Teaching Team Leader-Pastor

Job Description

Harford Community Church is searching for a part-time Teaching Team Leader. This man or woman should be a strong teacher and be able to mentor and develop other Teaching Team members. For the appropriate candidate, this part-time role could be paired with other part-time ministry interests, giftings, or other talents to create a full-time position. The individual will teach on Sunday mornings a minimum of twice monthly and provide leadership and spiritual guidance to the men and women on the Teaching Team as well as to the entire church body.  

Qualifications

  • A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
  • A Bible or Religion Major undergraduate degree or Seminary training, with a preference for candidates holding a degree from an accredited program.
  • A strong teacher and communicator proficient in public speaking, with a love for God and His Word, who passionately inspires life change through faith in Jesus.
  • A God-given passion for encouraging believers toward spiritual maturity and a sensitivity to those being drawn to faith for the first time. 
  • Ability to provide spiritual discernment and guidance to church members, rooted in biblical principles.
  • Possession of a genuine desire to guide a church that actively engages with its community, effectively reaching out to people beyond the walls of the church building.
  • Model an evangelistic lifestyle by building meaningful relationships with individuals no matter where they are on their spiritual journey.
  • Demonstration of high moral character and integrity.
  • Proficiency in time management.
  • Experience building and leading teams in a collaborative team environment.
  • Must be able to pass a thorough background check, provide character references, and have an openness to discuss their past.

Responsibilities

  • Required to prepare and teach a minimum of 2 Sunday sermons a month, not more than 3 per month.  
  • Leading HCC’s Teaching Team, promoting a collaborative and creative approach through in-person or virtual team meetings for series planning (bi-monthly).
  • Collaborating with the Executive Pastor and Shepherd Leader Team (Elders) to develop and communicate the church's vision and mission.
  • Provide spiritual and theological oversight, ensuring that all teachings from the Teaching Team are biblically sound.
  • Pass along HCC’s DNA through skilled communication and modeling.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings via zoom or in person.

Key Attributes and Attitudes

  • A humble spirit, demonstrating servant-hearted leadership.
  • Spirit-led, grace-filled, sensitivity to the diversity of the community.
  • Prioritization of personal time in God’s presence daily.
  • Creativity and adaptability in ministry approaches.
  • Alignment with our church’s Mission, Vision and Values. 

Benefits

  • Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, education and skill.
  • Flexible schedule


If you are interested in applying for this job opening, please submit a cover letter, resume, and links to live video recordings of prior messages.
jobs@harfordcommunity.org