Visionary Pastor for Gospel Growth & Community Impact

MinistryList; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountville Presbyterian Church seeks a full-time visionary spiritual leader to guide and shepherd the congregation into future ministry. The pastor will equip lay leaders in accordance with God's will for gospel growth in members and the mission community.

Responsibilities include planning worship services, administering sacraments, counseling, leading sessions and oversight, and overseeing mission outreach and new membership classes. Ordination in EPC or eligibility is required; M.Div preferred.

Qualifications

• Ordination or eligibility for ordination in The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).
• Seminary graduate required; M.Div preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Sunday worship services including liturgy, scripture, songs and prayers.
• Administer sacraments and perform weddings and funerals.
• Moderate session meetings and provide oversight for boards and committees.
• Provide pastoral visitation and counseling, including pre-marital counseling.
• Lead church mission and outreach and oversee membership classes.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Pastoral counseling

Discernment

Worship planning

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div)

Job description

This full-time position is for a visionary spiritual leader to guide and shepherd Mountville Presbyterian Church into future ministry. This person will equip our dedicated lay leaders in accordance with God’s will towards gospel growth in lives of the church members and mission community (Eph 4:11-12). This position requires a deeply devoted heart for God, his people, and the lost ones in the world that Christ came to save (1Tim 1:1-5).

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute Sunday worship services, (Liturgy, Scripture, Songs, Prayers, etc.). Administer sacraments (including shut-ins). Perform weddings and funerals.
• Moderate session meetings, including the discipleship and spiritual equipping of the leadership. In conjunction with session, provide oversight for other boards, lay leaders, and committees. Discern God’s will for the overall direction of his church. Participate and represent the church to the Presbytery and General Assembly.
• Exercise visitation and pastoral care for ailing, grieved, or troubled members. Provide counseling for members where appropriate, (including pre-marital counseling). Pray regularly for church members.
• In conjunction with the Neighborhood and Mission committees, oversee and lead the church in mission and outreach. Lead New Membership and Confirmation Classes. Maintain good reputation and activity within the surrounding community. Provide Biblical education in conjunction with Christian Education Committee.

Professional Qualifications:

• Ordained or eligible to be ordained in The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Seminary graduate minimally required: M Div preferred

Personal Qualifications:

• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by humility, integrity, and maturity in speech and conduct as outlined in 1Tim 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9. A commitment to the unity, purity, and peace of the church. A commitment to integrate church life and family life in a healthy way for the mutual benefit of both