CAREERS

Interim Minister

Fort Washington Collegiate Church (FWCC) is an economically diverse, multi-ethnic, fully inclusive, progressive protestant congregation in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. A church of the community and for the community, FWCC reflects the diversity of its neighborhood and the city at large, offering vibrant, arts-based worship services, ministry to the community, and responding to the needs of our time with a variety of service-focused activities. FWCC is one of four congregations of The Collegiate Church of New York, the oldest continually worshiping church and corporation in the country. Dually affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Fort Washington Collegiate Church values and welcomes our unique histories, identities, and traditions, while embracing a spirit of openness to growth, discovery, learning, and evolving. 

Position Summary: 

Fort Washington Collegiate Church seeks an Interim Minister for an initial term through June 30th, 2025, with the possibility of extension, to lead the church through a pivotal strategic process toward securing the church’s future and financial sustainability. A seasoned leader with strong project-management skills, the Interim Minister, in collaboration with leadership of the Collegiate Church, will guide FWCC’s congregation, Board, and staff into a financially sustainable future that includes the need for significant new revenue sources and partnership models while also respecting cultural diversities. The Interim Minister will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care, and will manage the day-to-day operations of the church, which include liaising and partnering with two Jewish organizations that FWCC has licensed space to as part of a 2-year agreement.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide operational leadership in identifying sustainable options to generate revenue and secure the church’s future.

  • Collaborate with and represent the interests of FWCC’s Board and congregation in all aspects relating to the church’s future. 

  • Partner with the FWCC Board Chair in working with the Collegiate Church Consistory and Executive Committee toward the church’s future, which may include some difficult and necessary decisions.

  • Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation by developing engaging worship experiences, offering thoughtful, inspiring, and accessible sermons, educating the congregation biblically, and providing pastoral care and support.

  • Communicate efficiently and transparently between all stakeholders (broader Collegiate Church body, FWCC’s Board, congregation, and staff).

  • Supervise a small staff in the day-to-day operations of the church, including administration, finance, building and facilities management, and human resources.

  • Manage the relationship with two partner entities licensing space from FWCC.

  • Maintain a regular and reliable physical presence on the church campus to work with the congregation, Board, staff, partner entities, and Collegiate Church representatives.

  • Represent and advance FWCC’s social justice mission, rooted in the Word, as a progressive, open and affirming church, inclusive of all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, ability, or age.

  • Build and maintain relationships in the Washington Heights community.

For more details and to apply, visit: Recruitment