Associate Pastor, Full-Time, UCC: Norwell, MA
The United Church of Christ Norwell is a vibrant and inclusive congregation invested in transformational mission, community engagement, and faith formation across all generations. We welcome a joyful, Christ-centered individual as our next Associate Pastor, who will, in partnership with our Lead Pastor, provide spiritual support, preaching and worship leadership, and pastoral care to our congregation and wider community. The Associate Pastor will assume an active role in helping us live into God’s vision for our congregation, as articulated in our current strategic plan.
The Associate position will have a strong focus on youth ministry, assuming responsibility for leading and continuing to develop a dynamic and engaging program for middle and high school youth that fosters within them a love for God and neighbor. The qualified candidate will have a background in youth ministry, along with genuine passion for working with adolescents.
In addition, we seek a candidate who will provide pastoral leadership in other areas of our ministry, guided by their personal sense of call. The Associate Pastor will have strong organizational skills, be an effective and inspiring communicator, possess theological depth and a pastor’s heart, able to receive God’s people with compassion and minister to them confidentially.
Requirements:
– Be an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, have (or be nearing) Privilege of Call in the denomination, or be in good ministerial standing in any other denomination.
– Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and embrace people from all walks of life, regardless of their social or economic status, race, sexual orientation, gender identification, or age.
– Foster and maintain an environment that is safe, welcoming, accepting, and free of judgment for all youth group members and enforce UCC Norwell’s Safe Church Guidelines.
– Work creatively and effectively as part of a team and with various staff members.
– Continue lifelong learning through professional and personal development.
– Is organized, thorough and flexible.
Title: Associate Pastor (FT)
Compensation: $95,000 – 100,000 salary + benefits
To apply email cover letter, along with either resume or profile to UCCNorwellsearch@gmail.com.
Additional Information: https://www.uccnorwell.org/