Pastor

Job Description: Presbyterian Pastor

Location: Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time will be considered
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

About Us: Our church is a conservative Presbyterian congregation located in a close-knit rural community. We are dedicated to fostering a faithful, scripture-centered ministry that serves the spiritual needs of our members and extends Christ’s love to our broader community.

We invite interested applicants to view our church website at https://www.buffalohartpc.com/ and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1755524478016149

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Presbyterian Pastor who embodies strong faith, scriptural wisdom, and a passion for pastoral care. The ideal candidate will lead our congregation in worship, provide pastoral care, and help strengthen our church’s presence within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a solo pastor position for a financially stable church.
• Lead Sunday worship services and special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
• Prepare and deliver sermons that are biblically sound, engaging, and relevant.
• Offer pastoral care and counseling to church members, including hospital visits and home visitations.
• Lead and develop church programs that support spiritual growth, including Bible study groups, youth programs, and adult education classes.
• Collaborate with session to execute the church’s vision and mission.
• Participate in community outreach and service projects to strengthen church-community relations.

Qualifications:

• Candidates for ministry must demonstrate significant theological and biblical competence as well as the necessary skills for pastoral ministry. All pastors serving an ECO congregation must hold their ordination in ECO or be received as affiliate pastors by the presbytery of jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in pastoral ministry, preferably in a rural setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals.
• Compassionate and empathetic leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the doctrine and practices of conservative Presbyterianism.
• Ability to provide spiritual leadership, guidance, and education.

Attributes Desired in our Pastor:              

We want a pastor who will:

• Offer us scripture-based sermons, in a collegiate teaching style.
• A pastor who addresses us as intelligent people who are hungry and open for the word of God.
• Be invested in building up our youth group and strengthen our educational programs.
• Appreciate and nurture our multi-generational congregation, and our faith-style of "walking the talk".
• Value our location and our size, feeling no need to compete with the larger churches, and who can recognize that our inheritance of the past is the foundation of our desire for a vibrant future, in touch with the needs of the world, small and large.
• Bring enthusiasm and new ideas of engaging in and with the community, allowing us to share the word of God through our outreach and our actions.

Benefits:

• Experience based salary package
• Housing allowance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan contributions
• Mileage expense allowance
• Paid time off for vacation, personal days
• Professional development expense allowance

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. Please include a statement of faith and a recording of a recent sermon. Applications can be sent to buffalohartpc@gmail.com or mailed to 7862 Buffalo Hart Road, Williamsville, IL 62693.