<p>Hope Evangelical Church</p> <p>Pastor Job Description</p> <p>Hope Evangelical Church (PCA) is a church committed to Reformed theology and has a warm, welcoming community. The pastor role at Hope involves faithfully preaching the Word, shepherding the flock, and equipping believers for ministry within our North Liberty, Iowa community. The following is not meant to detail every possible duty that might come up on a day-to-day basis, or to exclude additional tasks that the church Session may require.</p> <p>Leading</p> <ul> <li>In coordination with the Session help to set the vision of the church's ministry and apply strategic thinking and planning to move the church membership toward realization of that vision, as God would grant. </li><li>Study and be informed of trends in culture to encourage those that are in accord with the revealed will of God and to equip the church to stand against those that are in opposition. </li></ul> <p>Managing</p> <ul> <li>Moderate Session and congregational meetings, making sure that the various aspects of the church's ministry are functioning as they should and that the church and Session are adhering to Biblical principles, the PCA Book of Church Order, Iowa Presbytery Standing Rules and the local church priorities. </li></ul> <p>Doing</p> <ul> <li>Prepare order of worship for each week's service, consulting with office staff, music personnel and session as appropriate. </li><li>Prepare Sunday School lesson each Sunday. </li><li>Preach at Sunday morning service. </li><li>Administer the Sacraments - Lord's Supper observed weekly, baptism as needed. </li><li>Teach Sunday school classes, typically to an adult class, but could be to high school or other classes as arranged with the Session. </li><li>Officiate other services as needed (e.g. funerals, weddings) </li><li>Lead training sessions for elder and deacon nominees as needed. </li><li>Lead new member classes as needed. </li><li>As needed, provide pastoral counseling e.g., call on the sick, counsel those seeking spiritual guidance, counsel those needing correction, pre-marriage counseling, marriage counseling). There would not need to be a prearranged schedule (i.e., calendar for routine contact) for these activities. </li><li>Maintain a routine presence in the office. It is the expectation of the Session that the pastor would ordinarily hold to a 5-day work week (Sunday being considered ½ day). </li><li>Attend regularly and maintain an appropriate engagement with presbytery and denominational meetings. </li></ul> <p>Salary: >=$90K</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>The top-ranked pastor strengths or experiences as identified in a recent congregational survey were:</p> <ul> <li>Preaching </li><li>Teaching </li><li>Worship Leadership </li><li>Discipleship </li><li>Evangelism </li><li>Christian Education </li></ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Qualified and interested candidates may send applications to hopeevangelical.pca@gmail.com.</p> <p>Please include:</p> <ul> <li>cover letter• </li><li>our resume </li><li>PCA Ministerial Data Form </li></ul> <p>Primary Contact: Sarah Franje</p> <p>Email: hopeevangelical.pca@gmail.com</p> <p>Phone: (641)780-7940</p> <p>Apply Online: View</p>