
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Desired Competencies/Skills

• Volunteerism
• Teaching Skills
• Financial Budgeting and Management

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

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

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: 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

Fill out World Church Employee Minister Application to apply. Contact Chairwoman Colleen Brabec (+1 402-290-7677) for more information.