Part-Time Pastor

Church Overview

Red Star is a small congregation near Leedey, Oklahoma. The church will provide a nice modern three‑bedroom, two‑bath parsonage with basement, garage, and carport.

Meeting Address: 8097 N 1990 Rd, Leedey, OK 73654.

Average attendance:
Under 25.

Job Title: Pastor

Reports To: Church Board

Position Status: Part‑Time (approximately 10 hours per week)

Compensation: $1,000 per month salary, with additional income expected from an outside job. The role may be best suited for a retiree or an energetic young family.

• Personal behavior in line with the standard required in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7 and 1 Peter 5:1‑4.
• Must be a licensed Brethren in Christ (BIC) pastor or be willing to be credentialed within the BIC U.S.

• Provide administrative leadership for the church program.
• Prepare for and conduct worship services; lead in the observance of the ordinances; and lead the church in proclaiming the gospel to the church and community.
• Pastoral care for the sick.
• Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funeral services.
• Keep the church informed of developments within the denomination.
• Serve as a representative of the church in civic matters.

This job description is flexible in terms of emphasis and particular assignments. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. In consultation with the Bishop and the Church Board and by mutual consent, responsibilities may be shifted or shared between the staff in accordance with gifting, training, and need.

This Pastor role operates primarily in a church office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and regularly operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The position also involves travel and requires the ability to move about outside the office and operate motor vehicles on a regular basis. The position recurrently requires long hours and weekend work.

While performing the duties of the job, the Pastor is often required to remain in a stationary position while making presentations; handle or control objects, tools, or controls; communicate, discern, and discuss within both public and private contexts. The Lead Pastor may be requested to lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time, often carrying audio/visual equipment to events.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified persons with disabilities.

Position starts as soon as available.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Bishop Ron Bowell, rbowell.