Senior Pastor Grace Community Church

Job Description

Grace Community Church in Dodge City, KS is seeking a Senior Pastor to join their congregation. Our Pastor will be responsible to the church for proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for using his skills in administrative leadership, for engaging in pastoral care ministries to meet the needs of persons in the church and in the community, and to act as the chief administrator of the ministerial and vocational staff.

• Set as a guideline of personal behavior the standard required in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and 1 Peter 5: 1-4.
• Provide administrative leadership for the total church program.
• Pastor will research, write and present weekly Biblical sermons that meet the spiritual needs of the congregation.
• Maintain a regular program of study and planning to conduct meaningful worship services and Bible studies.
• Lead in the observance of the ordinances;
  Communion and Believer’s Baptism.
• Visit members and prospects and lead the membership in reaching out to the church family and community.
• Supervise other members of the church staff. (Paid and Volunteer).
• Conduct premarital, vocational, family, bereavement, counseling sessions, etc. as needed. Advise other professional help when necessary.
• Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funeral services.
• Work with church officers and committees in performing assigned responsibilities. Be available for and lead in training as needed.
• Serve as a representative of the church in community events and activities.
• Serve as a leader in seeking to win the unsaved and unchurched and encourage the membership in this outreach.
• Plan and promote special services or times for spiritual renewal and growth within the church family.
• Provide leadership and vision to the church in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the total church program.
• Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds.

Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Julie Ochs  or mail to Grace Community Church, 500 Ross Boulevard, Dodge City, KS 67801.