Snapshot

Denomination: EPC

Weekly Attendance:  300

Location: Decatur, GA

The Role: Minister of Mission and Formation

Meet All Souls Fellowship :

All Souls Fellowship is a 300+ member church located just a few miles east of downtown Atlanta, inside the perimeter in an area called Decatur. Most of our members live close to the church, and range in ages from a few months to well into their 70's. We believe that the Spirit forms our community by gathering us to be with Jesus, shaping us to become like Jesus, and sending us out to bear Jesus’ image in the world. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city will be transformed. We invite you to join us and hope that you will experience Christ in our services, events, small groups, mission and people.

About the Minister of Mission and Formation:

All Souls Fellowship is searching for an Assistant Pastor/Minister for Mission and Formation who will make explicit the link between formation in the image of Jesus and missional engagement with our city and our world. This person will have a passion for local and global service and a strong heart for missional giving.

The Minister of Mission and Formation's Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversee the Mission strategic area of All Soul’s Ministry

• Liaise with existing ministry partners and develop framework for the cultivation of new strategic partnerships in alignment with All Souls’ Mission Frame 

•  Develop and empower key leaders to build teams and facilitate rhythms of missional engagement, including the planning and execution of mission trips/ experiences and ongoing, relationships of local service and service within the church body 

•  Communicate the vision of All Souls’ to the congregation, mission partners & volunteer leaders 

• Share leadership in the adult spiritual formation ministry of All Souls

• In partnership with the Lead Pastor and Associate Pastor, develop and run Adult Formation opportunities for continued growth in the way of Jesus 

• Provide oversight to Women’s Ministry by managing and developing the Director of Women’s Ministry 

• Develop Alpha Ministry (or similar) as a means of engaging non/dechurched individuals 

• Facilitate missional engagement within Community Group ministry

•  Preach and share in pastoral care needs regularly as directed by Lead Pastor (8-10 times per year)

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Minister for Mission and Formation:

Education & Experience

• M.Div or M.A. in a theological discipline

• Ordained (or ordainable) within the EPC 

• 5+ years experience in ministry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Desire to lead within the theological distinctiveness of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proven team builder who can lead and empower volunteer and staff teams to execute goals 

• Ability to preach and communicate the necessity of missional engagement 

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Passion for service in local and global contexts and a heart for missional living 

• Deep personal commitment to Christ. 

• Desire to serve in a collaborative, team-based environment

• Desire to grow in faith and your own spiritual formation

What it's Like to Live in Decatur, GA: 

Just a 15-minute drive away from Atlanta, Decatur is a suburban area with complete access to big-city perks. While also the seat of the DeKalb County government, Decatur has its own downtown and city government, which gives it a small-town feel inside the Metro area. Decatur's public schools are among the best in the state, attracting a steady stream of young professionals. Decatur is also known for its thriving arts community and gastronomic culture (including a 2023 James Beard Award Winning Chef). 

There is plenty to do in Atlanta and surrounding areas, with an abundance of rich cultural amenities. Atlanta has some of the country’s best restaurants, and eateries, in general, are plentiful and reasonably priced, and professional sports are an excellent entertainment option. Atlanta is a particularly strong choice for families seeking good single-family housing in a lively big-city environment.

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