Rector Search
Church of the Resurrection / Flower Mound, Texas
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Thank you for your interest in our search for a new Rector. Whether you are a potential candidate or are here to recommend someone to us, know that Church of the Resurrection’s vision is to be Rooted, Restful and Relational in our worship and service. And it is our hope that this focus on the matchless grace of Christ will continue to be our treasure and mission in the generations to come.
As we look for the person who will lead us into the next season of our parish’s life, we’ve taken time to pray and reflect upon our identity, history, and values. At the link below you’ll find our Parish Profile, which gives a snapshot of our story, along with what we’re looking for in a Rector.
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If, after prayerful consideration, you are interested in applying, we invite you to submit the materials outlined below. The search process will remain open until the position is filled. In other words, as long as this listing remains posted, we are still accepting new candidates. However, to receive full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 30, 2023.
We also welcome recommendations, questions, and comments via email: RectorSearch@churchoftheres.com
All inquiries and applications will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Church of the Resurrection / Rector Search Team
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REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
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Cover Letter / Express your interest in being considered for the position (PDF or Word Doc).
Résumé / Please include the following details (PDF or Word Doc):
— Name, email, phone number, address
— Education and Training
— Work and Ministry Experience
— Special Skills, Expertise, and Experience
— Anything else that might be relevant or informative
Spiritual Autobiography / Tell us about your journey as a Christian: the way it all started; how God brought you to where you are now; and where he’s taking you (PDF or Word Doc; 3 pages max).
Sermon Samples / Send us two sermons you have preached recently. We would very much prefer video recordings, but will accept audio recordings. You can submit samples in two different ways:
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1. Video files (mp4); Audio files (mp3)
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2. Links to online sources. In this case, please include a separate PDF or Word document that
lists the links to your sermons hosted on a website, podcast, etc.
IMPORTANT /// File Naming:
Please name ALL files starting with your last name (underscore) first name (see below), and then indicate what the content is: cover letter, résumé, spiritual autobiography, sermon, links, etc.
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Ex:
smith_john_coverletter.pdf
smith_john_resume.pdf
smith_john_autobiography.pdf
smith_john_sermon1.mp4
smith_john_sermon2.mp4
smith_john_sermonlinks.doc
If you run into any problems or need any assistance,
please let us know at: RectorSearch@churchoftheres.com
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