Associate and Teaching Pastor - LP

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Primary Purpose: A gifted communicator and leader with sound Biblical knowledge with a heart to partner with the Lincoln Park team to serve the community.

The Associate and Teaching Pastor has a passion for the Word, a heart for lost people, and a passion for discipleship and prayer. The Associate and Teaching Pastor is passionate about connecting with the congregation to promote practical, relevant, meaningful application of teaching into the daily living of urbanites of all ages. In addition, strong giftedness in teaching, preaching, shepherding, leadership, outreach and team building are needed for the development, management and expansion of the teaching ministry at Park.

In addition to these teaching responsibilities, the new Teaching Pastor will serve on the Lincoln Park team under the Lincoln Park Lead Pastor to provide leadership and advance the growth and development of Park Lincoln Park. He will be an integral leader on the team and help to push the mission and vision forward in tandem with the NN Lead Pastor. And we desire this person to move into the role of elder with six months to a year of his start date.

The Lincoln Park Associate and Teaching Pastor Responsibilities Include:

Key Preaching/Teaching Responsibilities

• Present the weekend message 32-35 weeks per year at LP.
• Work with the teaching team to prepare and present relevant Biblical messages.
• Support, collaborate with and be involved in the planning and design of weekend worship gatherings.
• Develop teaching outlines 1+ months out, answering the big idea, human condition and gospel focus questions.
• Assist in selection and development of individuals who display the gift of teaching.
• Oversee teaching schedule in conjunction with the Location Pastors at NN and LP and Lead Team at Park.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Engaged in the pastoral leadership of Park Lincoln Park.
• Working closely with the Teaching Pastor at Near North, you will develop, shape, and influence the overarching teaching ministry in the Center region at Park.
• Develop and execute a robust discipleship track including teaching and other engagement pathways for our people to grow as disciples of Jesus.
• Equipping and leading in evangelism practice and development.
• Engage in the leadership and development of the pastoral residency at Park Lincoln Park.
• Investing in and coaching emerging leaders and teachers at Park Lincoln Park.
• Oversight of key staff and leaders on the Lincoln Park ministry team.
• The LP Elders are open to additional focus areas of responsibility in line with the needs of Park Lincoln Park and the gifting of the individual who is hired.

What You Bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for The Associate and Teaching Pastor:

Education

• Undergraduate degree required; Masters degree strongly preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and cohesively in a multi-functional organization.
• Strong teamwork skills; ability to work cooperatively and jointly with various staff. ministries, organizations and volunteers.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Servant leader with a collaborative spirit that values "team" over individual success.
• Experience with and a calling to leading in a multicultural, multiethnic urban setting
• Proven ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Proven ability to lead and work with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player who is enthusiastic and enjoys people.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 5 or more years of regular Preaching/Teaching and Pastoral leadership experience.

Personal Requirements

• Live a life consistent with qualities laid out in 1 Timothy 3 for an elder.
• Be in a small group and have an accountability partner.
• Be intentionally fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through your time in the Bible, prayer, and Christian community.
• Become a Park Member and to abide by the By-laws indicated in our membership book.
• Reflect Christ in your words and actions in your personal life and ministry. You will be looked up to as you model the Christian faith, and the way you live your life should reflect the Gospel. (Living lives of holiness, purity, and free from addictions)
• Live in the city limits of Chicago.