Mission Profile Information

Ministry Name: San Clemente Presbyterian Church (SCPC)

Congregation or Organization Size: 401-650 Members

Average Worship Attendance: 464

Church School Attendance: 180

Curriculum: Group - Simply Loved

Community Type: Small City

Intercultural Composition:

• Asian/Pacific Islander/South Asian: 1%

• Black/African American/African: 1%

• Hispanic/Latinx: 2%

• White: 64%

• Multiracial: 32%

Position Requirements

Position Type: Co-Pastor

Experience Requirements: 5-10 Years

Employment Status: Full-Time

Training/Certificate Requirements: n/a

Language Requirements: English

Statement of Faith Required: Yes

Are you open to a clergy couple: Yes

Church Mission/Vision Statement:

Our mission, to which we believe God has called us within Christ’s Great Commission, is to inspire people to become wholehearted followers of His. Our vision in pursuit of this mission is to be a vibrant, Christ-centered community of faith who lives in grace, practices gratitude, and extends generosity. We value: Authenticity, Hospitality, Outreach, Celebration, and Innovation. In all that we are, and all that we do, we seek to glorify the name of Jesus as we reflect the image of God through these simple statements and values that further define us as the people of God in this place at this time in human history.

Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position:

The co-pastors of San Clemente Presbyterian Church will exemplify servant leadership, demonstrate humble spirits, and exude a passion for sharing Christ’s love with our church and the community. Both co-pastors will serve together on all major committees, and share leadership responsibilities for worship, property management, church finances, and staff and lay leader development.

Our collaborative leaders will also possess an awareness of their own God-given strengths and talents and have the ability to assess those in others. Accordingly, the co-pastors will work with one another, and in consultation with the PNC and session, to prioritize and balance the remainder of church responsibilities among themselves and in partnership with staff, deacons and other lay leaders. These duties include fostering multi-generational engagement through family programming, VBS, camps, and events. Inspiring spiritual growth and personal transformation by overseeing educational programs, managing communications, leading adult education, Bible studies, and spiritual formation. Together, they will provide or otherwise facilitate compassionate pastoral care, engage in visitations, home communion, weddings, and memorials. They will actively participate in community outreach, ecumenical relations, and presbytery collaboration, developing mission strategies and partnerships to serve and uplift those in need – all while honoring the direction of the church session and congregation.

MDP Narratives 

Q1: How would you describe the congregation's/organization's specific vision for ministry? How will this vision impact the community? Is the congregation part of a ministry vision or program? How would you describe the congregation's/organization's specific vision for ministry?

The vision of SCPC is to be a vibrant Christ-centered community of faith, who lives in grace, practices gratitude and extends generosity with each other, the surrounding community, and the world. SCPC is a welcoming, multi-generational church, with a focus on worshiping God together, allowing God to meet us where we are in our faith through the Holy Spirit. We grow in our faith as we encounter Christ through Biblical teaching and as we share life together. 

We are an outward looking church focused on bringing people to Christ, with a strategic emphasis on youth and families. However, our spiritual growth is not for ourselves alone, but we seek to be a community for the community, actively sharing the love, grace, and mercy that Christ has shown us. 

Our dedication to community service and outreach, both locally and abroad, exemplifies our outward focus and generous spirit. By caring for each other and sharing the love of Christ with everyone, we witness to the world our unity and commitment to embody love and civility in all our interactions. 

As a result of this vision, the community will experience firsthand what it means to be loved by Christ. We will become a living testament of the fruits of the spirit that attracts people by demonstrating Christ’s love and living as examples of his teaching.

Q2: What is the nature and context of the community in which your congregation lives out its mission/vision? How will you address the emerging needs that are impacting your community?

Our congregation lives our mission of leading others to life in Christ in the context of a south Orange County beach town. San Clemente Pres has been a cornerstone of our town for 90 years, impacting generations of families locally and from nearby communities. We are a diverse community with new and long-term residents and deep ties to our “Spanish Village-by-the-Sea” heritage.

