Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Union (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off for vacation

Professional development expense allowance

Job summary

A Presbyterian church in Union, Missouri, seeks a dedicated Presbyterian Pastor to lead worship services, provide pastoral care, and develop community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong faith, possess a passion for discipleship, and have experience in preaching and church leadership. Benefits include an experience-based salary package, housing allowance, health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the spiritual direction of a growing congregation.

Qualifications

• Strong faith and commitment to scripture.
• Ability to lead worship and pastoral care actively.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement.
• Utilize God-given gifts to serve the church.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sunday worship services and special services.
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons.
• Offer pastoral care and counseling.
• Develop church programs for spiritual growth.
• Collaborate with church leadership on vision execution.
• Direct ministerial team members.
• Participate in community outreach.
• Guide evangelism efforts.

Skills

Expository preaching

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Community engagement

Biblical preaching

Job description

Presbyterian Pastor

Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church

Job Type: Full-Time Pastor

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

About Us: Our church is a conservative, mortgage‑free, member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), located in a growing rural community. We are dedicated to fostering a faithful, scripture‑centered ministry that serves the spiritual needs of our members and extends the gospel to our broader community and beyond.

We invite interested applicants to view our church website at www.trinitychurch-unionmo.com.

Job Summary

This solo pastor position would best be filled by a shepherd who seeks God’s will, embodies strong faith, holds scripture in high regard, loves God’s people, and has a passion for discipleship. The ideal candidate will lead our congregation in worship, provide pastoral care, and advance our church’s presence and gospel proclamation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Sunday worship services and special services that would include but not be limited to weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
2. Prepare and deliver sermons that are biblically sound, engaging, and applicable.
3. Offer pastoral care and counseling to church members, including hospital visits, home visitations, and premarital counseling.
4. Lead and develop church programs that support spiritual growth and fellowship including: Bible studies, youth programs, education classes for adults and children, training for elders and deacons, and membership and communicants classes.
5. Collaborate with the session to execute the church’s vision and mission.
6. Direct ministerial team members and youth workers.
7. Participate in community outreach and service projects to strengthen church‑community relations.
8. Guide congregational efforts in local evangelism and foreign missions.

Attributes Desired in our Pastor

We want a pastor who:

1. Is committed to delivering expository preaching, communicated faithfully and clearly across a spectrum of ages and educational levels, proclaiming the whole counsel of God.
2. Is invested in discipleship efforts that serve the congregation.
3. Appreciates and nurtures our multi-generational congregation, and desires to foster relationships.
4. Is instrumental in the development of congregant members using their God‑given gifts to serve His people.
5. Values our location, size, and the inheritance of our past as the foundation of what God has for our future.
6. Brings enthusiasm and new ideas for engaging in and with the community, allowing us to share the word of God through our outreach and ministries.
7. Will actively participate in our Presbytery and the General Assembly.

Benefits

1. Experience-based salary package
2. Housing allowance
3. Health insurance
4. Retirement plan contributions
5. Paid time off for vacation
6. Professional development expense allowance