CPC Church Information Form (CIF)

10/2005: This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest.

Note: This Church Information Form (CIF) was produced to aid the search for a Director of Ministry Support for Central Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, MD. It was approved in June 2005. Central Presbyterian Church is an evangelical congregation of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA).

The mission of Central Presbyterian Church reflects a mutual understanding that a personal and deepening relationship with Christ permeates all areas of our lives. As the Apostle Paul stated, "I in Christ and Christ in me." Our mission statement is "Moving people toward Christ by being a community of faith which loves, encourages, and equips them in Christ, sending them out to serve."

This mission of loving, encouraging, equipping, and sending requires both faithfulness and flexibility. With a long-standing reputation for evangelical consistency, we foster creativity as we work toward greater diversity in our congregation, better relationships in our neighborhoods, and new ways to serve our city. This calls for a new mindset, one that goes beyond thoughtful sermons, biblical teaching, friendly greeters, and inspirational music in describing our church. To that end, we desire to become "A Church Without Walls", where members of the church are equipped to serve on the front lines of Christian ministry where they live, work, and play. The impact of our witness extends far beyond the edge of our property.

1. Please write a brief description of your church/organization programs or accomplishments.

Central Presbyterian Church (CPC) is an active, Christ-centered community with a heart for worship, service and spiritual formation. CPC offers both traditional and contemporary worship settings that are relevant to our social context and retain the essential elements of glorifying God. We offer discipleship and outreach-oriented ministries for children, students, young adults, seniors, women and men. CPC places a high priority on small group ministries and Christian education.

Central seeks to reach beyond the walls of our sanctuary in suburban Baltimore. We enjoy partnerships with urban churches in social justice and racial reconciliation ministries. CPC serves the poor in Baltimore through Habitat for Humanity, Prison Fellowship and numerous local ministries. About one-third of our budget helps support 80 missionaries and 11 seminaries worldwide, and we encourage our members to participate in short-term missions.

Central is a generous church with a unified budget of over $1.5 million. Over the past ten years, we have enjoyed sustained growth in leadership and ministry activity. CPC strengthens its leaders through quarterly Filling Stations, events designed to equip and inform.

Please visit our website (www.CentralPC.org) for a comprehensive view of the ministries at CPC.

2. Describe what gifts, skills and experiences your congregation possesses to fulfill its mission.

Central is blessed with many mature, knowledgeable and enthusiastic believers who journey individually and corporately toward wholeness in Christ. The passion to know God and make Him known permeates CPC. Prayerful reliance on God remains Central's greatest source of strength. This was evidenced by continued growth even while waiting 30 months for our new Pastor.

Central has grown stronger through its experience and heritage. Founded in 1853 and relocated to Towson from Baltimore City in 1948, CPC has flourished. In 2001, we added a third service to provide authentic worship for the changing post-modern generation. A fourth service is being planned because of our continued growth. Utilizing the Forty Days of Purpose campaign and the Alpha course, CPC continues in its efforts to reach beyond its walls and remain faithful to Christ.

CPC has a well-maintained, flexible facility centrally located in Towson and bordering Baltimore City. We completed the pledge phase of a building campaign last fall and will begin construction of a new worship center this fall, which will help accomplish our mission of Moving People Toward Christ. Several colleges are nearby including Johns Hopkins, Loyola and Goucher, and Towson University is within walking distance.

3. What are the key theological issues of our church and society that are reflected in the ministry of your congregation/organization?

Central is an evangelical, outwardly focused congregation that values its Reformed roots. CPC holds two theological beliefs as non-negotiable. First, Jesus Christ is the One and only Son of God, and through Him alone one can receive salvation. Second, the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God, infallible in all it intends to teach. These core beliefs form the basis of our worldview. They inform, inspire and encourage our theological and ministerial decisions to be evaluated by Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit.

