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SENIOR PASTOR - MOUNT LAUREL CHURCH
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What they do
A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
$62,923 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Mount Laurel Church (Boswell, PA)
- Senior Pastor The Big Picture Mount Laurel Church is a welcoming Christian congregation in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who feels called to lead, teach, shepherd, and help the church grow into its next season of ministry.
- they are looking for a pastor who can honor their history while helping them move confidently into the future.
- visiting members who are hospitalized, homebound, grieving, or experiencing significant life challenges Help create a church culture in which people feel known, valued, supported, and connected Work collaboratively with church council, committees, ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers Help the congregation develop and pursue a clear vision for the future, identifying opportunities for new ministries and greater community impact Encourage and equip members to discover and use their gifts in service to God and others Develop creative approaches to welcoming new people, with ministries meaningful to children, youth, young adults, families, older adults, and people who may not currently have a church home Build relationships with community organizations, churches, schools, and local leaders•encouraging a culture of invitation, hospitality, service, and evangelism Maintain regular office and ministry hours, participate in church council and leadership meetings, help plan the annual ministry calendar, and pursue continuing education and professional development Qualifications An ordained, licensed, commissioned, or otherwise appropriately credentialed Christian minister•or interested in beginning the path toward pastoral ministry through the church s available program/mentorship A strong personal Christian faith and commitment to following Jesus Christ Strong knowledge of Scripture and a desire to continually deepen that knowledge•valuing serious biblical study including historical and cultural context (knowledge of biblical Greek and/or Hebrew is welcomed but not required) An engaging and effective preacher and teacher Warmth, compassion, integrity, humility, and emotional maturity, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills Comfortable ministering to people from different generations, backgrounds, and life experiences Willing to become involved in the broader community A genuine desire to help a congregation grow spiritually, relationally, and numerically Compensation & Benefits Competitive full-time package built around a $50,000 annual cash compensation level, with additional employer-paid benefits•the final package will be structured in consultation with the selected candidate to make the best use of clergy compensation and tax provisions Employer-paid housing allowance available if needed Employer-paid medical insurance available if needed•family or dependent coverage may be negotiated Employer-funded retirement contribution Paid vacation, sick leave, personal and bereavement leave, and regular weekly days off Accountable reimbursement for ministry expenses•mileage and travel, conferences and continuing education, books and ministry resources, professional expenses, and approved hospitality The Process Please look over this job description.