Lead Pastor
Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Mercersburg, PA
Address
34 W. Seminary St, Mercersburg, PA 17236
Description :
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church seeks to call as its Lead Pastor with the following:
Attributes:
* Passionate Follower of Jesus Christ, seeking Him in all aspects of life and reflecting His character in and beyond the walls of the church.
* Spirit-Led Teaching, preaching the gospel with relevance and authenticity which reflect an in-depth understanding of God’s word, and contains real-life illustrations.
* Effective Leadership and energy, skills to organize, energize, and oversee the congregation in accepting and carrying out necessary changes.
* Community Oriented, being involved in community groups and activities, encouraging the congregation to be involved. Bringing Christ to the surrounding community of Mercersburg.
* Tech-Savy, knowing how to engage the internet and social media with the message and mission of the church.
* Communication Skills, innovative techniques to communicate with people from all walks of life, being able to effectively bring people to Christ and the church with the knowledge of their need for both.
* Serve Compassionately, as an effective shepherd providing pastoral care to covenant partners and those hurting in the community.
* Facilitate and engage in educational opportunities, such as bible studies, small groups, and workshops to deepen biblical understanding and reflection.
* Lead the church in scripture-founded financial growth through consistent stewardship and savings in expenditures.
Qualifications:
* Ordained Minister with Master of Divinity, or equivalent education, from an accredited institution.
* Committed to ECO’s essential tenets and polity.
* Knowledge and Experience to grow our small congregation, making it more effective in making disciples for Christ.
* Recognition to grow the values of our history and tradition and able to engage us in ongoing discernment.
* Committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, sharing it with the lost and teaching it to His disciples.
Full-Time Salary, including housing allowance and health insurance and other benefits will be negotiated during advanced interviews. As specified by ECO, A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.
How to apply :
To apply for the position of Lead Pastor, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and statement of faith to the Pastoral Nominating Committee by email to: thesettler1738@gmail.com.
In your cover letter, please address your qualifications and your vision for ministry within the Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church context. Applications will be accepted until the posted date on the job board’s website. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for interviews in the weeks that follow. Please be aware that either a video of a sermon or even an in-person worship service will be required as the candidates move forward in the application process.
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