First Presbyterian Church of Bandon Oregon is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Long-Term Supply Pastor position. This is a full time position (negotiable). The pastor provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, administrative oversight, organizational direction, a ministry support for elders, deacons, and volunteers who are leading church programs and doing community ministry/service.
Essential Functions:
- Worship: Provide spiritual messages, liturgy, administration of the sacraments, and direction to the pianist.
- Leadership: Provide active leadership for the Session and the congregation and articulate a clear vision reflective of our shared calling. The pastor will moderate the Session and support the deacons.
- Pastoral Care: Provide compassion, counsel, and support for all congregants as needed.
- Administration: Provide direction with PCUSA polity and play some active role in the Presbytery.
- Stewardship: Strengthen and build member faithfulness as Christian stewards.
- Community Service: Become known in the Bandon community. Assess needs and help the church facilitate the ministry of Christ to those in need.
Qualifications and Key Competencies:
- Must enjoy initiating and sustaining relationships with members of the congregation and community.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate people and programs.
- Is able and committed to open communication.
- Exhibit a warm and welcoming presence and able to relate personally with congregants.
- Possess computer and technical skills commensurate to the job.
- Ability to write and deliver sermons relevant to our time and community.
- Demonstrate the ability to get along with other people.
- Exhibit a warm and welcoming presence.
- Deal with conflict in a professional manner.
- Remain flexible and adaptive.
For responsibilities, please download the following PDF.
For further information and/or questions, please contact:
Marjene MacIntyre, Clerk of Session
marjenem@frontier.com
First Presbyterian Church
Bandon, OR 97411