Job Overview

St John's United Church of Chris is an open, non-affirming, family focused congregation located in the picturesque, historic community of Bedford, PA.

Bedford exudes small-town charm and fellowship, complemented with an affordable cost of living. Conveniently located within easy driving of metropolitan areas, Bedford offers our residents an ideal setting for wholesome living and access to a wide variety of recreational activities. Blessed with a quality educational system with modern facilities, a moderate climate, and a workforce renowned for its strong work ethic, Bedford is a truly wonderful area in which to live, work, play, and raise a family.

We seek a leader who is innovative, Christ-centered, and who spiritually connects with all age groups. Sincerely desiring spiritual renewal that both instructs and inspires individual and collective growth, our congregation sees our leader as a supporter, visionary, and someone to help motivate individuals to participate in the growth and spiritual rebirth of our church.

St. Johns is proud of its inspiring music ministry, our spiritually-talented families, and our commitment to community involvement.

We envision our pastor and our lay ministry teams working together in unison for the benefit of St. Johns, for only together, will the pastor and the congregation form "The Body of Christ".

Learn more about our church congregation through our online channels:

Website: http://www.stjohnsuccbedford.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccbedford

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.johnsunitedchurchofchri170

Learn more about Bedford County:

https://www.visitbedfordcounty.com/

https://www.bedfordcountychamber.com/#

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the mission and vision of the church
• Preaching at Sunday Worship Services
• Overseeing the Sunday School Program
• Leading the congregation in holy communion
• Conducting baptisms as requested
• Officiating funerals
• Offering premarital counseling and officiating weddings
• Leading confirmation class for the youth
• Overseeing and participating in church committees/teams and ministries, including being a part of the consistory to ensure the financial and spiritual well-being of the church
• Coordinating, delegating, and overseeing the planning of outreach activities in the surrounding neighborhoods and work with other community churches and organizations in cooperation and coordination of programs and/or services to further service and enhance the mission of the church.
• Visiting sick and shut-in members who are homebound or in care facilities
• Providing short term counseling as needed
• Being available and responsive to crisis situations and will provide pastoral care through the most effective means possible and advising other professional help when needed
• Technological Experience (sound system, social media)
• and any other situations, actions, or activities requiring the guidance/assistance of the pastor