Beresford-Centerville Joint Parish of the United Church of Christ Profile Beresford UCC 109 North Fifth Street Beresford, South Dakota Centerville UCC 700 Main Street Centerville, South Dakota One Family of Faith Two Convenient Locations
The Beginning Beresford UCC & Centerville UCC: A Yoked Team Centerville UCC In 1871, five Congregationalists, with others, attended a service held in a farm house. Regular worship services continued until the mid-1870s. With the extension of the railroad from Hawarden, IA, to Centerville, regular services resumed with about 20 members. In 1891, the church building was erected. In 1931, the Methodist and Congregational churches united, becoming The Federated Church of Centerville, and used the Congregational church building as its home. Today, the Federated Church is now the Centerville United Church of Christ. Beresford UCC In 1884, the First Congregational Church of Beresford was organized by seven charter members. In 1893, the church building was completed. The present parsonage was built in 1953. In 1964, the Congregational Church of Beresford elected to join the United Church of Christ. In 1966, the two church congregations yoked and have shared a full-time minister since then. Who Should Our Pastor Be? Full-time Both congregations are looking for someone who will spiritually motivate them. The congregations believe that the best sermons are those relating to everyday experiences that can be presented with a simplistic, down-to-earth method that incorporates daily life applications. His or Her preaching style should be Biblical and insightful. The Pastor should possess interpersonal skills which make him/her approachable and attentive to all people. The Pastor should have a Shepherd s Heart be someone who is interested in all the members of both churches by visiting those who are in the hospital, recovering at home, or live in a health care facility. listening to us whether during a regular visitation or during a time of joy, trial, pain, or sorrow. having a good sense of humor regarding everyday life, church life, people, and himself/herself. visiting those who are currently not attending church. being visible in the community. being an effective outreach to the people of the community and involving members of the two churches in that process. being open-minded and friendly. He or She understands and demonstrates that the mission of the church extends outside the four walls of the church building. He or She should be willing to seek opportunities for fellowship and ministry in the greater Christian community. He or She should be willing to grow and learn along with us!
Pastoral Salary, Benefits, and Expenses Offered Salary: based on South Dakota UCC Conference Guidelines; negotiable Housing: parsonage available in Beresford or option for housing allowance Customary Benefits 1. Vacation 2. Maternity/Paternity Leave 3. UCC Retirement Annuity 4. UCC Life and Disability Insurance Benefits 5. UCC Health Benefits 6. UCC Dental Benefits 7. Social Security/Medicare Offset 8. Continuing Education 9. Sabbatical Leave Ministry Expenses 1. Travel Reimbursement 2. Meeting Expense Reimbursement 3. Books and Periodicals 4. Moving Expenses Two Churches Working Together Although each church has its own governing body; its own methods of operation; its own budget; its own traditions; its own community relationship; its own distinct personality, a Joint Parish Board administers Joint Parish business, such as Joint Parish finances and budget, Personnel (minister and Joint Parish secretary), Topics concerning both churches. The two churches alternate worship times annually, beginning on Labor Day Sunday. The two times have traditionally been 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Joint services are held in both churches at different times of the year. Each church holds fundraisers throughout the year and attendees include members from each church as well as people from each of the communities for most of the fundraisers. Members of both churches (along with members of Beresford s Zion United Methodist Church) serve at The Banquet in Sioux Falls once a year (usually in February) with food and fellowship. Confirmation class and activities for Eighth Graders are done jointly. Membership Active (2016) Beresford 40 Centerville 94 Average Attendance (52 weeks/ 2016) Beresford 20.6 Centerville 33 adults/ 7 youth Location Eleven miles separate the physical location of each church with SD Highways 46 & 19A connecting the two communities. Both towns are close to Sioux Falls, South Dakota s largest city and home to several post-secondary institutions of learning, one of which is the Sioux Falls Seminary; to Yankton, South Dakota s seventh largest city and the Mother City of the Dakotas; to Vermillion, the home of the University of South Dakota. In addition, Sioux City, IA, is just 50 miles south on I-29 from the Beresford exit.