We are passionately committed to sharing Christ’s love with everyone. Our ocean-view patio is a place of welcome following worship and our campus is utilized by community groups during the week. Our church’s Las Olas Preschool, serves over 100 families with excellent, Christ-centered education and care. Our long-term, committed outreach ministries are dedicated to supporting the needs of our community through partnerships such as Family Assistance Ministries (FAM), our adopted Marine Corps battalion at Camp Pendleton, and Mexico mission partner Campo Esperanza providing support and care for itinerant farm workers and their families.

Our Mission Study identified numerous community issues and needs, some society-wide like homelessness, high housing costs, a desire for more tolerance and less division, and the need for social justice advocacy and programs and others more uniquely local, such as, a declining sense of community. We seek co-pastors to guide our congregation and engage with community leadership to proactively address the needs identified in our Mission Study while helping us spread the love of Christ.

Q3: How will this call help complement the responsibilities of other staff/volunteer positions, and the life of the congregation/organization, so that you may accomplish your short and long-term goals for ministry?

After much prayer and reflection, we feel led by the Holy Spirit to call two co-pastors to serve our congregation and community. They will provide collaborative leadership while complementing the efforts and cultivating the spiritual and professional growth of our dedicated staff. They will also support and foster our laity to lead in ministry. 

The co-pastors will co-chair all major committees, lead worship services, provide pastoral care, oversee educational programs, and personally engage in community and Missions outreach. This enables balance in the sharing of responsibilities, as well as, blessing our congregation and community with the strengths, gifts and encouragement of two pastors.

Additionally, the co-pastor model will provide stability and continuity in leadership of our church as we seek to serve and inspire people to become wholehearted followers of Jesus. Consistency and continuity of leadership is vital for our long-term goals of serving our community. The co-pastor model aligns with ideals of our congregation, Session and staff because we seek humble and collaborative servant-leaders. We seek co-pastors who will be visible in the local community, help support the strategic use of our church campus and increase engagement in our multi-generational congregation.

Q4: Provide a description of the skills, gifts, and training the person you hope will become a part of your ministry must have, to lead the congregation towards the vision and mission established.

We seek two co-pastors with strong affinities for servant leadership, humble spirits, and a passion for sharing Christ’s love with our church and the community. 

Ideal candidates will demonstrate competency in these areas:

• Approachability and Warmth: Open and engaging demeanor, seek to build meaningful relationships within the church and community.

• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work harmoniously with a fellow co-pastor, staff, and congregants. The ability to inspire and empower lay leaders, foster discipleship, and develop staff and congregants.

• Effective Communication: Ability to be transparent and handle difficult topics. Someone who is forthcoming with information and able to build bridges surrounding controversial issues.

• Empathy and Relational Skills: High EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), adept at conflict resolution, mediation abilities, and secure sense of self.

• Integrity: In personal relationships and demonstrable moral character.

• Preaching Excellence: Deep knowledge of the Bible and the skill to deliver exegetical sermons that resonate with people of different ages, spiritual maturity, and backgrounds. 

• Strategic Vision: The ability to facilitate a process to further develop our vision, identify areas for improvement, address weaknesses, and drive growth. An entrepreneurial spirit. 

• Versatility: Familiarity with small-town and growing city environments, an understanding of the dynamics of a multi-generational congregation. The capacity to connect individuals across generations and life experiences. 

Q5: What areas of ministry do you expect the person called to be responsible for? Share specific tasks, assignments, and programs.

Shared Leadership Roles:

• Worship: Lead dynamic worship services. Preach God's word. Work with Worship Director and lay leaders to oversee music. Empower guest preachers according to their gifts. Involve lay people in the worship service.

• Property Management: Help manage operations with dedicated staff and lay committee members.

• HR: Work with HR to discern God’s will and guide committee members to staff according to church needs. Develop staff according to their gifts.

• Finance & Stewardship: Provide financial oversight with the Finance Committee, financial advisors and consultants. Support a capital campaign. 

Individual Leadership Roles:

• Develop Lay Leaders: Empower lay leaders and congregants to engage in outreach and circles of care ministry.

• Children and Family Ministries: Support our Preschool staff and our youth and high school programs. Lead adult education focused on discipleship. Guide volunteers who plan VBS and family events. 

• Spiritual Formation: Nurture spiritual growth in all its forms. Lead Bible Studies to help congregants grow in their relationships with Christ. 

