Transitional Pastor
St. Peters United Church of Christ
Millbury, OH
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Posted on: February 05, 2025
Job Description:
Our Path: EUPC and SPUCC entered into a shared ministry agreement in 2021 under the leadership of our previous pastor. The pastor was responsible for separate worship services at each church located approximately seven miles apart. During summer months, June through August, we have one_noemailbined service as well as during Lent, Easter, and Christmas. Additionally, we join together for other fellowship and_noemailmunity events.
EUPC has recently sold their building. A shared use (nesting) agreement has been prepared and is in the process of being implemented. At this time, it is anticipated that two separate services will continue after relocation.
Each church has appointed three members to form the Transitional Pastor Team. The team has the ultimate responsibility to identify and r_noemailmend a transitional candidate to the congregations. Additionally, this team has the responsibility to ensure the pulpit is filled until a transitional pastor has been engaged. The team recently conducted a survey of both congregations. The results of the surveys have been tabulated and prayerfully considered to create this job description.
As we continue to discern God's plan for our two congregations, our prayer is to find and install a permanent pastor. The transitional pastor would not be excluded from consideration.
Responsibilities:
Worship
Communicates God's word through teaching which is understandable at all levels of Christian maturity
Articulates a clear vision and biblical perspective of personal and corporate worship
o Develops and delivers messages or series of messages that have an application to everyday life
o Effectively uses metaphors and/or illustrations from everyday life that help tie the message to scripture
o Delivers messages that are as much teaching as preaching
o Administers the sacraments
Pastoral Care:
o Displays care and concern for individual members
o Assists existing care teams in visiting hospitalized and home-bound members
o Officiates baptisms, weddings, and funerals
Vision and Leadership
o Supports a collaborative approach to ministry
o Identifies, develops, and strengthens lay leadership
o Guides the congregations in the search for an installed pastor
o Moderates/Participates in congregational and leadership meetings
o Leads the congregations as they navigate through various models of ministry and worship
o Assists in identifying opportunities in furthering the spiritual growth of each congregation and the_noemailmunity
o Assists in long-range strategic planning including with the potential "nesting" of the two congregations
Attributes
Personal
o Be a good listener
o Exhibits a warm, open personality
o Be encouraging
Growth Minded
o Is open to new ideas
o Motivates
o Is vision oriented
About St. Peters United Church of Christ:
SPUCC is proud of our active community involvement. Community involvement includes hosting weekly AA meetings for 41 years, community garden, use of our park facilities for hosting community activities (Trick or Trunk and Easter Egg hunt), as well as other local and global missions we support.
Eastminster United Presbyterian Church (EUPC) was located in east Toledo, Ohio. The Eastminster congregation was formed from the merger of two existing churches in 1930. EUPC roots in
Qualifications:
Graduate of a recognized seminary or divinity school
PCUSA, UCC and ELCA applicants encouraged to apply
Experience as a called and/or transitional pastor preferred but not required
Completion of transitional ministry training a plus
Competencies in computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook 365)
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