Search Expectations

We are not looking for the most impressive, experienced, or gifted candidate; rather, we are looking for the candidate with whom we connect most deeply. Whom we feel can “bring to” and “grow into” the role at Hicksville Cornerstone Church.

Position Description 

PURPOSE 

“Everyone a Disciple” is the vision statement of our church. We desire everyone to be in relationship with Jesus, and to be extending the relationship of Christ to others. Because we recognize the challenges ahead, we desire to reach the rising generations. We are looking for someone who has a heart for outreach and discipleship for families with children and youth. We are a Missionary Church. We are looking for someone with a strong call for gospel ministry, a mature faith, and led by the Holy Spirit to serve Jesus Christ. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A commitment to serve God through discipleship and outreach to the community. 

• Demonstrates a heartfelt love for students, a desire for them to grasp what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and to live as His disciples. 

• Help recruit and equip volunteers, plan and organize a year-round-ministry in a mid-size church. (Currently, roughly 200 a Sunday) 

• A desire to become a pastor in our denomination, if not already.

• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal. 

• Ability to connect and build relationships with young families in and outside our church. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Outreach: Develop outreach opportunities and events to welcome young families and youth, in and outside our church and in local schools, to a relationship with Jesus Christ and develop ministries that come alongside the families of the church to help grow in their faith. 

• Build relationships with youth: Make time to be with youth and their friends to meet them where they are at spiritually and developmentally.

• Substitute teach or coach : Our village revolves around the school. To NOT be involved with the school in some capacity is to NOT be involved with the students. We would ask you to either work at the school in a substitute teaching position (2 days a week), or in a coaching capacity to best interact with the students throughout the week.

• Youth ministry: Develop and lead all youth activities, which include mission trips, local mission opportunities, conference trips, and special events.

• Family discipleship: Develop strategies and identify resources to equip parents to disciple their families and to participate in the life of the Church.

• Pastoral care to youth and families: Walk alongside parents to provide support, encouragement, and guidance to help with the challenges and needs youth have today. 

• Teach membership classes with high school students every 2 years.

• Communicate proactively: Maintain regular, weekly communications with our congregation with focus on youth, parents, volunteers, teachers, and leaders. 

• Preaching and worship: The Pastor will assist in leading worship. This includes preaching on a semi-regular basis and administering sacraments. 

• Additional duties: Other pastoral duties, including rotation schedule for hospital visits, that may be assigned by Senior Pastor or Elder Board. These additional duties shall not interfere with primary responsibilities as set forth above and reviewed annually with Senior Pastor and Elder Board to protect primary focus of this position. 

RELATIONSHIPS 

• Relates to students as friend, teacher, counselor, and mentor. 

• Relates to parents as encourager, equipper, and counselor. 

• Relates to volunteers as leader, equipper, and encourager. 

• A team player and fellow member of leadership team (Senior Pastor, Elder Board, Deacons, and Staff) 

• Participates regularly in the overall life of the Church. 

ACCOUNTABILITY 

Reports to Senior Pastor and will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Elder Board who will also review adequacy of compensation. 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

$45,000-$55,000 depending on experience

TO APPLY CONTACT: pastoraj@hixcc.org