Pastor

Northwest Conference; Warren (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Conference in Warren, Minnesota is seeking a dedicated minister to lead church activities, preach, and guide congregational growth according to Biblically aligned principles. Responsibilities include administering sacraments, leading community outreach, and providing pastoral care to members.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong preaching skills, engage effectively with the congregation, and maintain a consistent daily office schedule. Join us in fulfilling our mission to witness for Christ and enhance community connections.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in preaching and teaching the Word of God.
• Leadership in ministry required, particularly in youth and community activities.
• Must maintain a strong example of Christian conduct.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments.
• Administer the sacraments according to the Evangelical Covenant Church's practice.
• Lead ministry activities for all members, including youth and adult services.

Skills

Preaching and teaching

Pastoral leadership

Community engagement

Communication

Christian conduct

Education

Theological training

Job description

Set as a guide of personal behavior the standard required in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.

• Preach and teach the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments;
• Administer the sacraments, Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, according to the practice of the Evangelical Covenant Church;
• Lead in ministry to all the members of this faith community according to particular needs; including youth ministry, men’s Bible study, church activities, confirmation, adult Sunday school, marriages, funerals, baptisms;
• Lead us in fulfilling our church’s responsibility to witness for Christ and to gather into community the lost and unconnected;
• Give pastoral leadership to our congregation’s boards, ministry committees and activities;
• Keep your life in harmony with the Word of God, striving in word and deed to be a worthy example in Christian living, avoiding conduct which might endanger the faith of others;
• Keep your practices consistent with the Covenant Afformations, and Constitution and Bylaws of this congregation;
• Oversee the leadership of worship services;
• Encourage us to support the mission of the Covenant Church and our regional conference;
• Minister to members who are sick/shut-in at their homes or in nursing home (visits, administer Lord’s Supper);
• Maintain a daily office schedule at the church that is accessible and accountable to lay leadership and office staff of at least 20 hrs/week (Suggested 8:00am-Noon);
• Participate in the community ministerial group;
• Supportive of camping ministry (Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp);
• Meet regularly with Pastoral Committee to maintain effective ministry;
• Follow up with members of church who are not attending regularly;
• Attend Covenant pastoral professional development opportunities and maintain a regular program of personal study to enable yourself to conduct meaningful worship services and service to the congregation.