Independent First Christian Church of Wellington is seeking a full time pastor to serve their congregation. The church has very nice facilities and is financially stable. A nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath parsonage is provided. Attendance averages 100 and topping 150 on occasion. Wellington, Texas population is nearing 2,000 people and is a great place to live in the Southeast Texas Panhandle. The school system is excellent.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Wellington, Texas
Pastor Position Description
Reports to: Elders and Deacons
Position Status: Full Time
Purpose: The pastor’s role in the Body of Christ is to lead the congregation through ministries of preaching, teaching, and servanthood. Utilizing skills of pastoral care and administrative leadership.
Knowledge and Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible
Ability to show patience, perseverance and fiscal responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to show compassion for the concerns of others
Ability to relate and minister to adults and youth through various techniques
Ability to provide leadership to church family
Ability to lead and manage the daily operations of the church
Work Schedule:
The position of pastor requires flexibility in hours available for work including evenings, weekends, and holidays
The pastor should be available to preach and teach at weekly scheduled services, events. Keep regular office hours that are sufficient to meet the needs of the congregation and potential members.
Responsibilities:
Provide spiritual, pastoral, outreach, servant, and administrative leadership to congregation
Interpret biblical scripture to congregation
Motivate adults and youth through example, teaching and preaching
Promote unity within the church and manage conflict when necessary
Provide counseling to the congregation and prospects
Prepare weekly biblically based sermons, preach and conduct worship services
Teach Sunday evening Bible Study
Participate/teach in Wednesday night Fellowship/Youth
Perform necessary clerical duties
Officiate at special events (weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc.), attend youth camp
Participate in evangelism by preaching at assisted living, giving invitations at worship services, special events, visitation and outreach
Represent congregation on ministerial alliance and community services
Be involved in community, represent the church at local and school events
Attend, provide written and oral report monthly at Elders/Deacons meeting
Work with various committees within church when necessary
May be responsible for other duties as needed
Compensation:
Salary: commensurate with experience, Potential raises available
Vacation: 2 weeks which includes 2 Sundays
Nice 4br/2ba parsonage provided with water, phone and internet
Insurance allowance, Cell phone allowance, Travel reimbursement
Contact:
Email cover letter, resume, and sermon video to: wtxfcc.info@gmail.com
For further information, contact Jeremy Page @ 806-220-3909