KPCF is looking for a full‐time English Ministry (EM) Associate Pastor who has a heart to lead the children, youth and adults for the English-speaking congregations.
The Associate Pastor for English Ministry (EM) shall be responsible for serving as a member of the Korean Presbyterian Church’s Word and Sacrament Ministry, under the direction of the Senior Pastor and Session, with a focus on leading the English Ministries consisting of the Adult EM, Youth, and Children’s programs.
1. The English Ministries and their members (membership: 50+)
· Adult EM – all adults older than 18 years of age that elect to attend English language services and activities. Currently, this ministry consists of predominately retired military personnel older than 50 years of age that are also spouses of KM members.
· Youth EM – all middle school and high school-age children. Currently, this ministry consists of students which are mostly the children of KM and EM members.
· Children’s Church – all kindergarten and elementary school-age children. Currently, this ministry consists of students which are the children of KM and EM members.
2. Tasks for the Associate Pastor (EM)
· Support the Senior Pastor in the leadership and administration of the Church.
· Conduct all church services including but not limited to the Adult EM Sunday Worship Service, lead the Saturday Morning Adult EM Prayer Meeting, and facilitate the Adult EM Wednesday Night Bible Study.
· Support joint services with KM.
· Supervise and administer the Youth and Children’s Church Ministries and Sunday school teachers and volunteers. It may include providing sermons if necessary. Youth activities are the Sunday Youth Worship Service and a Friday Night Youth Fellowship Meeting. Children’s Church consists of Sunday School‐like, age-appropriate, services during KM Sunday Service.
· Conduct the EM Pastoral Ministry with occasional hospital/home visits, spiritual counseling, etc.
· Help identify, train, and mentor laity members to serve in supporting positions for each of the EM Ministries such as Children’s Church and Youth Teachers.
· Administer an EM Outreach Ministry to grow the EM congregations.
· Coordinate for occasional EM Fellowship Events such as Monthly Adult Fellowship Breakfasts or Semiannual Youth Fellowship Retreats.
· Conduct the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion along with performing the rites of matrimony and funerals, as required.
· Other tasks as require leading the English-speaking congregations.
3. Qualifications
· Those who belong to or who can join the PCUSA
· Those who hold a M.Div. or a higher degree
· Those with more than 10 years of full‐time experience
4. Documents to be submitted
· Resume (PCUSA form PIF: Personal Information Form) can be downloaded from the website:
· Certificate of the final educational background
· Certificate of Pastor Ordination
· Three letters of recommendations (Two of them should be from pastors. Send them directly by the recommender. Include e‐mail address and contact information)
· Confession of Faith
· Ministry plan
· Three sermon video links or files recorded within 6 months (4H) Personal and family introduction (including family photos)
5. Submission Deadline
• Submission and Deadline: From July 26, 2021 to September 30, 2021
• Submitted documents will not be returned and will be used for the call purpose only.
• All documents will be sent by certified mail to the address below and you will be notified of receipt by e‐mail.
The Korean Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville
Attn: E‐PNC
1251 Ireland Dr.
Fayetteville NC 28304
Elder Moses Lee
Chairperson of the EM‐PNC of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville
