Interim Pastor

Interim Pastor - Full-time - Presbyterian Church in Orland Park - Orland Park, IL

Position type: Interim Pastor - Full-time

City: Orland Park, IL

Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Matthew 25 Presbyterian church that finds unity and purpose in mission work that addresses both food and housing insecurity. We are a multi‑generational church that is committed to nurturing the faith of all ages. In addition, our members strive to remain active and relevant during turbulent and challenging times. We are a welcoming community that is seeking to embrace diversity.

We are committed to growth and change as we participate in our second season of Renewal.

Where We'd Like to Go:

We seek leadership to embolden us to face the future with confidence that Christ will lead us. We seek to become a more vibrant and authentic community of faith that has an impact on the underserved populations within our surrounding communities. We desire to grow in our knowledge of scripture to better enable us to serve and have empathy for others.

We seek to embrace change that will help us to become the best version of ourselves as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Position Summary

The Interim Pastor shall be ordained and will minister and support the needs of our church family and friends. The Interim Pastor will provide pastoral care, conduct worship services, serve as head of staff, provide leadership training for Elders and Deacons.

Pastoral Responsibilities

Leadership – Enable the fulfillment of our church vision. Delegate, train, and move the church toward positive change.

• Report regularly to Session; moderate the church’s Session meetings
• Provide training for Elders and Deacons to improve their leadership skills and enable them to be effective leaders
• Participate in the Renewal program with an emphasis on listening and guidance.
• Be comfortable discussing financial and budgetary concerns.
• Assist Session in framing youth ministry and leadership programs, as desired by congregation.
• Work with PNC and Committee on Ministry to develop and finalize the MDP for a called pastor.
• Guide a congregational self‑study (which may reinforce work done in Renewal Program) to help build and refine requirements for our next pastor.

Pastoral Care – Engage people through collaboration. Build and maintain relationships with church members and friends of the church.

• Continue to welcome visitors, seekers and all newcomers.
• Support and assist the ministries that equip children and youth to study scripture, profess and share their faith in Jesus Christ.
• A desire to nurture and cultivate a culture that helps us conform to Christ as a body of believers through the power of the Holy Spirit.
• A desire to be authentic and transparent about their personal journey with God.
• Open to feedback and a good listener.
• A desire to shepherd the church community with compassion and affection in the ordinary messiness of life, having a vision for the life of God in every believer.
• Provide for visits to hospitals, the homebound, nursing homes, and home communion.

Worship – Preach, inspire, and connect people to God’s word.

• Coordinate and plan, with the worship committee, the weekly worship services.
• Lead Sunday morning worship and other services as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver sermons; preside at baptisms, weddings, funeral services.
• Encourage youth participation in worship.
• Encourage diversity in worship formats and experiences.

Administration – Demonstrate the capacity to manage a church staff.

• Lead and manage the staff.
• Manage performance evaluations, goal setting.
• Assist congregation in developing clear direction and vision.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comfortable with technology and social media.
• Consult with and provide direction as needed to ministries and committees of the church.
• Review church staffing for current needs.

Personal Skills

• Sense of humor.
• Active listener.
• Organized – day‑to‑day and big picture.
• Relationship builder within the congregation and community. Team‑player and contributor who engages in the life of the church.
• Teaching ability grounded in scripture and that is clear and relevant to believers who will be strengthened in the faith, as well as individuals new to the Christian faith.
• A leader willing to maintain the diversity of the congregation, challenge us to new ideas, and listen for the leading of the Holy Spirit.
• 5 years ordained experience; interim training and transition experience required.