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Lead Pastor - St. Thomas Church (Bernville, PA)
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Overview
St. Thomas Church (Bernville, PA) is a church from a Reformed background seeking a Lead Pastor who is an effective preacher and speaker, compassionate and caring, and who will care for the spiritual needs of each member of the church. Responsibilities
Worship Leadership – work in partnership with the church staff and laity in participating in services of the congregation that offer praise to the Triune God.
Sunday Morning Services. Lenten Services in cooperation with community. Holy Week Services. Thanksgiving Eve Services in cooperation with community. Christmas Eve Services. Participate in Special Programs. (ie. Baccalaureate Service) Be available to participate in the Sunday School's special events.
Christian Education
Teach in the Sunday School program regularly. Lead Confirmation Class. (not to be scheduled during Sunday School, Church Services, or Youth Group) using curriculum approved by Consistory. Lead membership classes once a year or when necessary. Lead weekly Prayer Meetings. Teach the Adult Class during Vacation Bible School. Equip the church staff and laity for evangelism in the community. Lead other Bible Studies within the church. (ie. Men's Bible Study, Special Topics) Help organize a leadership retreat when needed. Have an active role in all youth ministries of the church.
Administrative Responsibilities
Familiarize self with the daily function of the church. Learn schedule of regular meetings and programs. Records kept of births, deaths, baptisms, membership, etc. for Herald. Work closely with Consistory President in church operations and planning meetings.
Consult with Consistory President in establishing agenda for Consistory and Congregational Meetings. Share all pertinent matters of church business with the Consistory President prior to meetings.
Schedule regular meetings with Elders prior to Consistory meetings. Inform the church secretary as to your schedule. Inform Consistory President if you must be out of town for emergencies. Report the following to Consistory on a monthly basis: Home Visits, Hours Spiritual Counseling, Hospital Visits, Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms. See that the pulpit is filled in the event of any absence. Confer with the Elders in all cases. Vacation time is in accordance with the contract signed between the Pastor and the Church. Vacation time should be communicated to the elders as early as possible. Attend various committee meetings when necessary to inform self of the committee operations and to offer guidance. Write an article for The VOICE (the Church's bi-monthly newsletter).
Work in Partnership with Church Staff
Work with the Youth Pastor in organizing youth programs and other educational programs of the church and coordinating Youth Pastor’s participation in Worship Services. Coordinate with the Director of Music Ministries for service planning and special services. Work with Church Secretary in day-to-day operations. Report any staffing difficulties to the Personnel Committee and/or Consistory.
Visitation
Regularly visit and offer communion to shut-in members of our church community. Regularly visit hospitalized and sick members. Regularly visit prospective members. Organize and train a lay visitation team. Offer to lead worship at an area nursing home at least once a year (ie. Berks Heim, Phoebe Berks).
Provide Special Services
Baptisms
Infant Baptism and Infant Dedication Perform baptism or dedication per the conviction of the parents. Meet with parents prior to service.
Believer Baptism
Meet with individual prior to Confirmation or believer baptism.
Weddings
Lead the worship services for weddings. Approve outside pastors for wedding ceremonies. Offer pre-marital counseling sessions for the couple. Lead the couple and other ceremony participants through rehearsal. Be available at rehearsal dinner and reception for prayer if invited.
Funerals
Plan and lead funeral/memorial services when requested by families. Offer bereavement counseling. Offer guidance to families as they plan services and work with funeral homes. Be prepared to say grace at the fellowship meal if invited to by the family.
Community Connections
Find ways to be involved in the Berks/Reading pastor groups. Find ways of being connected in community gatherings or events. Benefits
Compensation: Total Package: $60,000 - $65,000 The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at St. Thomas Church? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor at St. Thomas Church? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of St. Thomas Church. Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com
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St. Thomas Church (Bernville, PA) is a church from a Reformed background seeking a Lead Pastor who is an effective preacher and speaker, compassionate and caring, and who will care for the spiritual needs of each member of the church. Responsibilities
Worship Leadership – work in partnership with the church staff and laity in participating in services of the congregation that offer praise to the Triune God.
Sunday Morning Services. Lenten Services in cooperation with community. Holy Week Services. Thanksgiving Eve Services in cooperation with community. Christmas Eve Services. Participate in Special Programs. (ie. Baccalaureate Service) Be available to participate in the Sunday School's special events.
Christian Education
Teach in the Sunday School program regularly. Lead Confirmation Class. (not to be scheduled during Sunday School, Church Services, or Youth Group) using curriculum approved by Consistory. Lead membership classes once a year or when necessary. Lead weekly Prayer Meetings. Teach the Adult Class during Vacation Bible School. Equip the church staff and laity for evangelism in the community. Lead other Bible Studies within the church. (ie. Men's Bible Study, Special Topics) Help organize a leadership retreat when needed. Have an active role in all youth ministries of the church.
Administrative Responsibilities
Familiarize self with the daily function of the church. Learn schedule of regular meetings and programs. Records kept of births, deaths, baptisms, membership, etc. for Herald. Work closely with Consistory President in church operations and planning meetings.
Consult with Consistory President in establishing agenda for Consistory and Congregational Meetings. Share all pertinent matters of church business with the Consistory President prior to meetings.
Schedule regular meetings with Elders prior to Consistory meetings. Inform the church secretary as to your schedule. Inform Consistory President if you must be out of town for emergencies. Report the following to Consistory on a monthly basis: Home Visits, Hours Spiritual Counseling, Hospital Visits, Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms. See that the pulpit is filled in the event of any absence. Confer with the Elders in all cases. Vacation time is in accordance with the contract signed between the Pastor and the Church. Vacation time should be communicated to the elders as early as possible. Attend various committee meetings when necessary to inform self of the committee operations and to offer guidance. Write an article for The VOICE (the Church's bi-monthly newsletter).
Work in Partnership with Church Staff
Work with the Youth Pastor in organizing youth programs and other educational programs of the church and coordinating Youth Pastor’s participation in Worship Services. Coordinate with the Director of Music Ministries for service planning and special services. Work with Church Secretary in day-to-day operations. Report any staffing difficulties to the Personnel Committee and/or Consistory.
Visitation
Regularly visit and offer communion to shut-in members of our church community. Regularly visit hospitalized and sick members. Regularly visit prospective members. Organize and train a lay visitation team. Offer to lead worship at an area nursing home at least once a year (ie. Berks Heim, Phoebe Berks).
Provide Special Services
Baptisms
Infant Baptism and Infant Dedication Perform baptism or dedication per the conviction of the parents. Meet with parents prior to service.
Believer Baptism
Meet with individual prior to Confirmation or believer baptism.
Weddings
Lead the worship services for weddings. Approve outside pastors for wedding ceremonies. Offer pre-marital counseling sessions for the couple. Lead the couple and other ceremony participants through rehearsal. Be available at rehearsal dinner and reception for prayer if invited.
Funerals
Plan and lead funeral/memorial services when requested by families. Offer bereavement counseling. Offer guidance to families as they plan services and work with funeral homes. Be prepared to say grace at the fellowship meal if invited to by the family.
Community Connections
Find ways to be involved in the Berks/Reading pastor groups. Find ways of being connected in community gatherings or events. Benefits
Compensation: Total Package: $60,000 - $65,000 The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at St. Thomas Church? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor at St. Thomas Church? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of St. Thomas Church. Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com
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