Sr. Minister
Church of Christ in St. Joseph
St. Joseph, IL
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Posted on: March 17, 2012
Job Description:
Job Description for the Senior Minister at Church of Christ in St. Joseph
(Deadline for applicants is May 15, 2012)
Preaching and Teaching Responsibilities
· To plan, prepare, and preach weekly messages from the Bible.
· To work with the Worship Minister in planning and coordinating weekend worship services to impact maturing believers and to reach new people.
· To preach funerals and memorial services (as requested).
· To officiate at weddings (as requested), provide premarital counseling to those being married in our church.
· To provide personal and group counseling, or make counseling referrals (as needed), in the appropriate setting.
Staff Responsibilities
· To provide direction to the entire church staff, including other ministerial staff, secretaries, and custodian.
· To be a mentor and resource for the other ministerial staff to help them in their growth and development.
· To conduct weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings to promote staff unity and to insure the staff's awareness of church plans, activities, and work schedules.
· To evaluate (on a semi-annual basis) each staff member and the effectiveness of their ministry in coordination with the Elders. At the same time seeking evaluation from each staff member.
· Partner with, report to and to be held accountable by the Elders.
Leadership Responsibilities
· To work together with the Elders and other staff in leading the church's ministry. Meeting together with them once a month for business, study, and prayer. To present,_noemailmunicate and carry out the vision of the church to congregation and staff.
· To work with the Elders and other staff in shepherding the flock, which includes hospital and nursing home calls, home visitation, personal contacts, etc.
· To help equip the members of the congregation, along with the Elders and the other staff, to serve in our ministry — assisting them to identify and use their spiritual gifts.
· To constantly challenge members to grow their relationship with Jesus and grow their faith.
· To assist our ministry teams and_noemailmittees in their planning and programming (as needed).
o Sunday School Classes
o Small groups
o Children and youth programs, Vacation Bible School
o Senior programs
o To mentor and coach new leaders and teachers.
· To oversee the church's benevolence.
· To work together with the Finance Committee, Elders, and other staff in challenging our congregation toward a growing stewardship.
Evangelistic Responsibilities
· To work with the Connection Team to follow-up on recent guests.
· To be involved in_noemailmunity_noemailanizations and events.
· To perform the duties of the great_noemailmission as found in Matthew 28:19-20.
Other Responsibilities
· To work with the Missions Committee, Elders, and other staff in planning and directing our missions outreach, including missions trips.
· To write an article as well as other news items for our church's news
(Deadline for applicants is May 15, 2012)
Preaching and Teaching Responsibilities
· To plan, prepare, and preach weekly messages from the Bible.
· To work with the Worship Minister in planning and coordinating weekend worship services to impact maturing believers and to reach new people.
· To preach funerals and memorial services (as requested).
· To officiate at weddings (as requested), provide premarital counseling to those being married in our church.
· To provide personal and group counseling, or make counseling referrals (as needed), in the appropriate setting.
Staff Responsibilities
· To provide direction to the entire church staff, including other ministerial staff, secretaries, and custodian.
· To be a mentor and resource for the other ministerial staff to help them in their growth and development.
· To conduct weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings to promote staff unity and to insure the staff's awareness of church plans, activities, and work schedules.
· To evaluate (on a semi-annual basis) each staff member and the effectiveness of their ministry in coordination with the Elders. At the same time seeking evaluation from each staff member.
· Partner with, report to and to be held accountable by the Elders.
Leadership Responsibilities
· To work together with the Elders and other staff in leading the church's ministry. Meeting together with them once a month for business, study, and prayer. To present,_noemailmunicate and carry out the vision of the church to congregation and staff.
· To work with the Elders and other staff in shepherding the flock, which includes hospital and nursing home calls, home visitation, personal contacts, etc.
· To help equip the members of the congregation, along with the Elders and the other staff, to serve in our ministry — assisting them to identify and use their spiritual gifts.
· To constantly challenge members to grow their relationship with Jesus and grow their faith.
· To assist our ministry teams and_noemailmittees in their planning and programming (as needed).
o Sunday School Classes
o Small groups
o Children and youth programs, Vacation Bible School
o Senior programs
o To mentor and coach new leaders and teachers.
· To oversee the church's benevolence.
· To work together with the Finance Committee, Elders, and other staff in challenging our congregation toward a growing stewardship.
Evangelistic Responsibilities
· To work with the Connection Team to follow-up on recent guests.
· To be involved in_noemailmunity_noemailanizations and events.
· To perform the duties of the great_noemailmission as found in Matthew 28:19-20.
Other Responsibilities
· To work with the Missions Committee, Elders, and other staff in planning and directing our missions outreach, including missions trips.
· To write an article as well as other news items for our church's news
Position Information:
Job Title:
Sr. Minister
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Non-Denominational
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
100 - 250
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Church of Christ in St. Joseph
Contact Name:
Jimmy Paden
Address1:
226 Sherman St
Address2:
City:
St. Joseph
State or Province:
IL
ZIP Code:
61873
Country:
United States
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