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Westminster Theological Seminary

Pastor (Solo)

Westminster Theological Seminary, Hannibal, Missouri, United States, 63401

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Big Creek Presbyterian Church

Rensselaer, Missouri

Job Title:

Pastor (solo) full time

Position reports to:

Church Session

Salary Range:

$75,000-85,000 Benefits included (manse/housing; medical, life, etc.-

See part 6 on CIF www.epc.org/mso)

Position Overview: The pastor is responsible for ensuring that the church achieves its mission by strengthening the spiritual development of members and leading them to reach out into the community to witness for Jesus Christ and to welcome them into membership.

Responsibilities:

Pulpit ministry; including Sunday sermons, funerals, weddings, and special services

Minister to all ages, especially those who are ill, bereaved, or in hurting situations, taking sacraments to shut-ins, and hospital visitation

Work with the congregation to reach out into the community with the good news of the Gospel and work regularly at bringing new members into the church

Moderate monthly session meetings, congregational meetings and attend quarterly deacon’s meetings

Office work, including the weekly bulletin; computer, printer, copy machine, etc. are provided in pastor’s office. The church does not employ a secretary.

Be willing to initiate and support adult, children and youth ministries

Regularly attend and be active in Presbytery, accepting committee assignments

Qualifications:

Believe the Essentials of Our Faith as stated by the EPC without reservation

Present engaging Biblical sermons with enthusiasm

Love to preach, teach, and study to help the congregation live as faithful Christians in a secular world

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Be comfortable in a rural village setting, enjoy the give and take of honest discourse and possess a warm sense of humor

Educational Requirements:

Masters of Divinity from an accredited school

Contact: Susan Humphreys jhumph11@swbell.net (573) 406-2750 1500 Riverside Street Hannibal, MO 63401

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