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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
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1878 First Sunday School classes held
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1953-1954 Current sanctuary and fellowship hall completed
•
1954 Family night supper established
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1979 Rainbow Connection Preschool begins
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1980 Life Enrichment Center established
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1984 Soup Kitchen Food Ministry begins
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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)