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Austin Korean Presbyterian Church (AKPC), PC(USA), is seeking a part time pastor for the children’s ministry. AKPC was founded in 1973 and is one of the leading Korean immigration churches in the Austin area. About 60-80 students regularly participate in the children’s ministry services and activities. The church is currently at the central part of city of Austin and will move to a new site in the northern part of Austin within the next year.
Austin Korean Presbyterian Church, 2000 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
http://akpc.org/
Qualification:
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who is currently enrolled or graduated from an accredited seminary
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who has clear understanding of evangelical gospel-centered ministry
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who has understanding of Korean American immigration church and its cultural context
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who can preach sermon in English fluently and communicate with their parents in Korean
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who has a heart for children’s ministry
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who has experience with children’s ministry over a year (preferred)
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who has a willing heart to learn and take challenges
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who can raise up future leaders
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who understands appropriate ways of communicating with parents & families
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who is willing to submit to the AKPC’s vision, and guidance of the senior pastor & the Session
Duties:
The new children’s ministry pastor will:
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direct and lead Sunday worship services
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prepare the Sunday school curriculum
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manage (or train) Sunday school teachers
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attend monthly church staff meeting and education department meeting
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plan and conduct seasonal programs (e.g. VBS and summer camp) annually
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participate in a rotational service of daycare at the Wednesday evening service
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participate in seasonal church events with specific roles (e.g. children’s sermon at joint service, attending some morning prayer services)
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raise and meet with teachers regularly and coordinate with the department director
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conduct annual PTA meeting
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work up to 20 hours for the duty each week
Position Type:
Salary and Benefits:
Application:
Please email the following materials as attachments to the contact address listed below by April 23, 2016:
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resume
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picture
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1-page of spiritual testimony and short calling to ministry
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material to verify the seminary degree (graduated) or current enrollment
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short sermon sample (audio or video)
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2 recommendation letters arranged to arrive separately by the same due date (one from pastor and second from other lay person at church): please let your references to send the letters to akpc.search@gmail.com as attachment (.doc or .pdf) with the Subject line as: Recommendation for [Your Name].
Subject line of e-mail with application materials: AKPC CM Pastor Search
Contact: