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Solo Pastor

Job in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53575, USA
Listing for: Westminster Theological Seminary
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Pastor / Ministry / Church, Non-Profit / Outreach, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

First Presbyterian Church (FPC)

Bandon, Oregon

Solo Pastor

Position Title: Solo Pastor

Status: Full-time (negotiable)

Position Summary:

The pastor provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, administrative oversight, organizational direction, a ministry support for elders, deacons, and volunteers who are leading church programs and doing community ministry/service.

Summary of Essential Functions
  • Worship:
    Provide spiritual messages, liturgy, administration of the sacraments, and direction to the pianist.
  • Leadership:
    Provide active leadership for the Session and the congregation and articulate a clear vision reflective of our shared calling. The pastor will moderate the Session and support the deacons.
  • Pastoral Care:
    Provide compassion, counsel, and support for all congregants as needed.
  • Administration:
    Provide direction with PCUSA polity and play some active role in the Presbytery.
  • Stewardship:
    Strengthen and build member faithfulness as Christian stewards.
  • Community Service:
    Become known in the Bandon community. Assess needs and help the church facilitate the ministry of Christ to those in need.

    • Accountability: The pastor is accountable to God, the Session, and the Presbytery

    Qualifications
  • Must enjoy initiating and sustaining relationships with members of the congregation and community.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate people and programs.
  • Is able and committed to open communication.
  • Exhibit a warm and welcoming presence and able to relate personally with congregants.
  • Possess computer and technical skills commensurate to the job.
  • Ability to write and deliver sermons relevant to our time and community.
    • Key Competencies
  • Demonstrate the ability to get along with other people.
  • Exhibit a warm and welcoming presence.
  • Deal with conflict in a professional manner.
  • Remain flexible and adaptive.
    • Specific Responsibilities

    Worship:

  • Develop a strong worship experience that is traditional but creative.
  • Develop sermons and worship services that reflect Reformed and Presbyterian theology and make scriptures relevant to contemporary life.
  • Provide for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and memorial services.

    • Leadership:

  • Direct and supervise church staff.
  • Ensure that instruction and spiritual development are provided for elders and deacons.
  • Encourage planning, goal setting, and visioning with Session.
  • Oversee new member classes.
  • Inspire congregational commitment to the church stewardship (time, talent, and treasure) throughout the year.
  • Establish and maintain a clear communication system with leadership, staff, and congregation.
  • Encourage and support all committees of the church.

    • Pastoral Care:

  • Provide a ministry of compassion, comfort and hope through hospital calls, home and hospice visitation, and crisis counseling.
  • Listen and support congregation as needed.

    • Administration:

  • Serve as the day-to-day administrator for FPC.
  • Supervise the church's part-time staff, coordinating with the Personnel Committee/Session.
  • Take appropriate administrative responsibility for developing and evaluating staff.
  • Maintain regular and effective staff communication, direction, and coordination.
  • Cultivate team spirit and shared objectives among the staff and volunteers.
  • Moderate Session and provide active leadership and encouragement to Session.
  • Work with Session in developing congregational policy.
  • Moderate the annual congregational meeting or any called meeting of the congregation.
  • Overall administration of the church in partnership with Session, including fiscal management of the ministry.
    • Community
  • Be a friendly, familiar representative of the church in the community and a bridge to connect people with the church.
  • Work collaboratively with other faith organizations and maintain ecumenical relationships.

    • Be visible in the community, including involvement in service clubs, and/or other organizations as warranted.

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