One Pastor, Two Churches First Christian Church Woodbine & Moorhead Christian Church (Iowa)
About The Position
The opportunity is to work in a Yoked congregation. This is congregational ministry in a rural setting. We are two separate congregations that hold and maintain our individual governing councils and Mission statements. The congregations have open and honest conversations and share joint worship at least 1 time per year. We share the expenses and the ministry of the serving pastor. Each congregation has the expectation of this minister to offer pastoral practices and compassion that includes but are not limited to hospital and home visits, counseling of individuals as requested by an individual, conduct marriages, baptisms, and funeral services. We anticipate this individual will work with the existing governance council to identify resources and programs of community of faith education, including lead worship services, communicating with others in the preparation of the worship opportunity. Participate in the community activities and be involved in ministerial associations, and regional events as offered by the Disciples of Christ Christian Church. We have previously been led by seminary ordained and lay commissioned leaders.
Requirements
- Standing or willingness to create and maintain standing with the Upper Midwest Region during their time of ministry with us.
Nice To Haves
- Standing with the Disciples of Christ Christian church is not required for consideration or to begin employment.
Responsibilities
- Offer pastoral practices and compassion including hospital and home visits, counseling of individuals as requested.
- Conduct marriages, baptisms, and funeral services.
- Work with the existing governance council to identify resources and programs of community of faith education.
- Lead worship services.
- Communicate with others in the preparation of worship opportunities.
- Participate in community activities.
- Be involved in ministerial associations and regional events as offered by the Disciples of Christ Christian Church.
- Attend and actively participate in monthly council meetings as well as any committee as defined in our by-laws and operating standards.
- Participate in community faith-based activities such as Local Ministerial Association, regional cluster groups and regional activities as offered by the Upper Midwest region of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church.
Benefits
- Cash salary (including social security offset)
- Housing (incl. utilities, furnishings, insurance, etc.) in the form of Parsonage, adjacent to the church building.
- Fair Rental Value of $700.00 per month while occupying the parsonage.
- Support through the Pension Plan.
- Payment for mileage related to ministerial services at the rate of the current government rate or as negotiated.
- 100 miles per month expected and required of this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
