University Baptist Church is a financially secure, small congregation, averaging about 15 people per week, with a goal to grow, as the Lord provides. The Pastor position is part-time, with an expected weekly schedule of 25 hours. Bi-vocational applicants are welcome. The salary range is $36,000-$41,000, depending on experience, and includes an available parsonage and utilities. The applicant we seek will minister as follows:
LEADING:
· Plan and conduct the worship service: including preparing and delivering the sermons and leading the observance of ordinances.
· Lead the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.
· Leading in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total program of the church.
· Attend council and committee meetings, and work with the deacons, church officers, and the councils as they perform their responsibilities.
· Cooperate with associational, state, and denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and concern, and keep the church informed of denominational development.
PASTORAL CARE:
· Extend care to individuals or families through one-on-one contact
· Visits individuals who are in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound
· Stay in contact with those who are recovering at home
· Contact prospective members
· Contact those who have become inactive in church
· Contact people experiencing crisis or spiritual needs
· Guide people in times of anxiety, confusion, and doubt
· Be available for individual or family counseling
· Be there for people during times of celebration and times of grief
· Visit or contact individuals who are having diagnostic tests or procedures and support the family
· Involve couples in pre-marriage counseling
· Perform marriage ceremonies
· Visit families that have lost a loved one
· Officiate funeral services
· Maintain scheduled office hours (flexible as approved by the deacons) at the church
· Other responsibilities as needed
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