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Pastor of Discipleship
Souderton Mennonite Church is seeking an additional pastor to join our team. The Pastor of Discipleship will equip and empower the congregation to grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus. Souderton Mennonite Church is a vibrant Anabaptist congregation whose vision is to strengthen meaningful connections with Christ, church, and community. If interested in this role, please contact Ken Burkholder, Pastoral Team Leader, at kburkholder@soudertonmennonite.org.
Time Commitment: Full-time (45 hours a week)
General Description of Purpose:
The Pastor of Discipleship will equip and empower the SMC congregation to grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus. Specific leadership focus will be given to the overall faith and life formation of families, children, youth, and young adults.
Qualifications:
- Has a living, growing relationship with Christ Jesus.
- Nurtures self through spiritual practices for personal faith development and growth. Has the ability and spiritual gifts to nurture and cultivate spiritual development in others.
- Has experienced a call to serve God, and the church, through pastoral leadership.
- Committed to SMC’s vision, mission, and policies, as well as Anabaptist teaching, values, and ethical standards for credentialed leaders as set forth by Mosaic Mennonite Conference and MC-USA.
- Able to effectively equip and empower others for ministry.
- Has the desire to see people grow in their relationships with Christ, church, and community.
- A seminary degree is preferred, but not required.
Director Of Children’s MinisTries
Souderton Mennonite Church is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministries. The purpose of this role is to give leadership, vision, and oversight to children’s ministries in ways that align with our congregational vision of “Strengthening Meaningful Connections with Christ, Church, and Community.” A ministry description can be found below. Interested persons are invited to inquire, and send resume to Pastoral Team Leader, Ken Burkholder at kburkholder@soudertonmennonite.org.
Time Commitment: Part-time (average 20 hours/week)
General Description of Purpose:
To give leadership, vision, and oversight to children’s ministries in ways that align and help us to carry out our congregational vision of “Strengthening Meaningful Connections with Christ, Church, and Community.”
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Christ Jesus, and a living, growing faith in Him
- Commitment to SMC and its vision
- Heartfelt passion for children to grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally
- Commitment to an Anabaptist Christian lens of faith formation with a willingness to work gracefully with people of diverse theological perspectives
- Strong relational, communication, and administrative skills
- High emotional intelligence
- Self-starter
- Ability to delegate
- Strong team player, including ability to work collaboratively with other staff and teams
- Exhibit a positive, encouraging spirit