Senior Pastor Job Ephrata area,Washington USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Purpose

To serve the church by providing spiritual leadership and vision to the congregation, nurturing spiritual health, stability and development of gifts through organizational direction and administrative oversight. To identify the needs of the congregation to enable the body to grow to its full potential in membership and spiritual vitality.

Accountability

Session and Presbytery

Key Responsibilities Vision & Leadership

Enhance, in concert with the Session, the vision for the church and communicate that vision to staff, leadership and laity

Moderate Session

Develop goals with Session

Communicate a clear direction and equip the leadership for ministry

Preaching, Teaching & Worship

Provide a solid biblically-based, reformed ministry of preaching and teaching, to equip believers for the work of ministry and building Kingdom leaders

Coordinate with Worship Team and Praise Teams to plan and lead worship, including, but not limited to:

Preaching

Developing the order of service

Selecting music

Administering the Sacraments

Developing and promoting seasonal events and services

Supporting, motivating and coordinating other worship leaders

Encourage and nurture the understanding and application of Reformed theology

Congregational Care & Discipleship

Conduct new member classes

Help Assimilation Committee with including new members in the life of the church

Oversee direction of an active Christian education program

Encourage development of Small Groups and fellowship

Provide spiritual direction to the church and community which may include officiating weddings, funerals, and memorial services

Provide pastoral care to people hospitalized, in a crisis, or acute situation

Oversee a lay visitation program

Initiate conflict resolution and initial/basic counseling

Administration & Staff Leadership

Lead regular office staff meetings

Work with the Personnel Team in maintaining job descriptions, personnel policies and procedures, and performance evaluations for every employee

Participate in developing the annual budget with Session

Denominational Involvement

Attend meetings of the EPC

Personal & Spiritual Expectations

Demonstrate a Christian lifestyle through word and deed, being mindful of one’s own need for spiritual and physical renewal on a daily basis

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