Director of Pastoral Theology and Care
National Office
Job Description
The EFCA’s department of Theology, Credentialing and Care is expanding to include a new Director of Pastoral Theology and Care role, which will report to and work alongside executive director Greg Strand. The primary goal of this position is to develop, promote and give visionary leadership to EFCA Pastoral Theology and Care ministries, and to ensure all EFCA district superintendents, pastors and support staff have access to the practical resources and pastoral care that enables them to serve with excellence.
The EFCA has a long tradition of being theologically driven and caring for pastors. The right individual for this role will be someone with a heart for pastors, to provide focus and balance in the practical theology of pastoral care in collaboration with district superintendents and district staff partners. He will champion the care of pastors by proactively creating, cultivating and communicating about essential resources and networks of people and ministries to provide practical support when needed. Doing so will help raise the value and visibility of this vital ministry throughout the EFCA.