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Korean Presbyterian, Knoxville - English Worship Service Pastor
Korean Church of Knoxville (KCK) English Worship Service (EWS) Vision Statement:
To create a Christ-centered community that nurtures English-speaking congregation to unite, connect, grow, serve, and become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Purpose
KCK, a vibrant and dynamic church located in East Tennessee, is seeking a part time pastor who has a passion for spiritually guiding and leading the EWS ministry for English-speaking young adult congregation. The EWS Pastor will be actively involved in EWS members’ spiritual lives to promote a solid foundation of Christian faith. EWS ministry is in its 16th year and the EWS congregation varies year to year, consisting of around 10 to 15+ members, including families, young adults, and college students. EWS Pastor must be someone who has a passion for God, with a love for the young generations, and ability to bridge the EWS and Korean congregations.
To learn more about our church, visit http://www.knoxkoreanchurch.org.
Qualifications
- Show a true love for God’s people and a relentless desire to find new ways to reach out to them with the Gospel.
- Have the flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities according to the rapidly changing needs of a growing church.
- Prior experience leading English ministry is preferred.
- Possess fluency in English. Ability to converse in Korean is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead English Worship Service on Sundays.
- Lead small group Bible studies during weekdays according to the spiritual needs of the EWS congregation.
- Select and implement curricula for the Bible studies.
- Be directly accountable to the KCK Session.
Auxiliary Responsibilities
- Assist EWS leadership in developing long-term goals to match objectives necessary to build the young adults programs.
- Assist EWS leadership in planning and leading programs for promoting EWS members’ spiritual growth, such as retreats, revivals, local outreach programs, mission trips (local or abroad) etc.
- Perform other pastoral duties as needed (visitation, counseling, etc.)
- Build and sustain healthy relationships with the leaders of Youth ministry (10+ students) and Children’s Ministry (CM, 20+ children) in a collaborative manner.
Compensation
- A monthly salary of $1500, payable at the end of each month.
- Additional compensation for activities outside of regular duties will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for this position, submit the following documents via e-mail to ycpc.kck@gmail.com; POC – Youth and EWS Pastor Search Committee
- Required
✓ Personal statement of faith.
✓ Resume.
✓ Website Links of Digital presentation of sermon given in English. (US Mail accepted.)
✓ Names and contact information for a minimum of two references. (can be submitted at a later date.) - Optional (preferred but not required):
✓ Certificate of Ordination if applicable.
✓ Certified Copy of Diploma, a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary if applicable.
Mailing Address
Attn: Youth and EWS Pastor Search Committee
Korean Church of Knoxville
108 Farlow Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 675-2065
Rivermont Presbyterian - Transitional Pastor
Transitional Pastor Job Description
Rivermont Presbyterian Church
3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-8527
https://rivermontpresbyterian.org/
Rivermont Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, joyful, mission-oriented church, located in North
Chattanooga, just north of the Tennessee River, minutes from downtown Chattanooga. We have a history of 60+ years of ministry in this area, with generations of families that love and live their faith out together in this church.
If you were to join us on a Sunday morning, you’d experience uplifting worship in both contemporary and traditional styles, friendly faces eager to welcome you, and families of all kinds worshipping together. We are dedicated to the arts, exploring spirituality through performance theatre, music, and art. We have a unique gallery space on campus that houses a production company. We regularly produce quality performances and encourage the space to be used by youth exploring their gifts in the arts.
Our church is in a season of transition, not solely in terms of pastoral leadership. In telling our story, we can’t ignore the ways Covid greatly impacted our community (as it did most Protestant churches), and we are looking at who we are now and who we want to be in our next chapter.
Description of the Transitional Pastor:
Upon the departure of our pastor of 11 years, we hired a Bridge pastor to focus on naming our realities around us and strengthening our connections for the next chapter. As their term is wrapping up, we are searching for our Transitional Pastor to lead us through the changes we need to make in 2025, and to lead us through the process of finding our next installed pastor.
- We are looking for a Transitional Pastor who is a spiritual leader, grounded in the fruits of the spirit, particularly hope
- a listener, a good communicator, and someone to love and shepherd us as a congregation, bringing us together
- compassionate and understanding; able to sense the feelings underneath and help us name, own and process them
- ordained as a PC(USA) pastor or affiliate denominations
- holds an M.Div from an accredited seminary
- an excellent preacher and teacher; able to center God’s Word in the work and ministry at Rivermont
- a systems thinker who can help us understand how our congregation works best and help us create an environment of trust, caring fellowship and inclusiveness.
- knowledgeable about and experienced in the PC(USA) process of calling a pastor
Ideally has completed the Transitional Training offered by our denomination (week 1)
Transitional Pastor / Head of Staff Job Summary:
Word and Sacrament
- To plan and lead the various worship services of the church, in conjunction with the Associate Pastor, Music Director and Worship Committee
- To rightly administer the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
- To prepare and deliver dynamic, engaging and thoughtful sermons, in coordination with the Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care
- To provide pastoral care, along with the Associate Pastor, including home, hospital and nursing home visitation.
- To provide pastoral care for our members processing our transition
- To coordinate weddings, funerals and memorial services
Teaching
- To be a theologian in residence.
Leadership and Administration - To serve as Moderator of the Session
- To help create a church culture that increasingly embodies Christ’s example of servant leadership to all congregational leaders and congregation as a whole.
- To support, encourage and strengthen church programs.
