The Pastor is responsible to the church for proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for using his skills in pastoral care ministries to meet the needs of persons in the church and in the community, and to act as the chief administrator of the Deacon Board.
Send Resume to PO Box 471 Toppenish, Washington 98948 or email Toppenishgrace@gmail.com for the application. Contact Dave Johnson at 509-945-3912 for more information.
Job Description
The Pastor is responsible to the church for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, for using his skills in pastoral care ministries to meet the needs of persons in the church and in the community, and to function as the chief administrator of the ministerial and vocational staff.
Responsibilities
Set as a guideline of personal behavior the standard required in I Timothy 3:1 7 and I Peter 5:1 4.
Oversee administrative leadership for the tot al church program.
Maintain a regular program of study to enable himself to plan and conduct meaningful worship services.
Prepare for and conduct worship services; lead in the observance of the ordinances; and guide the church in proclaiming the gospel to the church and community.
Visit members and prospects and lead the membership in a visitation program.
Supervise other members of the church staff according to staff organization.
Oversee premarital, vocational, family, bereavement, counseling sessions, etc., as needed.
Advise other professional help when necessary. Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funeral services.
Work with deacons, church officers, and committees in performing assigned responsibilities. Be available for and lead in training as needed.
Cooperate with and lead the church in cooperating with associational, state, and denominational leaders. Keep the church informed of developments within the denomination.
Serve as the overseer in seeking to win the unsaved and un-enlisted; oversee the membership in soul-winning training. Plan and promote periods of evangelistic emphasis for the unsaved and renewal for the Christians.
Oversee the Church Leadership Team (Church Council) in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the total church program. Act as Moderator for church business meetings, if the bylaws require it.