For pastors considering our position
The position we have open emphasizes organizing, teaching, and facilitating participants in social justice action and the internal life of the church. Support for social justice and the work for systemic change are primary commitments of members. Rather than the pastor having the traditional role of preacher, chaplain and liturgist, the lay people share in those responsibilities.
Because of this difference, we have listed our job opening as a community organizer with pastoral sensitivities. A pastor might miss regular preaching and sole liturgical responsibility for a church service. In addition, a pastor might miss calling and counseling here. However, a pastor who most wants to focus on social justice, especially from a biblical basis, might be very happy with this congregation. We have historically had ordained ministers.
The Congregation for Reconciliation (CfR) was purposely designed not to own a building and does not have the demands that a ownership places on traditional congregations and their pastors. The financial pressures associated with a building and the limitations that can place on social action involvement are not a problem here. Presently, CfR meets in homes. When we need more capacity we rent space for events.
Because of this difference, we have listed our job opening as a community organizer with pastoral sensitivities. A pastor might miss regular preaching and sole liturgical responsibility for a church service. In addition, a pastor might miss calling and counseling here. However, a pastor who most wants to focus on social justice, especially from a biblical basis, might be very happy with this congregation. We have historically had ordained ministers.
The Congregation for Reconciliation (CfR) was purposely designed not to own a building and does not have the demands that a ownership places on traditional congregations and their pastors. The financial pressures associated with a building and the limitations that can place on social action involvement are not a problem here. Presently, CfR meets in homes. When we need more capacity we rent space for events.