FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COVINGTON, LA - Pastor

Located about an hour away from New Orleans on what is commonly called the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain among the growing and thriving tri-communities of Madisonville, Mandeville, and Covington.  Faith Presbyterian is a congregation of about 100 members that seeks an ordained pastor who believes, preaches, and teaches the Bible as the infallible Word of God in the Reformed Tradition.  Candidates should be either ordained in the EPC or eligible to be ordained in the EPC.  Present worship style is traditional with some contemporary elements using a variety of music.  Responsibilities include the ministerial duties of preaching, teaching, and ministering to the needs of the congregation through pastoral care, visitation, and counseling.  Current staff consists of a full time Ordained Assistant Pastor (Music & Youth), Director of Children’s Ministry, Church Secretary, and Interim Pastor.  Congregation formed in January 2000 and is worshiping and serving in their newly constructed sanctuary and classroom buildings on eight acres of land.  Candidates who are led by God to consider the opportunity to serve are encouraged to submit the EPC PIF to Search Committee Co-Chairs Henry Beck hfbeck@bellsouth.net and Tom Calvert tcalvert5319@charter.net.

THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (soon to be called GracePoint), DUBUQUE, IA – Director (Associate) of Worship and Student Ministries

Third Presbyterian Church in Dubuque is seeking a Director (Associate) of Worship and Student Ministries. For a copy of the position description, or any inquiries including letter of interest and resume, contact Connie Walsh, Search Team Chairperson at conniewalsh@mchsi.com or by mail at 72 Fremont Ave., Dubuque, IA 52003.

BONHOMME PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (BPC), SUBURBAN ST. LOUIS, MO – Associate Pastor – Outreach.

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OMAHA, NE - Associate Pastor

A 750+ member church is seeking an Associate Pastor to lead its contemporary worship community. Called AWAKEN, it is a community for people who seek authentic relationships and a life filled with hope and purpose. It offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, inspiring messages, and an energetic worship experience. Above all, AWAKEN is a place where the relevance and truth of God’s Word is transforming lives. Essential functions will be the ability to lead, teach and provide vision for the AWAKEN worship community; act as staff liaison for all small groups within the church; and coordinate adult education in partnership with the Adult Education Elder. Covenant has a 100+ year history of fulfilling its mission “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known” being committed to Biblical teaching, mission and inspirational worship. Resume and a completed Personal Information Form can be submitted to: Van Wrenn at vanwrenn@cox.net or by mail to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE 68116, Attention Van Wrenn. For more information visit the church web site at www.cpcomaha.org or e-mail vanwrenn@cox.net for a copy of the Church Information Form.

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KENMORE, NY– Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Knox Presbyterian Church of Kenmore New York is seeking a senior pastor/head of staff for its 350 member congregation. Candidates must possess a minimum of 6 years of experience as a pastor. The candidate must be an excellent communicator, gifted in preaching, teaching and leadership. He must facilitate and lead in the spiritual growth of the congregation as well as interface with the departmental structure of the church to assure a unified focus of ministry.

Our church is characterized by a community of faith, focused on personal evangelism and mission outreach locally, nationally and internationally. We believe that God creates us each with unique spiritual gifts and it is our responsibility to discover, develop and employ them within His kingdom for bringing more of the lost to the fold. We are a New Wineskins congregation who at this point are prayerfully searching for a strong, God ordained leader for these times of transition. Please send inquiries, pastoral information forms or resumes to knoxpnc@gmail.com.

We look forward in anticipation to leaving the shores of the Jordan and walk into the river believing God will allow us to cross on dry land.

SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PORTLAND, OR – Minister of Stewardship

Sunset Presbyterian Church is seeking a Minister of Stewardship who will help ensure the biblical principles of stewardship are integrated into every department serving the congregation and every program offered by the church. This person will be a visible and approachable “ambassador” to the congregation, helping develop joyful and generous hearts for giving. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan, implement and oversee Biblical stewardship programs for the congregation.
• Lead implementation of an online component of a planned giving site on the Sunset homepage
• Develop strong relationships with members who have been generous givers in the past
• Provide opportunities to interact with members to increase knowledge about the joys of giving
• Shepherd the implementation of giving programs that are accessible for every member to leave assets/wealth to Sunset
• Counsel Sunset Leadership Team on stewardship issues/opportunities
• Communicate regularly with prayer support teams
• Establish annual measurable goals and strategic objectives in alignment with Sunset Vision
• Report regularly to Operations and Stewardship Team
• Other duties as may be assigned by Senior Pastor
• Communicate regularly with the congregation about principles of giving and the joy of giving and the financial needs of the church.
• Create a culture of generous giving.

