Interim Pastor

Crystal Beach Christian Church (CBCC) is seeking to call an interim pastor to serve and lead the congregation in God’s mission during CBCC’s time of pastoral transition.  In addition, the called interim pastor will in prayer, supplication, and discernment empower and resource the congregation in carrying out its individual and corporate mission and ministry.

Overview: The interim pastor is responsible for providing pastoral leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, mission service, stewardship, and fellowship. He/she will work with the church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship, and mission. He/she will use his/her developed interim-specialist skills to assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help the church identify what it is called to be in the future.

The interim pastor will support the congregation so that it can continue to identify its mission and purpose as the body of Christ during its transition to a long-term pastor. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership.

Accountability: The interim minister/pastor is accountable to the CBCC congregation and Church Council governance board.

Responsibilities:

• To preach, lead in worship, and support a teaching ministry that will lead to the spiritual growth of the members and awaken them to an active outreach to their neighbors in
• To support the church's ministries, committees, and other groups, including Church Council and deacons.
• To lead and inspire the congregation in the development of new ministries, motivating the lay leaders of the church and being available as a resource to them. 
• To administer sacraments of Communion and Baptism.
• To officiate at weddings and funerals of members.
• To be devoted to meeting the spiritual needs of CBCC and its Concern for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of individual church members will be the provenance of the Interim Pastor. 
• Executes strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with clarity and compassion.

• Is patient and encouraging with church members, visitors and those exploring their spiritual beliefs.
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and spiritually mature with proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to grow spiritual communities.
• Has a thorough understanding of the Bible with ability to interpret, clarify, explain, and apply scripture.
• Assists the congregation in the interim tasks of:
  • 1) leading the church to a renewed vision for their future
  • 2) providing for smooth transition of congregational leadership
  • 3) preparing for the welcoming of the new pastor

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally recognized seminary or divinity school
• Minimum 10 years as Ordained Minister/Pastor
• Experience as an Interim Pastor
• Completion of Interim Ministry training

How to Apply:   Interested candidates are asked to email their resume and references to office@crystalbeachchurch.com.

Accepting resumes through February 21, 2021