Position Title: Associate Pastor of Kalona Mennonite Church
Reports to: Lead Pastor (Scott Swartzendruber) and Elders
Date: July 2013
Position Responsibilities and Priorities
Preach the Good News of Jesus Christ
Promote Anabaptist theology
Preach approximately 50% of the time (two Sundays per month)
Assist in planning overall worship themes and observance of ordinances
Equip Ministry Leaders/Build and Nurture the Church
Identify, affirm, and release the gifts of each person involved in a ministry
Promote the vision of ministry by every member—an “equipping” church
Pastoral Care
Actively participate in pastoral care and visitation in coordination with the lead pastor
Participate in ordinances such as baptism and communion
Officiate at funerals, weddings, etc. as requested
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Seek to coordinate the youth and young adult ministry with the other ministries of the church
Encourage a sense of belonging so that young people feel at home in our
congregation
Seek creative ways to involve youth in the worship services and other church
functions
Develop adult volunteers to help youth sponsors and perhaps become sponsorsBuild relationships with the youth and young adults
Relate to young adults away from home, such as college students and persons in
service assignments
Desirable Abilities and Qualities
Create and lead a Bible studies for church members
Serve as a resource to the adult Sunday Schoolprogram
Be involved with new membership classes
Be available for Bible studies, retreats, conventions, service trips, mission trips and social activities
Counseling
Serve as a resource to the music program
Core Competencies/Gifts:
Demonstrate a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines and growth
Positive approach to congregational interactions, communications, and decision- making
Meaningful and healthy interpersonal relationships, boundaries and self-care
Other Pastoral Duties
Work effectively with the lead pastors, church staff, Elders, and other volunteers
Spend approximately 25 hours per week in the church office or as determined in consultation with the elders, the lead pastor, and according to guidelines in A Mennonite Polity for Ministerial Leadership
Be a member of Board of Elders
Attend Church Council and Christian Education meetings
Serve on other church committees as required
Connect with the broader Christian community
Mennonite ChurchUSA
Central Plains Mennonite Conference
The local community
Requirements:
Masters degree in Divinity or related field (M.Div. preferred)
Affirmation of the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, Herald Press/Faith and Life Press 1995
Willingness to abide by the pastoral ethics as described in A Mennonite Polity for Ministerial Leadership, Herald Press 1996