Pastor - New Hope (Whitwell, TN)

LancasterSearch•Whitwell, TN

56d•Onsite

About The Position

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church is searching for a full-time Pastor. The church is located in Whitwell, TN, and was organized on January 31, 1874. The current active membership is 50. The church serves a rural area with a growing population. The church has various organizations and meetings including Wednesday night Bible Study, Youth group, Flamingo Flock, Young Adult Fellowship Group, Vacation Bible School, and Ministry Teams. The Church School has a total enrollment of 25, with 3 in Nursery, 7 in K-6, 8 in Youth, and 7 in Adults.

Requirements

Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month
Manse or housing: Manse provided, $1800/month
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable
Insurance: Provided
Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable value
Active Membership: 50
Church School Enrollment: 25 (Nursery: 3, K-6: 7, Youth: 8, Adults: 7)
Average weekly attendance for Morning Worship in person: 45
Average weekly attendance for Worship via online services: 6
Evening Worship (Bible Study) attendance: 20
Mid-Week Service (Bible Study) attendance: 15
Fellowship Breakfast attendance (quarterly): 20
Total Income: $103,100
Total Expenses: $115,900
Operating Expenses: $105,000
Other fundraising/income: $12,800
Other such as Judicatories, Second Mile, Stott-Wallace, etc.: $9,700
Our United Outreach (OUO): $1,200
Serve a community or neighborhood within 5 miles of the church.
Serve a Town/Rural/Retirement/Recreational/Resort/Agricultural service area.
Serve a growing city/town/rural area.
Serve a growing immediate community/neighborhood/parish.

Responsibilities

Lead morning worship services.
Lead evening worship services (Bible Study).
Lead mid-week Bible Study.
Oversee and participate in various church organizations and meetings such as Wednesday night Bible Study, Youth group, Flamingo Flock, Young Adult Fellowship Group, Vacation Bible School, and Ministry Teams.
Provide spiritual guidance and leadership to the congregation.