Solo Pastor

St. Peter's United Church of Christ; Grant Park (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Grant Park, Illinois, seeks a settled pastor for long-term ministry. The minister will move church membership to the congregation and align standing with the related conference association.

The role includes leading worship, administering sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care, and strategic planning while engaging with the community and supervising staff. A full-time, on-site position with a broad outreach is expected.

Qualifications

• Spiritual grounding in scripture and theology; ability to nurture faith across ages.
• Leadership with openness to change and community outreach.
• Strong communication skills—oral, written, and digital.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and lead Sunday worship, including liturgy and bulletin.
• Administer baptisms and Holy Communion per UCC theology.
• Provide faith formation, visitation, and pastoral care collaboration.
• Lead and support ministries through collaboration with lay leaders.
• Represent the church in community engagement and relationships with local groups.
• Provide administrative leadership with elected church leaders; attend council/comm meetings.
• Engage in strategic planning for current and new ministry directions.
• Participate in wider church activities; supervise staff.
• Counsel, listen, and refer as needed; study and prayer for growth.
• Support youth programs and confirmation classes.

Connaissances

Pastoral leadership

Effective communication

Spiritual counseling

Description du poste

Position Duration: Settled – a called position for longer-term ministry in which the minister moves church membership to the congregation and moves standing to related association.

Compensation Level: Full Time

Total support package meet conference compensation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and leadership of Sunday worship including scripture study, crafting of liturgy and bulletin, planning of music in coordination with music staff.
• Administer the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion in accordance with United Church of Christ theology and practice.
• Faith formation and vitality through prayer, Bible study, service, identifying helpful resources and opportunities; visitation for sick and shut-ins; pastoral care collaboration with lay people
• Provide leadership development by collaborating with lay leaders to design and strengthen ministries and programs, participating in meetings, and offering guidance and support to church initiatives as needed.
• Lead community engagement by representing the church as an ambassador of God’s love through worship, pastoral services (weddings, funerals, etc), and relationships with local organizations.
• Provide administrative leadership in collaboration with elected church leaders, including participation in council and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Strategic planning for current and new directions in ministry
• Participate in wider church activities
• Supervision of staff
• Counseling, listening, and referral
• Study and prayer to increase faith and improve skills to lead, teach, & preach effectively
• Reaches out to inactive members and works at bringing new members into the church
• Support the youth group through visible pastoral presence, including occasional short messages or activities that encourage faith development and connection.
• Lead the confirmation program by teaching confirmation classes and supporting the faith formation of youth preparing for active church membership.
• Support effective communication of the church’s mission and ministries, including appropriate use of technology and digital platforms.
• Provide pastoral leadership in times of change and conflict, fostering healthy communication, mutual respect, and shared discernment.

Qualifications

• Spiritual: Grounded in scripture and theology; encourages faith development for all ages; inspirational sermons
• Leadership: adaptive, openness to change, patience and trust-building, willingness to learn and grow; engaging with the community beyond the church walls and strengthening outreach including missions
• Communication: Effective oral, written, and digital communication; relevant and engaging preaching