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Church/Organization Number |
01754 |
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Church/Organization Name |
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake |
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Mailing Address |
8505 Church Street |
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Phone |
(815) 459-1132 |
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Fax |
(815) 459-1156 |
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Church/Organization Size |
251 - 400 members |
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Ethnic Composition |
African American 1% |
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Average Worship Attendance |
200 |
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Church School Attendance |
100 |
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Curriculum |
Seasons of the Spirit – pre/K through grade 12 |
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Certified as eligible for participation in the Seminary Debt Assistance Program False |
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Yoked Church |
False |
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Presbytery |
BLACKHAWK PRESBYTERY |
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Synod |
SYNOD OF LINCOLN TRAILS |
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Community Type |
Suburban |
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Information about the position
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Position: Pastor (Head of Staff) |
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Employment Status: Full-time |
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Language Requirements: English |
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Brief Church Mission Statement: We gather in grace, connected by a sense of place and purpose with generations of faithful servant-leaders who journeyed before us. We seek to open our hearts as we open our doors, with room for everyone, and to open all our senses to God’s life-affirming, life-changing presence through creative and diverse worship. We grow in grace, not because we know all the answers, or even all the questions, but because we are drawn to God’s word and Christ’s example. We seek to be Christ’s family here and now, to embrace each other as we are, to nurture who we might become, to celebrate with one another in good times and encourage one another in hard times, to listen and learn and lead. We go in grace, challenged and strengthened by the Spirit to do God’s work and show God’s love in the world. We seek to look beyond our walls and beyond ourselves, to see God’s image in every face, and to serve God’s people in every place life leads us. The journey continues in an ever-widening circle of grace. |
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Brief description of the church/organization's programs
or accomplishments: Dynamic worship services include three on Sunday, a monthly Taize, and other special services which vary in style (traditional, alternative, and contemplative) and draw on creative expressions including visions of faith in arts, drama, and dance. Our music excites and invites all who love anything from Bach to rock. This passion for music comes to life through choirs, bands, instrumentalists, and vocalists ranging from preschoolers through adults. We offer educational opportunities each Sunday for children and adults. Our Wednesday evening avenues (WEAVE) program combines children’s music and storytelling, adult classes, and a time to share a meal. Interfaith dialogue invites others in our community to teach, learn, and grow with us. Ministry with middle school and senior high students include retreats, youth-led worship, service projects, and mission trips. Mission projects include a long-term relationship with El Saray church in Egypt; advocacy for Native Americans; selling donated garden produce to aid the local food pantry; supporting troops overseas by sending care packages; a Cookie Walk opens the door to the community to raise funds for mission. Local missions include senior assistance programs, food and shelter for the homeless, assistance to survivors of domestic violence, and housing for low income families. An evolving board of deacons assists the pastors in congregational care. |
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Gifts, Skills and Experiences the congregation
possesses to fulfill its mission: Acceptance and inclusion: We strive to welcome and affirm people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives as we grow together in God’s grace. Chosen, not frozen: We value creative thinking, are not afraid to try something new, appreciate spontaneity and humor, and are quick to laugh at ourselves. Expertise: We have strong and authentic leaders and many others participate, serve, and lead. Growth: We attract new members who bring ideas and energy. Our building expansion plans are moving forward. Location: About 50 miles northwest of Chicago, hard to find, but worth the effort. Passion: We show initiative and get things done. Examples: support for troops and their families, encourage use of Fair Trade products, youth-initiated fundraiser for survivors of domestic violence, formed RCLPC Café and Ladies Advent Dessert Night. Accountability: Awareness videos and congregational updates are two such ways we communicate our current budget shortfall. Pastoral leadership: Our associate pastor has helped to foster new energy and excitement, especially in children and youth ministries. Staff: Our vibrant staff includes an associate pastor, music director, children’s choir director, administrative assistant, and custodian. Then meets now: Our 1872 sanctuary (we are the county’s oldest continuing congregation) connects us with our heritage while using the technologies of today. |
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Key theological issues of the church and society that
are reflected in the ministry of the congregation/organization: We are increasingly concerned by a theology that offers a God of limited grace. In a world filled with fear, injustice, and judgment our response is to celebrate and live an undeserved grace. This grace that falls like rain renews and reminds us that we believe in God’s infinite love and forgiveness. We practice the wide-open hospitality of Jesus and welcome all people into membership and leadership of the church. God’s peace is discovered through helping and loving our neighbors, regardless of their beliefs. We live our faith by working for peace and justice, experiencing God as the source of infinite grace and boundless compassion. God’s word can be better understood when it is inclusive of others. We seek to love God with mind as well as heart through creative thought and deep reflection knowing all truth is God’s truth. We remain open-minded to the wonders God presents to us in science, culture, and other faiths. We strive to be people of good faith and grace in everything we say and do. Although our vision is imperfect and we fall short of it, we feel called to embody a life-giving alternative to a more narrow and exclusive faith. |
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Position Description
Encourage
spiritual growth through Jesus Christ: Communicate RCLPC’s vision through media such as the newsletter, website, and good old-fashioned conversation. Serve communion and provide comfort, spiritual enrichment, and counseling to the hospitalized, homebound, and those at critical life stages. Recognize the gifts of potential leaders and equip them for ministry. Offer guidance and support for mission projects. Provide administrative, organizational, and spiritual leadership for staff and lay leaders. Guide us through a proposed building expansion and renovation project. Interact with RCLPC’s various ministries. Be involved with and provide a caring response to the needs of the greater community. Actively participate in developing, presenting and managing the budget with session. Help us to live our Mission Statement: Gather, Grow, and Go in Grace. Join the congregation and session in dreaming with God.
We envision our pastor will: Constantly strive for spiritual growth and be as passionate about the journey as the destination. Have a contagious and enthusiastic personal faith. Affirm and nurture others in their faith journeys. Share our commitment to being a welcoming congregation. Demonstrate a delight in our children and encourage them to participate in the life of our church. Be warm and compassionate with a good sense of humor and quick to laugh at one’s self. Maintain a balance between pastoral service and personal well-being. Demonstrate healthy boundaries and emotional maturity. Take initiative and assert strong vision while respecting the ideas of others. Cultivate a healing environment while acknowledging that we are reconciling our differences. Have a love of worship. Possess an ability to weave creative expression into the worship experience that considers both the head and the heart. Appreciate and support a variety of worship and music styles. Demonstrate an understanding of church finances, fiscal responsibility, and stewardship commitments while having the confidence to make decisions that benefit the congregation. Be approachable, accessible, and an active listener with an awareness that people need to be heard. Be attuned to global issues and cultural influences. |
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Geographic Choices: Unlimited |
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Has the presbytery's Committee on Ministry thus
counseled with the Pastor Nominating Committee regarding Equal Employment
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Has the Pastor Nominating Committee affirmed to the
Presbytery Committee on Ministry its intention to follow the Form Of Government
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Version Track Info: This CIF was last updated on 1/19/2010
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