Senior Pastor: Biblical Teaching & Shepherding

Lancastersearch; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Congregational Church of Otsego, Michigan is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead with biblical clarity, shepherd the congregation, and oversee worship, ordinances, and pastoral care. The role emphasizes preaching, counseling, and leadership development to sustain growth under 4C's affiliation.

The pastor will lead worship, provide pastoral visitation, officiate ceremonies, and work with staff and leadership to equip small groups and church teams.

Qualifikationen

• Called, qualified minister with biblical preaching and pastoral care.
• Experience in congregational leadership preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead worship services, preach the Gospel, and administer Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
• Call on members in sickness and sorrow; perform general visitation.
• Meet with prospective new members; provide counseling or classes in the new member decision process.
• Officiate weddings and funerals; provide counseling as needed.
• Work with administrative staff on bulletins, newsletters, and church correspondence.
• Develop and empower church leadership and small groups for spiritual education.
• Assist church teams and committees without voting authority.
• Perform administrative duties related to office, staff, and property.
• Attend Leadership Council meetings monthly; report activities quarterly.
• Maintain office hours with a minimum of 12 hours per week for meetings.
• Interact with the 4C's and network with local churches.
• Abide by Church Bylaws and 4C's Code of Ethics.

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Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Jobbeschreibung

First Congregational Church of Otsego, Michigan is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead with biblical clarity, shepherd the congregation, and oversee worship, ordinances, and pastoral care. The role emphasizes preaching, counseling, and leadership development to sustain growth under 4C's affiliation.

The pastor will lead worship, provide pastoral visitation, officiate ceremonies, and work with staff and leadership to equip small groups and church teams.