Job Overview

The Congregational Church in Gregory, SD is in search of a full-time pulpit pastor.  Our church is an independent affiliation and serves around 90 active members.  The members of the church are multi-generational.  The church is conservative and strictly Bible based following God’s Word.  The community of Gregory is growing and offers many wonderful businesses and recreational resources.

Job Description

· Preach- Preach sermons that deepen the experience of God and relate the gospel to contemporary life.

· Visit the III & Bereaved- Visit the sick, shut-ins and bereaved in hospitals and homes.

· Build Fellowship- Help build a sense of “togetherness” in the church community and participate in church social functions.

· Support Christian Education- Develop & support Christian Education programs for children, youth & adults.

· Lead Worship- Help develop, support & lead worship sensitive to the needs of the congregation with an appreciation for valued Christian traditions.

· Lead Outreach & Evangelism- Help develop, support & lead a program of new member recruitment & seek to share the gospel with the unchurched.

· Nurture to Spiritual Development- Nurture to the spiritual development of the members, follow a discipline of Bible & devotion

· Offer Community Leadership- Participate in local community activities issues & problems.

· Offer Pastoral Counseling- Provide pastoral counseling of members having Personal problems, & spiritual problems & provide referral counseling.

· Find & Develop the Gifts of Ministry- Help members discover & develop their gifts for ministry & service.