Seeking a Full-Time Pastoral Director
The Pastoral Director serves as the primary spiritual leader of The Center. This role nurtures the spiritual heart of the organization and ensures that worship, pastoral care, and spiritual programming reflect The Center’s mission, values, and founding vision.
The Pastoral Director provides compassionate spiritual leadership to the fellowship, staff, volunteers, and broader community. This is a relational, incarnational ministry rooted in presence, listening, service, and community. The role aims to cultivate spiritual culture and help people recognize God’s presence in ordinary work, community, and creation. We strive to live what Jesus taught in Matthew 26: when you do it for the least of them, you do it to me.
The Pastoral Director works closely with the Executive Director, staff, and volunteers to steward The Center’s mission and to walk faithfully with the community through seasons of growth, challenge, and transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pastoral care of The Center’s fellowship and staff, including individual meetings, home and hospital visits, programs and special events.
- Plan and conduct 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. chapel services and memorial services.
- Work with other Program Directors to integrate the values of Christ and the Center into all offerings of the Center.
- Chapel Oversight:
a) Oversee the care and maintenance of the Chapel, chapel garden and labyrinth
b) Identify facility and housekeeping of the above areas and coordinate with the appropriate staff.
c) Recruit and hire Chapel-related staff such as auxiliary ministers, soloists, musicians and hostesses.
- Write content for The Center’s newsletter related spiritual programming.
- Work with leadership to set financial goals and manage budgets for Chapel and spiritual programs.
Qualifications
- Masters in Divinity preferred
- Ordained as a Christian minister
- Ability to learn the basic software and technology used for scheduling, communication, and administration.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to perform the physical duties of the role.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
General Expectations
- Collaborate across the departments and support major Center events when needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a strong commitment to The Center’s mission.
- Participate actively in staff meetings and community life.
- Represent The Center with professionalism, humility, and warmth.
Schedule and Compensation:
This is a full-time, year-round position. Regular office hours are required, along with weekend and evening availability to support chapel services, pastoral care, and special events. Compensation is based on experience and includes a supportive and well-rounded benefits package, including individual medical, dental, and vision insurance; a non-contributory pension plan with a 5% annual employer contribution; generous paid time off; meals during work hours; and discounted access to Center programs.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply through our online application form, available at https://thecenterpalos.org/pastoral-director/. The application includes submission of a resume, a writing sample, professional references, and several questions related to spiritual beliefs, ministry experience, and alignment with The Center’s mission and values.
To ensure a fair, thoughtful, and consistent review process, we kindly ask that all inquiries and materials be submitted exclusively through this electronic application. Phone calls, emails, or mailed materials will not be accepted.
Bradford Woods Community Church
4836 Wexford Run Road
Bradford Woods PA 15015