Interim Pastor – Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
Central Presbyterian Church—a 516-member congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1848 and located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa—is seeking an interim pastor.
At Central Presbyterian Church, we strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth, caring for one another, and bearing witness to God’s love in the world.
Central is a vibrant congregation of over 500 members that is known for : *Openness and inclusiveness
*A warm and welcoming sense of community’
*In spiring worship services
*Creative ministries with children and youth *An intelligent approach to Christian faith *A passion for mission and service.
Qualifications
• Master of Divinity degree
• Ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA), or a denomination in full communion with the PCUSA (UCC, ELCA, or RCA). Ministers in other denominations may apply, but would need Presbytery approval. • 10 years pastoral experience
• Training in interim or transitional ministry preferred
Job Information
• Full-time
• Annual salary: $90,000-100,000 (including housing allowance)
• Benefits include health insurance and retirement through PCUSA Board of Pensions
• 5 weeks vacation, and 2 weeks study leave
• Beginning in May 2024, or as soon as possible, with the starting date negotiable.
*Due to the nature of an interim pastorate, the tenure of the position may cease with an appropriate notice of no less than 30 days with the hiring of a permanent pastor.
Primary Responsibilities
• Worship: Plan and lead worship services, preach approximately 45 times a year, administer sacraments of baptism and communion, collaborate with music staff in planning worship, staff Worship Committee
• Pastoral Care: Visit with members who are ill, grieving, hospitalized, homebound, or in need of pastoral care, lead weddings and funerals, staff Board of Deacons
• Education: Coordinate weekly Adult Forum program, collaborate in organizing monthly Community Conversations series and annual Wade speaker series, support and chaperone youth group activities
• Mission: Attend Presbytery meetings, maintain relationships with mission partners, represent church in the community, staff World & Community Concerns Committee
• Membership: Connect with visitors, organize and lead new member programs, help to integrate newcomers into the life of the congregation
• Communication: Supply content for monthly newsletter, weekly e-mail blast, and social media posts
• Administration: Moderate monthly meetings of Session and annual meetings of congregation, help compile annual reports, staff Nominating Committee
• Human Resources: Oversee staff of 12 paid employees (3 FT, 9 PT), lead weekly staff meetings, provide feedback on job performance, lead hiring process for new staff, staff Human Resources Committee
• Finance: help plan annual stewardship effort and compile budget, oversee church financial management, staff Business & Finance and Stewardship Committees and Foundation Board
To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume (including links to sermons) to hr@dmcpc.org.
