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Pastor for Worship in Song

Website Meridian Church

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