- To be available for consultation with all Session elders
- To serve as the primary staff resource person for the following committees:
Finance, Personnel, Buildings and Grounds, Youth Ministry, Community
Life
- To serve as Head of Staff of the church with all the authority implied, leading, directing and supervising the other church staff, in consultation with the Session and its Personnel Committee.
- To lead the church through the process of mission study, writing our Church profile, and forming the PNC.
- To resource the PNC along the way with regular check ins.
- To serve as the church’s primary spokesperson to the community
- To actively participate in Presbytery
- To encourage the partnership of Rivermont with the mission and ministry of the PC (USA) and the Presbytery of East Tennessee
Accountability, Salary and Benefits
- The Transition Pastor/Head of Staff is accountable to the Presbytery of East Tennessee and to the congregation and Session.
- This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule based on the needs of the church, congregation and staff. The Transition Pastor will hold regular office hours weekly be available for rare, emergency pastoral care needs anytime, and able to lead evening meetings once or twice a week.
- Salary will be based on experience, around $75,000.
- Moving fees up negotiable
- 50% SECA
- Board of Pension dues
- 4 weeks Vacation (4 Sundays)
- 2 weeks Continuing Education
- $2000 Con Ed
- Pro-rated reimbursable: Professional Expenses and Mileage
- The terms of the Employment Agreement will be 1 year and may be extended by mutual agreement on the same terms or on such other terms as may be negotiated and approved. Employment may be terminated with 30 days written notice by Rivermont Presbyterian Church or by the Transitional Pastor. Changes to the Employment Agreement will be reviewed and negotiated by the Personnel Committee and recommended to the Session.
- All terms of the Employment Agreement will comply with the Presbytery of
East Tennessee Pastoral Compensation policies.
References Available Upon Request
Could you be our Transitional Pastor? We won’t know unless we
talk and pray together. Reach out to us with an email to hellorivermont@gmail.com
John Knox Center
Program Director
- Design and implement engaging camp programs for various age groups.
- Hire, supervise and train program staff for summer camp, guest groups & environmental education ensure a safe and positive environment.
- Foster teamwork, leadership, and personal growth among campers & staff.
- Promote all promote all programs at John Knox Center through print & social media.
- Previous experience in camp leadership or related roles.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Enthusiastic and adaptable with a love for the outdoors.
- Certifications or willingness to attain them including CPR, First Aid, Ropes Course, Archery, Lifeguarding, etc.
- Competitive salary starting at $31,500 with opportunities for salary increase & career development opportunities.
- A vibrant and supportive camp community including connection .
- Private housing with free wifi, utilities, work cell phone, & access to professional vehicle for work related travel.
- Continuing education & travel budget.
Youth, Children, and Nursery
Korean Presbyterian, Knoxville - Youth Pastor
Korean Church of Knoxville (KCK) Youth Ministry Vision Statement:
To create a Christ-centered community that nurtures English-speaking students to unite, connect, grow, serve, and become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Purpose
KCK, a vibrant and dynamic church located in East Tennessee, is seeking a part-time Pastor who has a passion for overseeing and leading the Youth Ministry of KCK. Youth Group of KCK currently comprises 10+ students from 6th through 12th grade. The Youth Pastor will be actively involved in students’ spiritual lives to promote a solid foundation of Christian faith. This position offers the opportunity to shape this growing ministry through the overall Christian education program of the church, helping our beloved students to unite, connect, grow, serve, and become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The Youth Pastor must be someone who has a passion for God, a love for youth students, and the ability to relate to them, as well as the ability to work well with parents and church leaders. To learn more about our church, visit http://www.knoxkoreanchurch.org.
Qualifications
Primary qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate a passion for God, with a love for the youth students, and the ability to relate to them while also being able to work well with parents and church leaders.
- Show a true love for students and a relentless desire to find new ways to reach them with the Gospel and see them fall increasingly more in love with Jesus.
- Have the flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities according to the rapidly changing needs of a growing church.
- Possess fluency in English. The ability to converse in Korean is a plus but not required.
- Prior experience leading Youth groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Youth worship services in English on Sundays.
- Lead Youth Bible Study in English on Wednesdays.
- Be directly accountable to the KCK Session.
Auxiliary Responsibilities
- Assist KCK Education leadership in developing and planning Youth Group activities to promote intimate relationships among students, such as retreats, revivals, lock-ins, local outreach programs, etc.
- Assist KCK Education leadership in developing long term goals to match objectives necessary to grow the youth programs.
- Accompany Youth Group on missions (local or abroad), such as community services and/or mission trips, that will develop their spiritual maturity and positively impact the Kingdom of God.
- Provide mentorship to adult volunteer teachers.
- Perform other pastoral duties as needed (visitation, counseling, etc.)
- Work with KCK’s Education Committee to support KCK Education programs as required.
Compensation
- A monthly salary of $1500, payable at the end of each month.
- Additional compensation for activities outside of regular duties will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for this position, submit the following documents via e-mail to ycpc.kck@gmail.com; POC – Youth and EWS Pastor Search Committee
- Required
✓ Personal statement of faith.
✓ Resume.
✓ Website Links of Digital presentation of sermon given in English. (US Mail accepted.)
✓ Names and contact information for a minimum of two references. (can be submitted at a later date.) - Optional (preferred but not required):
✓ Certificate of Ordination if applicable.
✓ Certified Copy of Diploma, a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary if applicable.
Mailing Address:
Attn: Youth and EWS Pastor Search Committee
Korean Church of Knoxville
108 Farlow Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 675-2065