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Executive Pastor

St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church

St. Matthew is a growing, vibrant body committed to authentic worship, outreach and Christian relationship building within our church family, our community and our world. Located just south of the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, our church campus is in Burleson, Texas. As a regional church, we minister to an ever-increasing geographic radius currently greater than twenty miles in scope.

What Is Our Purpose

The purpose of St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church is to glorify God and share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with as many people as we can.

How shall we fulfill this purpose?

• By ministering to spiritual, emotional, and physical needs;
• Providing Christian relationships in the family of God; and
• Providing the challenge for individual and collective spiritual growth

What We Do ...

WORSHIP GOD: In the past eight years, St. Matthew added two worship services and worship attendance has more than doubled. Each weekend, an average of 1,250 worshipers attend services. Contemporary worship services - featuring a praise band and casual environment - are held Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Two traditional worship services on Sunday provide time-honored praise through hymns and choral music. All four services minister to spiritual needs through Bible-based, inspired teachings from our senior and associate pastors.

PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Hundreds of adults experience continued spiritual and personal growth each week through many different small group opportunities. Small groups include Sunday School classes, topical and Bible study structures; Family Grace groups meeting together in private homes for learning; fellowship and relationship building; weekly Bible Studies for men, women, and learners of all ages; and BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) Program reaching and teaching young adults. Additional groups enjoy Christian relationships and mentoring by working together in a wide variety of mission and fellowship activities.

INSPIRE OUR YOUTH: Each week over one thousand children and teenagers from all walks of life come through our doors. Our Youth Program meets on Wednesday and Sunday evenings: Wednesday evenings, junior and senior high participate in recreation, worship and Rise-Up, an age specific topical Bible Study/leadership program for teenagers. Power Source, which is a Bible and fellowship program, meets on Sunday evenings. Under the guidance of St. Matthew's youth pastor, spiritually-inspired adults share God's Word and God's love and grace with teens from all walks of life through our exciting Youth Program.

NURTURE OUR CHILDREN: IGNITE! is a Wednesday after-school program targeting 2nd through 6th grade children. Caring, Christ-energized adults lead children in Bible study, recreation and worship; the evening culminates in a family-style meal with dinner parents. The Carpenter's Kids is an exciting music and choir program for ages 4 through 6. Vacation Bible School in 2006 attracted over 400 children. The St. Matthew Christian School provides an accredited, quality Christian education for pre-school children through 5th grade. During church services and other activities, devoted and loving employees provide child care for infants and toddlers.

REACH THOSE IN NEED: St. Matthew is a mission church, committed to reaching out to others in Christ's name. Local mission activities include support of our local Harvest House, a community organization that provides food and clothing to those in need; and Cars for Christ Program which has given more than a dozen cars in less than two years, to those without means of transportation. We also reach out to the needy through; sandwich making at a local homeless shelter; Saturday Night Bingo with nursing home residents; and blood drives on campus several times yearly. Adult members and teenagers work on mission trips to other states and Mexico. St. Matthew supports world missions with a presence in Uganda, Africa, Myanmar, South Korea, and eventually in Mongolia. We fund the salary for an on-site missionary in South Korea, who is considered part of our Asian mission.

SUPPORT THOSE IN CRISIS: Providing continued personal and spiritual support for those experiencing health problems is a high priority for our church community. We genuinely care for one another – serving Christ by serving others. Our 24/7 passionate care ministry includes hospital and home visitation from staff members and trained laity. Counseling services by staff pastors and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist provide individual counseling. Grief Counseling, an Alzheimer's Support Group, an Alcoholic Anonymous Support group, Parenting with Love and Logic educational opportunities, week-end Marriage Enrichment Seminars, Anger and Conflict Resolution studies, and Stress Management classes are provided.

ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL HEALTH: The St. Matthew ARC (Athletic & Recreation Center) offers diverse fitness activities and year-round exercise in the church's gym. ARC programs are dedicated to strengthening and furthering the holistic health of persons in our church body and community. ARC activities include a professionally designed walking track, yoga and jazzercise classes, Youth and Adult Tae Kwon Do, Cardio Kick Boxing and Boot Camp.

The ARC offers basketball leagues, volleyball, and 1st Place, a Christian based weight loss program. Weight Watchers meets at the church, and St. Matthew participates in the Christian Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Program. The church operates a Skateboard Park in cooperation with the city of Burleson and outdoor volleyball tournaments are held on the church's sand courts.

A CHRISTIAN PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY: An important, harmonizing outreach to our community occurs through the use of church facilities by many civic and private groups. The Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Mom's Club and others meet weekly at St. Matthew. Youth league basketball practice, community prayer breakfasts, distribution of Holiday Friends gifts and food, the 5th Quarter (providing food and fun activities for youth following high school games), school and community banquets -- these are only a few examples of St. Matthew's Christian presence and support in the Burleson community.

An Area Snapshot

LOCATION/DEMOGRAPHICS: St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located in the booming city of Burleson, Texas just 12 miles south of the Fort Worth. 30,000 people call Burleson home, and the Burleson ISD is a Class 5A school. The city is a “commuter” suburb, with many residents commuting to Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas for employment. The median age of the St. Matthew congregant is approximately 36 years of age.

