Pastor First Christian Church

Manhattan Christian College; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage housing

Job summary

First Christian Church in Rifle, Colorado, seeks a Pastor called to shepherd a dedicated family of God in a rural community, with elders and a board, promoting spiritual growth through a Bible-based approach.

The role includes preparing Sunday sermons, leading Bible studies, offering visitation, counseling, and providing funeral and wedding support, with potential administrative assistance and facility coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be called by God.
• Ordained by a Christian Church.
• Educated at a University or College affiliated with the Christian Church or Churches of Christ.
• 2 years’ experience pastoring at a Christian Church preferred.
• Counseling education/abilities strongly preferred.
• Higher education preferred or a desire to further his education.
• Musical abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Sunday Sermons.
• Reviews Bible Studies led in small groups.
• Funeral and Wedding availability.
• Visitation, Calling, and Counseling.
• Administrative duties, with option to hire assistant when budget allows.
• Coordination of Facility Maintenance.

Skills

Pastor skills

Counseling

Music

Education

Church-affiliated education

Higher education preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

First Christian Church in Rifle has a position for a Pastor who is called to shepherd a dedicated family of God in a rural community alongside a board and elders and will promote a sense of community and spiritual growth with a Bible-based approach in all aspects of ministry.

The First Christian Church (FCC) in Rifle was started in 1904. It is an independent, Bible-centered Christian Church, with an average Sunday worship attendance of 30-40 people every week and is led by elders and served by deacons, in accordance with the church constitution and bylaws. FCC consists of young and old ages committed to serving the local community.

The church’s mission is to win people to faith in Jesus Christ, to help them grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, and to work for the unity of all Christians to engage in the common task of building the kingdom of God.

Various ministries at FCC include regular Bible studies Sunday mornings, a women’s study, men’s study and a children’s ministry. FCC collaborates with local churches, participates at our local soup kitchen and food bank, and supports other independent ministries locally and worldwide. The harvest is ripe among our community’s youth population, families and those struggling with substance abuse.

Location

Rifle, Colorado is on the west side of the Rockies, approximately one hour drive east of Grand Junction and 3 hours west of Denver. Rifle has a population of approximately 11,000 and is a commuter town for many that work up valley to Aspen and Vail.

Rifle is mostly an oil and gas and hospitality community that has diverse conservative leanings. The location offers year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine (hunting, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, ice fishing, etc.) – all in a picturesque location on the Western Slope of Colorado. The atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Sunday Sermons.
• Reviews Bible Studies led in small groups.
• Funeral and Wedding availability.
• Visitation, Calling, and Counseling.
• Administrative duties, with option to hire assistant when budget allows.
• Coordination of Facility Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be called by God.
• Ordained by a Christian Church.
• Educated at a University or College affiliated with the Christian Church or Churches of Christ.
• 2 years’ experience pastoring at a Christian Church preferred.
• Counseling education/abilities strongly preferred.
• Higher education preferred or a desire to further his education.
• Musical abilities preferred.

Benefits

• Salary: $33,000 – $40,000 dependent on Experience.
• Housing: Parsonage (2-bedroom, office, 1 bath).