Pastor (Solo)

Westminster Theological Seminary; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (manse)

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

A local church in Rensselaer, Missouri is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead its congregation and manage its ministries. The role involves preaching, teaching, and community outreach, aiming to strengthen the church's mission. The ideal candidate will have a Masters of Divinity and must resonate with the faith principles of the EPC. The position offers a salary of $75,000-$85,000 along with housing and medical benefits, emphasizing strong communication skills and a warm personality.

Qualifications

• Belief in the Essentials of Our Faith as stated by the EPC.
• Ability to engage the congregation with enthusiasm during sermons.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulpit ministry including sermons and special services.
• Minister to all ages, providing support and sacraments.
• Engage with the community to promote church membership.
• Moderate meetings and contribute to church governance.
• Manage office work and church communications.
• Support various ministries for different age groups.
• Participate in Presbytery and accept committee roles.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to preach and teach

Enthusiasm for engaging Biblical sermons

Comfort in rural settings

Warm sense of humor

Education

Masters of Divinity from an accredited school

Job description

Big Creek Presbyterian Church

Rensselaer, Missouri

Job Title: Pastor (solo) full time

Position reports to: Church Session

Salary Range: $75,000-85,000 Benefits included (manse/housing; medical, life, etc.-

See part 6 on CIF www.epc.org/mso)

Position Overview:

The pastor is responsible for ensuring that the church achieves its mission by strengthening the spiritual development of members and leading them to reach out into the community to witness for Jesus Christ and to welcome them into membership.

Responsibilities:

• Pulpit ministry; including Sunday sermons, funerals, weddings, and special services
• Minister to all ages, especially those who are ill, bereaved, or in hurting situations, taking sacraments to shut-ins, and hospital visitation
• Work with the congregation to reach out into the community with the good news of the Gospel and work regularly at bringing new members into the church
• Moderate monthly session meetings, congregational meetings and attend quarterly deacon’s meetings
• Office work, including the weekly bulletin; computer, printer, copy machine, etc. are provided in pastor’s office. The church does not employ a secretary.
• Be willing to initiate and support adult, children and youth ministries
• Regularly attend and be active in Presbytery, accepting committee assignments

Qualifications:

• Believe the Essentials of Our Faith as stated by the EPC without reservation
• Present engaging Biblical sermons with enthusiasm
• Love to preach, teach, and study to help the congregation live as faithful Christians in a secular world
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be comfortable in a rural village setting, enjoy the give and take of honest discourse and possess a warm sense of humor

Educational Requirements:

• Masters of Divinity from an accredited school

Contact: Susan Humphreys [e-mail] [phone] 1500 Riverside Street Hannibal, MO 63401