AREA AMENITIES

• Major retailers, shopping, movie theaters and restaurants are in the city limits
• Burleson offers numerous city parks, youth baseball sport complex, adult sports complex; the Hidden Creek public golf course and two private golf courses within or near the city
• The accredited quadrilateral Huguley Hospital is located in Burleson
• Two area universities have established educational satellite campuses in Burleson
• One of the Dallas-Fort Worth's fastest growing cities, Burleson residents choose the city for its strong sense of community, excellent schools, affordable housing and low crime rate
• Three major universities, two theological seminaries, and an osteopathic surgical and medical school are within twenty miles
• Other major hospital networks, acclaimed health facilities and the renowned Cook's Children's Hospital are located nearby in Fort Worth
• Several major malls and retail areas are within twenty minutes drive time from Burleson

AREA ARTS, SPORTS & RECREATION

• The internationally renowned Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth is acclaimed for providing major performing arts productions including Broadway productions, the Dallas-Fort Worth ballet, the Fort Worth Symphony, major performance artists and international Van Cliburn Piano competition
• Within an hour's drive are major league sporting activities, including the Dallas Cowboys football, Texas Rangers baseball, Dallas Stars hockey and Dallas Mavericks basketball
• Affordable family sporting events include the minor league Fort Worth Flyer Basketball and Fort Worth Cats baseball teams
• Local attractions include Six Flags Over Texas amusement park; Hurricane Harbor water park; the historic, western-themed Stockyards; nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo and downtown entertainment center Sundance Square
• Museums include the Amon Carter Art Museum, the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science

What We Believe

• God is sovereign creator of the cosmos. The question of creation is not how but who and why. God created because it is his nature and because he loves.
• Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Church. Our government does not allow for a paid or elected individual to dictate the actions of the local church. Jesus Christ is head and the ultimate leader. He is also the perfect expression of what it means to be human and the only possible means of Salvation.
• The Holy Spirit works through the scriptures, sacraments, corporate worship, small groups and personal witness to convict people of their sin and point them in the direction of Jesus. The Holy Sprit is the indwelling of God in the life of the believer.
• The Bible is the ultimate authority by which God strives to give order, direction and grace to believers and the corporate body. Scripture is primary to tradition and experience because both can be easily manipulated.
• We are sinners in need of Jesus who reveals to us the nature of God's grace. Though we are sinners, people are also created in the Image of God and thus heirs to the promise.
• Any believer is welcome to receive the Lord's Supper.
• Baptism is a symbol that grace comes before faith. Parents can choose to offer their children up for infant baptism or allow them to wait until they accept Jesus as Savior and Lord. Baptisms of other denominations are recognized. Though pouring is our primary baptism mode, new believers can request immersion.
• Elders and Deacons are elected by the body to serve alongside the ministerial staff for 3-year terms. Elders work with the staff to provide vision and spiritual oversight in keeping with the St. Matthew purpose and mission. Deacons mobilize the laity for mission and vision reality.
• Marriage is a gift from God designed for a man and a woman who desire to enter into a covenant relationship.

Job Description

Executive Pastor

Location: Burleson TX (Ft. Worth-Dallas Metroplex)

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

The Position:

Serve as the Chief Operations Administrator who, under the direction of the Senior Pastor, oversees and coordinates the ministries of the ordained and program staff so that St. Matthew's mission and vision are integrated throughout the entire congregation.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Fulfills the Biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
• At least five years successful experience in strategic planning for a church or organization including, but not limited to, finance operations and staff development.
• Agrees completely with St. Matthew's vision, purpose, values and beliefs and is comfortable teaching St. Matthew's doctrines.
• Self-confident person who also depicts humility with a servant's attitude.
• Values the gifting of others with the ability to respect and utilize their unique styles.
• Inspires and empowers the church staff and congregation; easily shares authority; has a deep love for the people of God and ability to relate to, communicate to and minister to them effectively.
• Sensitive to the needs of other people without being offensive.
• Ability to mentor and encourage others.
• Has a high level of energy, yet balances long hours with the time needed to have vibrant God and family relationships.
• Ability to organize effectively, set priorities, develop plans, implement plans and assess their outcomes.
• A personality which easily interacts with a diverse demographic.
• A passion for professionalism and excellence.
• Ability to understand and incorporate technology and ministry.
• Ability to build and motivate a team of staff and volunteers to achieve the St. Matthew goals and objectives.
• Ability to cast vision of Senior Pastor and Session with contagious enthusiasm and work with the elders and staff to accomplish the vision.
• Mission minded.
• Open to change, wants to improve and grow and encourages others to do so as well.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist Senior Pastor, core leadership and elders in developing a five-year strategic plan. The plan must honor our core values and fulfill our God given vision and purpose.
2. Directly supervise the core leadership team.
3. Oversee the development of an employee handbook and the ongoing compliance for all staff.
4. Work with the Business Manager and core leadership team in developing an annual budget that optimally addresses our ministry objectives and strategy for approval by the session elders.
5. Oversee the efforts in staff mentoring, spiritual counsel, leadership development and management training to assure that we have the leadership capabilities to carry out all our missions. Lead the leadership development review process and, with the support of the Senior Pastor, determine the most effective deployment of staff and volunteers.
6. Maintain administrative oversight of church assets, including property, buildings and finances.
7. Responsible for future building campaigns, including management of fund raising, working with consultants and communicating with congregation.

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