Lead Pastor
First Congregational Church
Denomination: Christian Church
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Church Size: less than 100
Salary: Not specified
Posted on: February 11, 2025
Time Type: Other
Job Description:
Position Summary
Our church is committed to the faithful teaching of the scriptures, supporting missions and reaching out to our community in the name of Jesus. We are seeking a pastor who will minister to our current congregation and who will also foster and encourage continued growth.
Essential Duties
Preaching and Teaching the Word of God:
Prepare and deliver relevant, Spirit filled weekly sermons
Lead Adult Sunday School
Mentor, support and/or lead Bible Studies
Care and Outreach:
Visit and comfort the sick, shut-in and bereaved
Officiate special services; baptisms, weddings, funerals, infant dedications, etc.
Giving of the Sacraments
Provide Christian counseling/guidance commensurate with education and training attained
Community engagement in interfaith activities, service projects/organizations and outreach
Overseeing the Church:
Organization and execution of the weekly corporate worship service
Be a church member and support Diaconate Board, Trustee Board, Prudential Board
Work with Christian Education Board, Missions Committee and other groups as needed
Collaborate with church leaders to ensure effective operations, planning and administrative
aspects of the church.
Desired Characteristics:
A humble, relational, and teachable servant leader
A vision to grow the church in numbers, especially with younger families
About First Congregational Church:
1875, our Church is celebrating its 150 th anniversary this year. We are located in Roscommon,
Michigan which is a small village in Northern Lower Michigan. We are a rural resort community and
are blessed to have an abundance of natural beauty including, lakes, rivers, and forests. The area
has excellent local medical facilities, schools, and a community college. We are open to full-time,
part-time, and bi-vocational candidates. A parsonage is provided, salary is negotiable based on
experience and employment status. (Full or Part Time)
Job Qualifications:
Must be a Christian role model who demonstrates the fruits of the Spirit
Gift of preaching and teaching with power, clarity and spiritual authority
Strong people skills with the ability to promote teamwork and collaboration
Ability to effectively communicate, connect and build rapport with all generations
Prefer experience and education, but we are flexible. Passion for the Lord and teaching from
the scriptures are the most important qualifications
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