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Job Title:

Pastor: The First Congregational Church of Pembroke, NH

Job Description:

Are you a Bible based, Spirit led shepherd willing to work with a Leadership Team "to know God and make Him known?" Is our Lord and Savior calling you to find a like-minded flock? We may have your new pastorate home here at The First Congregational Church of Pembroke, NH. We are a non-denominational Faith-Based congregation whose pastor is retiring due to health concerns. Our church has a long almost 300-year history of ministry of loving God and following Jesus' teachings.

Responsibilities

• Preaching on Sunday in morning worship (preparing a sermon and connecting it with other aspects of the service like the music, prayers, litanies etc.).
• Administering the sacraments (baptism and communion).
• Promoting the spiritual well-being of the church and its members.
• Attending monthly Leadership Team Meetings. The pastor is an active member of the Leadership Team. He will work together with this team to plan worship, small groups and conduct the administrative work of the church.
• Collaborating closely with the Leadership Team to assist the laity in evaluating their current sense of calling. The objective is to identify and strengthen the ministry's existing strengths, as well as address any weaknesses.
• Providing pastoral care to members and/or community members. Performing weddings and funerals as needed.

The ideal pastor of our church would be a man of God who is: spiritually and biblically led, honest and trustworthy, prayerful and wise, faithful and steadfast and be called by God to our church. He would be a willing member of our Leadership Team, intentional and focused. He would be a pastor who cares about his flock, teaching and preaching the Word of God with a warm and friendly countenance who can successfully assimilate into the church culture.

The ideal pastor would demonstrate the ability to model Christ-like love and behavior while protecting the flock from spiritual dangers. He would lean into his responsibility of equipping them for good works and overseeing the church in a manner that honors God.

If you would like more information, send your request to [email protected].

If this sounds like where Jesus is calling you to tend the flock, please prayerfully submit your resume' so that we may connect with you.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Have at least a bachelor's degree in Biblical/Theological/Ministerial degree/training from an accredited College or University
• Be growth oriented and have pastoral care capability
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and genders
• Possess effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team to effectively and collaboratively organize and advise/lead a Leadership Team in the ministry as well as the business aspects of church life.
• Have good financial awareness and responsibility
• Be an example of Godliness. Serve as a demonstration of faith in action. Be a shepherd leader, the sheep willingly follow because they know you are directing them in the way of the Lord.
• Willing to work on continuing education and development. Be a healthy shepherd; don't neglect yourself, your family, your prayer life, your health or your own spiritual growth.

To apply send the following items to the Pastoral Search Team:

• Resume'
• Three plus letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson and personal)
• Copies of license, ordination, educational transcripts
• Recent recordings of sermon(s)
• Relevant employment information that pertains to your ability to pastor a flock

Application Deadline

05/31/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

The First Congregational Church of Pembroke, NH

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

Pembroke, NH

Description of Organization

Our church was first established in 1733 as the first church in Pembroke, NH. Being the only church in the beginning of its history it was a combination of denominational backgrounds from the start. It has always been Bible based and scripturally led by the Holy Spirit. Our worship is in the traditional style; our Hook and Hastings pipe organ adds a vital part to the worship services. We do have praise services that are spread throughout the year. Worship includes an open prayer request time, choir anthem, hymns and a sermon. Our hymns and sermons are enhanced by the use of a projection screen showing scriptures and the text of the hymns for the congregation. Sermons are based on scripture, with a combination of expository and topical illustrations. They are enlightening and instructive in a nurturing and uplifting manner.

The work of the church is accomplished by the pastor and the Leadership Team collaborating closely at monthly meetings. The Leadership Team consists of three components: The Administration Team, the Diaconate and the Trustees. They assist the clergy in evaluating the current sense of calling to identify and strengthen the ministries existing strengths as we as address any weaknesses. We are growing, recovering from Covid downsizing, we were for a time associated loosely with the United Church of Christ but voted to leave because our church was growing more spiritually and less focused on the outside influences of the world around us. Our goal would be as our mission statement states: "To Know God and to Make Him Known" - to know God by growing in our learning about Him through His Word so our faith continues to blossom finding new and more efficient ways to reach out to our community and beyond, making Him known to others. We prioritize welcoming and showing Jesus' message to all.

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