Employment Opportunities

Christ Redeemer Church is a 20-year-old congregation of about 400 people, located in Hanover, NH, right at the doorstep of the Ivy League institutions of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. CRC’s vision is to be a church that is formed and driven by the gospel, and so, is missional, both in our local context – as seen in our resourcing, planting, and revitalizing work in places such as New London and Quechee – but also in our global outreach. Captivated by our biblical and Reformational heritage, we have found that the gospel of Jesus Christ is always bigger, deeper and more counter-intuitive than we tend to think—and so way more transformational (Rm 1:16). The gospel is not only our message, but also our method. When this gospel is faithfully proclaimed, we believe that the chief fruit is the establishment and nurture of a gracious, holy and loving community (i.e. the church, see Mt 5:14-16, Jn 13:34-35, Eph 2-5 & 1 Jn 3:23) that, as a community, is a witness to the watching world (Jn 17:20-21).

Assistant Pastor

SUMMARY: The Assistant Pastor is a general pastoral role which, based upon the gifting of the applicant, will serve in the shepherding, care and leadership of CRC as well as participate in preaching/teaching.

WORK WEEK: This is a full-time paid position. Reports to Executive Pastor under the direction and care of Lead Pastor and Elder board.

SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS: Provides visionary leadership in areas of ministry, equips people for ministry, and exhibits the characteristics of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Maintain a positive attitude about yourself, your areas of responsibilities, and the staff.
Work cooperatively and cheerfully maintaining a good rapport with all staff, volunteers, church members, and outside professionals.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Be congenial, professional, business-like in all personal contacts with others.
Be sensitive to the needs of others.
Exercise good time management.
Maintain a high level of excellence in your appearance, work habits, and quality of work performed.
Maintain a teachable attitude and team spirit, especially with the broader network of churches.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Leadership & supervisory ability with staff and volunteers
Recruiting, building and developing teams
Positive interpersonal and influence skills
An understanding of how technology can be used in ministry
Preaching and teaching skills, as well as public and interpersonal communication skills
Planning, Prioritizing & Goal Setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support (own and cooperate with) the vision and direction of the Lead Pastor through the direction of the Executive Pastor, under the oversight of the elder board.
Implement CRC’s vision and develop a strategy to disciple people of all ages as a growing, multi-generational church.
Ability to plan, organize and direct ministries of a growing church.
Lead, coach and manage ministry teams.
Able to deal effectively and tactfully with church personnel, church members and community.
Able to provide leader supervision and guidance for the planning, coordinating and evaluating of education and discipleship ministries.
Minister to congregation to grow in their faith in the good news of Jesus Christ.
Encourage and equip congregation to provide leadership and mentoring for students and support families as they raise their children in the faith.
Able to plan, organize, and implement special events.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.

SHARED CRC NETWORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with growing network of churches that are supporting the work of planting, revitalization, and resourcing in New England and beyond.
Regular participation in staff trainings, meetings, and development.
Occasional pulpit supply at CRC and its campuses, along with other local congregations.
Partner in the work of individual support raising for the CRC network.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

College/University degree
Master’s level theological training

REMUNERATION:

Salary – depends upon Housing (which may be available) and experience
Health, Dental, Life and Retirement Benefits

CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Pastor Chris Audino.

Pastoral Residency and Pastoral Internships

Residency - Part time and Full time, 2-3 years (for those pursuing graduate degrees, or recently completed)

Internship - Part time and Full time, 2-3 months, 2-3 years (in college or recent college graduates)

SUMMARY: Pastoral Interns/Pastoral Residents are roles which, based upon the gifting of the applicant, will serve in the shepherding, care and leadership of CRC as well as participate in preaching/teaching.

WORK WEEK: This can be a part time or full time role. Reports to Executive Pastor under the direction and care of Lead Pastor and Elder board.

SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS: Provides visionary leadership in areas of ministry, equips people for ministry, and exhibits the characteristics of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Maintain a positive attitude about yourself, your areas of responsibilities, and the staff.
Work cooperatively and cheerfully maintaining a good rapport with all staff, volunteers, church members, and outside professionals.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Be congenial, professional, business-like in all personal contacts with others.
Be sensitive to the needs of others.
Exercise good time management.
Maintain a high level of excellence in your appearance, work habits, and quality of work performed.
Maintain a teachable attitude and team spirit, especially with the broader network of churches.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

CRC envisions this position as a full-time intern or resident position that will give many and diverse opportunities to develop ministerial knowledge and skills.
Work with passion, ambition, initiative, wisdom and skill to accomplish with excellence and timeliness the specific job requirements that are delegated to him.
Flexibility of hours – being available when the work of ministry is needed or best accomplished (e.g. evenings, weekends, periodic retreats, conferences, unexpected circumstances, etc.).
Humility and Teachability – This position is a learning opportunity. You will be expected to be an aggressive learner. This will require you to be flexible in expectations, initiating in opportunity, and humble in seeking input.
Exemplary general participation in the life and ministry of CRC (e.g. Sunday worship, Sunday school, community group, men’s ministries, other ministries, etc.).
Other expectations may arise that will be negotiated within the general terms and spirit of this agreement.