SPC Brochure - shelbypres.org
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SPC Brochure - shelbypres.org
SHELBY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 226 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 704-487-8503 www.shelbypres.org We are seeking an Associate Pastor. Our Mission and Vision Our goal at Shelby Presbyterian Church is to fulfill our adopted mission statement, “Jesus Christ is our host, who loves us into his family of faith, who challenges us to become a community of service, who encourages us to welcome the stranger in his name.” We also strive to embody the principles of our vision statement, “Growing as disciples, serving the worldʼs needs, for the glory of God,” which is referred to in the daily life of our church as “Growing, Praising, & Serving.” Our challenge is to prayerfully achieve our mission and vision statements, both corporately and individually. We are a church built on a strong history of faithfulness to God, working daily to expand our potential for giving and to increase our commitment to serve Christ. We endeavor to show our love and practice Christian discipleship as we work for peace and justice, both locally and globally. Through the study of Scripture, we take time to pray, be silent, and listen. We continually encourage and commune with each other, as guided by the Holy Spirit. We are Shelby Presbyterian Church, proud of our rich history in our community, while continually seeking new ways to grow, praise, and serve. Our Community* Shelby is the county seat of Cleveland County centrally located between Charlotte and Asheville in the piedmont of North Carolina. The population of Shelby is approximately 21,000. Our church is located in historic Uptown Shelby minutes from many of the city's shops and restaurants. Local attractions include the following: • Don Gibson Theater hosts a variety of live music and shows from awardwinning performers from across the country. • Cleveland Mall provides a pleasant shopping experience featuring stores such as Belk, Sears, and Bath & Body Works. The mall is also home to the tenscreen Carmike Cinema. • Keeter Stadium in Shelby is the permanent home of the American Legion World Series held each August. • The Cleveland County Fair is the largest county fair in the state of North Carolina and attracts nearly 175,000 visitors to Shelby each fall. • Cleveland County is home to a variety of venues for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Local parks include the Broad River Greenway near Boiling Springs, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, and South Mountain State Park. • Owl's Eye Vineyard and Winery hosts a variety of wine tastings, local music groups, and social events. The winery is owned and operated by a couple from our congregation! • Gardner-Webb University is a private Christian liberal arts college with a student population of around 4,000 students located in nearby Boiling Springs. *Information courtesy of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce. For more information go to www.clevelandchamber.org, www.cityofshelby.com, or www.clevelandcounty.com. Our History Shelby Presbyterian Church has a long and rich history of serving Christ in Cleveland County and in the state of North Carolina. We also have a tradition of fostering and nurturing new ministries in our community. Here are some highlights from our church's history of growing as disciples, praising the Lord, and serving the world's needs in Shelby and beyond: • 1858 Shelby Presbyterian Church organized by the Concord Presbytery • 1875 First church building completed • 1878 First Sunday School classes held • 1953-1954 Current sanctuary and fellowship hall completed • 1954 Family night supper established • 1979 Rainbow Connection Preschool begins • 1980 Life Enrichment Center established • 1984 Soup Kitchen Food Ministry begins • 1985 Winter Night Shelter begins • 1997 Covenant relationship established with Monte Los Olivos Church in Las Animas, Guatemala • 2008 Sunday morning Contemporary Service established • 2008 Shelby Presbyterian Church becomes a Stephen Ministry Congregation • 2008 Shelby Presbyterian Church celebrates 150th Anniversary • 2010 Session approves church's new vision statement • 2012 Session approves church's new logo Our Church At Shelby Presbyterian Church we praise God through singing hymns, reading scripture, and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our traditional worship service is held in the sanctuary at 11:00 between September and May. We also offer a contemporary service at 8:30 during these months in our fellowship hall. During the summer months, our church comes together at 10:00 for a blended service in the sanctuary that features aspects of both traditional and contemporary services. Shelby Presbyterian Church serves Christ in a variety of ways in our community. Our Food Ministry provides a meal to needy families every week. The Rainbow Connection is a mission-based preschool that serves approximately 80 local children. Additionally, in 2008 our church became a Stephen Ministry congregation. We currently have ten trained Stephen ministers and seven Stephen leaders. Our church provides a variety of ways for members to grow as disciples and develop their spiritual gifts. We organize Bible studies and prayer trios during the Advent and Lenten seasons. In addition, circles, Vacation Bible School, as well as catechism and confirmation classes provide congregants of all C u r r e n t S t a f f ages with opportunities to grow in their faith and learn about the Lord. Senior Pastor: Dr. Luke Harkey We also have a strong Christian education program that helps members of all ages grow in their knowledge of scripture and biblical teachings. Our church has also been blessed with a tradition of gifted Sunday school teachers from our congregation. Church Educator: Bonnie Sanford Parish Associate for Visitation: John Campbell Director of Music: Amy Allen Church Secretary: Jane Szymborski Bookkeeper: June Hatfield Organist: Joy Cushman We emulate Christ's command to love one another through a variety of opportunities for fellowship, hospitality, and member care. Our tradition of family night suppers allows families to come together on Wednesday night to enjoy a meal and program. Octet dinner groups, Presbyterian women, the Get-abouts senior group, and our youth program offers members from all ages opportunities to share in each other's lives and grow in their faith. Our Search for an Associate Pastor The person we seek will bring his or her unique skills and spiritual gifts to our church. It is our desire to focus those gifts on strengthening our congregation and bringing youth and young adults to a commitment of a life of faith. However there are specific areas in which our church is looking for pastoral leadership and direction including these general responsibilities: Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Robin Holland (Chair) • Worship/preach/teach • Youth/young adult ministry John Brotherton • Communication/fellowship/hospitality Molly Brownlee • Leadership development Richard Fletcher • Spiritual development Ben Brooks Claire McCullough Becca Schweppe Ultimately we seek a pastor who will join with us in our mission to grow as disciples, praise Christ, and serve God as we work to build a community of Christ within Shelby Presbyterian Church. Our new associate pastor will engage youth and young adults by the embracing following responsibilities: • Plan and oversee a Christ-centered youth (grades 6-12) ministry built on prayer, leadership, discipleship, personal evangelism, outreach, and personal relationships with youth • Encourage, organize, motivate, and train adult volunteers for leadership, participation, and support in youth ministry • Develop program opportunities to engage and motivate young adults and their families through fellowship and worship Shelby Presbyterian Church Information Guide Presbytery: Western North Carolina For More Average worship attendance: 207 Information Average weekly Sunday School attendance: 107 Web: www.shelbypres.org Session: 15 members E-mail: [email protected] Board of Deacons: 15 members Worship Services: 8:30 Contemporary Service and 11:00 Traditional Service (September through May) 10:00 Blended Service (June through August)