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River Valley Community Church

Newaygo, MI

Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor

Posted on: March 11, 2012

Job Description:

Pastor River Valley Community Church Contact person: Dwight Bull dwighteb47@yahoo.com 1. DESCRIPTION: The role of Pastor is to assist the elders in overseeing the spiritual life and vision of RVCC. The Pastor will have a firm grasp on the purpose, values and strategy of the church and the ability to support fulfilling its mission and vision. The Pastor will offer leadership to the congregation alongside the Elders, Deacons & ministry leaders. 2. QUALIFICATIONS: A. A clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ B. Consistent spiritual and moral character and lifestyle, fulfilling the Biblical qualifications of an elder described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 C. Definitive call to work in full-time Christian ministry D. Agreement with the doctrinal statement of RVCC and EFCA E. Skills and education commensurate with the position; bachelor or advanced degree and previous experience preferred F. Proficiency in Bible teaching and preaching G. Competency in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships H. Potential and desire to remain in a long-term ministry at RVCC I. Outward focus with a priority for evangelism and missions J. Licensed/ordained by the EFCA within 18months. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES: Have primary responsibility for the teaching, maintaining Biblical doctrines of RVCC, facilitating spiritual growth of the congregation, and equipping God's people for ministry A. Pastoral duties 1) Preach and teach the Word of God faithfully 2) Have overall responsibility for the corporate worship services 3) Lead the congregation in observing the ordiances of baptism, dedications,communion, etc. 4) Provide general pastoral care and visitation. 5) Perform weddings and funerals 6) Support and expand the prayer ministry within RVCC 7) Be available for limited Biblical counseling 8) Implement strategies to fulfill RVCC's vision and mission statements B. Leadership duties 1) Provide overall leadership to RVCC 2) Commit to fulfilling RVCC's vision and mission statements 3) Develop leadership within the congregation 4) Oversee the development and implementation of ministry objectives 5) Represent the church in local events and ministerial relationship C. Management duties 1) Oversee and execute the administration of the church through appropriate staff and lay leadership teams 2) Direct the day to day operation of the church office 3) Maintain open and effective lines of communication among the congregation, elder and deacon boards, and ministry teams 4) Support ministries that reach out to the unchurched, inactives, and new residents of our community with the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 5) Support the assimilation of new members into the life of the congregation 6) Support all church ministries in their work of Christ, while encouraging congregational participation.  

Position Information:

Job Title:
Senior Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
less than 100

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Dwight Bull
Address1:
53 E. 88th Street
Address2:
City:
Newaygo
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
49337
Country:
United States
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