Lead Pastor or an Experience Student Pastor called to transition to Lead Pastor

Key Responsibilities Lead Pastor:

A pastor called to be a primary spiritual leader of the Christian faith at Arise Community Church. Guides the Arise community in the accomplishment of its God-given mission. He will focus on continued spiritual growth and guidance through sound biblical teachings at the church and in the community. It includes planning and preaching at Sunday services; teaching; offering pastoral care; visitation; conducting weddings/funerals; overseeing baptisms and the Lord s Supper; managing daily church operations and staff; developing shared vision strategies of evangelism, discipleship, and community; shepherding the Arise congregation; working closely with the Elders and Deacons; and creating programs that are consistent with the Arise Mission. OR A Experienced Student Pastor that is called to transition to a Lead Pastor position: With God s guidance, the Student Pastor will be mentored by our current Spiritual Formation Pastor for the eventual role as a Lead Pastor. He will initially focus on the oversight of the student program (6 th grade -12 th grade). He will provide spiritual guidance for all ages, promote spiritually rich Bible-based programs for students, and develop organizational leaders. He will be called to Arise and our community to pursue our God-given mission. Abilities Provide pastoral care Develop a shared vision of Evangelistm, Discipleship, and Community Provide spiritual counseling Sherpherding, mentoring and engaging church family toward spiritual growth Oversee church ministries and staff Establish outreach programs Strong interpersonal communication skills Oversee church operations Oversee children, students, and adult ministries Qualifications A Christian pastor with a clear sense of vocational calling Focused on Bible-based preaching, teaching, and discipleship Currently ordained minister or in the process of seeking ordination Willingness to participate in educational and enrichment opportunities Bachelor s or Master s degree with a focus on theology or possessing significant pastoral experience Strong leadership, communication and administrative skills Ability to adapt and manage diverse ministries as the church grows Ability to develop new approaches to reach out to congregants and the community Information about

Silver City, New Mexico:

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