Pastor - California UCC & Salem UCC (California, MO) Pastor

LancasterSearch • California, MO

1d • $67,000 - $72,000

About The Position

California UCC & Salem UCC (https://calmo-ucc.org) are seeking a full-time Pastor. Our church family is prayerfully seeking a Pastor who will lead us with humility, love, and a deep commitment to God’s Word. We are close-knit congregations in rural central Missouri, rooted in the Evangelical tradition of the United Church of Christ. Our worship is traditional, our people are genuine, and we desire to continue growing together in Christ while welcoming new faces into our church family.

Requirements

• Faith: A strong personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Experience: Previous experience in preaching and pastoral ministry is preferred.
• Education: A seminary degree is preferred, although other pastoral or biblical training will be considered.
• Personality: Approachable, relational, and community-minded with an ability to connect with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblically grounded, practical, and inspiring sermons. It is generally been our tradition to follow the Revised Common Lectionary in worship. There is one service at each church on Sunday morning with midweek services during Lent at California UCC.
• Cultivate authentic relationships across generations..
• Address the spiritual needs of youth and young families, encouraging their participation in church life.
• Guide our congregations in spiritual development and community outreach.
• Provide ministerial services to the sick, home-bound and those in long-term care. Provide spiritual care to members with special needs such as family problems, dealing with grief, etc.
• Conduct and officiate weddings, funeral services, infant and adult baptisms, and communion.
• Teach confirmation classes for our 8th graders.
• Attend as often as convenient organizations such as Men’s Brotherhood, Prayer Cell and Women’s Guild.
• Provide support to our Sunday School and other Christian education programs. Be a resource at monthly meetings of Sunday School teachers and officers as well as other times as needed.

Benefits

• Our competitive salary and benefits package is somewhat negotiable but within a salary range of $67,000 - $72,000. It additionally includes paid health insurance and a ten percent contribution to a retirement plan as well as three weeks of annual vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed