2025 Summer Pastoral Resident

Position Objective

To provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church during the summer while the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Family Ministries is on sabbatical. Responsibilities include assisting with worship services, providing pastoral care, and leading a weeklong youth trip. This residency is designed for a seminarian or Ph.D. candidate seeking hands-on experience in congregational ministry and spiritual formation.

Congregational Care

• Assist with general pastoral care for the congregation, including hospital visits, homebound visitations, and grief support as needed.
• Collaborate with the Parish Visitor to triage congregational care needs, determining which members require check-ins, visits, or pastoral outreach.
• Help coordinate and respond to pastoral emergencies in consultation with the Parish Visitor and clergy team.
• Assist with funeral/memorial services as needed.

Youth Ministry

• Participate and work with our Director of Christian Education on a weekend Family Camp trip at Holmes (June 6-8)
• Execute a weeklong youth trip (with the guidance of the youth ministry team) (Date TBA but most likely one of the last two weeks of July)
• Serve as a pastoral presence for the youth and their families during the trip.
• Foster engagement with youth through two other events—(example a trip to the Farminary, service at the Ecumenical Outreach Partnership, or after church picnic).

Worship Leadership

• Preach two sermons during the summer.
• Participate in weekly worship services, providing liturgical leadership.
• Collaborate with clergy on worship planning and execution.

General Ministry

• Attend weekly senior staff meetings.
• Participate in special summer church events.
• Assist with the pastoral leadership of the congregation as needed.

Professional Qualifications Required

• Current enrollment (or graduate) in a seminary or PhD program.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in ministry settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with diverse communities, including differences in race, nationality, economic background, sexuality, gender, and disability.

Personal Qualities Desired

• A warm, engaging personality with the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Spiritual depth and a passion for ministering to people in times of need.
• A desire to grow and learn in a dynamic ministry environment.
• Ability to communicate the love and presence of Jesus Christ in worship and pastoral care settings.

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary: $15,000
• Benefits: 5 days time off (2 Sundays)

To apply for the 2025 Summer Pastoral Residency, please send your resume, cover letter, three references (one pastoral, one academic, and one additional reference of your choice), and two sermons to be viewed digitally to [email protected].