Pastoral Resident

Pastoral Resident - Fourth Presbyterian Church - Chicago

The Pastoral Resident serves a two-year term as an ordained member of Fourth’s pastoral staff whose ministry is validated by the Presbytery of Chicago. Their responsibilities include pastoral leadership over multiple areas of ministry on a rotating basis. They also include designated times and activities for reflecting on pastoral leadership and identity.

During their term, the Pastoral Resident will spend time supporting the work of multiple session committees and councils, as well as the Board of Deacons.

Meet regularly with the Senior Associate Pastor for reflection and assessment, and to coordinate work

Provide pastoral support and leadership to ministries on a rotating basis, including ministries of Faith Formation, Connection and Belonging, Care, and Community Engagement, including

• Leading community outreach and mission programs, potentially including trips
• Visiting members in home and hospital
• Officiating weddings and funerals
• Designing and leading ministry projects in collaboration with staff colleagues and congregational leaders

Lead worship regularly, including writing liturgy and leading prayers and greetings, reading Scripture and, occasionally, preaching.

Participate in Ministry Team, Program Staff, All Staff, session, and Presbytery of Chicago meetings

Meet regularly for reflection and assessment with members of the Residency Advisory Committee

Shepherd a ministry project over the course of the residency. This project should pursue defined goals and objectives and produce a measurable outcome for the congregation.

In consultation with leaders of Fourth Church and the PC(USA), undertake and utilize denominational process for discerning and receiving a call to installed ministry at the conclusion of the residency program.

Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Certified ready to receive a call in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or in a denomination that is in correspondence with the PC(U.S.A.)
• Strong commitment to, and experience in, pastoral or congregational care
• Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to be collaborative with colleagues, and proven skills in coordinating activities among colleagues and volunteers
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including social media, on-line charting options and other support systems that undergird excellence in pastoral care
• Energy, discipline and willingness to work in a complex congregation, with attention to systems and structures, that require multiple skills including supervising, leading, discerning, and collaborating
• Commitment to urban ministry, and affinity with Fourth Church’s worship and theological values

How To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to Rocky Supinger , Senior Associate Pastor.