Intentional Interim Minister

First Congregational Church
Mansfield, Ohio

About the Role

First Congregational Church of Mansfield, Ohio, seeks an Intentional Interim Minister to guide the congregation through a season of transition and prepare the way for its next settled Minister. This leadership role combines the church’s ongoing worship, preaching, and care ministries with focused work to strengthen congregational health.

The Intentional Interim Minister will serve in partnership with the congregation’s transition team.

Key Responsibilities

Pastoral and Worship Ministry

·       Provide spiritual and theological leadership through preaching, teaching, prayer, and the administration of sacraments.

·       Lead or participate in weekly worship and other regular or special services.

·       Offer pastoral care, including hospital and home visits, counseling as appropriate, and leadership at weddings and funerals.

·       Support fellowship, educational activities, youth programming, confirmation, and the work of church staff and ministry leaders.

Intentional Interim Leadership

·       Help the congregation process change, address unresolved concerns, and strengthen trust and relationships.

·       Coach and support church leaders and the transition team as they gather congregational feedback, engage the wider membership, and take ownership of the transition process.

·       Help the congregation clarify its identity, priorities, and readiness for its next settled Minister.

·       Serve as a resource and advisor to church boards, committees, and ministry groups while respecting the church’s governance and congregational leadership.

Congregational and Community Leadership

·       Provide balanced leadership in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and church life.

·       Work with church leaders and staff to support programs that serve the congregation and further the church’s mission.

·       Encourage the professional growth of staff and support appropriate staff evaluation in collaboration with the Moderator and church leadership.

·       Maintain appropriate relationships with the church’s wider denominational and ministerial connections.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

·       Be an ordained or otherwise appropriately credentialed minister in good standing with their denomination or association.

·       Bring experience in congregational ministry, pastoral care, preaching, and worship leadership.

·       Have demonstrated skill in guiding congregations through change or pastoral transition.

·       Be a thoughtful listener, clear communicator, collaborative leader, and trusted partner to church and committee leaders.

·       Have training or experience in intentional interim ministry, or a willingness to pursue relevant preparation.

Term

The duration of the role and terms to be agreed upon by the church and the minister. A parsonage is available, as needed.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé or ministerial profile, a cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, to Minister Search Committee at apply@mansfieldfcc.com.

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