Job Overview

Job Description

1. Serve as the shepherd of the congregation by encouraging, equipping, and releasing the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). 2. Build up First Mennonite Church's evangelistic ministry through preaching, teaching, and disciple making. 3. Strengthen the body by focusing on member growth as moved by the "Holy Spirit". 4. Carry out pastoral responsibilities in a manner that is biblically based and is consistent with the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. 5. Devote attention to "prayer and the ministry of the Word". 6. Serve with the Elder Team as a spiritual and visionary leader for the congregation. 7. Oversee the ordinances of the church. 8. Work with the Nurture and Evangelism Commissions in order to provide intentional opportunities which cultivate an evangelistic, disciple-making culture within First Mennonite. 9. Coordinate and participate in pastoral care of the congregation. Follow-Up as necessary. 10. Participate in all Congregational, Church Board, and Elder Team meetings. 11. Oversee congregational communications such as First Light, Bulletins, and Social Media. 12. Represent the cause of Christ in the Church and in the local community. 13. Cultivate opportunities for counseling and reconciliation. 14. Office administration including oversight of our website. 15. Responsibility for oversight of or participation with other various teams within First Mennonite as deemed appropriate by the Elder Team.