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Job Description

Central Church is the English speaking congregation of the Korean Central Church of Pittsburgh (KCCP), which is a non-denominational church whose pastors and leaders subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith. We are seeking a pastor who will focus on shepherding and challenging the ministry that implements the mission of Central Church: to glorify God in Pittsburgh by making, maturing and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ. The pastor will work with various leaders to execute and delegate responsibilities for various ministry programs.

Central Church is located minutes from several universities such as the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Carlow University and Duquesne University. Due to its location, the congregation is composed mostly of college students with a small group of young professionals and families. We have a growing and active congregation whose attendance averages 130 every Sunday service, and holds a membership count of 80.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly Sunday service.
• Monthly administration of sacraments.
• Establish pastoral care ministry (counseling, visitation, etc.).
• Participate in the administration of church affairs.
• Lead, teach and coordinate weekly Discipleship Group bible study with Discipleship Group leaders.
• Work with leaders to plan, execute, and oversee various ministry programs (i.e. Summer Missions, Winter Retreat, Outreach Events, Campus Fellowship, Sunday School, Praise team, etc).
• Conduct Membership and Baptism/Confirmation class.
• Align ministry goals with KCCP’s vision and goals.
• Understand the needs and concerns of Central Church and present these at the KCCP session meetings and pastoral staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree or higher from an accredited seminary.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in English ministry (college, young adult, and family group).
• Ordained in a Reformed Presbyterian denomination (Preferred).
• Eligible to work in the US.

Salary & Housing: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical insurance, pension, 14 days of vacation, moving expense allowance

Address:

Central Church/Korean Central Church of Pittsburgh

821 S. Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

www.centralchurchpitt.com