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Lead Pastor
Park Street Brethren Church
Ashland, OH
Category: Senior Pastor
Posted on: September 10, 2008
 
Job Description:
LEAD PASTOR

POSITION PURPOSE
To provide pastoral leadership that casts the vision for the church and staff. To provide leadership that ensures the Gospel message is communicated powerfully toward life change, that biblical Truth is taught, that our church body is equipped to serve as disciples, and that we're reaching the community outside our walls for Christ.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Lead Pastor shall:
  • Engage in personal prayer and study of scripture that leads not only to spiritual growth for self but also for entire church community.
  • Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the life and ministry of the church, bringing discernment and focus to priorities that support the vision.
  • Develop the congregation as a ministering body that cares for one another and a missional body that reaches those outside the church walls for Christ.
  • Lead, equip, and provide accountability for the Lead Staff Team as they carry out the vision of the church.
  • Preach and teach the Gospel according to his/her spiritual gifts and abilities.
  • Fulfill the sacerdotal duties of the pastoral office (i.e. weddings, funerals, ordinances) as appropriate, or ensure that other members of the Lead Staff do so.


    NECESSARY ATTITUDES, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
    The Lead Pastor must possess:
  • The scriptural qualifications of the position as outlined in I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9.
  • A proven track record as a pastoral leader.
  • A Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary.
  • The ability to cast a God-given vision and lead people toward that vision.
  • The ability to effectively lead and manage the Lead Staff to accomplish church goals.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature, and flexible demeanor.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills in all areas of pastoral leadership.
  • Christian character and a Christ-like attitude.
  • Competency to fulfill the purpose and professional responsibilities of this position.
  • The attitude of a life-long learner with a teachable attitude.
  • Required certifications with the Ohio Conference of the Brethren Church, General Conference of the Brethren Church, and the State of Ohio (or must obtain within first year of employment).

    ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Lead Pastor will:
  • Give final approval to the Executive Director in developing Lead Staff job descriptions and oversee the fulfillment of all responsibilities assigned.
  • Communicate regularly with each member of the Lead Staff regarding his/her effectiveness in meeting agreed-upon goals and conduct an annual evaluation of each member of the Lead Staff Team.
  • Oversee the Executive Director to ensure that church finances, policies/procedures, support staff, facilities, staff/board training, and other operations are positioned to carry out the vision.
  • Seek regular input from the Lead Staff, Leadership Board and other ministry leaders

    We will accept
     
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    Position Information:
    Job Title:Lead Pastor
    Time Type: Full Time
    Job Category: Senior Pastor
    Salary: 80,000 -90,000
    Organization Type: Church
    Denomination:
    Worship Style: Contemporary
    Church Size: 750 - 1000
     
    Contact Information:
    Organization Name:Park Street Brethren Church
    Contact Name:Wende Lance
    Address1:619 Park St.
    Address2:
    City:Ashland
    State or Province:OH
    ZIP Code:44805
    Country: USA
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    Organization Website:http://www.parkstreetbrethren.org
    Contact Phone:419-289-0224
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