Richmond Hill is now seeking a Co-Pastoral Director

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Richmond Hill is currently seeking a Co-Pastoral Director (Shared Leadership Model). This pastoral leader will live in residence and serve this ministry as part of a collaborative pastoral leadership team. The interview process for this position will involve discernment together with the residential community and members of the governing council of Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill is a dynamic ecumenical Christian community housed in an historic monastery overlooking downtown Richmond, Virginia, whose mission is the restoration and healing of Metropolitan Richmond through prayer, spiritual development, racial reconciliation and hospitality.

Responsibilities

  • the spiritual development and well-being of members of the residential community, as well as individuals and groups associated with Richmond Hill
  • the operations of Richmond Hill through direct reporting relationships with those who are responsible for Richmond Hill’s day-to-day operations
  • staffing, budgeting, and organizational development
  • maintenance, staffing and expansion of the program ministry of Richmond Hill, including facilitation of contemplative individual and group retreats, schools, classes, outreach programs and social justice ministries
  • leadership of ecumenical worship, including preaching and teaching
  • represent Richmond Hill to the metropolitan Richmond community at large

Desired Skills/Gifts/Certifications

  • ordained in a Christian denomination
  • trained spiritual guide and/or pastoral counselor
  • executive management and leadership skills, to include coordination with other high functioning individuals
  • group facilitation
  • ability to engage others collaboratively across institutional, racial and socio-economic lines
  • ability to develop organizational structures that foster spiritual formation and collaborative work processes
  • capacity to envision, identify and attain goals in accordance with that vision
  • ability to sustain and enhance Richmond Hill’s collaborative culture among the members of the community

Contact Person: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Reverend Janie Walker,

Co-Pastor Richmond Hill, jwalker@richmondhillva.org 2209 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Learn more about us from our website: www.richmondhillva.org