Waynoka Methodist Church
Denomination: Wesleyan
Category: Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor
Church Size: less than 100
Salary: Not specified
Posted on: June 29, 2024
Time Type: Full Time
We are praying for someone who preaches the inerrant Word of God. Our congregation is small, but great in faith. With your help, we desire to grow in numbers and faith, deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ while spreading His message throughout our community and world.
Your general pastoral duties, aside from Sunday Worship service at 11:00 a.m., will require you to spend time ministering to the congregations of this community as well as involvement with the local ministerial alliance. We desire spiritual guidance, biblical growth, deepened relationships and pastoral care from a candidate that lives out a life of faith and a calling according to the will of the God of the Bible.
General Responsibilities:
Prepare and deliver weekly sermons using God's Word as the basis of all sermons.
Hold special services as required such as a Christmas Eve Service, and other special community services through the Ministerial Alliance
Prepare and deliver bible studies
Establish and strengthen youth and adult education through Sunday School, Small Group and youth programs
Maintain a strong professional image reflective to the Statement of Faith while at church and in the community
Keep the Congregation informed of church issues
Conduct personal and premarital counseling services
Perform funerals and weddings of church members
Visit the sick members in hospitals, nursing homes and at home
Administer the Holy Sacraments to the church such as Baptism and Communion services
Serve Communion to the shut-ins (Members who are homebound)
Implement programs and events in alignment with the Holy Scriptures
Oversee the ministries of the church
Supervise the Children's Director and Worship Director
Greet the people as they come into the church and as they exit the church
Send worship service information to the person preparing the bulletins weekly
Qualifications:
· Pastoral experience is preferred
· Seminary Degree is preferred
· A heart to serve and lead people to Christ
The community, surrounded by ranches and farms, is located two hours from Oklahoma City, OK, and Wichita, KS. We are also a short 45 minutes from Woodward, OK, and an hour from Enid, OK. Waynoka is home to the Little Sahara State Park, has a wonderful public school system, and population of just under 1000 people.
The parsonage in Waynoka is a lovely 3-bedroom, two bath brick home with a two-car garage, detached shop and a fenced backyard all just a few blocks from the church.
Application Instructions: Send Statement of Faith, resume, references and any other pertinent information to: waynokamethodist@gmail.com
Or find us on Facebook for more details (link in the Contact Information).