Pastor; Installed Solo Pastor

First Presbyterian Church | Seymour, Indiana

Denomination: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Minimum Effective Annual Salary of $80,000 plus benefits including retirement contributions and family health insurance

Experience: 5-10 Years Preferred

Loving God. Growing Together. Serving the World.

First Presbyterian Church of Seymour, Indiana, is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and collaborative full-time pastor to help guide our congregation into its next chapter of ministry.

Located in the heart of downtown Seymour, our historic church is a welcoming, caring, and close-knit faith community with a rich heritage and a strong commitment to worship, fellowship, and service.

We are looking for a pastor who honors our traditions while bringing fresh ideas, meaningful leadership, and a passion for connecting with people of all generations.

We are not looking for one person to do everything. We are seeking a spiritual leader who will work alongside our dedicated staff, Session, and volunteers to strengthen our congregation, develop future leaders, and expand our impact throughout the community.

Founded on a tradition of faith and service, First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 100 members who value meaningful relationships, thoughtful preaching, traditional worship, music, and compassionate pastoral care.

Our beautiful historic sanctuary, completed in 1884 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serves as both a place of worship and a center for community engagement.

Our ministries include:

• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Pantry: Jackson County's first diaper pantry, providing free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to families in need and serving approximately 500+ children each month.
• Children, Youth & Family Ministries: Children's Church and Wednesday programming that nurture faith in younger generations, with opportunities to expand participation among children, youth, and families.
• Community Outreach: Hosting six AA/NA recovery groups throughout the week while creating opportunities for fellowship, Bible study, and community partnerships.
• Congregación Príncipe de Paz: Sharing our church campus with a Spanish-speaking Presbyterian congregation, building relationships through fellowship, hospitality, and service.
• Music & Worship: Maintaining a meaningful traditional worship experience supported by our adult choir, bell choir, and commitment to engaging, Scripture-centered preaching.

We are proud of these ministries and excited about the opportunities to strengthen them while discovering new ways to serve our community.

Our next pastor will provide spiritual leadership while partnering with church leadership, staff, and congregation members to fulfill our mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Worship & Preaching: Plan and lead meaningful worship services, delivering engaging, biblically grounded sermons informed by Reformed theology and connected to everyday life.
• Pastoral Care: Provide compassionate spiritual support, counseling, visitation, and care to congregation members and families through life's joys and challenges.
• Congregational Leadership: Moderate Session meetings and collaborate with elders, staff, and volunteers in planning and implementing the church's ministries.
• Christian
  
  Education:
  
  Support faith formation, Bible study, and Christian education for children, youth, and adults.
• Family & Youth Engagement: Work alongside our Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries to strengthen connections with families and encourage participation among younger generations.
• Leadership Development: Id…