Ministry Opportunity: Senior Pastor

 

PURPOSE

 

To serve the church by providing spiritual leadership and vision to the congregation, nurturing spiritual health, stability and development of gifts through organizational direction and administrative oversight. To identify the needs of the congregation to enable the body to grow to its full potential in membership and spiritual vitality.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Session and Presbytery

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Vision & Leadership
  • Enhance, in concert with the Session, the vision for the church and communicate that vision to staff, leadership and laity
  • Moderate Session
  • Develop goals with Session
  • Communicate a clear direction and equip the leadership for ministry
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  • Preaching, Teaching & Worship

 

  • Provide a solid biblically-based, reformed ministry of preaching and teaching, to equip believers for the work of ministry and building Kingdom leaders
  • Coordinate with Worship Team and Praise Teams to plan and lead worship, including, but not limited to:

        - Preaching

        - Developing the order of service

        - Selecting music

        - Administering the Sacraments

        - Developing and promoting seasonal events and services

        - Supporting, motivating and coordinating other worship leaders

        - Encourage and nurture the understanding and application of Reformed theology

 

  • Congregational Care & Discipleship
  • Conduct new member classes
  • Help Assimilation Committee with including new members in the life of the church
  • Oversee direction of an active Christian education program
  • Encourage development of Small Groups and fellowship
  • Provide spiritual direction to the church and community which may include officiating weddings, funerals, and memorial services
  • Provide pastoral care to people hospitalized, in a crisis, or acute situation
  • Oversee a lay visitation program
  • Initiate conflict resolution and initial/basic counseling
  • Administration & Staff Leadership
  • Lead regular office staff meetings
  • Work with the Personnel Team in maintaining job descriptions, personnel policies and procedures, and performance evaluations for every employee
  • Participate in developing the annual budget with Session Denominational Involvement
  • Attend meetings of the EPC
  • Personal & Spiritual Expectations
  • Demonstrate a Christian lifestyle through word and deed, being mindful of one’s own need for spiritual and physical renewal on a daily basis
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • EPC ordained Minister (or eligible)
  • Theological beliefs compatible with the EPC
  • Pastoral experience
  • Experience in teaching Scripture
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good organizational and operational skills
  • Understanding of small community dynamics Evaluation
  • The pastor will be evaluated annually by the Session
  • Additional Requirements
  • All applicants must be willing to submit to a background and credit check

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For more information about the position, the church, and our community , please read our Church Information Form (CIF) by clicking here.

 

If interested in applying for the Senior Pastor position, please send a resume to Greg Hanberg, chair of CCE Search Committee, at hanbergg@gmail.com.

 

FoF

 

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