HUDSON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Interim Senior Pastor

 

Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church of Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Interim Senior Pastor. Hudson Memorial is a 600-member church with an average worship weekly attendance of 300. The church is a Hunger Action and Matthew 25 congregation. This full-time role includes serving as Head of Staff to Hudson’s 12-member staff.

 

The person called to the position of Interim Pastor/Head of Staff at Hudson Memorial should possess a pastor’s heart for ministry and lead with integrity and trustworthiness.  Leadership experience in a large, multi-staff church is required.  Good communication skills, particularly listening skills, and the ability to teach, challenge and inspire in ministry are important. Training and experience in interim ministry is also important, including proven skills in long-range planning, assessment and evaluation. We are seeking a mentor and coach, someone who is able to build credibility quickly. This individual should seek to serve all with energy, intelligence, imagination and love.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

• Provide meaningful worship experiences in traditional and blended worship settings;

• Preach 40 out of the 52 weeks of the year;

• Oversee development of multi-clergy, multi-staff church;

• Promote engagement of current members and membership of regular visitors;

• Engage in strategic planning with leadership;

• Moderate the Session and congregational meetings; facilitate and lead staff meetings;

• Administer the sacraments of baptism and communion; officiate weddings, funerals, and memorials;

• Model a caring approach to conflict resolution; teach respect for those of differing opinions;

• Support committee, fellowship and study groups as needed:

• Motivate the congregation to connect to the vision of the church;

• Provide counseling and pastoral care alongside other clergy and lay leaders;

• Be actively involved and promote a positive relationship with the New Hope Presbytery;

• Support outreach programs and opportunities;

• Participate in ecumenical and interfaith relationships;

• Ensure effective training and development of session, staff and congregational volunteers;

• Implement the vision for the congregation, in partnership with lay leaders.

 

 

We look forward to hearing from you! For questions or to submit your application, contact John James at james.nnva@gmail.com. You can also apply through the Church Leadership Connection (clc.pcusa.org). 

 

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