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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Fort Dodge, IA
and
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Webster City, IA
Parish/Institution
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
1007 First Avenue South
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
515-576-2019
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
1100 Mary Lane
Webster City, Iowa 50595
515-832-2707
Description of Parish/Institution
St. Mark’s, a 150 year old historic church, and Good Shepherd, a 50 year old mission church, are pleased to be in a yoked/covenant relationship. Each has an active lay ministry centered in the Eucharist, pastoral and community care. Both are highly focused on local and global outreach. The communities are within 90 minutes of the Des Moines metro area.
Parish/Institutional Information
Parish Type: Yoked
Community Type: Town
Sunday Services: 2
Parish Style: Family
Communicants: 148
Avg. Total Sunday Attendance: 75
Financial Data
Total Budget: $200,488
Total Pledges: $52,320
No. of Pledges: 26
Total Paid to Diocese: $27,596
Diocesan Aid Received: $0
Debt: $0
Schools
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Church School |
Teachers: 11
Pupils: 25
|
Day School |
Teachers: 0
Pupils: 0
Parish/Institutional Goals
1st Goal: Develop a Strategy to Reach New Members
2nd Goal: Develop Spiritual Generosity and Stewardship
3rd Goal: Strengthen Outreach: Local/National/International
4th Goal: Develop Christian Education for All Ages
Last update: October 22, 2007
Position Profile
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Fort Dodge, IA
and
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Webster City, IA
Parish/Institution
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
1007 First Avenue South
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
515-576-2019
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
1100 Mary Lane
Webster City, Iowa 50595
515-832-2707
Contact
Rev. Tom Gehlsen
225 – 37th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
USA
515-277-6165
General Information
Position Title: Rector
Status Required: Priest
Position Status: Open
Position Type: Full Time
Education Required:
Date Open: October 1, 2007
Applications from Women, Minorities, and Candidates to the Priesthood especially welcome
Compensation*
*Compensation as defined by the Church Pension Fund, i.e. the sum of cash stipend, Social Security allowance, housing (whether cash or provided), and utilities.
Compensation*: Min: $49,000 Max:
Housing Type: Cash Allowance
Housing for 0 person(s)
Benefits
Pension Plan: $8,820
Health Insurance: Provided
Equity Allowance: $3,213
Vacation Weeks: 4
Professional Benefits
Car/Travel Account: Provided
Continuing Education Weeks: 2
Continuing Education Account: $500
Other Professional Accounts: Negotiable
Previous Incumbents of this Position
Incumbent:
Steve Hall 1989-2006
Wm. Cunningham 1979-1988
Position Profile – Responsibilities / Skills
General Skill Specific Skill Skill Detail
1st Responsibility – Develop Strategy to Attract New Members
Church Growth/Development Church Growth Expertise
Church Growth/Development Empowering Laity for Ministry
Church Growth/Development New Member Incorporation
Church Growth/Development Parish Planning
Church Growth/Development Prospective Members
2nd Responsibility – Develop Stewardship Both Spiritually and Financially
Spiritual/Prayer Life Spiritual Director
Stewardship Fund Development
Stewardship Identifying Gifts for Ministry
Stewardship Planned Giving
Stewardship Stewardship Education
Stewardship Stewardship Program Design
3rd Responsibility – Develop Outreach: Local/National/International
Community Outreach Community Involvement Community Relations
Community Outreach National/International Affairs
4th Responsibility – More Opportunities for Christian Education for All Ages
Christian Formation/Education Adult Programs Program Development/Planning
Christian Formation/Education Children’s Ministry
Christian Formation/Education Faith Development
Christian Formation/Education Family Life Education
Christian Formation/Education Program Design
Christian Formation/Education Young Adults (18-25)
Christian Formation/Education Youth Youth Group Program Design
Christian Formation/Education Youth Youth Spirituality
Additional Requirements
Vision planning to improve the physical facilities of the church buildings.
Web Pages
Last update: October 22, 2007
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
1100 Mary Lane
Webster City, Iowa 50595
Parish Office:
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1007 First Avenue South
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
ph. 515-576-2019
fax 515-576-0632
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