Our church community actively seeks to obey God's call in all areas of life, faith and ministry. Our goal is to help each member discover his or her spiritual design and purpose, and to encourage a closer relationship with Christ through worship, spiritual disciplines and active service for His Kingdom. Recognizing changing demographics and emergent cultures within our community, CPC continues to seek relevant ways to share the love of Christ with others. In summary, our work reflects Jesus' command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Name	Peter K. Nord
Address	5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore MD 21239
Phone Numbers	410-433-2012; 800-511-0087
Relation	Executive Presbyter
E-mail	pnord@baltimorepresbytery.org

Name	Craig Garriott
Address	Faith Christian Fellowship 505 East 42nd St. Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone Numbers	410-323-0202
Relation	Neighboring Pastor
E-mail	fcf.church@verizon.net

Name	Keith Wright
Address	First Presbyterian Church of Orlando 106 East Church Street Orlando, FL 32801
Phone Numbers	407-423-3441
Relation	2004-2005 Consultant to Central Presbyterian Church for Equipping Ministries; Administrative Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
E-mail	kwright@fpco.org

The Director of Ministry Support will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the church. The other members of the team are the Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor. The Director of Ministry Support will provide strategic leadership, oversight and support in the areas of administration, human resources, finance, legal, facilities, communication, and information technology. This position focuses on the management of staff, resources, processes, policies and procedures needed to support the church and its ministries. Ultimately, the goal of the person filling this position will be to ensure that ministry teams operating both within and outside of church walls are appropriately resourced and supported to accomplish their mission.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, help identify and execute the strategies that will continually support the mission of the church (Moving people towards Christ) and movement toward its vision (Church without Walls)
• Provide direct management and supervision for the Office Manager, Assistant Treasurer, and Facilities Manager. This includes day-to-day oversight, performance management (including goal setting, on-going feedback appraisal/review), and job development for staff.
• Oversight of part-time staff, volunteer staff, and lay teams including but not limited to those involved with Human Resources, Information Technology and Communications.
• Provide guidance and support to the Trustees as they administrate the financial, real property, and legal resources of the church to support the church's vision, mission and values as defined by Session and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate the annual and long-term budgeting process.
• Provide direction, communication and management for the following operation functions: administration, human resources, finance, legal, facilities, information technology and communication.
• Analyze existing administration, human resources, finance, legal, facilities, communication and information technology processes and policies for possible redesign, staffing and/or reorganization.
• Analyze operational needs and identify new processes and/or the corresponding staff necessary to meet those needs (on-going).
• Develop and oversee implementation of new/revised operational policies, procedures, and related documentation and training.

B. Description of characteristics and qualifications needed in a person who would fill this position:

• Professes an active faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, is willing to become a church member, and can answer affirmatively the questions for officers in the PCUSA Book of Order: G-14.0207.
• Spiritual Gifts of administration, leadership, pastoring (shepherding), wisdom and knowledge
• Organization/staff management, human resources, and individual employee management and development
• Process analysis and improvement
• Ability to develop new processes, policies and procedures
• Broad knowledge and experience with the management of operational processes, policies, procedures, and resources
• Practical experience of HR processes, including recruiting, hiring, staffing, and performance management
• Financial management and forecasting experience
• Organizational planning and strategic development
• Practical experience managing the strategic use of information technology to improve operational processes
• Communications planning and management
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships with other organizations

Primary Skill Choices

Select up to 10 skills from the list below. At least 1 skill, but not more than 4, must be marked as "Required". In addition, at least 1 skill must be marked as "Desired".

Compensation And Housing

Please note, the request is for Cash Salary only. Do not include housing or any other allowances, do not answer "negotiable". A range is needed for matching purposes. The maximum cash salary is not published anywhere.

Minimum Cash Salary   $ _________
Maximum Cash Salary  $ 65,000

Housing Type

__ Manse
__ Housing Allowance _______
__ Open To Either
_X Not Applicable (For diversified positions only)

Geographic Choices

Unlimited

Equal Employment Opportunity

"The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall give full expression to the rich diversity within its membership and shall provide means which will assure a greater inclusiveness leading to wholeness in its emerging life. Persons of all racial ethnic groups, different ages, both sexes, various disabilities, diverse geographical areas, different theological positions consistent with the Reformed tradition, as well as different marital conditions (married, single, widowed, or divorced) shall be guaranteed full participation and access to representation in the decision making of the church." (G-4.0403)

"(The Committee on Ministry) shall provide for the implementation of equal opportunity employment for ministers and candidates without regard to race, ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability. In the case of each call, it shall report to the presbytery the steps in this implementation taken by the calling-group." (G-11.0502g)

"...Care must be taken(by the Pastor Nominating Committee) to consider candidates without regard to race, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age, or disabilities." (G-14.0502b)

FORMS OF GOVERNMENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) See Also: Form of Government (G-10.0102n) (G-11.0502d, G-13.0201b)

Deadline Date for this CIF (if any)    no deadline

Pastor Nominating Committee Or Search Committee Chairperson Details

Rev. 6/2005