Description
The First Congregational Church of Toulon is seeking a Full-time Pastor to lead our small town church. We are located in rural Stark County, which is in west-central Illinois. Our salary package is competitive and negotiable. It includes many benefits, including a spacious 9 room parsonage.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide and coordinate church leadership in all aspects including, but not limited to:
- Weekly sermon planning and presentation
- Hospital visits
- Grief counseling
- Funeral and memorial services
- Wedding and baptismal services
Lead efforts and direct committees to create and implement effective opportunities and environments for building strong relationships in all areas of the church and within the community.
Build relationships among congregation groups and individuals as well as with community groups.
Complete required administrative duties in coordination with assigned board members and appointed position holders.
Key Attributes
Preaching - the Pastor should be an effective preacher who is able to rightly handle the word of God without alienating any group or individual.
Servant Leadership - our Pastor should be able to lead in a variety of contexts (individual, small groups, large groups) in such a way that Jesus Christ and his gospel are central.
Relational - the Pastor should have a heart to care for people.
Administrative - while seeking mainly to shepherd people, the Pastor should have the skill set and ability to effectively manage the various administrative tasks associated with the position.
Teaching - the Pastor should be a fruitful, biblical teacher and champion for the First Congregational Church of Toulon.
Communication - the Pastor should be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a loving and biblical manner.
Peacemaking - the Pastor should be able to tactfully and winsomely unite people with varying perspectives to advance harmony and love, and to achieve common goals.
Learn more about us here:
National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
Toulon Talents Near and Far: A Christmas Celebration
Please send your resume or questions to:
Janet Wilkinson
Search Committee Chairperson
First Congregational Church
218 N. Henderson St.
Toulon, IL 61483
(309)238-7152
Salary: $30K-$59K
Requirements
Preaching - the Pastor should be an effective preacher who is able to rightly handle the word of God without alienating any group or individual.
Servant Leadership - our Pastor should be able to lead in a variety of contexts (individual, small groups, large groups) in such a way that Jesus Christ and his gospel are central.
Relational - the Pastor should have a heart to care for people.
Administrative - while seeking mainly to shepherd people, the Pastor should have the skill set and ability to effectively manage the various administrative tasks associated with the position.
Teaching - the Pastor should be a fruitful, biblical teacher and champion for the First Congregational Church of Toulon.
Communication - the Pastor should be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a loving and biblical manner.
Peacemaking - the Pastor should be able to tactfully and winsomely unite people with varying perspectives to advance harmony and love, and to achieve common goals.
How to Apply
We are a member of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Applicants will be required to pass a background check as well as complete a course in Congregational Polity.
Primary Contact: Janet Wilkinson
Email: janet.wilkinson@gmail.com
Phone: 3092387152