Job Description

Grace Presbyterian Church, Doniphan, MO (https://gracedoniphan.org) Job Description for Pastor Grace Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Doniphan, Missouri, seeks a pastor to labor alongside the rest of the session in the preaching and shepherding of the church. Main Job Responsibilities Plan and lead worship services with assistance of the elders. Proactively and regularly meet with church members, collaborate within the session on individual shepherding, discipleship, and discipline cases. Actively participate in the life of the church and seek to know her members and visitors. Work within the session to enfold visitors, regular attenders, and new members into the church community. Other Job Responsibilities Lead in planning and teaching adult Sunday school and new member courses. Lead in mentoring and training officer candidates as identified in coordination with the session, and provide ongoing training and support for current officers. Contribute to the labors of the Presbytery of the Midwest Collaborate within the session in developing new ministry ideas

About the Organization

An Orthodox Presbyterian Church congregation in rural southeast, Missouri.

Qualifications

Qualifications Ordained OPC minister or able to transfer ordination into the OPC or able to be ordained in the OPC At least 1 year of pastoral internship experience required (preferably at an OPC church) Accountability: Reports directly to the session and works in partnership with the elders to oversee the spiritual life and ministry of the congregation. Personal Characteristics Exemplifies godly character in work and home as befits his calling to the pastoral ministry (1 Tim 3:1-13; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Pet 5:1-4). Maintains a disciplined spiritual life of worship, prayer, and bible study. Seeks unity in the vision and mission of the church. Faithfully preaches the gospel and teaches its application to daily life. Adept and passionate about shepherding and discipling members of all stages of faith. Strong work ethic, leadership skills, public speaking skills, wisdom, and discretion. Self-directed while still working in a collaborative role within the session. Enthusiastically desires and accepts the accountability that the plurality and parity of a session provides. Approaches all duties with a sense of humility and respect for the history and culture of Grace OPC.