Position: Sole Pastor

Reports to: Church Council

Oversees: The congregation and fellow office-bearers

Status: Exempt, Salaried position

Workweek: Primarily days; evenings, weekend work as needed (meetings, etc.)

Hours: Presence on site expected during work week

Grangeville CRC is seeking male candidates that are ordained, or qualified to be ordained, in a Reformed denomination; committed to the Reformed faith as set forth in the traditional creeds and confessions; able to preach biblically centered sermons with a gospel emphasis; and knowledgeable about different faith traditions and the able to speak to various interpretations of the faith.

1. The primary task of the pastor will be:

a. Preach the Word of God faithfully at least once per week on Sunday morning.

b. Administer the sacraments.

c. Provide a mid-week study/prayer meeting.

d. Shepherd the congregation according to scripture and CRC Church Order.

e. Lead worship services on other special days of the church calendar.

2. In collaboration with the Council, other tasks include:

a. Encouraging and modeling discipleship and mentor the congregation.

b. Ministering to the needs of the congregation including visitation, and provide counsel and care for member households as needs arise.

c. Attending all regular classis meetings.

d. Conducting premarital counseling, performing weddings, and officiating funerals.

e. Monitoring the needs of discipline.

f. Monitoring membership status and providing membership classes as needed.

g. Representing the church within the community at large.

h. Assisting in the development of an annual budget and ensuring the financial affairs of the church are conducted in an orderly and responsible fashion.

i. Ensuring church facilities and grounds are maintained.

Interested candidates should email Luke and attach the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Ministry Profile
• Sermon Links (2 to 3; URLs or audio files)