Grand Ledge, Michigan United States
We seek a qualified pastor to join the elders and lead pastor in EQUIPPING the church for the work of ministry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Equipping the Church for Word Ministry (16 hours/week)
Devote himself to prayer and to the ministry of the Word (Acts 6:4)
Youth Ministry: Lead or appoint others to lead Youth Group and Sunday school, ensuring mature adults pass on the faith to Oneida’s 5th-12th graders.
Adult Education: Provide for teaching God’s people the whole counsel of God in Adult Sunday School
Oversee elder care of the sick and dying
Ensure the effectiveness of our retreat ministries
Strengthen and support small groups, bible studies, and their leaders
Oversee Baptism and Membership processes
Preach three to twelve times per year
As called…
Oversee counselling ministries
Family Ministry
Strengthen marriages through teaching and counselling
Partner with parents to raise children who love and follow Jesus
Equipping the Church for Deed Ministry (24 hours/week)
Mobilize and manage each deacon who oversees a volunteer ministry of the church (Finance, Facilities, Sound and Technology, Events, Hospitality, Security, Men’s and Women’s ministries)
Mobilize the congregation to use their gifting to edify the church and evangelize the world
Manage Administrative and Custodial Staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications
Testimony of conversion and agreement to Oneida’s Doctrinal Statement and Church Covenant
Fit the biblical qualifications for an elder as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Love for the Lord expressed in unmistakable affection for His Word, His church, and all people
Able to make disciples by teaching the bible in groups and one to one
Excellent people skills
Hospitable
Emotionally intelligent
Able to manage conflict
Organizational skills
MDiv degree or equivalent (or willing to work toward such a degree)
Non-Essential Qualifications
Able to master modern technologies (Church Management Software, Apps, Social Media)
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We read every submission.
Handout: OGC-—-Associate-Pastor-Packet.pdf