Education: Seminary degree of Master of Divinity or equivalent* from an accredited seminary approved by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Rivers and Lakes Presbytery.

To this end, we are seeking a person called to this position who will be:

•    A committed follower of Jesus Christ, with integrity and transparency, who sets a compassionate example as the head of his own family, discerning and prayerful in his conduct.

•    A caring shepherd, compassionate counselor, by nature unbiased, amicable, and a listener, with a servant's heart to visit members in their homes, hospital, or nursing homes.

•    A clear communicator of God's inerrant Word, teaching and guiding the Congregation as we mature as Christians, to perform the great commission, and spread God's Word.

•    Adaptable in moving us toward our goals as a church.

•    A person who will work as a team player, and is involved in various activities ( i.e. outreach, evangelism, senior and adult membership), but also with an orientation toward revitalizing our youth and children's ministries.

•    Good with organizing and delegating tasks, familiar with finances, a leader and mentor capable of equipping members, and executing the church's goals.

Mission: Sharing the gospel, Maturing the believer, and Glorifying God. To this end, our Pastor will:

•    Provide biblically based preaching and teaching in and out of the pulpit.

•    Provide a teaching ministry that will lead to the spiritual growth of the Congregation, calling and equipping the members.

•    To love each other, our neighbors, and our communities.

Lead the Session and Congregation in implementing God's call and vision for this church 

Responsibilities:

•    Worshipping and preaching the Word.

•    Building and equipping the Leadership and Congregation.

•    Providing pastoral care to members of the Congregation.

•    Serve the community by participating in church and community activities with his/her family with a view toward building friendships, representing the church in the community, building relationships with other pastors and community leaders, and communicating the church's vision to the community.

•    Administrating and supervising the Staff by leading, directing, and supervising both employees and contractors, including office staff and treasurer.

•    The Pastor will be accountable to the Session.

•    In addition to Sunday Worship, the Pastor is expected to keep regular church office hours with one day reserved as a day off, in addition to Saturday.