Full time minister

Full time minister

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
4920 SPRING STREET û P.O. BOX 307
ONEKAMA, MICHIGAN, 49675
231 889 4096

First Congregational UCC Onekama Michigan - Pastor Position
Description:

The minister of The First Congregational United Church of Christ of
Onekama shall exercise spiritual and administrative guidance with all
church activities. Leadership styles that work well for us are - an
individual of true faith who encourages people to relate their faith to
their daily lives, is a compassionate and caring person respectful of
all the congregation members, is sensitive to other\'s needs, maintains
confidentiality and builds a sense of fellowship among the people with
whom he or she works. In addition, the individual we choose should be
effective in planning and leading worship, work regularly at bringing
new members into the congregation, be effective in working with people
of all ages and make pastoral calls.

The pastor of this congregation will be asked to perform the duties and
tasks including, but not limited to the following:

1) Conduct worship service each Sunday morning using a format that
is currently in place or with an order of worship mutually agreed on by
the Worship Ministries.

2) Make use of lay persons from the congregation to assist in
delivery of portions of the service as determined by the present
format.

3) Administer the sacraments of baptism, and confirmation of faith
as needed. Administer Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month and
others as appropriate.

4) Conduct Services on Christmas Eve.

5) Visit the sick and shut in of the congregation and administer
Communion as requested.

6) Meet with the Ministry Council monthly to determine church and
congregation needs. Modify if needed, with the Worship Ministries,
services, order of worship, or other concerns.

7) Assist the Ministry Council in determining curriculum for
Church School or similar activities.

8) Preach the word of God as presented by the Bible, within the
present beliefs of the Greater United Congregational Church, based on
Biblical teachings of Jesus and the Prophets. Remembering that Jesus is
the Son of God the Father, joined with the Holy Spirit in the Holy
Trinity.

9) Respect members needs and maintain confidentiality.

10) Provide spiritual guidance with adults, youth and children.

11) Attend District Conferences

This congregation participates from time to time with other
congregations of this community and the Pastor is invited and welcomed
participate. The congregation also engages in several fund raising
activities and the pastor is invited, welcomed and encouraged to
participate.

Any disputes or differences of that may arise, shall be discussed and
resolved in consideration of both parties.

Contact Information:
Please contact Rod Exo at oldchurch82@jackpine.net

E-mail: oldchurch82@jackpine.net
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