Presbytery of San Francisco

Director for Healthy Congregations

Position Description

TITLE:  Director for Healthy Congregations

PURPOSE: The purpose of the position of Director for Healthy Congregations during this season of change is to provide leadership and support for healthy and growing congregations and churches in transition.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND RELATIONSHIPS: As an employee of the Presbytery of San Francisco, the Director of Healthy Congregations is accountable to the Head of Staff.

GOALS:

1. Serve as lead consultant in the Presbytery’s work with congregations in minister transitions.

1. Serve as lead consultant in the Presbytery’s work with congregations seeking or receiving grants for new church development or transformation.

1. Provide training for pastors, session members and Presbytery committee members to support their work in the development of healthy and growing congregations.

1. Practice self-care and attend, lead or participate regularly in worship.

1. Present a professional appearance, act ethically and maintain confidentiality.

1. Utilize study leave to expand skills, knowledge and abilities needed to fulfill the purpose of this position.

1. Serve the Presbytery and the broader church in other ways as directed by the head of staff that support the realization of the Presbytery’s mission.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates Competence in the following:

• Interpersonal communication and listening skills
• Problem solving and conflict management
• Interracial and multicultural relationships and dialogue

Identifying, utilizing and acknowledging others’ gifts for ministry

Staff and volunteer (committees) leadership development

Oral and written communication, including basic computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Manifests Christian discipleship in their daily living

Demonstrates effectiveness in managing conflicts

Understands and is committed to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

• Experience in organizational development

Demonstrates administrative and supervisory abilities

Thinks and speaks theologically

Initiates conversation in creative mission outreach, development of vision

strategies, and plans for implementation

Works sensitively with issues, people and situations of diversity

Initiates dialogue in ways that promote understanding and healing

Understands budgetary processes and financial statements

EVALUATION: Annual evaluations with the head of staff according to the process approved by the Personnel Committee.

TERMS OF THE POSITION: This is a full time, exempt position for a Minister of Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  The person serving as Director for Healthy Congregations is not eligible for a permanent position with the Presbytery.  The initial contract will be for a term of three years subject to two one-year extensions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:  The Presbytery of San Francisco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Employer.