Pastor

Western Springs CRC

Western Springs, IL 60558

Denomination: Reformed

Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor

Church Size: 100 - 250

Salary: Not specified

Posted on: July 26, 2024

Time Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Personal Qualifications裕he Pastor will:
- Be able to give testimony to his love for the Lord and call to pastoral ministry.
- Be a devoted follower of Jesus whose life reflects the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
- Be an emotionally healthy person who loves people and can create and sustain positive relationships with them.
- Meet or exceed the requirements for ordination as a Minister of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Consequently, he will be ordained or be ordainable as such, though ordained individuals from other historically Reformed denominations will be considered.

Professional Competencies裕he Pastor will be:
- An inspiring communicator, able to craft and deliver biblical and relevant sermons that effectively speak to both new and maturing Christians.
- A devoted liturgist who enjoys planning and participating in corporate worship services.
- A proactive organizational leader with experience guiding a congregation into a new season of ministry, one that includes effective engagement with residents in the community.
- A loving shepherd whose care for the spiritual well-being of both seekers and saved is characterized by grace and humility while being strengthened by discernment and prayer.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Preaching/Teaching葉he Pastor is responsible for the bulk of the preaching and will have opportunity to teach.
- Equipping/Encouraging葉he Pastor will form relationships with the hope of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and encouraging them in their walk with the Lord.
- Corporate Worship葉he Pastor is responsible for the planning and delivery of engaging worship services. He is supported by a Worship Committee.
- Leadership/Management葉he Pastor will partner with the Council towards the development and implementation of a compelling vision and mission for the future of the congregation.
- Pastoral Care葉he Pastor will provide timely spiritual direction and pastoral care for those seeking baptism, profession of faith, church membership, marriage, healing, and encouragement, as well as for those suffering the loss of loved ones.
- Public Presence葉he Pastor has the privilege of representing the congregation in the broader community.

Benefits: In addition to a generous salary and benefits, the congregation provides a beautiful parsonage and a sabbatical plan. 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not specified
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Traditional
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Sam Hamstra Jr.
Address1:
5140 Wolf Rd
Address2:
City:
Western Springs
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
60558
Country:
United States
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