What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
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How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
Several unique programs in our congregation emphasize involvement in the surrounding area:
- A 52-year-old legacy, of Next-to-New, a thrift shop located in a separate building on our property which serves communities throughout southern MN.
- A strong Christian Education program provides Sunday School for all ages, Adult Bible Study, Youth Club, Vacation Bible School, Ladies' Circle, and Confirmation classes.
- Our very active Men's Club grills and serves burgers and brats every Wednesday noon during the summer; proceeds support various community missions, individuals in financial need, and help augment the church's general fund.
- Our Women's Association staffs the Next-to-New as well as helping with other community, state, and international missions.
- Church members have traveled to Guatemala to work collaborativelywith congregations of Occidente Presbytery, providing finacial support, prayer, quilting classes, and helping construct a church and home.
- Our quilting group meets regularly to create beautiful handmade quilts for brides in our congregation, nursing home residents of all denominations, and others in need.
- First Presbyterian houses the local Food Shelf and works with the ecumenical Ministerial Association to serve the needs of the hungry in western Faribault County.
- Members started the Backpack Program, which has now become an ecumenical effort that supplies backpacks on a regular basis to local school children that aren't able to have healthy meals at home.
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How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
We seek an energetic, innovative leader to come alongside us and help apply the heritage and lessons of our past as we look toward the challenges that the future holds for ministry in a small, agriculturally-based community. Our ideal candidate will bring their own life experiences, ministry training, and vision to work with our congregation to create new ministries and meet any challenges. |
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization.
- Tie scripture to everydaylife with everyday language
- Work ecumenically with other pastors and organizations; be community focused and willing to reach outside our congregation
- Willing to work with all age groups
- Good communication and listening skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Flexible to adjust schedule as needed
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What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
- Prepare and lead worship
- Moderate Session meetings
- Administer sacraments
- Provide pastoral care to the sick and home-bound
- Officiate at funerals and weddings
- Confer with committees as needed
- Participate in meetings and activities of Presbytery
- Facilitate the Christian Education programs of the church
- Actively participate in the local Ministerial Association
- Prepare and deliver sermons or services per local nursing home requests
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