Pastor, Stowe Community Church, Stowe, VT
Church Pastor (Christian)
Stowe Community Church, Stowe, VT
http://www.stowechurch.org/
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The Pastor serves as the spiritual leader of this local church and will provide vision, leadership and strategic direction to reinvigorate and improve the effectiveness of this church in meeting its purpose as well as our Christian outreach and ministry to the Stowe community and beyond.
Expectations:
Demonstrates a passion for effectively preaching the Word, proclaiming the Gospel and for leading the congregation in worship that is glorifying and pleasing to God.
Shows care and compassion for the congregation through visitation, encouragement and counseling. Makes pastoral calls on people in hospitals, nursing homes, those confined to home and those in need. Ministers effectively to people in crisis situations. Builds relationships and gets to know the members of the congregation.
Works regularly to bring in new members, to disciple them and to get them involved and active in the life and work of the church. Puts a special focus on identifying, implementing and leading the changes necessary to increase the membership, discipleship and participation of younger adults and youth in our church.
Helps people to grow and develop their spiritual life. Able to capably relate biblical themes to how we relate to the world around us. Encourages people to relate their faith to their daily lives. Encourages and equips members to develop and use their spiritual gifts.
Is accepting of people with diverse backgrounds and works to build and maintain unity among the congregation.
Works effectively with the Board and various Committees to build a shared vision, to create strategic plans, and to implement actions necessary to reinvigorate this church and ministry.
Education: M.Div or Th.M is preferred. At a minimum, a BA from an accredited Bible college or seminary is required.
Experience: An ordained minister. Experience in pastoral ministry is preferred.
Qualifications:
Must be personally committed to faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Must be called by God and committed to the ministry of the Gospel
Must demonstrate a high degree of personal spiritual maturity, reflecting the character of Christ in both his/her private and public life.
Must maintain a vital and growing personal relationship with the Lord through bible study, prayer and meditation.
Must be able to preach an interesting sermon “that clearly fires a biblical bullet at the life of the listener”!
Must be a caring shepherd with a passion to minister to those in need.
Must be a servant leader, and able to lead both spiritually and organizationally.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with all age groups, and especially with younger adults (20’s and 30’s).
Should know how to manage change in an organization.
Church/Community Background:
The congregation has around 145 members. The current Pastor is retiring.
Stowe has a population of 4,300 and is located in the Green Mountains of northern Vermont, about 43 miles from Burlington, VT. Stowe is known as the Ski Capital of the East and is a major four season tourist destination. Our beautiful white steepled New England style church building is the focus of community., Our congregation consists of a diverse group of Protestant believers united in our understanding of personal salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Savior. We strive to welcome people from all walks of life and introduce them to a loving God.
Our Purpose is:
To experience the grace of Jesus Christ;
To share, serve and grow in God’s love;
To worship God and enjoy the fellowship of His community.
Required experience:
Ordained Christian Minister for 1 year
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