Associate Rector Full Time

@ Church of the Holy Cross
  • Sullivans Island , South Carolina View on Map
  • Denomination: Anglican
  • Job Category: Associate Pastor
  • Date Posted: June 13 2024
  • Application Closed
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    Job Description

    Position: Full-time with benefits

    Salary Range: TBD (based on applicant experience and qualifications)

    Reports to: Rector/Lead Pastor

    General Description: Opportunity to join an amazing ministry team! We are excited to reach our fast-growing community with the Gospel and equip maturing disciple-making disciples of Jesus. The Associate Rector will provide pastoral leadership for our 1) family ministry including children’s, student and HIS School preschool ministry, 2) Life Groups and men/women’s ministry; and 3) missions and evangelism ministry. In addition, the Associate will assist the Rector with strategic planning for the church, leadership in the Sunday service, periodic preaching and teaching, and other pastoral needs and responsibilities as identified by the Rector.

    Qualifications:

    • Growing relationship with the Lord; demonstrates spiritual healthy and maturity, Christ-like character and leadership (including in marriage and family, if relevant) (Matthew 5-7; John 15; Romans 8; Galatians 5:13-26; Leviticus 20:7; 1 Timothy 5:24-25)
    • Theological education (MDiv or comparable preferred) that includes clear understanding of the Gospel and the Scriptures (Colossians 1:28, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
    • 3-5 years of ordained ministry experience
    • Demonstrates an ability to disciple others in the way of Jesus (Matthew 4:19; 28:16-20; 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 2 Timothy 2:2)
      Possesses a heart for the lost, others to know Christ (Matthew 18:12-14, John 3:16-18, Acts 1:8)
    • Able to commit whole-heartedly to the vision, values, and beliefs of Holy Cross
    • Takes initiative and is self-motivated; excited to help build something here!
    • Ability to work well in a team environment (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
    • Proven ability to build teams and develop leaders by casting compelling vision, equipping, delegating responsibility and helping others identify and use their gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
    • Effective communicator of the Gospel in various context (preaching, teaching, small groups, cross-generationally, individually) (1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 2 Timothy 2:24, 4:2-5)

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Organize and oversee all programming and discipleship for children (birth-5th grade) and youth (6th-12th grade), including Sunday mornings (8:30 am-1 pm) and special events.
    • Provide pastoral care and support for HIS School Preschool students and work to build relationships with school families.
    • Help build and oversee a Gospel-centered children’s and youth team by recruiting, training, scheduling, encouraging and casting vision of holistic approach discipleship
    • Pastoral oversight and development of the children’s ministry and youth ministry directors; help identify and recruit Full-Time Children’s Ministry Director and Part-Time Youth Ministry Director
    • Serve as primary advocate/vision caster for LifeGroups, Men’s and Women’s ministry
    • Recruit, train, provide curriculum and support for group leaders and men’s/women’s ministry teams
    • Work with Lead Pastor to develop strategic ministry plans
    • Help develop a comprehensive approach to evangelism and local/global missions partnerships
    • Assist in the development of systems/processes that enable Holy Cross to grow and flourish (e.g., membership, leadership development)
    • Assist in the leadership of Sunday morning service, including preaching, celebrating, leading the liturgy, etc.

    Please apply by using our online application including the following:

    • Cover letter
    • Resumé/CV
    • Spiritual autobiography
    • Audio and/or video links to recent sermons
    Application deadline closed.

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