Senior Pastor

FLORIDA CONFERENCE UCC , FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OCALA
"According to UCC Constitution and Bylaws 150-151, vacancies within the Conference are reported to the administrative offices of the denomination. An authorized minister may confer with the Conference concerning a pastoral vacancy. At the request of any UCC Ordained Minister or Ordained Ministerial Partner, the conference shall submit a current and validated profile to the Local Church."

Name FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OCALA

Ministry Description The Pastor should have general knowledge, experience, and effective skills in reaching out to those diverse in areas of religious beliefs, race, culture, gender, ages, family structures, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, socio-economic status, and mental and physical challenges. The congregation would welcome a bilingual minister (preferably English/ Spanish). The most recent census data reports on projected ethnic changes in this area indicate the highest increase will be among the Hispanic population. The second highest projected increase is expected to be among the Black/ African American population. The Pastor should have the collaborative skills to participate in interfaith relationships and have the disposition to work with other religious leaders to form alliances benefiting and promoting unity within our community. As reflected in our Mission Statement, we are an inclusive and caring church that believes God is calling us to strive for peace and justice, to protect and restore God's creation, to bring hope to others, and to live our lives with compassion and courage. Our move 4 1/2 years ago to share space with Temple Beth Shalom provided us with unique opportunities to work closely with another faith community and become a stronger voice in the Ocala area for interfaith understanding, respect, and dialogue. Our move this year to share space with Countryside Presbyterian Church provides us with continued opportunities to maintain that voice for interfaith cooperation in the Ocala community. As an Open and Aff... tikkun olam."

Typical Search Process in our Conference: Ministerial Profile sent at candidate request