Position Description: The role of the Pastor is to shepherd our congregation as well as assist the Overseers in the administration of the life and direction of the Church. The Pastor will have a firm grasp on the purpose, values, and strategy of the church. The Pastor will possess the ability to align and guide church staff and key leadership teams with the mission of the church. The Pastor will offer pastoral leadership to the congregation alongside lay members. The Pastor will ensure that the systems, practices, and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support its ministry activities.

Our desire is for a Pastor who displays Godly characteristics both in his private and public life. The Pastor should be approachable and committed to seeking Biblical solutions to problems that arise in the church or between church attendees. The Pastor should have a desire to continue to learn and improve his skills, abilities and gifts. The Pastor will be a member of the AEC Overseer Board.

The Congregation would like their Pastor to be: Gifted Teacher and Shepherd; Approachable; Known in the Community; Works with All Ages; Gentle; Strong in Christian Beliefs; Personable; Loving; Kind; Passionate about Discipleship; Compassionate; Respectable; Tech Savvy; Humble.

For our Pastor's wife we would love to see: Focuses on Family, Loves the Lord First, Kind, Loving, Supportive, Gentle, Understanding, Positive, Friendly, Teacher, Knows the Bible.

Reports to: The AEC Overseer Board & the Conference Superintendent

Pastor Required Qualifications:

1. Gifted Teacher

2. Shepherd

3. Ability to encourage those around him.

4. Must be able to address current issues from a Biblical perspective and provide meaningful life application of Biblical principles. (There needs to be evidence of gifted preaching, teaching, time management, and disciplined preparation.)

5. Must be able to delegate tasks to lay-people and encourage their involvement.

6. Must have a minimum of 3 years of active ministry within a Church or Para-church organization.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

1. A seminary graduate. (We would consider someone who is willing to pursue

Seminary training or PESM, if selected).

2. Basic computer skills.

Salary and benefits: Our pastor financial package is $70,000 per year. We will work with our pastor to split the financial package into salary, retirement savings, and medical insurance. We are installing a manufactured home in a lot next to the church for use as a parsonage. The use of the parsonage is a benefit with the pastor responsible for the cost of utilities.

The person that accepts this position must be comfortable with becoming involved in the life of a small community and recognize opportunities for the Church to serve others within the community. Our congregation consists of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. Our church has an active senior group, a youth group for

our teens and a past history of very dynamic Bible study groups.