Settled Pastor
Grace UCC Taneytown
Taneytown, MD 21787
Denomination: Other
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Church Size: 100 - 250
Salary: $70,000 -80,000
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
Preparation and leadership of Sunday worship including scripture study, crafting of liturgy and bulletin, sermon preparation, guiding and sometimes finding lay liturgist, planning of music in coordination with the musical staff or volunteers, preaching, offering of prayer, etc.
Leadership development by working with people in the church to create ministry and programs
Pastoral care in collaboration with lay people
Strategic Planning for current and new directions in ministry, with focus on families and children
Counseling, listening and referral
Study and prayer to increase faith and to improve skills so as to lead, teach, preach better.
Secondary Responsibilities
Faith formation and vitality through prayer, Bible study, service, identifying helpful resources and opportunities and helping lay persons take advantage of them
Community engagement and leading the way for the church to be an ambassador of God's love
Attend meetings and give leadership as needed to church programs, in collaboration with lay leadership
*Applicant must have BS degree and Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary. Applicant must agree to become ordained within the United Church of Christ within a reasonable period of time.
Preparation and leadership of Sunday worship including scripture study, crafting of liturgy and bulletin, sermon preparation, guiding and sometimes finding lay liturgist, planning of music in coordination with the musical staff or volunteers, preaching, offering of prayer, etc.
Leadership development by working with people in the church to create ministry and programs
Pastoral care in collaboration with lay people
Strategic Planning for current and new directions in ministry, with focus on families and children
Counseling, listening and referral
Study and prayer to increase faith and to improve skills so as to lead, teach, preach better.
Secondary Responsibilities
Faith formation and vitality through prayer, Bible study, service, identifying helpful resources and opportunities and helping lay persons take advantage of them
Community engagement and leading the way for the church to be an ambassador of God's love
Attend meetings and give leadership as needed to church programs, in collaboration with lay leadership
*Applicant must have BS degree and Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary. Applicant must agree to become ordained within the United Church of Christ within a reasonable period of time.
About Grace UCC Taneytown:
Ours is a congregation with a long history that is respected and is a point of pride for families that have attended for generations. Still, we have an eye to the future so that the church can continue to be a vibrant house of worship for future generations.
As a church community, perhaps our greatest strength is a willingness to serve, to see a need and take action to fulfill it. This is evident in the many missions, both outward and internal, that are a part of our church life. One main outward mission was the founding of the Grace United Learning Center (GULC) preschool program. We also support a local UCC retirement community, and in collaboration with other churches provide meals, emergency funds, and clothing for those in need in the local community.
As a church community, perhaps our greatest strength is a willingness to serve, to see a need and take action to fulfill it. This is evident in the many missions, both outward and internal, that are a part of our church life. One main outward mission was the founding of the Grace United Learning Center (GULC) preschool program. We also support a local UCC retirement community, and in collaboration with other churches provide meals, emergency funds, and clothing for those in need in the local community.
Job Qualifications:
We are seeking a new Pastor who is relatable, compassionate, creative, and energetic.
Growth has stagnated and we have an aging congregation. Many pre-Covid activities have not restarted. We are seeking a pastor who can help:
Build a strong children and youth program
Increase the congregation size
Reengage with Christian education at all levels
We hope our new pastor will:
Be recognized as leader in the community
Work with local churches and civic organizations
Help lead events that bring congregations and community members in contact with each other and expose the community to church members
Help translate our loving and nurturing spirit into action
Growth has stagnated and we have an aging congregation. Many pre-Covid activities have not restarted. We are seeking a pastor who can help:
Build a strong children and youth program
Increase the congregation size
Reengage with Christian education at all levels
We hope our new pastor will:
Be recognized as leader in the community
Work with local churches and civic organizations
Help lead events that bring congregations and community members in contact with each other and expose the community to church members
Help translate our loving and nurturing spirit into action
Position Information:
Job Title:
Settled Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Salary:
$70,000 -80,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Traditional
Church Size:
100 - 250
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Gill Grady
Address1:
49 W. Baltimore Street
Address2:
City:
Taneytown
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
21787
Country:
United States
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