For a detailed position description and application information, visit our website at www.sunsetpres.org/life/employment.

BAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — BAY VILLAGE, OH — Senior Pastor

Bay Presbyterian Church, a strong, energized congregation of 2,200 in Bay Village OH , a Cleveland suburb, is seeking a new Senior Pastor to lead us into a new generation of Christian witness. BPC recently voted by a 92%-to-8% margin to seek dismissal from the PC(USA) for the New Wineskins Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Located on the shores of Lake Erie, BPC draws primarily from an affluent, five-suburb area and is considered a bellwether church in the Cleveland ecumenical community. Our stated call is to fulfill the Great Commission by raising up and partnering with congregations on the west side of Cleveland who share in the passion of being Christ’s instrument of transformation in Northeastern Ohio . BPC members are actively engaged in many ministries within and outside the church, including many they have begun themselves.

Responsibilities will include discerning God’s vision for BPC; preaching and teaching God’s Word in relevant and engaging ways; providing a corporate worship experience of exceptional quality; maintaining a large and experienced staff; growing potential leaders among the congregation; and keeping the church on the move by continually identifying new opportunities to minister to the lost and broken. Minimum requirements: six years of ordained pastoral experience, leadership at a church of 600+, and a Masters degree from an accredited seminary (MDiv degree preferred). See BPC’s recruiting and contact information here.

FAIR OAKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – FAIR OAKS, CA – Senior Pastor

Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, Fair Oaks CA, located in a suburb east of Sacramento, seeks a Senior Pastor with eight or more years of experience to lead a 2,300 member congregation as Pastor and head of staff whose focus is the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
FOPC is a New Wineskins Association of Churches member and recently hosted the recent Convocation. The congregation recently voted overwhelmingly to request dismissal from the PC(USA) to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and has been accepted pending dismissal.

The Senior Pastor’s major responsibilities are preaching in the reformed tradition, head of staff of approximately 30 people and moderator of Session. The ideal candidate will be a Godly person with strong biblical expertise, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, be led by the Holy Spirit through prayer and act with humility, integrity and strong moral conviction.

To apply send resume or Personal Information Form to jim.clifton@sbcglobal.net. If unable to email, send materials to: Jim Clifton, 7509 Verona Dr., Rancho Murieta, CA 95683. To learn more about our church please visit the church website at www.fopc.org.

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – JACKSON, MS – Senior Pastor

500 member church located in the capital city of Mississippi is seeking a Senior Pastor to serve the congregation. The responsibilities of the senior pastor will include the ministerial duties of preaching, teaching and ministering to the needs of our congregation through pastoral care and counseling. Additionally the Senior Pastor will be responsible for managing and directing the church staff which currently includes a Director of Church Music, Director of Youth activities, a Director of Children’s Activities, a Business Manager, a Church Administrative Assistant as well as a Director of the Covenant Pre-school and the Covenant School for the Arts. While the Senior Pastor would also manage and direct the position of Associate Pastor, a position which is currently open.

We are seeking a Pastor with a Heart for God and vision for God’s work within our church. Our Church has had a mission statement that states simply we are a church that desires “To Seek Christ and to make Him known”. Since our Church has recently made the decision to move from the PCUSA to the EPC, we seek a pastor who is loving, caring and can understand our history.

If you believe that you are being called to us as a candidate for this position, please submit a resume and a completed EPC Personal Information Form, including name, address, phone number and e-mail address of at least three ministry related professional references. Please send to Bert Crump at mlcrump1@bellsouth.net. As needed, you may mail or fax the Senior Pastor Search Committee at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4000 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211, or 601-981-4947 (fax). A detailed Church Information Form will be posted for any candidate to review at www.covenantjackson.org.

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