FILLED!
Island Fellowship Church-St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, other
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Title: Pastor, part-time
Salary: $21,000-$24,000/year
Employed by: Island Fellowship Church (IFC), St. Thomas, VI
Accountable to: The Board
Hours of Work: Part Time (16 hours per week), preach 48 Sundays per year
Length of Contract: One year, renewable (subject to 6-month probationary period)
Overall Purpose of the Post
We are looking for a solid 1 Timothy 3:1-13 man with a love for God and for extending His kingdom
-To help us be the church God wants us to be in the_noemailmunity of St. Thomas.
-To listen with us to hear what God is saying to us, to see what God is revealing to us about
the_noemailmunity around us, and to work with us to build God's kingdom on the island.
-To work with the church so that we all grow together in Christ and reach out to those to whom
God leads us.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Faith:
-To have a_noemailmitted personal faith in Jesus Christ.
-To be_noemailmitted to growing in the grace and truths of the Christian faith through personal
Bible study and prayer.
-To personally model the Christian life in such a way that inspires others to do the same.
-To be passionate about seeing people_noemaile to faith in Jesus Christ and growing as disciples.
-To have demonstrable ability to understand and_noemailmunicate Biblical teaching.
Relationships:
-To be able to operate with the Board and alongside the families of IFC.
-To have the ability to manage and encourage volunteers and work collaboratively with them.
-To be friendly and approachable.
-To be aware of the issues that Evangelicals do not always agree on, and to be able to
work/worship alongside those whose convictions on these issues may differ.
-To be able to keep going when things or people prove difficult.
-To be teachable.
-To be able to balance working under your own initiative and as a team player.
-To support members through pastoral care and counseling.
-To seek opportunities to unapologetically share the truths of the Gospel.
Organization:
-To have the self-discipline and enthusiasm to initiate new approaches.
-To have good time management skills.
-To have a willingness to work flexible hours when appropriate.
-To be able to perform basic administrative tasks efficiently.
Qualifications and Training (essential):
-To be educated to Degree or Diploma level in an appropriate discipline.
-To be ordained as a pastor by a Christian church or denomination that is acceptable to the
Congregational Board
-To have experience in church leadership.
-To be_noemailmitted to continuing spiritual development.
Support and Development Opportunities
Our IFC pastor will receive:
-Support from the Board at Island Fellowship Church.
-Encouragement to associate with other pastors and churches on St. Thomas and nearby
islands.
-Church expenses will be reimbursed.
-Three weeks of paid leave.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity, send an inquiry to islandfellowshipchurch@gmail_noemail
To learn more about IFC, go http://islandfellowshipchurch_noemail or find us on Facebook.
Currently, three members of our Board rotate preaching for the Sunday service. Our services last 1 ¼ - 1 ½ hours. The Church weekly giving was approximately $6,500 a month for 2022. For 2023, our annual budget is set at $78,000.
For more information visit our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@user-ys4wg6or5i/videos