Senior Pastor

Vanderbloemen • Johnstown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Westmont Presbyterian Church (WPC), established in 1926, is a traditional congregation known for its rich history of service and welcoming environment. The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual and organizational leader, reporting to the Session Elders and the Presbytery, and overseeing a staff of four. The role requires glorifying God, adhering to the Presbyterian Book of Order, and delivering engaging, biblically grounded sermons with practical applications. The pastor will provide pastoral care, including hospital and homebound visitation, and serve as a spiritual counselor. This leader must be capable of administering sacraments, mediating disputes, and engaging with children and youth programs. WPC seeks an adaptable, experienced minister who can manage church departments effectively, moderate meetings, and inspire the congregation.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree and a Master of Divinity (M.Div).
• Ordained (or ordainable) within the PCUSA or adjacent denominations.
• Ideally possesses 7 to 10 years of ministry experience (must have at least 2 to 5 years minimum).
• A compelling, conversational preaching style that utilizes storytelling and humor to relate the Bible to everyday life, rather than reading from a script.
• Strong pastoral empathy and active presence.
• An ability to cast vision and teach others to do the work of ministry.
• A proven ability to relate to and connect with young families.
• A high-energy "people person" who is relational, approachable, and outgoing.
• Open, adaptable to change, and willing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibilities

• Glorify God and enjoy God forever, while following the Presbyterian Book of Order.
• Prepare and deliver weekly biblically based sermons from the heart, offering practical applications to daily life.
• Provide and oversee pastoral care, including visiting hospital patients, the sick, and shut-ins.
• Act as the primary spiritual counselor (providing pre-marital counseling, grief and trauma support, and guidance for questioning believers).
• Administer communion, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Lead Session meetings and moderate regular congregational meetings to provide spiritual leadership.
• Manage church departments and supervise staff effectively, without micro-managing.
• Mediate disputes with transparent communication and promote unity within the church body.
• Engage with Children and Youth Programs, recognizing them as the future of the church.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior