What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Our ultimate vision is to care for our own congregation's spiritual growth, and share this commitment to our local and global communities. Members of our congregation have been reenergized through the growth in our youth presence and participation. We can make an impact in our community by promoting our youth and instilling in them the importance of church life. As always, we accept all individuals that share this spirit of faith, love and hope as guided through scripture. Our First Presbyterian Church lives out our mission by a variety of means, including 1)Christian Education for all ages, 2) Deacon and Elder calls,3) opportunities for youth participation such as confirmand classes, summer camp, and visual tech services, (4 involvement in a local youth organization, 5)hosting fundraising events for missions, and 6)an affiliation witha Central American sister church. |
How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
Ou active congregation reaches out in a variety of additional ways to support our community's spiritual growth... meals on wheels, homebound connection and local food shelf participation. As we transition out of covid, we make an effort to keep our church's visibility by occasional services in the adjacent park, in addition to youth fundraising events. We remain op3en to reintroducing past progrrams such as "All By Myuself" meetings. |
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
We envision a pastor who will nurture our adults and youth to create a warm, welcome, inviting church in our rural community. Our new pastor will be a solid communicator at the pulpit and within our congregation. They will be an approachable mentor for all ages, the Session, and corresponding committees. |
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization.
Our new pastor will use their spiritual wisdom and good judgement in an increasingly technological world, to connect with our congregation and community. Our new pastor will provide effective energy by cul;ltivating thei nterest of all ages. We envision someone with a hopeful and spiritual ministry who caan lead and inspire all of our members to believe "Anything Can Happen!" |
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
-Be a shepard and know us all by name.
-Reacfh out to individuals on social media and other means
-Provide clear and effective sermons within meaningful worship services
-Work with the session as moderator to suppport church governance
-Communicate and lead the spiritual and individual development of those that are deacons and elders.
-Foster individual growth within our congregation through pastoral guidance and supporting the Holy Spirit to be received by each member. |
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