Pastor Eliot Presbyterian Church

Ministrylist; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local urban church in Lowell, Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Pastor responsible for planning worship services, delivering spiritual care, and developing church leadership. This role includes creating opportunities for Bible study and prayer and developing a vision for the church's future. Ideal candidates will have experience in ministry and a heart for serving the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning worship services and preaching.
• Ability to provide spiritual care during office hours and emergencies.
• Skills in developing leadership and training others.

Responsibilities

• Plan worship services and preach the word of God.
• Provide spiritual care during office hours and in emergencies.
• Create opportunities for Bible study and prayer.
• Develop a vision for future ministries.
• Lead staff and train church leaders.

Job description

Eliot Church is a diverse community of followers of Jesus Christ, working together to share God’s love.

Our 98 members include people from Cambodia, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, Taiwan, and Brazil, as well as people born in the US. We are an urban church near downtown Lowell, Mass; our primary outreach ministry is a Day Center for homeless individuals.

We are seeking a full-time Pastor. who will be responsible for five areas of church life:

• Planning the worship services and preaching, teaching the word of God
• Providing spiritual care during office hours and in times of emergency
• Creating opportunities for Bible study and prayer
• Developing a vision for the future of our ministries both within the church and to our neighbors
• Leadership development — serving as head of staff, as well as training Elders, Deacons, and other leaders