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Position
Description
Regional
Synod of
Albany
(RSA)
Reformed
Church in
America
(RCA)
Position
Title:
Synod Executive
Incumbent:
Accountable
to:
Executive Committee Date:
July 2008 – June 2009
The
Synod Executive is responsible for guiding the Regional Synod of Albany in
continually discovering a Christ-centered vision of the RCA's purpose and
direction, and for effectively communicating and implementing ways to pursue
that vision. With the support of competent staff, the Synod Executive
directs the operation of an efficient and effectively functioning Regional Synod
of Albany and the Fowler Camp and Retreat Center.
Under
the direction of the RSA Executive Committee in consultation with the Synod
Ministry Board, this person is responsible for the day to day management of the
RSA, provides leadership to RSA staff, and ensures that all RSA ministries
assist classes in the development of mission-oriented churches.
A)
Leading the
RSA Executive Committee, the Area Ministers and the Fowler Ministries Board in
transforming the synod structure into one that strengthens the ministries of the
classes and promotes congregational health.
B)
Ensuring that
all RSA ministries encourage classes and congregations within the RSA to become
more mission oriented.
C)
Working with
classes and potential candidates to encourage effective pastoral leadership
within the RSA.
D)
Supporting the
President and Vice-President of the RSA Executive Committee in leadership of the
Synod Ministry Board, RSA Executive Committee, and the annual assembly of the
RSA.
E)
Identifying
gifts and equipping leadership among the members of the RSA in order to have the
most able persons in leadership positions.
F)
Ensuring
employees are adequately trained for the duties they are expected to perform,
assisting with their ongoing development in assigned ministries, and counseling
staff as needed.
G)
Completing
work plans and evaluating staff on schedule.
H)
Providing
supervision and support for Area Ministers in their work with each other,
classes and local churches, including interpreting RSA/denominational ministries
and policies.
I)
Supervising
all synod staff on behalf of the Albany Synod Executive Committee.
J)
Working with
the RSA Executive and Finance Committees to develop strategies that ensure
sufficient funding for the RSA to develop and promote continuing RSA ministries.
K)
Seeking and
developing financial gifts to aid the continuing ministry of the RSA.
L)
Convening
region-wide meetings to encourage cooperative mission opportunities as well as
build community within the RSA that will strengthen the RSA.
M)
Representing
the RSA, or provide liaison support, within denominational and ecumenical
agencies and staff groups.
N)
Providing for
the maintenance and care of the RSA offices and building.
O)
Providing
oversight of Fowler Ministries as an ex
officio member of its board and implementing policies and decisions in
conjunction with the director of this ministry.
P)
Executing
other responsibilities, as assigned, by the RSA Executive Committee and the
Fowler Ministries Board.
III.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS /COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university
Experience
as a pastor or staff member of an RCA congregation or as part of the Consistory
of an RCA congregation
Knowledge
of RCA's history and polity and the social and church culture of the Northeast
Experience
in building and leading a team and/or multi-staffed approach to ministry
A
strong and evident Christian faith that embraces the Reformed tradition
IV.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILL SETS:
A
passion for discipleship
A
consensus builder
Proven
communication skills
to
work with a wide variety of people and manage conflict
Ability
to imagine and communicate new possibilities
Ability
to move people to work in new and different ways
Excellent
verbal and writing skills
Confidence
in speaking before groups
Ability
to read, comprehend, and interpret documents
Competence
in writing reports and correspondence
Basic
ability with mathematical computations in standard units of measure
Ability
to read and understand financial reports
Ability
to analyze problems and suggest solutions
VIII
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Interested
persons are to send their RCA profile or a similar resume to:
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