Solo Pastor

Job Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

He has primary responsibility for preaching and teaching, leading a team-based ministry model in collaboration with the elders, communicating vision, and shepherding the congregation. 

Job Description

MINISTRY TASKS:

Preaching and Teaching

1. He devotes approximately 15 hours/week toward the preparation of preaching and teaching. 
2. He collaborates with the elders in the planning and leading of the worship services. 
3. He oversees the adult education ministries of the church. 

Communicating Vision

1. He leads in promoting the mission and vision to the church and empowers the elders to help implement it. 
2. He leads the church in outreach and community engagement opportunities.  
3. He equips the members of the church for the work of the ministry to build up the body of Christ. 

Shepherding 

1. He meets regularly with officers and members of the church for shepherding, discipleship, and fellowship. 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

1. He moderates the session or delegates when necessary. 
2. He oversees the officer training process. 

General Pastoral

1. He is active in pastoral care.
2. He is an active member of Presbytery.
3. He attends General Assembly regularly.
4. He will pursue professional development regularly.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary, two to four years of related work experience and/or training in Pastoral Ministry.