Senior Pastor

We are seeking a Senior Pastor who demonstrates a profound love of Jesus, as revealed in God’s Word. He is a person of prayerful dependence, grounded in scripture, committed to personal spiritual growth and convinced of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith. WORSHIP LEADERSHIP Directs weekly liturgy based on Scripture and the rich heritage of Reformed faith, making them accessible to believers and non- believers. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Preaches the gospel through expository messages with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the world. CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP Develops fellowship, helping members to know, love, and support one another by coming alongside them and walking with them through life. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Shares in members’ struggles and provides opportunities to reflect on beliefs, concerns, and doubts about the Christian faith. Provides direction and encouragement for growth and maturity. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY Accepts an active role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, church history and current events. Provides instruction for the congregation and church leaders alike. CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION Encourages two way communication that assists in problem solving and decision making. Elicits varying opinions and listens to opposing viewpoints. Position Qualifications: Position Qualifications Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary Ordained minister acceptable to the Presbyterian Church in America Commitment to Reformed theology Minimum of 5 years ministry experience TO PURSUE THIS OPPORTUNITY Email a cover letter, resume, and Ministerial Data Form to the search committee at View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to hearing from you! PLEASE INCLUDE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS IN YOUR COVER LETTER 1. Why are you interested in this position? What about Cornerstone intrigues you? 2. How would you summarize your understanding of a gospel-centered approach to life and ministry? 3. What experiences have you had that make you a good candidate for this position? Application Deadline Job Type: Full Time Salary Range: $55k-$70k General Information Church/Organization Name Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Contact Name & Contact Info View phone number on click.appcast.io Church Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) City, State Center Valley, PA Description of Organization CHURCH HISTORY VISION We envision Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to be an equipping and worshipping community of believers devoted to moving people towards Christ as we are compelled by grace to proclaim the gospel in word and deed in every aspect of our lives. VALUES Devoted to Worship - Corporate, personal, Biblical, theocentric, with intentional gospel liturgy. Devoted to Grace - Compelled by grace out of an understanding of identity in Christ to fulfill the Great Commission, loving God and others. Devoted to Community - Live out the “one anothers” in corporate worship, community groups, leadership teams, as people are equipped to do the work of ministry. Devoted to Mission - Equipping people to understand and share their faith, engage their local communities, and do outreach and mercy ministry in word and deed. TARGET Discipleship - Everything at Cornerstone should move people toward Jesus. Values - Everything in our church should seek to align with all four of our values. Strategies - Strategies for ministry areas provide guidelines and structure for planning and decision making. Tactics - All leadership teams and ministries at Cornerstone develop specific goals to help them achieve the vision. SHEPHERDING STRATEGY The Cornerstone session desires to see every member and regular attender cared for and connected as they participate in the shepherding plan. The session defines shepherding as the guarding, guiding, and growing God’s people to follow the Chief Shepherd through the Cornerstone shepherding plan. Community groups as the primary vehicle for shepherding. Men’s and Women’s ministries will also be engaged with the shepherding strategy. The deacons will serve alongside the elders with the shepherding plan. Community group leaders are cared for and trained by the session. A follow-up process is in place to provide direct contact with those who are not in our primary shepherding vehicles by individual elders four times a year. MINISTRY TEAMS STRENGTHS CHALENGES Wide geographic reach impedes organic fellowship. Training for small group and ministry leaders. Need for a permanent worship leader. Need to heal from hard challenges over the last several years. Lack of volunteers, particularly in certain areas such as youth ministry. Physical facility – limited space especially classroom space. #J-18808-Ljbffr