Pastor/Head of Staff–First Presbyterian Church of Ocala–Ocala, FL

Position Type(s): Head of Staff
Experience Required: 2 to 5 Years
Employment Status: Full-time
Training/Certificate Requirements: Clinical Pastoral Education Training

Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position:
Plan & coordinate all elements of traditional and contemporary worship services to create a meaningful and inspirational experience
Manage staff & assist in recruiting new team members
Conduct weekly staff meetings & brainstorming sessions
Expand Christian Education programs
Define & communicate responsibilities for each staff member
Grow & inspire outreach efforts
Create hands-on outreach program for our church to better serve the poor & homeless in our area
Diversify use of kitchen/fellowship hall (e.g., bag lunches, soup kitchen, shelter in winter)
Set an attitude of giving/helping others (downtown church has many opportunities)
Provide input on potential uses of vacant lots
Work closely with B&G Committee
Develop personal connections with all members
Visit those with pastoral-care needs
Lead special services (e.g., weddings, funerals)
Attend church events
Inform church members of pastoral-care needs
Work with lay leadership to create fellowship activities (e.g., family dinners, seniors’ lunches, dinner groups)
Inspire members, welcome new ideas, try new things
Guide the church in a fiscally sound manner
Present ideas to committees for committee deliberation and decisions (move away from clergy-centered church)
Coordinate monthly newsletter, weekly updates
Manage conflicts
Assist with stewardship
Follow FPC Ocala’s Policies & Procedures Manual

Please contact the Chairman of our Pastoral Nominating Committee, George Tomyn, at gtomyn2012@gmail.com, or self-refer on the CLC website: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10887/view/