Responsibilities

1. Preaching and Worship Leadership

• Prepare and deliver engaging sermons that inspire and challenge the congregation.
• Plan and lead regular worship services, including special services and events.
• Open and flexible to new options for worship.

2. Pastoral Care

• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and support to church family.
• Visit members in homes, hospitals, and other settings as needed.
• Prepare, facilitate and conduct baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

3. Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

• Participate and be able to nurture small group ministries.
• Encourage and equip the saints to take on leadership roles.

4. Community Engagement

• Foster relationships within the community and actively be involved in the local ministerial association of church leaders.
• Participate in community service initiatives.
• Promote outreach programs to connect with and serve the wider community.

5. Leadership and Administration

• Collaborate with the Council and to set and achieve the church’s vision and goals.
• Attend and participate in Monthly Elders and Council meetings
• Be involved in church administration, operation and communication.
• Oversee part time church staff
• Provide guidance and support for and volunteers.
• Participate in Classis responsibilities as necessary
• Participate in regular meetings with Pastoral Relations committee to receive and give feedback

6. Communication

• Maintain effective communication with the congregation
• Be accessible and approachable to church members and the community.

Qualifications

• Loves and lives with the Lord as demonstrated in a strong faith, prayer life and spiritual vitality that draws existing and new members closer to the Holy Spirit.
• In agreement with the CRCNA covenant for office bearers.
• High level organizational leadership skills
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with all age groups
• Excellent and effective communication and listening skills
• Kind, caring, compassionate and approachable
• Inspirational leader with a heart for service and the ability to motivate others in their faith journey.​