Part-Time Pastor

Seeking Part-Time Pastor (15-25 hours/week)

Small church with a big heart in south central Wisconsin is seeking a part-time pastor to lead our flock. You may be the right person for this opportunity if:

• You’re ordained in the PCUSA church or other reformed Christian denomination
• You’re seeking a part-time opportunity or be willing to share pastoral duties with another church
• You’re an energetic, outgoing person of faith who would enjoy being visible in the community, and working with church leadership on outreach to grow our church and its impact
• You’d enjoy working in a small, charming village with easy access to Madison

Salary is negotiable, starting in mid-$20,000 range with options available for employer provided housing.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

We are seeking a pastor who will lead worship services, administer sacraments, provide pastoral care, oversee church programs and education, and engage in community outreach. Because we are a small congregation at this time, we are seeking someone to serve part-time or in a shared relationship with another church.

• Leading weekly worship services
• Conducting regular and special worship services (holidays, etc.)
• Planning and coordinating weekly services including sacraments
• Developing and delivering engaging sermons that are rooted in scripture but relevant to contemporary life. A traditional worship style is generally preferred but new ideas are always welcomed
• Planning and delivering occasional children’s sermons

• Providing counsel and support to members during times of need such as illness, grief or crises
• Visiting the sick and homebound, offering spiritual encouragement and support
• Performing weddings and funerals

• Overseeing the church’s administrative functions and participating in budget planning
• Working collaboratively with the Session and Deacons to set the mission, vision and programs for the congregation

• Coordinating and participating in community outreach activities
• Representing our church in the community

• Leading Bible studies and other educational activities to encourage faith-building for people of all ages
• Developing and implementing Christian education programs

• Moderating the Session meetings and decision making

Participating in formal and informal pastor’s networks, collaborating with other Christian leaders to advance

• We are a small but mighty/busy/active congregation.
• Wide range of ages, 4 to 101
• Very close knit congregation who enjoy fellowship with each other. Greeting/sharing the peace during the church service is one of our favorite times.
• We’re a very musical church. We enjoy old hymns as well a more contemporary music and have a very talented choir
• We are looking to grow our church with new members and become more active in the community

Rural, quaint, welcoming, charming, safe

• Lake Wisconsin
• McKenzie Environmental Center
• Lapacek's Orchard
• Creekbed Country Farmacy
• Rock N Wool Winery
• Goosepond Wildlife Sanctuary
• Close to Madison
• Good School district-2023 Wisconsin state report card rates Poynette as "Exceeds Expectations"

If you’d like to learn more about this unique opportunity, please reach out via phone or email.

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