https://wayzatacommunitychurch.org/employment-opportunities/
Inspire the world with the inclusive love of Jesus
THE OPPORTUNITY
WHO WE ARE “Whether you’re searching, saved, black, brown, white, gay, straight, cisgender, transgender, sure, unsure, older, younger, or a person with disabilities… you are welcome to fully embody the unique image God created you to be.”
For more than 140 years, Wayzata Community Church has lived up to its name as a church that serves the community. We give thanks for our roots as a vibrant UCC church in the western suburbs, and we are always looking for new and creative ways to “be the church” while serving the community around us as God calls. We celebrate the wide variety of people and gifts that make up the body of Christ. We are committed to diversity, knowing that to follow Jesus truly we must welcome and open our hearts and doors to everyone. We embrace our guests as we do our members... with love, respect, and uncompromising compassion. We are a church that is committed to serving a changing world by listening, learning, praying, questioning, and responding to both God’s work in us as a community and God’s work around us in the world.
Wayzata Community Church (WCC) seeks a full-time Associate Minister to join our vibrant clergy team. This role involves comprehensive engagement with all aspects of our ministries, fostering connections within the congregation and the broader community. The Associate Minister will empower members in their unique ministries and enhance community involvement. Join us in this dynamic role to help us respond to and shape the future of our community.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES Develop formative faith experiences. WCC values faith formation that aligns with our mission and vision for all ages and stages, so this responsibility may include specific age groups and/or multigenerational groups. Identify and develop relationships with community partners. WCC desires to learn, expand and deepen members’ understanding and engagement in God’s work outside the church walls. This responsibility involves networking with mission partners and helping members engage with those partners. Nurture and empower members to identify their unique calling. As a congregational church, WCC seeks to engage all members in the work of the church, helping them to f ind specific ways in which they use their gifts to join in the mission and vision of the church, both inside and outside our walls. Collaborate with clergy in planning dynamic worship services. WCC has four unique worship services that require long range planning and creative ideas. This responsibility involves regular meetings with the Clergy and Music teams for creative brainstorming and planning. Perform sacramental and pastoral duties as requested. WCC Clergy operate as a team, sharing all aspects of pastoral ministry. This responsibility includes various pastoral duties such as preaching, teaching, weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, and special services as requested. Engage with WCC members with relational ministry. This isn’t an office job. It involves regularly connecting with and ministering to WCC members of all ages and stages.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Report to Co-Lead Ministers • Work with lay leadership and church committees • Supervise staff as requested by the Co-Lead Ministers • Attend all WCC staff meetings and committee meetings as requested
THE CANDIDATE Personal Qualities ENGAGING - Whether an extrovert or introvert, this person is relational to their core and has strong interpersonal skills. They value good conversation and can listen to others with empathy and understanding. They are willing to connect in both larger group settings and one-on-one interactions.
EVOLVING FAITH - This person understands that a deep, abiding and growing faith is the foundation for a life of growth, love, and action. They actively seek spiritual formation for themselves and others. They are anchored in their faith yet open to expanding theology. ACTIVATOR - This person can assess ministry needs and find creative solutions to address them. They call on the congregation to help meet these needs, identifying and equipping congregants to serve the church and community.
SERVANT-HEARTED - This person serves those in our church and community with empathy and care. They are nurturing toward others, providing an example of Christ’s love.
COLLABORATIVE LEADER - This person thrives in a team setting. They are adaptable as needs shift and flexible when moment calls for them to adjust their responsibilities. They are open-minded and willing to put the team’s needs ahead of their personal agenda.
INCLUSIVE - This person wholeheartedly embraces the diversity of all of God’s people. They are committed to building relationships with people of all ages, genders, races, abilities, sexual orientations, political affiliations, economic statuses, cultures, and faith backgrounds.
EXPECTATIONS Work effectively on teams of clergy, staff and lay volunteers to collaboratively live out the vision and mission of Wayzata Community Church. Work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and lay volunteers to imagine and create multiple pathways to deeper engagement in the life of the church that result in transformational relationships centered on learning, caring, serving, and worshiping together. Expand current areas of professional expertise and develop new areas of professional interest through participation in church supported continuing education opportunities annually. Participate actively in the fellowship of Wayzata Community Church recognizing that being present and engaged in the life of the church and its community is an essential component of ministry.
PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Master of Divinity degree • Have standing (or be willing to seek standing) in the United Church of Christ • At least three years ministry or related experience
FOR POTENTIAL CONSIDERATION Resumes and letters of interest will be accepted until the position is filled and should be sent to: AMsearch@wayzatacommunitychurch.org
Wayzata Community Church (WCC) has been helping people with their faith journeys for over 140 years.Today the church has grown to engage nearly 3,000 confirmed members, hundreds of children, young people and friends of the congregation. It has become a physical and spiritual landmark in the lives of its members and the Wayzata community.
