Teaching Pastor Forefront Church | NYC, NY

Teaching Pastor (Full-Time) - Forefront Church | NYC, NY Teaching Pastor Job Description Job Description

The Teaching Pastor will serve on Forefront’s Executive Council, sharing responsibility for overall management and decision-making at the church in accordance with our vision and values. The Executive Council meets regularly on developing, fulfilling and maintaining our church’s standard operating procedures by consensus of all its members. The scope of work shared by all members includes (but is not limited to) developing vision, mission, and strategy for the church, including sermon series and topics;

fundraising and overseeing budgets; planning and organizing church-wide events and activities, in-person and virtual; managing staff members; and meeting regularly with the Leadership Team. Executive Council Members are expected to be physically present for most Sundays services of the year. Executive Council Members are also expected to ensure a regular portion of their weekly schedule overlaps with other Executive Council Members and staff to meet, collaborate and decide on matters before the church.

Serving the community through teaching, spiritual direction, and pastoral care, and leading the church's fundraising and stewardship efforts to ensure financial sustainability and growth in alignment with our vision, mission, and values.

The Teaching Pastor will focus on coordinating the professional and spiritual development of our in-house preaching team and coordinating anti-racist and other progressive and inclusive training opportunities for the staff and congregants. The Teaching Pastor is responsible for allowing the congregation to thrive by elevating lay leaders, supporting newcomers, and monitoring congregational engagement while also cultivating the relationships and resources needed to fund our mission.

In collaboration with the Executive Council, plan Forefront’s sermon series and messaging schedule, including any supplemental content, that promotes a just and generous progressive Christian theology in accordance with our vision and values.

Preach at Sunday service regularly (approximately 2x each month).

Coordinate volunteers who will participate on stage for the liturgy during Sunday service (i.e., reading, prayer, announcements, offering, etc.).

Lead our flagship Preaching Bootcamp program and provide our Preaching Team with coaching and pastoral support.

Plan and organize suggested programming and curricula for small groups; organize workshops and series around bible study, anti-racism work, progressive Christian theology, and other issues relevant to the lived experiences and needs of our community.

In collaboration with the Executive Council and the congregation at large, foster outreach and external partnerships, including inviting others to speak s is part of Forefront’s shared vision and partnership with like-minded churches and faith communities.

Create opportunities to share our values on a larger scale. This includes creating opportunities for Preaching Bootcamp graduates to speak at other churches and venues; creating opportunities for activism and organizing to build a more just and generous city; and supporting the development of communications and digital content in collaboration with other staff and volunteers.

Collaborate with the Executive Council to develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy and meet regularly with high-level donors and funders.

Identify grant opportunities and ensure the preparation and completion of all grant applications and other sources of outside funding.

Consult with the Executive Council and the Leadership Team on best practices and strategies for fundraising and revenue generation in support of our vision, mission and values.

Ongoing pastoral care primarily in the form of one-on-one meetings, virtual conversations or visits with congregants for prayer, counseling and for deepening spiritual knowledge and faith.

Alongside the Executive Council, lead, mentor, and equip high level leaders including small…