Pastor

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