Pastor - Osterhout Bible Church (Tunkhannock, PA)

Lancastersearch; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Osterhout Bible Church in Tunkhannock, PA is seeking a faithful, biblically grounded Pastor to guide a small rural congregation through a season of transition and renewal. The role emphasizes expository preaching, outreach to the unchurched, and lasting discipleship across generations.

Candidates must meet biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1; full-time, part-time, or bi-vocational arrangements are considered.

Qualifications

• Must meet biblical qualifications for Pastor per 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Experience in rural ministry and leadership during transitional periods preferred.
• Ability to shepherd a small, autonomous congregation through renewal.

Responsibilities

• Lead local outreach to reach the unchurched in the Tunkhannock community.
• Provide sound, expository preaching and prioritize whole counsel of God.
• Foster fellowship and spiritual growth across generations.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Community outreach

Discipleship

Tools

Bible

Job description

Pastor - Osterhout Bible Church (Tunkhannock, PA)

Tunkhannock, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• City Tunkhannock
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Country United States

Job Description

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
• 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