The Associate Rector for Parish Life (ARPL) is a core staff position sharing – with the Dean, other clergy and core staff – in the leadership of this church.  S/he functions under the direct supervision of the Dean.  The ARPL is a pastor, prophet, teacher, and evangelist who works collegially with staff and parishioners to develop and implement offerings primarily for young families, children, and youth. S/he will supervise the Director of Children and Youth as well as up to four lay staff and interns. In addition to sharing in pastoral and liturgical leadership of this congregation, this person will preach and preside, provide ongoing pastoral care; e.g., counseling, home and hospital visits, marriages, funerals, etc.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, with the Director of Children and Youth Ministries, children’s worship.
• Provide pastoral support & increase opportunities for fellowship amongst those with school-aged children.
• Develop and implement ongoing age-appropriate opportunities for service and outreach (in collaboration with DCYM and the Director of Parish Life and Newcomer Ministries).
• Develop and implement age-appropriate stewardship teaching and practices for children, youth and their families.
• Support and supervise the Director of Children and Youth Ministry and youth interns.
• Develop offerings for parents and families.

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