General Information

Job Title:

Pastor of Missional Engagement: Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

The Pastor of Missional Engagement will focus on our Mission-oriented ministries: outreach, mercy and justice, missions, and vocational stewardship. This is a full-time Assistant Pastor position with the goal of transitioning to an Associate Pastor role. This position will report to the Lead pastor.

Position Qualifications:

  • Enjoys and adeptly engages with diverse people who are different culturally and/or socio-economically.
  • Prioritizes and demonstrates theological, spiritual, and political humility.
  • Has executive functioning and organizational abilities.
  • Able to identify opportunities and strategically develop initiatives that align with Emmanuel’s goals.
  • Works well within a team by active listening, navigating disagreements constructively, and seeking compromise to support shared goals.
  • Able to preach and engage with the congregation in a winsome, intellectually engaging, culturally relevant, vulnerable, and theologically robust manner.
  • Able to manage teams/individuals, including skills in delegation, providing feedback, and motivating others.
  • Is in good standing with current church or ministry.
  • Prefer at least 5 years of full-time ministry experience.
  • Prefer an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America, but open to dialogue with qualified lay or non-PCA candidates.
  • Able to comply with our “Protection and Prevention Pledge.”
  • Able to pass a background check.

Application Deadline

12/31/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(540) 471-5400
office@emmanuelarlington.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Arlington, VA

Description of Organization

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church is a multi-ethnic church in the heart of Arlington, Virginia.

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