Solo pastor - Leander, TX
Listed: 09-09-2021
Employer: LiveOak Church - 1195 Sonny Drive, Leander, TX 78641 | (512) 775-5714 | www.liveoak-church.org
Location: Leander, TX
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Solo pastor
LiveOak Church, a PCUSA congregation in Leander, Texas, seeks to call a new pastor. We are a small church in a fast-growing suburb of Austin, and we are looking for a compassionate and spiritually mature leader who is dedicated to following Jesus Christ, has five or more years of experience in pastoral work, and excels in the following areas: engaging preaching, promoting spiritual growth, a vision for outreach, strong interpersonal relationships, staff development, and a collaborative leadership style. Interested candidates can find more details about our church and the position on the church’s website at www.liveoak-church.org/transition or by accessing our Ministry Information Form (MIF) through the denomination’s Church Leadership Connection (CLC). Personal referrals may be sent via CLC or directly by e-mail to the LiveOak Pastor Nominating Committee at liveoakpnc@gmail.com.
Mission Statement:
What is your congregation's or organization's Mission Statement?
LiveOak's mission is to create a place where every person is welcome to experience the love of God, to foster an atmosphere of grace where we can build the faithful in discipleship while recognizing that nobody is perfect, and to equip our church to live as if anything is possible with God by encouraging our church family to serve God through their unique calling.
Narrative Questions:
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
Our next pastor will, we hope, bring much-needed leadership to our church and re-energize our congregation. Due to the pandemic-induced pause in certain ministries and to the current interim period between pastors, we believe our congregation has lost momentum and become somewhat complacent. We wonder if all those who regularly attended prior to the pandemic will return. In order to resume high-quality ministry to the families in our church, we need direction. In order to reach new families in our community, we need energy, and, for us, a key driver of that energy comes from having an engaging preacher who gets us excited about following Jesus, being together, and reaching out to those around us. Moreover, based on our recent mission study survey, the congregation is plainly asking for edifying and engaging preaching. We also need leadership for our young staff. They are eager to serve and innovate, and they would benefit from more support and guidance. Despite being part-time, they are integral to important ministries, especially those for our teens and children. Finally, we need a pastor to lead us to a place where we are practicing faithful stewardship to ensure that the church has the resources required to fulfill its mission. Leander and other nearby towns are growing quickly, and opportunities abound. We believe LiveOak is called to fulfill a vital role in furthering the kingdom of God in our area, and we will support a pastor who can lead us in this calling.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and/or organization.
LiveOak needs a pastor who energetically engages the congregation with biblical teaching and preaching and has a passion for connecting to people right where they are in their lives. LiveOak would also benefit from a visionary who has the ability to inspire people to give of their money, time, and talents for the good of the gospel and for the glory of Jesus Christ. We have incredible opportunities for growth between the creativity of our members, resources such as the 10 acres of land that we own, and a rapidly growing city. We hope to find someone who is a good steward of these resources and has the ability to put vision into action. Our church also has a commitment to spiritual growth as well as reaching our community and to have a pastor with the same commitments would serve us well.
Based on our mission study results, interpersonal engagement, inspiring preaching and effective communication were the clearest requests of our congregation, staff.· and session. Having the ability to connect to people and to connect people to one another is incredibly important for this role.
For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
The pastor will have oversight of preaching and Bible studies. pastoral care, and staff development. They will also work with the staff and session to set the overall strategy , vision, and mission of the church. The pastor will be responsible for pastoral care including visiting families in need, hospital visitations of our congregation, and performing weddings and funerals as requested. The pastor will work with the session and staff to enhance and support established ministries including the youth and children's programs. Bible studies, and mission and outreach initiatives. The pastor will also identify potential ministries for LiveOak.
Compensation and Housing:
Minimum Effective Salary: $ 57,000
Housing Type: Housing Allowance
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