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Job Description for Pastoral Assistant for Steven Lee
Reporting to Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Steven Lee
Working as 20 hrs/wk
Responsibilities
Provide pastoral assistance in administration, pastoral care, and oversight to the Pastor for Preaching & Vision.
Teach classes, such as membership and baptism, in coordination with the Pastor for Preaching & Vision, and the Discipleship staff.
Assist the Pastor for Preaching & Vision in carrying out various pastoral responsibilities (pre-marital counseling, funerals, hospital visits, service welcome, etc.).
Participate in regular departmental, pastoral staff, and congregational elder meetings.
Compose and edit documents, memos, and proposals.
Prepare and distribute necessary agendas and supporting documents.
Take minutes (or ensure a recorder is present) for monthly elder and pastoral staff meetings.
Carry out or delegate all action items from meetings.
Send minutes to attendees.
Delegate to and work in coordination with the Lead Administrative Assistant.
Serve as a liaison and first point of contact between the Pastor for Preaching & Vision, the staff and lay people.
Compose and edit documents and memos for meetings and proposals, as well as meeting agendas and minutes.
Actively participate in occasional weekend worship service leadership (welcomes, prayers, readings, etc.).
Seek to reduce or more effectively manage workflow; help organize workload; create more efficient systems of organization to maximize the time and ministry of our Pastor for Preaching & Vision.
Additional duties as assigned.
Role Description
In dependence on God, the aim for our Pastoral Assistant is to wholeheartedly glorify Jesus Christ, seeking to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ by providing pastoral help (hands and feet) to the Pastor for Preaching & Vision. Pastoral Assistants shall maintain a Christian spirit of love and service toward the staff, congregation, and those we serve, in accordance with the church’s vision and philosophy of ministry.
Qualifications & Requirements
Godly Character
Meet the spiritual and character qualifications of deacon as found in 1 Timothy 3:8–13 and to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Seek to sustain a vital, growing relationship with the Lord through personal and corporate worship, study of God’s Word, prayer, and regular, ongoing fellowship with believers at The North Church.
Model servant leadership and exhibit a helpful, joyful attitude.
Be an individual of prayer and of the Word, sensitive to what the Spirit is saying to The North Church, devoted to daily prayer and Bible reading for the sake of being guarded from sin and stirring up one’s heart and mind to renewed passion for Christ. Gladly participate in mutual care and accountability with other believers.
Seek to do duties in the power of the Holy Spirit, undergirded with prayer, guided by the Scriptures, and manifesting the character of Christ for the glory of God.
Church Member
Be a member in good standing of The North Church or, if not a member when called to the church, become a member as soon as possible, ideally completing the membership process within three (3) months of the date that employment begins.
While ensuring first loyalty is to God and the Word, support the leadership of the church generally and specifically for one’s area of ministry. Strive to maintain positive and fruitful relationships with other church employees, members, and leaders. While concerns or differences of opinion may arise, all employees will communicate in a biblical manner and abide by appropriate supervisory direction and any final determinations of the Council of Elders.
Organizational Skill and Awareness
Have the vision and organizational skills necessary to work effectively, creatively, and flexibly within the context of a church with multiple staff members and ministries.
Recognize volunteers as valuable co-laborers in ministry and will be proactive, prayerful, and persistent in recruiting for the role (as applicable).
Strictly maintain appropriate confidentiality according to the guidelines set forth in our Employee Handbook and Relational Commitments.
Sign our Employee Handbook Acknowledgement Form and comply with all applicable church policies.
Give servant-hearted support to specific area(s) of ministry as well as to the broader needs of our church office and ministry.
Self-Motivated and Dependable
Demonstrate a commitment to growth by attending appropriate training, development, and team-building events.
Have a good understanding of the people, projects, or ministry under the role responsibilities. Demonstrate faithfulness and good follow-through both in collaboration with other ministry partners and in independent efforts related to the role.
Attend, participate in, and encourage participation in The North Church worship.
Personal & Ministry Skills
Should be …
A self-starter and an initiative-taker
Detail oriented
Flexible
Able to manage stressful situations
Familiar with our ministry values, ethos, and priorities
Eager to serve in both humble, unseen and visible, discernable ways
Should have …
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong administrative skills
Computer competence
Team orientation, collaborating well with others
Strong creative and conceptual thinking
In-depth problem solving and follow-through skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
Ability to work well under direct supervision or independently with minimal instruction
Ability to manage details and priorities under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple projects
Demonstrated leadership skills
Pastoral gifts
Teaching ability