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Meridian Church is a Reformed Baptist church in rural southwest Oklahoma, just south of Duncan. We are prayerfully seeking an elder-qualified man to serve our fellowship as a “shepherd in song.” This document gives general guidelines for our search. Specific details will be worked out in conversation with the elders of Meridian Church.
Expectations:
- Personal godliness
- Faithful covenant membership
- Agreement with our Congregational Affirmation, Elder Confession, Covenant, and Constitution
- Elder qualified (1 Timothy 3)
- Enter our elder apprenticeship (dependent on experience)
- Later be presented to the body as an elder because of high commendation and experience.
- Know feed, lead, and guard this flock
- Emphasis of shepherding the flock in song
- Select and lead the congregation in Biblical songs that are theologically rich and gospel-minded
- Teaching the flock how to sing—Biblically, practically, and Spiritually
- Building up the church’s musicality
- “Publishing” our liturgy and preparing various elements for our worship gathering.
- Active participation in members meetings and a life group
- Attend elders meetings
- Flexibly allow four Sundays away with pay. Four additional Sundays in attendance, but not actively leading worship in song from the stage.
Review:
- Please review the following before contacting us. All these documents may be found on our website: www.meridianchurch.com.
- Congregational Affirmation
- Elder Confession
- Covenant
- Constitution
- Church articles:
- “The Ethos and Elements of our Corporate Exultation”
- “Communion and the Keys”
- “Worshipping Together”
Compensation:
- Bi-vocational
- Minimum compensation of $1000 per month.
- More may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and time expected to be devoted to ministry at Meridian Church.
Application:
- Please send the following:
- Resume
- Short letters of commendation from current elders with contact information
- Three letters of commendation from someone other than a pastor
- Suggestions: an employer or coworker, a teacher, a church member
- Fill out our Worship Elder Questionnaire