Bivocational Pastor

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read our job listing. Connection Church Hettinger is prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational pastor to shepherd our congregation. There is potential for becoming fulltime.

About the Church:

Connection Church Hettinger is located in the rural town of Hettinger, ND. The church was established in 2019 and, despite being without a local pastor the majority of its existence, the church is growing. The congregation is multigenerational with many young families. Approximately 40% of our weekly attendance consists of children/youth, currently nearly all of whom are homeschooled. We have an active men's Bible study and prayer fellowship, women's Bible study, Sunday School for all ages and a youth Bible study group. We primarily sing hymns with some contemporary songs. We are currently meeting in a rented space awaiting God's direction regarding a permanent location. We deeply desire to abide in Christ. Rather than swaying heavily toward church tradition or swaying the other way toward being trendy/seeker friendly, we desire to be committed to the authority of the entire Word of God and His will for this local assembly.

About the Candidate:

Candidates should have a clear understanding of scripture, have a desire for reaching the lost and also a desire to meet the spiritual needs of our congregation. Candidate should meet the biblical requirements for an elder according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. We seek a pastor who will teach all of God's Word verse by verse using expository teaching. We desire a pastor who will emphasize the biblical importance of the family unit and support and encourage biblical family roles including encouraging parents in discipling their children. We desire a pastor who will lead by example. This is a part-time, paid position. Wage is to be determined based on the situation.

About the Community:

Hettinger is a small town in a rural community. There are many job opportunities, many of which are related to agriculture, medical or the school. There is a pre-K through 12th grade school in town. There is a hospital/clinic in the town with ER, Surgical, ICU and OB services. This portion of North Dakota is known for prime pheasant and deer hunting. Dickinson is about 1 hour away and is the nearest larger town with a regional airport, Walmart and other shopping. Most people in the community would consider themselves Christian, but there is a great spiritual blindness in the community with false hope placed in religion and tradition vs. the redeeming work of Jesus Christ.

About the Position:

The lead pastor's responsibilities are to be carried out with humility, prayer, biblical guidance and accountability to God, church leadership and church members. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Preaching and Teaching:

• Includes preparing and delivering sermons during weekly worship and special events

2. Pastoral Care:

• Includes hospital visits (congregants assist as needed), conducting weddings and funerals, offering biblical counseling

3. Visionary Leadership:

• Includes working alongside church leaders to set the vision and direction of the church, develop strategies for outreach and encouraging the congregation to engage in ministry

4. Discipleship and Mentoring:

• Includes mentoring church leaders and members, fostering spiritual growth and encouraging discipleship within the congregation

5. Community Engagement:

• Includes engaging with the local community through day-to-day interactions, outreach events and personal evangelism efforts.

6. Spiritual Oversight:

• Includes serving as the primary spiritual overseer ensuring church's activities, curriculum and music align with the Bible

To Apply:

• Please contact us for further details or to apply by submitting a resume to [email protected]
• Please follow up with Luke by text or call to verify receipt of your resume or for more info: 701-928-1688

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord." Jeremiah 17:7