• Congregational Care: Collaborate with Deacons who lead the congregation in compassion, ministry and service. Support Elders to nurture the common life of the church.

• Missions: Build and support teams responsible for missions. Empower lay leaders to meet the needs identified in our church and beyond.

• Community-Focused Leadership: Be involved in the local community. Outreach to the unchurched, especially youth and families. 

Minimum Effective Salary: $110,000

Maximum Effective Salary: $118,000

Housing Type: Housing Allowance

List any links that support the answers to your narratives or highlights ministries within your church/organization.

Link Title: SC Pres.org

Description: Church Website

URL: https://www.scpres.org/

Link Title: SC Pres PNC

Description: SC Pres PNC Website

URL: https://www.scprespnc.org/

Link Title: 2024 Mission Study Report

Description: Direct link to the mission study the church recently completed. 

URL: https://www.scpres.org/missionstudy

References

Reference #1

Name: Rev. Ryan Romberg

Relationship: Former Director of Family Ministries

Phone: (949) 892-8140

Email: rromberg@ppc.church

Reference #2

Name:  Pat Marvin

Relationship: Former member & Elder

Phone: (949) 632-6560

Email: pmarvsc@gmail.com

Reference #3

Name:  Candie Blankman

Relationship:  Former Associate Pastor

Phone:  (949) 531-5648

Email:  candobando@gmail.com

Reference #4

Name:  Jim Cialdella

Relationship:  Former member & Elder

Phone:  (949) 422-1919

Email:  James.m.cialdella@gmail.com

Assign a PNC Chair Contact

(Fill out the contact information for the individual that will serve

as the Pastor Nominating/Search Committee Chairperson/Mid-council Search Committee

Chairperson for this MDP:

Name: Russ Ketchum

Preferred Phone: 949-861-0064

Alternate Phone or Email: n/a

Fax: n/a

Email Address: rketchum@scprespnc.org

Address 1: 47 Corte Vidriosa

Address 2:

City: San Clemente

State: CA

Zip Code: 92673

MDP Competency Match Criteria

Expresses concentration in a conversation by being attentive, making good eye contact and not interrupting other, showing interest and showing empathy for what is being said. 

95%

Analyzes their audience before talking to them, adjusting to different circumstances and audiences, so to make each individual feel as they are speaking to them. 

90%

Can communicate the observations they make when identifying weaknesses within ministry, themselves or the community in a wise and discerning way, explaining their vision and responding why and what kind of change is required. 

90%

Embraces the humanity and Christian principles from the values, stories and objectives passed through generations, using Reformed Theology as their root of principles and vision, using traditions in worship or ministry as a means of comfort and belonging. 

95%

Takes time to examine the task, needs and capabilities of the situation and people, choosing the best way to respond to each one by assessing their approach to lead a team, and shares their plans with the members of the team. 

90%

Self motivated individual that takes the initiative to start and finish a task given, while working towards a goal, so they can enjoy the rewards of solving a problem. 

85%

Values their experience in life, they continue their education, builds on strengths and seeks assistance to develop the weak traits. 

85%

Creates learning opportunities for active participants and as a collaborative way, by designing lesson

plans that teach concepts, facts and theology. 

85%

Contributes intentionally to the happiness and wellbeing of others, by having genuine interest in seeing others thrive, providing honest and genuine feedback and acknowledging relationships. 

90%

Thrives in challenges with humility and vulnerability, recognizing that asking for help makes them better at their job and surrounding themselves with people that can be smarter at different things. 

90%

Recognizes how their emotions affect their performance, their inner resources, abilities and limits, and are honest in their positive and negative biases, and own strengths and weaknesses. 

85%

Sees the differences in society as values for ministry and recognizes the strengths and weaknesses in each by studying, talking and involving themselves in the discussion of issues. 

70%

Defines roles clearly in an interdependent environment forming trust from others in their future planning, goal setting/defining and finds the means along the way to produce a vision with creative work and play. %

90%

Communicates goals and expectations clearly, delegating onto others certain tasks they acknowledge to have a better result and is able to plan, prioritizing and studying the capabilities of the organization financially or in human resource.

90%