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• Partnerships | Under the direction and supervision of the Sr Director of Mercy and Justice, develop sustainable partnerships with local neighborhood leaders (such as non-profits, churches, and government agencies) to connect congregants to service opportunities.
• Outreach | Collaboratively plan the ministry year with mercy & justice activities, lead several related missional outreaches, and inspire missional efforts in the congregation.
• Mobilization | Recruit, train, and support congregants to become long-term volunteers who both engage in the church’s neighborhood initiatives and learn to integrate mercy & justice into their daily lifestyle.
• Networking | Serve as the point of contact for broad initiatives with Hope for New York and its RWS-designated affiliates.
• Staff | Manage the neighborhood engagement support staff.

• Care Team | Collaborate with other pastors, directors, and the Session with pastoral care issues and on discipline cases when appropriate.
• Diaconate | Guide the Diaconate Committee, including recruiting and training new deeks, financial oversight, and reporting on the diaconate’s effectiveness.
• Staff | Manage the work of Diaconate Mercy Team support staff.
• Training | Lead initial and ongoing training sessions and classes.

• Staff | Actively participate in full staff, pastoral care team, and other staff gatherings.
• Care | Lead a Neighborhood Care Team (NCT), which includes. elders/diaconate/staff, in pastoral care efforts and community-building. Work with NCT and the counseling center on congregant pastoral care needs.
• Discipleship | Maintain ongoing proactive discipleship and pastoral care of members.
• Teaching |Teach/co-teach at least two discipleship classes every ministry year. Substitute in ongoing classroom teaching as needed.
• Worship | Lead Sunday worship and preach at worship services on rotation.
• Other Pastoral | Perform marriages and memorials of congregants upon request. Interview new member candidates and officer candidates. Assist regional churches with preaching periodically upon request and availability.
• PCA | Attend and participate with WS elders at the Session. Engage the denomination (e.g., presbytery meetings, General Assembly).

• Aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer West Side and the Presbyterian Church in America, including the Westminster Confession. Ordained.
• Undergraduate degree and a Master’s Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field.
• Previous ministry leadership and pastoral experience.
• Strong gather ability to take the initiative to recruit volunteers.
• Passion for and experience with leading ministries of mercy and justice and neighborhood engagement.
• Previous experience building systems and setting programming.
• Wisdom and discernment to advise on pastoral care and diaconate cases.
• Able to navigate and affirm a city-positive approach to ministry in New York City.
• Must be a dependable team player and self-starter.
• Engaging, encouraging, experienced, and wise in individual pastoral responsibilities.
• Proven ability to navigate interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Work hours are generally flexible, yet must be available for some evening and weekend meetings.
• Proficient in GSuite (Google docs, etc.) and ability to use messaging and pro.
• Ability to work collaboratively and interface with other ministries and congregations.
• Agreement with Redeemer West Side staff policies, including the intellectual property policy.