Pastor, yoked/parish - Homer, MI

Listed: 04-05-2022

Employer: First Presbyterian Church of Homer - 309 S. Sophia, Homer, MI 49245 | (517) 568-4852 | https://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Homer-189434544455748/

Location: Homer, MI

Type: Full-time

Download: Job Description - Head Pastor

1. How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?

We are hoping to have someone who is open to sharing in our enthusiasm and energy and help lend spiritual leadership to our work!  We seek someone who can help us build upon the work we’ve already done for God’s Kingdom, and continue to challenge us and push us to greater heights.  The Homer church has started incorporating technology into the work of the church, and we’d love to have someone who could take our Facebook page and our live streaming to the next level to help us connect with as many people as possible.  The Concord church is also expanding on its technology use, with an active Facebook page as well as live-streamed services.  An engaging pastor will effectively connect scripture to the "real world" and help both congregations continue to grow in our spirituality and walk with God.

2. Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and/or organization.

For Homer:

1. Lives a faith-driven life

2. Social--we seek a pastor who is able to easily interact with all members of our community

3. Supportive

4. Creative

5. Has a “rural heart”---can love small-town life, but will enjoy the opportunities provided by the three major universities within an hour's drive!

6. Willingness to share ideas!

7. Can delegate/use resources

8. Someone who respects/appreciates talents

For Concord:

1. Honesty

2. Good communication skills

3. Compassionate

4. Good listener

5. Comfortable with children

6. Good business skills
   
   For both congregations---comfortable making home and hospital visits

3. What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?

Oversee weekly Sunday worship services, help with each community's emergency resource center, participate in area pastor liaison committees, support programs at each of the congregations.

4. Leadership Competencies:

• Compassionate

• Hopeful

• Preaching and Worship Leadership

• Communicator

• Advisor

• Externally Aware

• Organizational Agility

• Collaboration

• Interpersonal Engagement

• Flexibility

To Apply: 

Submit your resume to Jason Manke at jfm116@yahoo.com

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