Share Email Opening Title Minister for Congregational Leadership, Application Close: March 31, 2025  Ministry Team Faith INFO   Reports To Minister and Team Leader, FaithINFO   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade 8   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary $65,000-$73,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Faith INFO Minister for Congregational Leadership works to ensure that every local congregation is well equipped to assess where they are, address the challenges and opportunities facing congregations in the 21st Century, and grow in faithful and vital ministry with/in their unique geography and cultural context(s). This position serves as a connecter of communities towards resources that support vital and faithful ministry, including program grants, CASA grants, the Manual on Local Church, and other FaithINFO and NMUCC resources, with attentiveness and care for relationships with and between all settings of the UCC. While trained to work with any congregation, this position has a particular focus on historically under resourced congregations such as communities of color, ethnic identified communities, small and/or rural churches, lay led churches, and new and renewing churches.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate a broad-range of constituency networks (new congregations/leaders, renewing congregations/pastors, intercultural and multiethnic ministries-congregations of color and ethnic identified congregations,- rural churches) in the United Church of Christ using new models and techniques for creating and expanding these relationships, and in relationship with the Conference Ministers. Coach and support new and renewing churches, local churches in their lay leadership development and faithful and vital ministry in alignment with the Marks for Faithful and Vital Local Churches. Work closely with the Minister for Granting and Scholarships to convene CASA grantees and ensure the programs continued success and improvement. Create relationships and systems of accountability for grantees toward identified goals, budgets and essential pivots, in preparation for multi-year funding Serve as an evaluator for granting and scholarship and work with the Team Leader of FaithINFO to assess the equity and impact of these programs annually. Serve as the primary point person to the Pension Boards regarding the New Church Benefit Support Program, identifying eligible pastors, encouraging application, and reporting on their progress Work with research team to maintain up-to-date lists of new church starts, Congregations of Color and Ethnic Identified Congregations, STAR (small town and rural) churches, and lay led churches in the United Church of Christ, and report on changes regularly Design and lead programs for and with constituents towards practical and spiritual congregational leadership skills and capacity. Support the Faith INFO Team Goals, events and programs, such as the Manual on Church and Nurture the Soul. Develop and maintain professional and courteous relationships with UCC national and conference staff, community and religious partners and other constituents; serve as a positive role model by exemplifying values which are consistent with the United Church of Christ. Other responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position. A graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience, or a combination of academic study and experience. Excellent communication skills and capacity to work in-person and virtually across a variety of technology platforms and capacity to learn new ones. Excellent writing, liturgical, interpretive, and preaching skills. Significant leadership experience and involvement in vital local churches. Collaborative style and approach to ministry. A person of faith with grounding in the United Church of Christ and its core values. Demonstrated written and oral English language skills, including ability to conceptualize and participate in development of print resources. Commitment to and theological understanding of mission in its broad range of concerns; ability to articulate and witness to one’s faith perspective. Desire and sensitivity to working in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and religious settings with commitment to diversity in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially as well as independently and confidentially. Understanding of UCC polity, history and structures. Ability to travel within the United States. Additional language skills, preferred. Experience with new and renewing churches, preferred.   OTHER: This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio and requires work in the office at least 3 days/week. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.   It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.         Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits   Application Deadline March 31, 2025   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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