Evergreen Presbyterian Church - Senior Pastor - Ministry Architects

About the Church

Evergreen Presbyterian Church is a theologically moderate congregation in the PC(USA) denomination. Located in the city of Dothan, Alabama, Evergreen is well-known throughout its community as being a friendly, caring, and welcoming place, with a heart for serving others. 

With community outreach ministries that literally feed God’s people, a strong music and choir program, and one of the most sought-after preschool programs in the area, Evergreen is committed to being a church that lives out grace and provides a healing balm for those whose faith has been shaken in other churches.

Having spent the past year working on internal systems and processes to be a sustainable and healthier congregation this church is a leader in the Dothan community and ready to meet their next senior pastor.

The Ideal Candidate

 The new senior pastor of Evergreen Presbyterian Church will be one who can lead a PC(USA) “purple” congregation, meaning a church whose members are all over the theological spectrum. Having previous experience serving as head of staff (at least 5 years) is required, as is being a good communicator and team builder. The previous pastor served for multiple decades, and this church is looking forward to meeting an innovative leader who is flexible, self-motivated, and isn’t afraid to take risks.  

Key Responsibilities

1.  Worship: In partnership with the worship committee and worship staff, plan and implement meaningful and creative worship.
2. Staff Management: Oversee and manage the church staff, creating a culture of collaboration and community.
3. Pastoral Care: Extend the love and compassion of Christ to all of EPC’s members, walking with them through both the joys and sorrows of life.
4. Community Outreach: Continue to find creative solutions to meet the needs of the community.
5. Strategy and Vision: Working with church leadership, discern an articulated vision and mission that will positively impact the Dothan community and nourish the discipleship of its church members.
6. Paradigm Shift: EPC Is moving away from being pastor-centric and working to equip and develop more leaders.
7. Church Growth: EPC has much to offer and needs to challenge itself to extend the invitation more to the Dothan community.
8. Improved Communication: In a world inundated with information, EPC needs to develop strategies for more effective and efficient communication including digital media.
9. Member Engagement: Engaging and equipping all members to participate in the work of EPC. This will include supporting and helping in the revitalization of committees.
10. Improved Stewardship: EPC is fortunate to be debt free with a number of available designated investment funds. However, operating budgets are highly dependent on its older member's tithes and EPC will need to develop a robust stewardship program to focus on church growth and one that will empower more members to make a commitment to the church.

Qualifications

1.  Outgoing, demonstrated ease in connecting with church members of all ages
2. Sensitive to the multiple viewpoints within the church, and able to navigate challenges
3. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work with and manage a diverse staff
4. Demonstrates visionary leadership and creative problem solving
5. Dynamic preacher/teacher
6. Community-oriented 

About the Community

 Sitting less than two hours from the beaches of the gulf coast, Dothan is Alabama's eighth-largest city with a population of 71,072, and the county seat of Houston County. The community boasts a mild winter climate, affordable housing, low property taxes, and a wide variety of health care, education, shopping, and cultural entertainment options. There are also numerous lakes and parks in the region for all who love the outdoors.