Senior Pastor

Mt. Olivet Church - Position Description March 2026 Position Title Senior Pastor Position Status Full-time Accountability Elder Board as Supervisor Church Body as Employer Principle Function Provides leadership by creating a vision, setting goals, and overseeing the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive ministry for Mt. Olivet Church Specific Responsibilities Church Responsible for worship service in conjunction with the worship Elder Bring message on Sunday mornings Responsible for church bulletin and church calendar Lead midweek Adult Bible Study Mentor additional pastoral staff Attend church committee meetings (Pastor is ex-officio member) Church Council Elder Board Christian Education Executive Committee Music Ministry Committee Visitation (sick, aged, bereaved, shut-ins, in hospital or nursing homes, etc.) Teach instructional classes as needed Administer Baptism and Communion Perform marriage ceremonies and child dedications Conduct funeral services and follow up bereaved family several times Assist the Elders in overseeing church office secretary See Constitution for additional responsibilities (especially Article IX, "Duties of Officers") Community Services at Healthcare Center and Stony Brook as scheduled Involvement with Huron Evangelical Ministerial Association Member of James Valley Christian School Advisory Council Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9 Have a clear testimony of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ Be committed student of the Word of God Be a person of prayer Have a servant-leader attitude; be able to work as part of a team Be dependable, loyal, creative, flexible, have a love for people, be loyal to the leadership and ministries of Mt. Olivet Church Salary for Church Fiscal Year 2026 Salary $65000 - $85000 depending on experience Work Week Average 40 hour work week Flexible five days (Sunday being one day) Develop office schedule General Information Pay Periods are the 1st and 15th of each month The church will pay 80% of your health care costs The church will make a 4% contribution of current salary to the retirement plan of your choice. You will have a reimbursable account, up to $4000 per calendar year. This can pay for costs associated with your ministry, example; cell phone, mileage, materials, etc. To be reimbursed, you will complete an expense form monthly, which the Elders will approve and forward to the Treasurer for payment Benefit Package (per Church Fiscal Year) Participate in an annual Love Offering where church members have the opportunity to show their support 6 Holidays - New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas If a holiday falls on a regular day off or on a Sunday, the holiday time will be taken within the first week following the holiday. Paid Time Off Maximum of 4 Sundays per year 2 days per month accured Maximum of 18 Days accrued Any Vacation Accruals will be paid out to employee upon separation Time off to be approved by Elder Board prior to use General Information Emergency Leave - Communicate with Elder Board for approval Any secondary employment needs to be reviewed by the Elder Board to determine possible conflict with primary responsibilities Job Description can change as the ministry deems fitting