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Pastoral Resident

Job Description

Redeemer Church, PCA – Southern Pines, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America, will employ a full-time Pastoral Resident for the Summer of 2026 to enact the Session’s Ministry Plan. He will work alongside the officers and staff to model Christian maturity, lead Bible studies, assist in Sunday Worship, preach and teach regularly, and work with staff and lay leadership in all areas of the church.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidate will aspire towards ordination as a Teaching Elder within the Presbyterian Church in America or another NAPARC denomination.
  • Candidates will sincerely conform to the Reformed theological system and principles outlined in the Westminster Confession of Faith, as well as the Shorter and Larger Catechisms.
  • Candidate will possess or be close to possessing an MDiv from a reformed seminary.
  • Candidate will be currently under care as an intern of a PCA presbytery (or equivalent from another NAPARC denomination).

EXPECTATIONS

Teaching Ministries – Implementation of the Session’s Plan for the Ministry of the Word by:

  • Preach regularly at Countryside Presbyterian Church, a sister congregation of RCPCA
  • Assist in 13 Thursdays Summer Bible Study facilitation, General Ministerial Duties -Care for the flock of Jesus at RC, PCA by:
  • Setting a Christ-like example
  • Regularly attend fellowship gatherings
  • Attending weekly staff meetings
  • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor and/or Session

Measures of Success –the following duties will be evaluated for completion and quality:

  • Prepare and deliver weekly Gospel-centered sermons at CPC
  • Evaluate and report to the session on opportunities for CPC
  • Establish close connections with 2 or 3 families at RCPCA
  • Met regularly with families of RCPCA

COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

  • Full-time salaried position: Exempt from overtime.
  • Reports to: Minister
  • Flexible hours: Set weekly office hours are not required. Attendance and participation at weekly staff meetings are mandatory. Weekly meetings with Sr. Pastor are mandatory.
  • Time Off/Away: As needed with prior notice (max 7 days). Arrange with the Minister and the Church Administrator.
  • Compensation: Negotiable (includes: Salary/Housing/Benefits) (paid every other week)
    • Housing (shared 2-bedroom furnished condo with local intern)
    • Salary: $1000/month
    • Expenses up to $250/month (receipts required)

* At-Will Employment: This agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no other verbal or written agreements. The Pastoral Resident’s employment with Redeemer Church, PCA – Southern Pines, is entered into voluntarily, and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Ordinarily, 30 days’ notice of termination will be provided by either part,y but may be waived under extraordinary circumstances.

 

Interested parties should contact
→ sharla@redeemerchurchpca.org
with the following items:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Link to a recently preached sermon