Pastor

John Knox Presbyterian Church is a nurturing, Christ-centered community located in Dublin, California (about 35 miles southeast of San Francisco).

Our mission is “to know and honor God and follow the Son while loving and serving

others.” We endeavor to live this out by cultivating a church-family atmosphere, welcoming all

into worship.

One clear focus in our vision is caring for families through a strong children’s program with a

vibrant Family Ministries Director on staff. We are currently seeking ways to support those

children as they age into our youth program.

Another strong focus is fellowship events which help strengthen and nurture

our church family. We seek to have our congregation reflect the community in which we live,

with greater ethnic diversity, while keeping our focus on Christ and showing His love for all.

We want to reach unchurched families with children of all ages by offerings and events that

evoke interest and participation, finding ways to be relevant and inviting.

We recognize that we are at a crossroads and that change must be part of our future. We are

excited to work towards God’s plan for JKPC’s future and look forward expectantly as we

currently challenge ourselves with both personal growth and efforts to expand our

congregation. We are filled with anticipation as we await God’s hand in bringing the right

leader to help us move forward and realize His plans for JKPC and our greater community.

Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities

● Serve as Head of Staff, work with administrative and ministry staff, providing leadership

and coaching.

● Help expand church attendance and membership.

● Preach each Sunday and help coordinate the worship service with staff, under Worship

Committee oversight. Plan and preach other special services (i.e. Christmas Eve,

Maundy Thursday) as planned.

● Work with church ministries, supporting and helping develop those leaders and

ministries.

● Attend regular staff meetings, moderate Session meetings, and attend Deacon,

Finance, HR, Worship, Property, etc. meetings as scheduled or necessary.

● Be responsible for support of staff, handling personnel issues, and annual reviews in

collaboration with HR Elder.

● Provide pastoral support to the congregation and community, including visits to

hospitalized and homebound.

● Provide oversight of JKPC income and expenses working with the Finance Elder and

Committee.

● Work with Youth Ministries, helping expand the youth program, youth membership

classes, etc.

● Work with Adult Education, helping lead or develop classes, small groups, etc.

● Be a presence at church and community events such as VBS, Dublin’s annual St.

Patrick’s Day celebration parade and/or festival booth, church events, etc., as much as

possible.

● Serve as point of contact for Presbytery on behalf of JKPC.

● Serve as a conduit, as needed, in conjunction with facilities coordinator and facilities

liaison elder for outside groups meeting on site.