Full-Time Pastor: Bible-Centered Growth & Outreach

Lancaster Search; Bethesda (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Parsonage with garage

4 weeks vacation

CE stipend + $1,500/yr

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Bethesda Methodist Church in Bethesda, OH seeks a full-time Pastor to lead weekly sermons, worship, and children’s messages while guiding discipleship and outreach in the Bethesda community and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate loves Jesus, teaches God’s Word faithfully, and fosters spiritual health, community engagement, and mission support beyond the church walls. Retirement of the current pastor motivates this search.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a clear love for Jesus Christ with biblical values in life and ministry.
• Exemplify the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-10, Titus 1:5-16, and 1 Peter 5:1-2.
• Preferably ordained, with additional training or schooling.
• Pastoral experience preferred, newer graduates considered for strong pastoral qualities.
• Ability to connect with children, youth, and young families.
• Articulate biblical theology clearly and applicably.
• Servant leader with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly sermons and meaningful worship experiences.
• Discipleship and biblically equipping church members.
• Pastoral care during crises with counseling as needed.
• Support church missions and provide encouragement to outreach efforts.
• Participate on church board and prepare monthly Pastor’s reports.
• Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, and baby dedications.
• Visit shut-ins and coordinate weekly bulletins with church secretary.
• Develop community outreach, youth programs, and online services.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Bible teaching

Public speaking

Discipleship

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Ordained ministry training

Seminary background

Job description

Bethesda Methodist Church in Bethesda, OH seeks a full-time Pastor to lead weekly sermons, worship, and children’s messages while guiding discipleship and outreach in the Bethesda community and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate loves Jesus, teaches God’s Word faithfully, and fosters spiritual health, community engagement, and mission support beyond the church walls. Retirement of the current pastor motivates this search.