CONGREGATIONAL PROFILE 600 W. Camino Real Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-2811 www.graceboca.org Grace Community Church is prayerfully seeking to fill the position of SENIOR PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF. Congregational Overview: Grace Community Church is located in beautiful and sunny Boca Raton, Florida on the Atlantic coast between West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. We have 500 active members and an average worship attendance of 350. Many of our members are seasonal, with attendance highest from November through March. The church budget for fiscal year May 2013 April 2014 was $1,100,000. We have two worship services on Sunday mornings, sharing the same sermon message at each. The 9:15 a.m. service features our Contemporary Total Praise Ensemble and the 11:00 a.m. service features our Westminster Choir with a traditional style. Sunday School for children through 5 th Grade is held during the 9:15 a.m. service. Wednesday Nights @ Grace includes adult Bible study, Middle School Youth Group, Midweek Children s Program, and music ministry rehearsals. High School Youth meet on Sunday evenings. Our Preschool offers 2, 3 and 5 day classes for students 2 to 5 years old as well as a Parents Morning Out program designed to introduce young toddlers into the world of group play in a loving, Christian atmosphere. The school has an exceptional reputation in our community and has a current enrollment of 140 students with an annual budget of $700,000.
Our Leadership Structure: Our leadership is undergoing transition as we search for a new Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. We have an experienced intentional Transitional Pastor serving as Lead Pastor and Head of Staff through 2014. We currently have 15 Elders and 36 Deacons who serve terms of three years. There is a staff liaison and Elder representation on each of our 11 ministry teams. Our Current Staff: Transitional Pastor/Head of Staff (FT) Congregational Care Ministries (PT) Children s and All Church Events Ministries (FT) Youth and Missions Ministries (FT) Operations Manager (FT) Administrative Assistant (PT) Director of Music (PT) Music Personnel (8 PT) Sexton (FT) Preschool Director (FT) Preschool Staff (1 FT, 23 PT) Our Values: Our Vision Grace Community Church exists to Celebrate God and Change Lives through Growing Disciples. Our Goal Grow mature disciples. Our Strategy Implement our CORE Values in everything we do. Those CORE Values are: Connect with God (through Worship and Prayer) Outreach to Others (through Ministry and Evangelism) Respond to Needs (through Service and Missions) Equip for Life (through Study and Fellowship)
Our History: Grace Community Church became a member of the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) denomination in 2013. Our church was established as First Presbyterian Church of Boca Raton in 1957, and held its first service on our existing campus in 1959. We had a humble beginning, with services originally taking place in a temporary building structure, situated on five and one-half acres of land given to the church by the Butts family. In 1964, our main Sanctuary was opened, and has been a landmark in Boca Raton ever since. In the mid-seventies, our church campus saw the addition of classrooms, childcare facilities, a music center and a chapel. December 2008 marked the grand opening of our Family Enrichment Center. This 20,000 square foot building houses a gymnasium, a performance stage with state-ofthe-art lighting and sound systems, a commercial kitchen and servicing area, and a 3,000 square foot contemporary Teen Center. In March 2009, we adopted a new church name, Grace Community Church, intended to reflect the friendly, inviting nature of our church family, and to better communicate our goal of extending God's grace into the world around us. We have thriving ministry, mission and educational programs for children, teens and adults. The Lord has blessed our church family and we are excited at all the opportunities God has in store for us in the future.
SENIOR PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION The role of the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff is a full-time commitment with responsibility for worship, serving as Head of Staff in overseeing daily operational and personnel matters, providing Pastoral Care for congregants, moderating the Session, interfacing with the ECO denomination and other duties as assigned by the Session. Qualifications: A clear conversion testimony and assurance of salvation Demonstrated knowledge of the Bible; strong preaching skills with the ability to proclaim the Gospel and lead people to repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ as the risen Savior and Son of God Willing to receive and adopt the essential tenants of ECO and be eligible for membership in the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians as a Pastor Head of Staff Masters degree required 10+ years in Ministry in the United States with three years experience as a Lead or Senior Pastor preferred Demonstrated people and communication skills; comfortable relating to people of all ages Proven track record with a church of substantial membership and growth over time Teaching experience and ability to equip people at all stages with a deepening knowledge and ability to apply Biblical principals in their daily lives and to minister to others Excellent management, organizational, fiscal, and administrative skills Successful track record in recruiting, team building and staff mentoring Familiarity and comfort level with church technology and computer systems Responsibilities: Prepare, lead, pray, preach the Word, and administer the sacraments in Sunday worship and other services as appropriate Embrace and nurture the church family, striving to build unity, healing, fellowship and reaching out to strengthen existing, inactive and new member relationships and connections Provide leadership and ministry concerning change, conflict management, reconciliation, planning and growth Guide the congregation in ever deepening personal and corporate prayer Supervise activities of the church working in partnership with the staff, ministries, committees and teams to assist them in carrying out their assigned tasks and providing accountability for results
Provide leadership for budgeting and financial planning; manage accountability of stewardship/finance teams Provide pastoral care to include visitation, crisis care, counseling and officiate at weddings, baptisms and memorials as requested Plan and moderate Session and Congregational meetings in consultation with the Clerk of Session and in accordance with the bylaws of Grace Community Church and the polity of ECO Conduct staff meetings weekly to coordinate program and administrative responsibilities, to provide continuity of vision and leadership, to establish accountability measures and to build a unified team Provide leadership in the search process for open pastoral and staff positions Exercise general oversight of church facilities Represent Grace Community Church to the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO) and to the community and community organizations Compensation and Housing: Compensation for the Senior Pastor includes salary and housing allowance, pension plan, medical insurance and other benefits to be determined. Candidates wishing to be considered for the Senior Pastor Position should send a resume and letter of introduction along with references to info@graceboca.org. Additional information on the church may be obtained at www.graceboca.org.