Lead Pastor
Other | Presbyterian Church in America
The First Presbyterian Church of Dyersburg
1005 US-51 BYP
Dyersburg, TN 38024
https://www.fpcdyersburg.org/
1005 US-51 BYP
Dyersburg, TN 38024
https://www.fpcdyersburg.org/
Full-Time
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2025
Description
- Home / Personal Spiritual Life
- Maintain a healthy home life evidencing devotion to family’s spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintain consistent devotional practices which result in a consistent and faithful walk with God and setting an example in the church and community.
- Teacher:
- Prepare and present worship services according to the Word of God which glorify God and edify believers.
- Preach the Word of God, including correct exegesis and practical applications.
- Shepherd:
- Participate in effective shepherding of the flock entrusted to your care, promoting the spiritual development of church members, and visiting them in their homes.
- Work with the Session to develop educational programs to meet spiritual needs.
- Ensure that a system exists to care for the spiritual and practical needs of church members. That system should include the following:
- Ensure every member is assigned to a Ruling Elder who has responsibility to care for them.
- Ensure each Ruling Elder is cared for in turn.
- Flow up with Ruling Elders to encourage their shepherding practices.
- Leader:
- Provide leadership, training, and direction to)
achurch staff-including a church executive assistant and an intern. - Effectively encourage the church’s lay leaders.
- Facilitate and direct effective Session meetings.
- Evangelist:
- Personally lead others within and outside the Church to place their faith in Jesus Christ.
- Inform, train, and help the congregation to do the same.
- Develop sustained relationships in the local community by joining an organization such as the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, or similar organization as time allows.
- Presbytery and General Assembly:
- Fulfill Presbytery obligations and serve on committees as time allows.
- Attend General Assembly as time and resources allow.
- Miscellaneous:
- Participate in the preparation of and performance of the yearly church budget.
- Participate as ex officio member of the Christ Classical Academy School Board.
- Participate enthusiastically in the annual performance review process with the Session.
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
- Master of Divinity.
- A heart for evangelism and discipleship.
- Humility, wisdom, integrity, sincerity, and approachability.
- Agreement with the doctrinal standards of the Presbyterian Church in America.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and lead a staff in a way that models Jesus Christ’s leadership style.
How to Apply
Those interested should send a resume and written philosophy of ministry to search@fpcdyersburg.org. Questions can be answered by contacting John K. Jones at 731-285-6284.
Primary Contact: John Jones
Email: search@fpcdyersburg.org
Phone: 731-285-6284
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