{"id":56583,"date":"2024-10-15T10:42:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T14:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sth\/?p=56583"},"modified":"2024-10-15T10:42:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T14:42:11","slug":"associate-minister-part-time-ucc-vernon-ct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sth\/associate-minister-part-time-ucc-vernon-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Minister, Part-Time, UCC: Vernon, CT"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Associate Minister will share general pastoral responsibilities with the Senior Minister, focusing on pastoral care, teaching, and preaching, while enjoying a degree of autonomy in designated areas. The role is flexible, allowing both ministers to negotiate responsibilities based on their strengths and interests over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary Focus (70% of Time):<\/span>
\nThe Associate Minister will lead the development and implementation of faith-building and fellowship programs, selecting one or two focus areas from the following:<\/span>
\n– Programming for adults in mid\/later life<\/span>
\n– Programming for young adults<\/span>
\n– Programming for children, youth, and families<\/span>
\n– Community missions, outreach, and engagement<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondary Focus (30% of Time):<\/span>
\nResponsibilities include:<\/span>
\n– Collaborating with the Senior Minister to create and lead at least six worship services annually.<\/span>
\n– Coordinating weekly worship services.<\/span>
\n– Engaging in various pastoral duties (teaching, counseling, visitation, etc.).<\/span>
\n– Planning intergenerational events and programs.<\/span>
\n– Assisting with special services during significant church seasons.<\/span>
\n– Providing support during the Senior Minister’s absence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Responsibilities:<\/span>
\n– Attend monthly staff meetings.<\/span>
\n– Uphold the FCCV Safe Church Policy.<\/span>
\n– Engage in additional church life activities as opportunities arise.<\/span>
\nNote: This role does not involve sabbatical coverage for the Senior Minister or management of part-time staff.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidate Profile:<\/span>
\nIdeal candidates will be pursuing or hold a Master of Divinity, be ordained or in discernment, and possess qualities like goal orientation, innovation, confidence, and a good sense of humor. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, a background check will be conducted for the successful candidate. <\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Application Process:<\/span>
\nInterested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to <\/span>church.secretary@firstchurchofvernon.org<\/a><\/p>\n

To view our website, click on <\/span>https:\/\/www.firstcongregationalchurchofvernon.org\/<\/a>? and if you want view our FaceBook page, click on <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fccv.ucc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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