Careers

Downtown Campus Pastor
Central Church

Summary:
The Downtown Campus Pastor (DCP) leads Central Church’s strategic initiative to “reach a neighborhood” by being our point pastor for our campus located in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood. Pettigrew Heights is historically one of the poorest neighborhoods in all of America and it is Central Church’s calling to help see this community revitalized for God’s Kingdom. The DCP’s primary responsibility will include overseeing worship services and leading the Downtown Campus Leadership Team, while assimilating new participants and building teams that will minister to the needs of the neighborhood.

Core Competencies:

• Creative/innovative leader who can connect with people from all walks of life and backgrounds
• Palpable passion for the message and mission of Jesus
• High motor to execute multiple ministries coupled with administrative skills to do them well
• Confident communicator who has the capacity to contextualize the gospel
• Community builder with a background working in poverty situations
• Bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies or related field, or comparable theological training/experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be the primary leader of the Downtown Campus on Sundays and throughout the week.
• Preach 3 out of 4 weekends each month and occasionally at the Southwest Campus.
• Lead and develop the Downtown Campus Leadership Team in executing a vision to see Pettigrew Heights transformed for God’s Kingdom.
• Develop volunteer leaders to lead LifeGroups, outreach efforts, and ministry efforts throughout the week.
• Maintain strong lines of communication between Southwest Campus and Downtown Campus.
• Embrace and embody Central’s vision, statement of faith, and staff values.
• Coordinate and develop partnerships with other Sioux Falls Ministry Partners.

Staff Relationships:

• The DCP will report directly to Central’s Lead Pastor in matters of spiritual direction.
• The DCP will report directly to Central’s Executive Pastor in matters related to operations.
• The DCP is evaluated annually by the Executive Pastor with input from the Lead Pastor.
• The DCP will oversee all DTC paid and non-paid staff and volunteers.
• The DCP will partner with Central’s Outreach Pastor to develop outreach strategies into the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood.
• The DCP will partner with Central’s Downtown Preschool Director to reach preschool families for Christ.

Time Commitment:

This is a full-time (exempt) position that qualifies for benefits.

To apply:

Please email the following to Executive Pastor Tom Rich at tom.rich@centralsf.org. Please attach each as a separate file.

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Personal testimony (no more than one page)

Next Gen Administrative Assistant
Central Church

Central Church is looking for a highly organized and collaborative administrator for our Next Gen Team (children, youth, college, and young adult). The Next Gen Administrative Assistant will need to have the capability to provide administrative support while working alongside a variety of leaders who are engaging, passionate, fun-loving, and excited about seeing Jesus made known to the upcoming generations. Our team LOVES what we get to do and we want this person to be a part of a dynamic team and ministry that is growing. This person will be a valued member of the Next Gen team in fulfilling the call to reach the upcoming generations.

Time Commitment and Relationship:

• This is a part-time position that does not qualify for benefits.
• This position will serve as part of the Next Gen Team.
• This position will serve under the supervision of the Next Gen Team Lead.

Competencies and Expectations:

• Multi-tasking abilities, strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
• Mature, tactful and able to handle personal information in a confidential manner
• Team player – we are all about collaborating
• Flexible – both with tasks and people
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor, a servant’s heart, and a “can do” attitude
• A love for the local church and a growing relationship with Jesus
• Embrace and embody Central’s vision, core values, and staff distinctives
• Become a member in good standing at Central Church

Responsibilities:

• Help with first-time family connections (email, letters, phone calls, etc.).
• Coordination of specific ministry event details (purchasing items, set up, basic coordination of volunteers, etc.).
• Process volunteer information and background checks.
• Maintain ministry emails – serve as a filter for email communication.
• Attend all Next Gen meetings, possible Operations Team meetings, and full staff meetings as required.
• Help to better coordinate Next Gen programming with the Operations Team.
• Coordinate with the Communication Director to ensure website and social media content is up to date and relevant.
• Help collect and distribute curriculum supplies for ministries as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Operations Team as needed. 
• Have the capacity to learn to use the church database (Ministry Platform) for information, updating, attendance, creating events, event registrations, training of volunteers, communications, etc.

To Apply:

Please email the following to Adam Barrett (Pastor of Student Ministry/Next Gen Lead) at adam.barrett@centralsf.org. Please attach each as a separate file.

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Personal Testimony

Accounting Clerk
Central Church

Central Church is looking for a team member who can provide accounts payable support on a part-time basis. Pay is $15-17 per hour based upon demonstrated experience.

Time Commitment and Relationship:

• This position will typically work in our church office 15-20 hours per week.
• During certain seasons may require up to 30 hours.
• The Accounting Clerk is part of the Operations Team.
• The Accounting Clerk reports directly to the Director of Finance and Process Management and works alongside the Financial Assistant.

Core Competencies:

• Experience in accounts payable and familiarity with data entry and accounting software use.
• Strong computer experience—particularly Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel—as well as proficiency learning and using Central’s database management systems
• Keyboarding proficiency
• Visual accuracy and strong attention to detail
• College experience preferred
• Ability to follow directions/instructions (both oral and written)
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor, a servant’s heart, and a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to embrace and embody Central’s vision, core values, and staff distinctives

Responsibilities:

• Distribute invoices to appropriate department for approval.
• Code, review and enter invoices into accounting software.
• Conduct electronic and manual filing.
• Compile and check source documents—such as vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, and cash receipts—for completeness and accuracy.

To Apply:

Please email the following to Rusty Williams (Director of Finance and Process Management)  at rusty.williams@centralsf.org. Please attach each as a separate file.

• Cover letter
• Résumé

Intern Development Program:

The Central Church Intern Development Program is a 1-2 year college internship program that gives you real responsibility, coaching, and life development in a ministry setting. For the full details on this program, CLICK HERE.

If you have questions, please feel free to email our Director of College and Young Adult Ministries, Mindy Schweitzer, at mindy.schweitzer@centralsf.org.