The Joint Parish Parsonage An up-to-date 2960 square foot ranch style home that s move-in ready! Description The main level floor plan is ideal with 3 bedrooms (13 x12 ; 13 x10 ; 10 x10 ); 1 full bath; a 20 x14 open living room; a 15 x10 formal dining area; a 27 x10 kitchen/breakfast area; an 8 x6 front entry way with beautiful refinished oak wood floors throughout. The lower level features a 22 x18 family room; a 2 nd bath; 2 large bedrooms without egress windows; a large laundry room & mechanical room. The home includes electric stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, new high efficiency windows, updated baths, new high efficiency furnace, central air conditioning, & a single-car, detached garage. (It is not handicapped accessible.) Distance from the Church Next door The 10 x24 3-season back porch
Current Ministries Beresford: Small Group Bible Studies Women s Fellowship Annual Serving at the Sioux Falls Banquet Meals-on-Wheels delivery two months annually Sponsor youth to attend Placerville, SD s UCC camp in the Black Hills Support Faith-in-Action community programs: Food Pantry & Backpack Programs Good Friday Annual Silent Luncheon Salvation Army Collection Community Vacation Bible School Centerville: Sunday School Small Group Bible Studies Brown Bag Lunch Group Women s Fellowship Annual Rummage Sale Annual Serving at the Sioux Falls Banquet Potato Fest on Palm Sunday Sponsor youth to attend Placerville, SD s UCC camp in the Black Hills Turkey Creek Revival Band for the community in summer 5-Day Club (similar to Vacation Bible Schol)
Similarities & Diversity Beresford Centerville Three attributes of each community location, convenient location, convenient rural, small town atmosphere rural, small town atmosphere welcoming, friendly welcoming, friendly good school system good school system progressive determined Major trends envisioned in each community during the next five years more industry school funding/school numbers growing revitalized Third Street (the old downtown) tough choices shortage of workers business growth new community swimming pool more housing fine arts performance addition to the 1970 s school stability more housing Problem areas confronting each community that members feel the church should address drugs & alcohol drugs & alcohol hungry kids rundown properties supervised after-school activities (target group: teens) the hungry the aged still living in their homes Major trends envisioned in each church in the next five years struggle for relevancy in the community struggle for relevancy in the community church still open more youth activities growth attracting younger members w/ families bringing more families into the church have a Sunday school keep enrollment up keep members active keep members active moving toward the non-traditional or at least attaining a balance w/ the traditional Some strengths or positive qualities of each church excellent facilities & parsonage caring/giving/concerned financial stability & health excellent facilities friendliness/everyone is welcome strong/supportive of each other hard-working members/togetherness we re a family, not a congregation/a loving family leadership in the SD Conference & the wider UCC willingness to pitch in with labor & money friendly/open to everyone open to new suggestions financially strong The style & content of preaching which is valued by each church lectionary-based Bible taken into today s world down-to-earth, helping us apply Bible lessons to our lives how current events can be applied to better living personal/relevant/true/thoughtful someone who is with us, not above us includes children main subject/theme is something to remember all week stories/humor to go w/ Bible readings & sermons goes with the times basic values everyday lessons for life Check us out @ www.bcucc.org; www.beresfordsd.com; www.centervillesd.com; www.beresford.k12.sd.us; www.centerville.k12.sd.us
Inside the Physical Facility: Beresford Chancel & Sanctuary The Sanctuary seats 125. The Sanctuary, but not the Chancel, is handicapped accessible. The church building is handicapped accessible at the north entry. Fellowship Hall Seats 104+ The Fellowship Hall & restrooms are handicapped accessible, but the church office is not.
