Our ideal church planting pastor is someone with several years of ordained pastoral experience who would be willing to serve on staff at SPPC and develop a core group for 12-24 months before launching a new daughter church somewhere to the northeast. Responsibilities As a church planting pastor, on staff at SPPC, this minister's time and energy will be divided between two primary areas of responsibility: 1. Church Planting Responsibilities a. Praying for the gospel to flourish within the church plant's core group and the area where the plant is located. b. Being a servant leader who humbly collaborates with other leaders while spearheading the church planting process. c. Working closely with the CFP and the Session of SPPC until such time as the church plant matures and can be organized into a particular church. d. Building gospel-centered relationships with the core group members and leading core group meetings. e. Preparing the soil for the church plant through community outreach, evangelistic efforts, and relationship building. f. Participating in fundraising initiatives to support the church plant by meeting with individuals and groups to express the vision and need. 2. General Pastoral Responsibilities a. Regularly pray for St. Paul's and her members. b. Occasionally assist in worship. c. Occasionally teach in St. Paul's adult education ministry. d. Occasionally preach and officiate the sacraments. e. Assist with various pastoral shepherding needs as assigned by the pastor during a 12-24 month residency. f. Co-chair and champion St. Paul's Local Missions Ministry Salary: Undisclosed Requirements Requirements 1. Maintain an exemplary Christian testimony in humble dependence on the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. 2. Meet the biblical and denominational requirements to be a PCA teaching elder. 3. Possess a shepherd's heart, desire to love people and be involved in their lives. 4. Exhibit relational wisdom and discernment in handling difficult pastoral situations. 5. Have proven Christ-centered, expository preaching and teaching skills. 6. Be committed to planting a church that will bear a "family resemblance" to SPPC while being its own distinct and particular church, not a "clone" of the mother church. Application Process Those interested in applying may do so by sending a cover letter and resumé to Pastor Justin Borger, RE Jim Crandall at jcrandall1953@gmail.com. More information about St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is available at stpaulsorlando.com How to Apply We have a Church Planting Pastor Search Packet which gas additional information. We will be happy to provide that to you if interested. Primary Contact: Jim Crandall Email: jcrandall1953@gmail.com Phone: 3212778507 Apply Online: View