Pastor: Congregational Church of East Sumner

Job Description

Candidate

Description:

Mature believer in Christ who embraces Reformed theology and principles. We seek a half‑time, bivocational pastor, preferably a graduate of a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Compensation range: $41K–$50K, dependent on education level and experience, allocated among salary, housing, benefits, and pension as determined by the church.

If the candidate is a recent college graduate with significant faith formation, training, the seminary requirement is waivable, but the candidate would be expected to be engaged in credible and approved continuing education at a Reformed school.

If the candidate is bivocational, the church will consider the demands of the other employment. In this case, the church‑related continuing education may be online, as long as it includes an in‑person component that the church would be supportive of. Four weeks of vacation. A sabbatical is offered after completion of 5 years service at the church.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume, please answer these questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at CCES?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of CCES.
• In just a few sentences, please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of CCES.

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions, and a link to at least one online sermon to

Preaching at Sunday morning worship and selected other special services; counseling and teaching; administering sacraments; conducting weddings and funerals; visitation; prayer for the congregation; and regular communication with the congregation.