Pastor – Part Time to Full Time -Silver Creek Community Church – Maple Lake, Minnesota
Silver Creek Community Church, is a church in rural Minnesota, close to many park systems and local towns, but has easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul areas and all the amenities the large cities have to offer. Our church enjoys a rich history (125 years) in the community and in the Reformed Church of America. The pastoral candidate we are seeking demonstrates their love of Jesus Christ through scriptural-based Worship Services, Studies, and care of the congregation. They are able to demonstrate this commitment in the community also, through engagement and interactions.
This is a Part-Time position with the potential to become a Full-Time position in the future.
The Church Profile is available upon request.Preaching and the Worship Experience:
Provide strong, biblical messages. Demonstrate meaningful and applicable delivery of sermons, enhancing the full Worship Experience.Spiritual Leadership:
Demonstrate spiritual leadership by the study of the Word of God and demonstrate it through daily living. Possess biblical training supporting the RCA theology, that allows deep study, understanding and teaching of the Bible. Lead and participate in adult Bible studies.Pastoral Calling:
Be a shepherd to the church, eager to serve and support the church. Be available to the church during office hours and critical times. Actively demonstrate care of the members through conversation, visitation and involvement in church activities. Guide the church in ideas and growth that fit the needs of our community.Church Administration:
Motivate and encourage members. Discern God’s vision with the church and help to develop action plans. Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to partner and participate with the church board and committees.Leadership:
Aptitude or experience in leading and guiding members through difficult issues including conflict resolution, an aging population and church growth. Understand and practice the RCA’s polity.Ministry Type: RCA
Salary Range: Negotiable based on RCA guidelines. Experience and Education: Minister of Word and Sacrament, Master of Divinity Experience in biblical preaching and teaching in a pastoral role preferred Supports the traditional RCA view of marriage Denominational affiliation with the Reformed Church in America or able to affirm Reformed theology