Pastor/Lead Pastor

Senior/Lead Pastor

Pastor/Lead Pastor

Location: Sherman, Connecticut • United States

Salary Range: 75k (USD)

Reports to: Search Team

Job Overview

The Sherman Church in Sherman, CT

The ideal candidate has a deep, growing relationship with God and exhibits it in a personal life of devotion and preaching with a strong biblical focus. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making disciples and encouraging every believer to grow in their faith in a way that invites others to meet Jesus. We seek a pastor who has an evangelical perspective and affirms the statement of faith of the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference while supporting the mission, vision and values of The Sherman Church.

We seek a pastor who believes in the inerrancy and authority of Scripture – that God’s Word is meant to impact every area of a believer’s life. While sharing an understanding of Scripture, the pastor will help all apply God’s Word and principles to everyday life in a way that engages and challenges people to grow in wisdom. We want our future minister to deliver sermons that not only explain the text clearly but also connect to daily life in a way that inspires Christians regardless of where they are on their faith journey.

Our ideal pastor will help implement our vision for the church, motivating and equipping leaders to come alongside to see God at work through a congregational approach to ministry. This means working collaboratively in the structure of a congregational church, being flexible in leading, evaluating and guiding necessary steps to fulfill the vision.

The pastor we seek needs to be comfortable in small-town ministry, having a desire to engage with the community. We pray our new pastor will encourage, strengthen and inspire the congregation to also reach out in faith to bring the gospel to the unchurched.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Skills

Skilled as a Christ-centered expository preacher and teacher of the Bible.
Has a clear track record of winning and building disciples.
A strong leader who stimulates vision and who works in a team with Church leadership and the congregation, encouraging all believers to grow in faith and in the use of their gifts.
An ability to lead a church ministry that inspires and attracts a community of various ages to learn more about Jesus Christ.
Able to lead worship that communicates an authentic love for God and His glory and His kingdom. Comfortable with a range of worship styles, including traditional, moderately liturgical and other patterns that may develop.

Specific Responsibilities: Primary Duties

Faithfully preach the Word of God in weekly sermons.
Lead and oversee worship, including special services.
Shepherd the needs of the congregation through counseling, peacemaking, visitation, and fostering discussions about Bible and theology.
Lead and develop leaders engaged in adult discipleship (growth in the Lord), thus equipping them to be disciple makers.
Stimulate evangelism as a pacesetter, a trainer and an encourager of the outreach vision.

Other Duties in Support of the Above

Support and participate in church structures, especially Deacons and Council.
Work in conjunction with the Music Director.
Attend to pastoral responsibilities: funerals, weddings, baptisms, dedications, confirmation and new members’ classes.
Represent the Sherman Church and lead it toward increased involvement in the Town of Sherman and in the CCCC.
Such other duties as the Board of Deacons may reasonably request.

Relationships

To Deacon Board. The pastor is accountable to the Board of Deacons. His ministry will be reviewed quarterly by the Board. He needs to be an active, regular participant in Board and Council meetings.
To Congregation. Shepherd the congregation, and be a supportive and positive member of the church.
To Wife and Family. We understand and expect the pastor to say “No” at times in order to give priority to his wife and family. We are open to his wife serving in any ministry she may choose as a church member, yet she is not to be looked on as a hired employee or to be required to participate on any committee.
To other staff. The pastor gives oversight as required for other staff members, and cultivates a cordial team atmosphere.

How To Apply

https://shermanchurch.org/applicant-page/

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