Inside the Physical Facility: Centerville The Sanctuary & Chancel The Sanctuary & overflow room seat 100. The Sanctuary, but not the Chancel, is handicapped accessible. The church building has two handicapped accessible entry ways. Welcome Hall Seats 125 Welcome Hall, the restrooms, & the offices are all handicapped accessible. The south end of Welcome Hall The north end of Welcome Hall
Application for Full-Time Minister For the United Church of Christ in Beresford and Centerville Located in Southeastern South Dakota MICROSOFT Authored by: The Beresford-Centerville Joint Search Committee
Application for Full-Time Minister For Beresford-Centerville United Church of Christ Churches In South Dakota Name of Applicant: E-Mail Address: Address: Phone Number: Please answer the questions given below as fully as possible. We, on the Search Committee, would like to know a little about you before we opt to schedule a meeting with you. Ministerial Self-Appraisal: 1. What are some areas of strength in your life and in your practice of ministry? 2. What are some areas in which you feel you need to grow? 3. Please describe a meaningful experience you have had in your ministry. 4. Note any additional comments you would like to make. Please attach the following items to your Self-Appraisal: 1. A complete resume 2. A list of 3 references: a) a minister with whom you have worked b) a close personal friend c) a member of a previous church Please include the references names, address, phone, e-mail, and their relationship to you. We will, then, contact them. Please send your application and the above items to one of the following by mail or e-mail: Jeryln Williams OR Shirley Jacobson 450 South Street 47374 298 th Street Centerville, SD 57014 Beresford, SD 57004 jerylnwilliams@gmail.com ljakes@iw.net
Ministerial Self-Disclosure My responses to the following questions are offered as a conscientious assertion about my ethical performance as a pastor and/or chaplain. Please answer questions with yes or no. 1. Have you ever been the subject of a fitness review in any entity affiliated with or setting of the United Church of Christ that resulted in: Censure? Suspension? Termination of ministerial standing? 2. Are you currently engaged in a program of growth as the result of a fitness review? 3. Are there any fitness reviews pending against you at this time by any setting or entity of or affiliated with the United Church of Christ? 4. Have you ever been the subject of an official disciplinary proceeding by another denomination, professional association, credentialing body, guild or employer that resulted in disciplinary action? 5. Are there any official disciplinary proceedings pending against you at this time by another denomination, professional association, credentialing body, guild or employer? 6. Have you ever been the subject of a civil law suit alleging that you attempted or actually engaged in sexual discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or misconduct; physical abuse; child abuse; or financial misconduct; which has ever resulted in a judgment being entered against you, settled out of court, or dismissed because the statute of limitations had expired? 7. Have you had your driving license suspended or revoked within the last five years?
Ministerial Self-Disclosure 8. Have you ever been found guilty of, pled guilty to, or pled no contest to criminal charges? (Exclude convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally eradicated; any misdemeanor conviction for which probation was successfully completed; offenses, about which inquiry is not permissible in the state in which you are seeking a position; and acts of civil disobedience. With respect to driving record, only include matters of reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and/or driving under the influence of a controlled substance.) 9. Has your employment, a volunteer position, or professional credentials, ever been terminated or revoked, or have you been asked not to return to employment or a volunteer position in the future because you attempted or actually engaged in: sexual discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or misconduct? 10. Have you ever terminated your employment, a volunteer position, or professional credentials in order to avoid facing or to avoid being terminated because of charges of actual or attempted: Sexual discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or misconduct? Physical abuse? Child abuse? Financial misconduct? 11. Are there any facts or circumstances involving you or your background that should be disclosed and/or further reviewed before you are entrusted with the responsibility of ministry on behalf of a calling body of the United Church of Christ?
Ministerial Statement of Consent Relationships between calling bodies, authorized ministers, and those holding ministerial standing and fitness oversight rely upon practices of discernment and dialogue. Because such relationships require integrity and an honest exchange of relevant information, for the health and mission of the church, this minister pledges the following: 1. I attest that the information contained in this application and/or Ministerial Profile is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for a calling body s declined consideration for, or termination of, a ministry position. I acknowledge that it is my duty in a timely manner to amend the responses and information I have provided if I come to know that a response or information was incorrect when given or if the response or information, though accurate when given, is no longer accurate. Applicant s Signature and Date 2. I understand that I may designate certain Conference and/or Association staff and other persons and entities, to receive and circulate my UCC Ministerial Profile. I authorize all such persons and entities, and/or their agents, to make inquiries regarding all statements contained in my UCC Ministerial Profile. I also authorize all persons, entities, former employers, committees on ministry and their agents, courts, law enforcement, and other public agencies to respond to inquiries concerning me and to supply verification of the information provided in my UCC Ministerial Profile. I understand that such persons may comment on and state their opinions regarding my background and character to those who execute the search process, such as members of a calling body or judicatory staff persons. To encourage such persons to speak openly and responsibly, I hereby release them from all liability arising from their responses and comments made in good faith and without malice. Applicant s Signature and Date