Job Overview

Peoples Church (Ashburnham, MA) Pastor

Peoples Church (https://peopleschurchhome.com) seeks a Spirit Led Pastor to Lead Our Congregation.

Job Description

The Church

Founded in 1890 and located in a rural north central Massachusetts community, we are a congregation of believers who rely on the Bible as our primary source of guidance. We are affiliated with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (4 C's). Our congregation is a family of approximately 80 Christians. Our mission is to love God, love others, and make disciples of Jesus Christ, all to God's glory,(Matt 22:37-38; Matt 28:19; Isa 43:7). We aspire to welcome, support and encourage all in their walk in faith.

Our Vision:

We are seeking a pastor who will:

• Provide spiritual leadership and guidance to our congregation.
• Nurture a loving and supportive church family.
• Deliver engaging and biblically sound sermons.
• Offer compassionate pastoral care to individuals and families.
• Inspire us to deepen our faith and live out God's love in our daily lives.
• Work collaboratively with church leadership and members.

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading worship service.
• Ministering to the needs of the church.
• Providing pastoral care, including visitation, counseling, and spiritual guidance.
• Overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of the congregation.
• Working with the Elders and other committees to enrich the life of the church.
• Officiating at wedding and funerals.
• Engaging with the local community and representing the church in community events.

Qualifications:

• Must abide by Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• A deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
• A passion for preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A heart for serving others and building a strong church community.
• Preferably not less than an undergraduate degree from an accredited college, university or Bible college or equivalent experience.
• Preferably at least five (5) years of pastoral experience.

The Compensation

Total Package: $70,000 plus $2,000 Sign on Bonus