Pastor: First Church Boxford

First Church is looking for a full‑time Pastor to work alongside our temporary session to shepherd our congregation, serving in all aspects of pastoral ministry in the church. Necessary areas of focus will include preaching, teaching, community outreach, and discipleship/community‑building. Other focus areas may be explored based on the giftings and experience of the Pastor and the current needs of the church.

• Preaching regularly
• Teaching regularly
• Cultivating a readiness in the congregation to share the gospel in various callings and contexts
• Leading the worship services and administering the sacraments
• Moderating the session
• Training and developing officers with the goal of particularizing
• Overseeing the nurture and development of the congregation through relationship building, large and small group activities and retreats, mentorship, outreach and community engagement
• Encouraging service to the church and community
• Shepherding the congregation through the means of relational connection, pastoral care and counsel

Moderating all session meetings, attending weekly staff meetings and other staff functions as necessary. Assisting in support of the diaconate, staff, ministry leaders and committees. As a member of the Southern New England Presbytery, serving on committees and commissions as time allows.

Global Missions, Local Outreach, Christian Education, Community Groups, Foster/Adoption Ministry, Music Ministry

Full‑time, salaried position with benefits. A competitive compensation package includes a four‑bedroom, three‑bathroom manse for the pastoral family. (Annual value of the use of the manse is included in the salary range.)

• Completion of an M.Div. degree
• Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America, (or any NAPARC denomination), or be in immediate pursuit of ordination
• Reformed in theology as articulated in the Westminster Standards
• 3‑5 years of ordained or relevant ministry experience preferred
• Experience and passion for church revitalization and/or church planting preferred
• We seek a servant‑hearted Christ‑follower, grounded in prayer and the Scriptures and gifted to preach God’s Word with wisdom and authority
• We welcome a variety of personality styles and giftings. Our congregation values compassion, teachability, humility and the ability to relate well to and connect with people of all ages

$90k+