Pastor - Osterhout Bible Church (Tunkhannock, PA)

Lancaster Search; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance premium reimbursement

Retirement contributions

PTO and personal enrichment days

Zusammenfassung

Osterhout Bible Church in Tunkhannock, PA is seeking a faithful Pastor to shepherd a small, rural congregation through a season of renewal. The ideal candidate will preach Christ-centered, expository sermons and lead outreach to the unchurched in the local community.

The church emphasizes sound biblical teaching, multi-generational discipleship, and long-term revitalization. Compensation is negotiable within a $40,000–$50,000 range, with benefits and a focus on stability during transition.

Qualifikationen

• Meet biblical qualifications for a Pastor as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Aufgaben

• Lead local outreach to reach the lost and unchurched in the Tunkhannock community.
• Provide sound, expository preaching that prioritizes the whole counsel of God.
• Foster fellowship and spiritual growth across all generations and shepherd the congregation through a transition period.

Jobbeschreibung

Osterhout Bible Church (Tunkhannock, PA) – Pastor

The Big Picture

Osterhout Bible Church (https://sites.google.com/view/osterhout-bible-church-pa/our-story) is seeking a faithful, biblically grounded Pastor to lead this rural congregation in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, through a season of transition and renewal. The church is looking for a shepherd who will provide sound, expository preaching that prioritizes the whole counsel of God, lead local outreach to the unchurched in the Tunkhannock community, and foster discipleship and fellowship across all generations.

After 25 years of faithful leadership, Osterhout's current pastor (68) has expressed his intent to retire but has committed to remain in ministry for as long as the search takes. The congregation is a firmly established, independent and autonomous body of fewer than 50 members, seeking a patient leader with a heart for rural ministry and a vision for long-term church revitalization.

Job Profile

• Lead local outreach to reach the lost and unchurched in the Tunkhannock community
• Provide sound, biblical preaching that prioritizes the “whole counsel of God” over modern trends
• Foster fellowship and spiritual growth across all generations, from seniors to families with children
• Meet the biblical qualifications of a Pastor as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Bring a heart for rural ministry and the patience to navigate a long-term pastoral transition
• Full time, part time, and bi-vocational candidates will all be considered, at the discretion of OBC's pulpit committee

Compensation & Benefits

• Negotiable salary range of $40,000–$50,000, with potential for a performance-based raise after twelve months
• Negotiable health insurance premium reimbursement and retirement contributions
• 14 days of standard PTO annually, plus 5 additional days for personal enrichment (e.g., Bible conferences or seminars)
• Hiring is contingent upon approved criminal history and child protective clearances