Reformed Church in America (Bahrain)
Yoked Minister Theresa Presbyterian Church; Concordia Lutheran Church Ministry P
Reformed Church in America (Bahrain), Watertown, New York, United States
Overview
The Theresa Presbyterian Church (PC/USA, Theresa, NY) and the Concordia Lutheran Church (ELCA, Watertown, NY) are collaborating together to share a full-time pastor to serve their respective congregations. While both congregations are not in a place to merge, they are interested in occasional shared worship and joint local ministry/mission opportunities. Each congregation has strengths to build upon and support each other to make this position a full-time and rewarding call. Responsibilities
Leading (at each site) weekly worship services for 46 weeks and Special Worship Services at Christmas & Easter (in person and through technology) Coordinating worship and other service responsibilities between the two congregations Performing, as needed, weddings, baptisms, funerals and confirmations Conducting home, hospital and nursing home visits to congregation members Participating in VBS activities held during one week in the summer Communicating with the congregations on a regular basis in addition to worship services, through personal conversations and print and electronic media, including but not limited to Bible/Group studies, newsletters etc. Moderating Session/Church Council meetings Having periodic and scheduled office hours at each church (at least 1x/week) Interacting with the Presbytery/Synod and other faith-based organizations Strategizing with the Session/Church Council and congregations on ways to grow our congregations, spiritually and otherwise Carrying out other responsibilities as agreed upon with the Session/Church Council Serving as needed and directed through Christ Salary
Minimum Effective Salary $56,001 (9/25)
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The Theresa Presbyterian Church (PC/USA, Theresa, NY) and the Concordia Lutheran Church (ELCA, Watertown, NY) are collaborating together to share a full-time pastor to serve their respective congregations. While both congregations are not in a place to merge, they are interested in occasional shared worship and joint local ministry/mission opportunities. Each congregation has strengths to build upon and support each other to make this position a full-time and rewarding call. Responsibilities
Leading (at each site) weekly worship services for 46 weeks and Special Worship Services at Christmas & Easter (in person and through technology) Coordinating worship and other service responsibilities between the two congregations Performing, as needed, weddings, baptisms, funerals and confirmations Conducting home, hospital and nursing home visits to congregation members Participating in VBS activities held during one week in the summer Communicating with the congregations on a regular basis in addition to worship services, through personal conversations and print and electronic media, including but not limited to Bible/Group studies, newsletters etc. Moderating Session/Church Council meetings Having periodic and scheduled office hours at each church (at least 1x/week) Interacting with the Presbytery/Synod and other faith-based organizations Strategizing with the Session/Church Council and congregations on ways to grow our congregations, spiritually and otherwise Carrying out other responsibilities as agreed upon with the Session/Church Council Serving as needed and directed through Christ Salary
Minimum Effective Salary $56,001 (9/25)
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