Pastor of Care

Highland Park Presbyterian Church•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Department seeks to advance the vision of Highland Park Presbyterian Church through love, relationships, & encouragement as we offer God’s healing to our church family. We facilitate people’s spiritual formation by directly providing personal pastoral care, especially in seasons of crisis and transition. The Pastor of Care supports the Care Department and the vision for Highland Park Presbyterian Church by leveraging our ‘care-as-evangelism’ strategy to: help individuals find and follow Jesus more closely, to spiritually flourish during life’s challenges, help train and equip deacons to be effective ministers, and provide pastoral care for church members and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and M.Div. (or equivalent) from accredited institutions, at minimum
is an ordained Pastor by ECO
2+ years of work in a church as a minister (or similar role while in engaged in the ordination process)
prior professional public speaking experience
Strong oral & written communication skills
all biblical, theological, and organizational knowledge required through ECO Ordination.
Is organized, administrative and dependable.
General computer / software proficiency required for modern office
Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

Provide pastoral care to church members, their families, and staff
Design, implement, and maintain processes to effectively equip and support pastors/staff from all departments to provide effective pastoral care to people in our church and community
Co-Lead the Deacon Ministry with the Director of Congregational Care to effectively accomplish its mission
Provide strategic leadership to the Deacon Lead Team (DLT) and the Deacon Service Team Leaders and help facilitate their personal spiritual formation and growth
Work alongside leaders to place, train, and support deacons to serve on their chosen service team(s)
Coordinate w/ Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) annually throughout deacon nominating process
Teach the annual New Officers Training course
Ensure that the church provides a compelling and fulfilling volunteer experience for those serving as deacons
Teach in church classes, event, and bible study venues
“Contact Work” and individual spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling appointments with parishioners
Help lead worship services by praying, speaking, preaching, administering the sacraments, etc.
Plan and officiate weddings, funerals, memorials, committals/inurnments
Hospital / home visitation for parishioners and families
“Pastoral Presence” at key events throughout the various ministries of the church and on Sunday mornings (when not already leading, teaching, or facilitating a specific event)
Serve as the Pastor on Call (POC) on assigned weeks
Any other duties defined by ECO, of Assistant Pastors including: all sacerdotal functions, participation in meetings and ministry of the Presbytery of Texas (as a member), participation in Session meetings, serving as a Commissioner at Synod, and denominational service as requested