Pastor of Missional Engagement: Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Pastor of Missional Engagement:
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

The Pastor of Missional Engagement will focus on our Mission-oriented ministries: outreach, mercy and justice, missions, and vocational stewardship. This is a full-time Assistant Pastor position with the goal of transitioning to an Associate Pastor role.

• Enjoys and adeptly engages with diverse people who are different culturally and/or socio-economically.
• Prioritizes and demonstrates theological, spiritual, and political humility.
• Has executive functioning and organizational abilities.
• Able to identify opportunities and strategically develop initiatives that align with Emmanuel’s goals.
• Works well within a team by active listening, navigating disagreements constructively, and seeking compromise to support shared goals.
• Able to preach and engage with the congregation in a winsome, intellectually engaging, culturally relevant, vulnerable, and theologically robust manner.
• Able to manage teams/individuals, including skills in delegation, providing feedback, and motivating others.
• Is in good standing with current church or ministry.
• Prefer at least 5 years of full-time ministry experience.
• Prefer an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America, but open to dialogue with qualified lay or non-PCA candidates.

Emmanuel is a multiethnic church of over 400 adults and children located in Arlington, VA, planted in 2008. Over 55% of our congregation are racial and ethnic minorities, and we actively promote cross-cultural engagement and relational connections. This diversity is reflected throughout our leadership and staff, which includes seven full-time and part-time members. Our Sunday services offer simultaneous translation in Spanish, helping us serve our third largest demographic.

The greater DC region is a vibrant, diverse, fast-paced community, marked by civic energy, globally minded professionals, political engagement, and a culture shaped by public service, influence, and constant movement of ideas. Currently, Emmanuel's congregation consists of approximately 62% families with children or youth, 14% empty nesters, 14% couples without children, and 10% singles. We have about 100 children and over 60 youth.

As a vibrant and growing congregation, we welcome visiting newcomers almost every Sunday. We are committed to fostering honest, vulnerable community that welcomes people with openness and compassion, wherever they are in their faith and church experience. We worship at Rivendell Christian School and are part of the Presbyterian Church in America.