Role:
The pastor's role in the Body of Christ is to feed and lead congregations and communities through the preaching and teaching of God's Word, administering communion, and overseeing the ministries of the church. The role of pastor in Christ's Church is a servant leadership role, with Christ as the perfect example.
Professional Qualifications:
- Devout personal faith in Christ
- Graduate theological degree from accredited educational institution
- Experience in outreach and evangelism
- 2-3 years of ministry experience in rural/small town setting (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Character:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible
- Possess strong integrity exemplary of a spiritual leader of the church
- Strong religious conviction
- Ability to show impartiality, patience, perserverance, and fiscal responsibility
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to show compassion for struggles and concerns of others
- Ability to relate and minister to a wide diversity of congregants
- Provide effective leadership of church operations
Working Conditions:
- The position of pastor requires great flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- The pastor should be in the office and/or be accessible a sufficient amount of time to meet with members of the congregation, prospects, and members of the church staff.
- The pastor is expected to work an average of 40 hours each week performing the responsibilities below
Responsibilities:
- Provide spiritual, pastoral, outreach, and servant leadership to the congregation
- Serve as administrator of church business
- Prepare weekly sermons that capture the essence of the biblical vision; preach and conduct worship services
- Prepare weekly lessons for adult Sunday school
- Interpret biblical scripture for the congregation
- Visit and comfort the sick, shut-in, and bereaved
- Provide counseling to the congregation an prospects
- Officiate at special services (e.g., baptisms, weddings, funerals, infant dedications, etc.)
- Attend monthly church leadership meetings, quarterly business meetings, and other meetings to coordinate ministries
- Participate and assist in church events (ie. Harvest Dinner, Summer Picnic, etc.)
- Ensure church facilities are functioning
- Represent the congregation in community organizations and activities to learn new ways the church can support and engage with the surrounding area
- Develop and share a vision (or plan) for the youth group to show spiritual growth and membership growth
Compensation:
This is a full-time salaried position.
