A bachelor's degree and M.Div. (or equivalent) from accredited institutions are required, at minimum.
Ordination as a Pastor by ECO is required.
At least 2 years of work in a church as a minister, or in a similar role while engaged in the ordination process, is required.
Prior professional public-speaking experience is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Biblical, theological, and organizational knowledge required through ECO ordination is required.
General computer and software proficiency for a modern office is required.
Ability to maintain composure under pressure is required.
Applicants must love Jesus, the people of HP Pres, the city of Dallas, and the world.
Applicants must affirm and support ECO's Essential Tenets and advocate for HP Pres's culture and vision.
Applicants must commit to and exhibit the stated team culture values: deeply abiding in Jesus, 'We > Me,' and defiant joy in the trenches of ministry.
Frequent lifting of items under 30 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
Provide pastoral care to church members, their families, and staff.
Design, implement, and maintain processes to equip and support pastors and staff across departments in providing pastoral care to people in the church and community.
Co-lead the Deacon Ministry with the Director of Congregational Care.
Provide strategic leadership to the Deacon Lead Team and Deacon Service Team Leaders, and facilitate their spiritual formation and growth.
Work with leaders to place, train, and support deacons serving on their chosen service teams.
Coordinate annually with the Officer Nominating Committee throughout the deacon-nominating process.
Teach the annual New Officers Training course.
Ensure the church provides a compelling and fulfilling volunteer experience for deacons.
Teach in church classes, events, and Bible study venues.
Conduct individual spiritual-guidance and pastoral-counseling appointments with parishioners.
Help lead worship services through prayer, speaking, preaching, and administering sacraments.
Plan and officiate weddings, funerals, memorials, and committals or inurnments.
Visit parishioners and families in hospitals and homes.
Provide a pastoral presence at key events across church ministries and on Sunday mornings when not already leading, teaching, or facilitating an event.
Serve as Pastor on Call during assigned weeks.
Perform other duties defined by ECO for Assistant Pastors, including sacerdotal functions; participation in Presbytery of Texas meetings and ministry as a member; participation in Session meetings; serving as a Commissioner at Synod; and denominational service as requested.
Department:
Care
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt, Full Time
Reports to:
Director of Congregational Care
Direct Supervisor of:
N/A
Tier:
Pastor
Work Schedule:
Sun-Thurs (9am-5pm)
Our vision: leading all generations to find and follow Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Care Department seeks to advance that vision 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.
DESIRED RESULTS/IMPACT OF THIS POSITION
Congregants experience compassionate, effective pastoral care during seasons of need, crisis, grief, transition, and growth.
The church maintains a sustainable and expanding care ministry that reflects the love of Christ.
Deacons, prayer teams, pastoral staff, and care volunteers are equipped and supported to provide excellent care.
Staff in the ordination process and emerging church leaders receive meaningful pastoral mentoring and ministry experience.
Care, counseling, prayer, and support ministries operate collaboratively and effectively.
The congregation experiences pastoral leadership that promotes spiritual maturity, healing, discipleship, and flourishing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Care
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
Deacon Ministry
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
General Pastoral Ministry
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
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree and M.Div. (or equivalent) from accredited institutions, at minimum
Professional Certification / License(s): is an ordained Pastor by ECO
Minimum Experience: 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
Knowledge and Skills: 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
Abilities: Ability to maintain composure under pressure.