– Church of the Loving Shepherd, West Chester, PA is seeking a Senior Pastor
– St. Timothy Community Church, Gary, IN is seeking a Youth Pastor
– The Church at Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking an Associate Pastor.
SEEKING AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE
THE CHURCH AT LITCHFIELD PARK
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Salaried ~ Benefits – See Human Resources Policies Manual
JOB GOALS: To serve The Church at Litchfield Park in the total worship life of the congregation while demonstrating a Christ-like spirit, an attitude of cooperation, dependability and rapport with all members and staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Div. or equivalent from an accredited theological institution
- Ordained in a recognized Christian denomination
- Possess a genuine Christian faith
- Be open and willing to minister to all people without discrimination
- Possess an ability to work well in a multi-denominational/trans-generational Christian setting
- A demonstrated ability to council and minister to those in need of spiritual support
- Exceptional organizational written and oral communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide pastoral care for the congregation, as well as the church community
- Includes hospital, rehab, and home visits; counseling; weddings; and funerals as needed
- Demonstrate Christ-like concern for each staff member
- Preach 6-12 times in worship throughout the year or when called to do so
- Oversee and provide support for our support ministry taskforce
- Caregiver’s, Chronic Illness, Grief & Recovery Support Groups
- Communion visitations in cooperation with Deacons
- Spiritual gift discovery and implementation process
- Oversee and provide support for our Life Group (small group) ministries taskforce
- Oversee and provide support for our Fellowship ministries taskforce
- Women’s, men’s & all-church
- Oversee and provide support for our Missions taskforce
- Participate in monthly Deacons, Council on Ministries (requires submitting a monthly report of activities) and Board of Directors’ meetings
- Participate in weekly worship services, staff and pastors’ meetings
- Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Pastor and/or Board of Directors
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Pastor
WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH: Senior Pastor, Office Staff, Maintenance Staff, Board of Directors, Council on Ministries & Taskforces
EVALUATION: Prepared annually by the Senior Pastor
Seeking a Youth Pastor
POSITION: Youth Pastor
REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor
STATUS: Part-Time
MAXIMUM HOURS: 30 Per Week
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Possess a ministerial license.
Has completed a minimum of two (2) years of coursework from an accredited theological institution/seminary.
Has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
Set an excellent example for children and teens while stressing the importance of Christianity in their personal life. A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.
An ability to develop and deliver Biblically-based, impactful sermons to a congregation.
A minimum of two (2) years of pulpit experience is desired.
An ability to counsel children, teens and their parents, including but not limited to peer pressure, bullying, teen pregnancy and other youth-based challenges. Skills gained through on-the-job training and/or formal coursework.
Has held various positions of leadership within a church.
Possess three (3) years of experience teaching spiritual truths in a church (Bible study and/or Sunday School).
A demonstrated ability to identify and create meaningful yet fun-filled community outreach opportunities that involve children, teens, young adults and/or their parents.
A heart for pastoral care that targets children and teens.
Assist the Senior Pastor, as needed, in congregational-wide activities, visitations and life changing events (baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc.).
Develop/create a weekly age appropriate, Christ-centered youth worship experience (Due to communion, there will not be a youth service on the first Sunday of the month).
A willingness to learn and grow in the things of Christ and church leadership/administration
Exhibit strong and effective communication skills.
Possess solid planning and organizational skills.
A demonstrated proficiency with technology, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to work every Sunday for a minimum of four (4) hours.
PREFERRED POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Has completed all formal coursework from an accredited seminary.
Is an ordained clergy.
Has a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education or Theology)
INTERESTED PARTIES MUST APPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA OUTLINED ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE VISIT www.sttimothychurch.org and click on
“YOUTHPASTORCOMMITTEE2020@GMAIL.COM”
Seeking a Pastor
Invitation for Pastoral Applications at Church of the Loving Shepherd, West Chester, PA
Church of the Loving Shepherd is a 120 member, Christian church located in West Chester, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. We are an ecumenical community church, influenced by Quaker, Moravian, Episcopal, and UCC traditions. After many years of service to our congregation, our pastor is planning to retire. We are in search of a replacement.
We are looking for someone with a degree from an accredited seminary, preferably with pastoral experience in leading worship. Considerations that are important to us, and therefore to our future pastor, include: openness and respect of all faith traditions; a deep ecumenical and all-inclusive positive outlook; community involvement; and a strong interest in our on-going music ministry. We will be looking for our new pastor to provide direction, guidance, growth and hope to our congregation. We are looking for someone who shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding.
Further information can be found at our website, churchofthelovingshepherd.org.
Seeking a Pastor
Norris Religious Fellowship www.norrisrf.org in Norris, TN is seeking a full time pastor. We are a suburban church located in East Tennessee. We are an interdenominational church and a member of the International Council of Community Churches (ICCC), that not only accepts and tolerates differences but encourages diverse groups of people to come together. Our minister must be ordained as a graduate from an accredited divinity school, have ministerial experience, and must be comfortable with a moderate-to-liberal theology. We seek an open-minded, non-judgmental spiritual leader, counselor and guide, with strong moral and religious commitments, demonstrated leadership skills, an ability to inspire and teach through engaging and relevant sermons, and a passion for counselling the ill and grieving.
Our pastor will be responsible for weekly worship services, providing pastoral care, and counseling for the congregation. Also, the pastor will have a leadership role in increasing and revitalizing both our membership and our religious education programs. Our pastor will be responsible for managing the staff of the church. For consideration, applicants must be willing to relocate to Norris, TN.
Interested candidates should email nrfsearchcommittee@gmail.com to request a pastoral search profile for more information and an application.
The Historic People’s Community Church (PCC) fosters a tradition of being a Singing, Praying, Tithing, Teaching, Serving and Loving Church, and is guided by one of its golden text ‘I am come that they might have life and that they may have it abundantly.’ – John 10:10
- He/She must be a graduate of a University and a graduate of a Theological Seminary with a divinity degree or its equivalent.
- Must have actively pastored at least three (3) years over a Congregation that is recognized by the National Council of Churches.
- Must have demonstrated preaching, pastoral, and Church administration experience.
CHARACTER AND QUALITIES
- Passionately embodies God’s word and exemplifies the gospel in his/her daily life; consistently demonstrating moral character and decision making internal and external to the Church.
- Does not engage in any activity or behavior that creates or potentially creates a conflict of interest for the Church or in any way harms the reputation of the Church.
- Excellent listener who enables members to increase their participation within the Church.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to clearly outline and articulate the Vision, Mission, and Strategies that continually develops and advances the Church.
- Must have excellent partnering and resolution skills, which fosters an environment that encourages member support of diverse opinions and ideas that enhance the Church’s mission; ability to effectively manage change and growth.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and integrity in providing confidential counseling to members and others; sensitive and compassionate to the needs of others.