Boston Family Church is seeking a Pastor
August 8, 2024
Boston Family Church seeks to hire a leader who is excited about directing the continuous growth, improvement and development of the local church community. Boston Family Church operates out of a 3,000 ft newly leased space in Woburn, Massachusetts. Features of the community include:
Governance by an elected Church Council, in place since 2013
A supportive, salaried Church Manager responsible for all administrative affairs
An interim ministry action plan, recently prepared by the community under the leadership of the Interim Pastoral Team
An annual operating budget of approximately $300,000 funded by donations, tithing and investments
An active young adult ministry
Approximately 25 active elder generation families/couples, 6 active younger generation couples, plus 10 to 15 active younger generation individuals
Pastor Responsibilities:
Lead & support outreach programs, with the purpose of continuously and significantly increasing active membership
Lead the development and success of ministry teams
Participate in the Sunday Service ministry team, including regular delivery of main message
Continuous personal development through study, formal ministry training and study at HJI as appropriate
Continuously encourage the engagement and well-being of all segments of the church community
Supervise all internal church communications
Administer church affairs (assisted by the Church Administrator and Financial Director)
On behalf of BFC, maintain mutually supportive communications and cooperation with subregional and regional leadership
Non-voting participation in meetings of the Boston Family Church Council including presentation of a monthly “Pastor’s Report”
Required Qualifications:
A person of dedicated faith, having received True Parents’ marriage blessing
Exemplary family life and life of faith, including tithing
Significant prior experience in ministry activism & leadership
Demonstrated ability to deliver meaningful Sunday messages based upon True Parents’ teachings
A heart to serve and care for Blessed Families
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
A person of dedicated faith, having received True Parents’ marriage blessing
Exemplary family life and life of faith, including tithing
Three or more years of prior experience in ministry activism & leadership and organizational development
Demonstrated ability to deliver meaningful Sunday messages based upon True Parents’ teachings
A heart to serve and care for Blessed Families
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will depend upon qualifications and on whether a full-time or part-time position is held. The salary range for a full-time position is $5,000-10,000 per month
3-year term, extendable after review
Benefits for a full-time pastor include health, dental, and life insurance
Annual performance and salary review
TO APPLY
Applications are currently being accepted with the intent to fill the position. Send your cover letter and resume to Bostonfamilychurch@gmail.com.
For any additional information contact:
Yoko Miranda - Church Manager
jysm1@comcast.net or (617) 610-2623
Luc Jean - Chairman of Interim Pastoral Team
lcjean21@gmail.com or (978) 304-2539
James Edgerly - Former Pastor of BFC, member of Interim Pastoral Team
jbedgerly@aol.com or (781) 572-8070