Senior Pastor Job Indiana Pennsylvania USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Location: Indiana

Key Responsibilities

American Reformed Church (ARC) in DeMotte, Indiana is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our congregation in faithful preaching, pastoral care, and missional engagement. We are looking for a pastor who is energetic, biblically grounded, relationally strong, and open

- minded toward new ideas, while remaining committed to the authority of Scripture and the Reformed tradition.

The pastor will serve as the primary spiritual and executive leader of the congregation, working collaboratively with the elders/consistory to shepherd the church, equip members for ministry, and guide the church into its next season of growth and vitality.

Preaching and Teaching

Proclaim the Word of God faithfully and clearly through expository, Christ-centered preaching

Teach in a manner that is biblically sound, accessible, and relevant to daily life

Support and encourage Christian education and discipleship for all ages

Pastoral Care

Provide compassionate pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer, in coordination with care elders and care deacons.

Walk alongside members through life transitions, crises, and spiritual growth

Encourage spiritual maturity and discipleship within the congregation

Officiate as necessary (Weddings and Funerals)

Leadership and Vision

Serve as a spiritual leader in partnership with the elders/consistory

Bring fresh energy, thoughtful ideas, and creative approaches to ministry while respecting church order and honoring church legacy within the guidelines of church governance and structure.

Help discern and articulate vision aligned with Scripture, the church's beliefs, and its local context

Foster unity, humility, and love within the body of Christ

Oversee staff through direct reporting. Perform weekly check-ins and annual evaluations with each staff member. Work with Consistory on overall staffing needs and optimum staffing levels and structure to fulfill the church's mission.

Lead monthly Consistory meetings, monthly Executive Team meetings, and a weekly staff meeting.

Attend other team meetings on a regular basis to provide support.

Worship and Sacraments

Lead and oversee worship services in accordance with Reformed Theology

Administer the sacraments faithfully and reverently

Work collaboratively with worship leaders and volunteers. Ultimate responsibility rests

with the Senior Pastor to ensure seamless flow and excellence in worship

Outreach and Community Engagement

Encourage evangelism and outreach in the local community

Build relationships within DeMotte and surrounding areas

Help the church remain welcoming, relevant, and engaged with those outside the congregation

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