Pastor - New Hope (Whitwell, TN)

Lancaster Search; Whitwell (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manse provided

Retirement

Utilities provided

Job summary

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Whitwell, TN is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead spiritual care and church programs. The position includes a cash salary and housing support, with a manse provided and additional benefits.

The church sits at 176 East Valley Road, Whitwell, offers retirement, utilities, and insurance as part of a competitive package; responsibilities may include worship leadership, pastoral care, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month
• Manse provided, $1,800/month
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable
• Insurance: Provided
• Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable

Job description

New Hope (https://www.facebook.com/nhcpc/) is searching for a full-time Pastor.

Requirements

New Hope (Whitwell, TN) – Pastor

The Big Picture

New Hope (https://www.facebook.com/nhcpc/) is searching for a full-time Pastor.

Requirements

SNAPSHOT OF THE CHURCH

Name and Address of Church: New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church

176 East Valley Road

Whitwell, TN 37397

Presbytery: Tennessee-Georgia Year Organized: January 31, 1874

Current Active Membership: 50 Active Membership 5 years ago: 55

Minister Information:

Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month

Manse or housing: Manse provided, $1800/month

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable

Insurance: Provided

Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable

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Attendance/Services

Average weekly attendance for Morning Worship in person: 45 Average weekly attendance for Worship via online services: 6 Evening Worship: Bible Study-20

Mid-Week Service: Bible Study- 15

Other regular services (list/describe):

Fellowship Breakfast- quarterly- 20

Organizations/Meetings in the church (Bible Study, CPWM, Youth, Men’s Fellowship, etc.)

Wednesday night Bible Study, Youth, Flamingo Flock, Young Adult Fellowship Group, Vacation Bible School, Ministry Teams

Church School (number in attendance)

Total Enrollment of Church School: 25

Nursery: 3 Curriculum: Teacher K-6: 7 Curriculum: Teacher

Youth: 8 Curriculum: Teacher Adults: 7 Curriculum: Standard

Financial Statement for the last complete fiscal year (give year): 2025

Total Income: $103,100 Total Expenses: $115,900

Pledges: N/A Operating Expenses: $105,000

Offerings/Gifts: $103,100 Debt Payment: N/A

Benevolences: included below

Other fundraising/income: $12,800 Other such as Judicatories, Second Mile, Stott-Wallace, etc.: $9,700

*Our United Outreach (OUO): $1,200

Approved Budget for the Current Fiscal Year: Not completed until the end of January each year.

*In 1985, the General Assembly adopted a recommendation for congregational giving to Our United Outreach.

They agreed that a church would be asked to tithe or give 10% of their income to Our United Outreach.

SNAPSHOT OF THE COMMUNITY:

Total population of the city, town, or rural area in which the church is located: Sequatchie County, TN- approximately 18,000 people

City of Dunlap, TN – approximately 6,500 people

This church serves a community or neighborhood that encompasses an area within how many miles of the church? 5 miles

Indicate the kind of service area by checking any of the following that applies:

__Inner City __Urban (Downtown) __Urban (Residential) __Suburban _x_Town_x_Rural __College _x_Retirement __Recreational/Resort _x_Agricultural

According to the most recent census report, the city/town/rural area in which the church is located is (check one):

_x_Growing __Declining __Static

According to the most recent census report, the immediate community/neighborhood/parish served by the church is (check one):

_x_Growing __Declining __Static

Benefits

Minister Information:

Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month

Manse or housing: Manse provided, $1800/month

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable

Insurance: Provided

Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable

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