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Co-Presbyter Position Descriptions

At its May 23, 2006 meeting, the Presbytery approved these position descriptions for the two Co-presbyter positions.

Title
Co-Presbyter for Congregational Vitality
Purpose
To encourage and enable PGV and its member pastors and congregations to fulfill their vision of glorifying God by knowing, living and sharing Christ.
Category
In accord with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is classified as exempt. It is a full-time position.
Employment
Employment is through election by Presbytery for an indefinite term upon the nomination of a representative search committee.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Presbytery through the Council, which is the supervisor, and to the Personnel Committee.
Responsibilities
  1. Model the vision and strategies of the Presbytery
  2. Exhibit a cooperative and collegial working model and sharing of responsibilities, always for the greater good of the ministry of the presbytery
  3. Proactively encourage and support visionary, transformational leadership in all churches.
  4. Interact with congregations, to resource, affirm and support their initiatives.
  5. Represent the Presbytery at significant congregational events.
  6. With the other co-presbyter, convene regular presbytery staff meetings.
  7. Develop and coordinate leadership development and training programs for elders, Christian educators and members of church bodies.
  8. Encourage and facilitate relationships and program partnerships among churches.
  9. Resource committees, ministry teams and other presbytery bodies as negotiated with Council.
  10. Develop and coordinate stewardship training programs and serve as a stewardship resource for churches.
  11. Champion evangelism efforts and new church development, especially among congregational leadership.
  12. Encourage and resource outreach initiatives and envision mission development programs, in churches, partnership groups and the presbytery.
  13. Participate in other Presbyterian governing bodies, meetings, workshops and ecumenical groups as negotiated with Council.
  14. Where appropriate to the particular co-presbyter role, serve as public spokesperson for the presbytery after consultations with other presbytery leadership.
  15. Maintain regular and timely communication with and among churches.
  16. Supervisor of record for Program Support and Resource Center personnel.
  17. Resource and serve as liaison with committees, ministry teams and other presbytery bodies as negotiated with Council.
  18. Provide prophetic leadership, vision, and inspiration to congregations in the areas of peace and justice
Annual Review
A performance review and evaluation will be conducted annually by the Personnel Committee. Council and committee chairs will be consulted as appropriate. This review and evaluation will be based upon the position description and stated work objectives. A comprehensive review and evaluation will be conducted at least every five years in accordance with the Personnel Policies of the presbytery.
Qualities and Characteristics
  1. Embraces the co-presbyter concept
  2. At home in his/her faith, demonstrating Christian faith in word and action
  3. Relies on the Holy Spirit’s direction
  4. Skills to implement the Vision
  5. Models confidentiality
  6. Knowledge of material content and group leadership
  7. Recognizes competence of leaders and staff
  8. Models the horizontal organization structure concept
  9. Facilitator, innovator and motivator
  10. Good listening skills
  11. Risk Taker: challenges the presbytery with new ideas
  12. Accessible, approachable, adaptable and flexible
  13. Nurtures partnership, teamwork and spiritual support
  14. Competency in media usage
  15. Empathetic to needs of Churches
  16. Mindful of overall life of presbytery
  17. Innovator and resourceful
  18. Competent in technology
  19. Presence to congregations
  20. Enthusiastic interpreter of PCUSA Mission
Title
Co-Presbyter for Pastoral Vitality
 
Purpose
To encourage and enable PGV and its member pastors and congregations to fulfill their vision of glorifying God by knowing, living and sharing Christ.
Category
In accord with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is classified as exempt. It is a full-time position.
Employment
Employment is through election by Presbytery for an indefinite term upon the nomination of a representative search committee.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Presbytery through the Council, which is the supervisor, and to the Personnel Committee.
Responsibilities
  1. Model the vision and strategies of the Presbytery
  2. Exhibit a cooperative and collegial working model and sharing of responsibilities, for the greater good of the ministry of the presbytery
  3. Proactively promote and affirm pastoral growth—both spiritual and personal.
  4. Provide spiritual care to pastors, CLPs, Presbytery staff and their families as they respond to God’s call in the midst of changing culture and community.
  5. Encourage and facilitate relationships and partnerships among pastors and CLPs by affirming and supporting their ministries.
  6. Develop and coordinate leadership development and training programs for clergy and members of presbytery bodies.
  7. With the other co-presbyter, convene regular presbytery staff meetings.
  8. Champion evangelism efforts and new church development among the pastors of the presbytery.
  9. Participate in other Presbyterian governing bodies, workshops, meetings and ecumenical groups as negotiated with Council.
  10. Where appropriate to the particular co-presbyter role, serve as public spokesperson for the presbytery after consultations with other presbytery leadership.
  11. Supervisor of record for Office Manager, Financial Administrator and cleaners.
  12. Resource and serve as liaison with committees, ministry teams and other presbytery bodies as negotiated with Council.
  13. Provide prophetic leadership, vision, and inspiration to pastors in the areas of peace and justice
Annual Review
A performance review and evaluation will be conducted annually by the Personnel Committee. Council and committee chairs will be consulted as appropriate. This review and evaluation will be based upon the position description and stated work objectives. A comprehensive review and evaluation will be conducted at least every five years in accordance with the Personnel Policies of the presbytery.
Qualities and Characteristics
  1. Models the horizontal organization structure concept
  2. Embraces the co-presbyter concept
  3. At home in his/her faith, demonstrating Christian faith in word and action
  4. Relies on the Holy Spirit’s direction
  5. Skills to implement the Vision
  6. Models Confidentiality
  7. Knowledge of material content and group leadership
  8. Recognizes the competence of leaders and staff
  9. Facilitator, innovator and motivator
  10. Good listening skills
  11. Accessible, approachable, adaptable and flexible
  12. Mediator
  13. Team player
  14. Empathetic to needs of pastors
  15. Mindful of overall life of presbytery
  16. Pastor to pastors
  17. Risk taker: challenges the presbytery with new ideas
  18. Actively ecumenical
  19. Competent in technology
  20. Engaged in PCUSA structure