This is a FULL TIME or PART TIME Pastor position. Bi-vocational applicants are welcome to apply.
LEADING:
- Plan and conduct the worship service: including preparing and delivering the sermons and leading the observance of ordinances.
- Lead the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.
- Leading in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total program of the church.
- Attend council and committee meetings, and work with the deacons, church officers, and the councils as they perform their responsibilities.
- Cooperate with associational, state, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern, and keep the church informed of denominational development.
PASTORAL CARE:
- Extend care to individuals or families through one-on-one contact
- Visits individuals who are in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound
- Stay in contact with those who are recovering at home
- Contact prospective members
- Contact those who have become inactive in church
- Contact people experiencing crisis or spiritual needs
- Guide people in times of anxiety, confusion, and doubt
- Be available for individual or family counseling
- Be there for people during times of celebration and times of grief
- Visit or contact individuals who are having diagnostic tests or procedures and support the family
- Involve couples in pre-marriage counseling
- Perform marriage ceremonies
- Visit families that have lost a loved one
- Officiate funeral services
- Maintain 20 hours minimum office hours (flexible as approved by deacons) at the church
- Other responsibilities as needed.
SALARY:
- Commensurate with education and experience: $35,000 to $41,000
