Senior Pastor

*About us* Old Town Wesley Church is a historically significant facility originally founded in 1901 in downtown Ridgeland, MS.
The church is situated on prime real estate and has numerous structures and space available for growth and expansion.
Having recently disaffiliated from the United Methodist Conference, Old Town Wesley Church has a motivated, loving and energized current membership of approximately 60 people.
The current church capacity is > 200 and includes a sanctuary, education building and fellowship hall with commercial kitchen.
The congregation of OTWC is seeking an energetic leader who can become part of our church family and help us as apostles proclaim the Good News of Christ and grow our church in grace, love and faith.
*Physical Requirements:* · This is a high stress full time position with unlimited possible hour requirements though typically 40-50 hours per week.
· Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes important decisions regarding administrative issues.
· Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with all staff, church members and the community.
Develops smooth and constructive relationships throughout the Church.
· Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the Lord and the Church · Regularly required to communicate effectively using effectively.
Operate a computer and telephone.
*Work Environment:* · There is regular interaction with other employees and guests.
The noise level in the office work environment is usually low.
Local travel will be required approx.
2 – 3 days per week for pastoral visitation purposes.
*Position Overview: *The pastor of Old Town Wesley Church shall serve as the spiritual leader and shepherd of a small Methodist congregation in a suburb of Jackson, MS.
The position requires deep commitment to the teachings and principles of John Wesley and the Methodist Faith.
The pastor shall have a passion for ministry and be committed to the enduring authority and inspiration of the Scripture and ability to provide pastoral care, preaching, teaching and leadership.
The pastor will assume the role as chief administrator of the ministerial and vocational staff.
*Responsibilities:* · Regarding behavioral expectation, The standard expected is as required in I Timothy 3:1-7 and I Peter 5:1-4.
· Provide guidance and leadership to administration and provide support and availability during regular church office hours (Tues-Friday) approx.
20 hours per week.
· Regular weekly visitation of church members and others in need of pastoral support (approx.
5-10 visitations/calls per week at current level of attendance).
· Collaborate with church boards, leadership and committees to establish and execute the church’s vision, mission and strategic plans.
· Act as both a servant-leader and facilitator to empower, entrust and hold accountable congregation members.
· Attend, lead and facilitate Sunday School and weekly Bible studies along with other church ministries.
· Work with church council to support and establish measurable growth and vitality of the church by targeting specific goals for membership, worship attendance, financial stability and improvement, visitation and follow-up.
· Uphold the Old Town Wesley Church Constitution and Articles of Faith as a true Servant Leader by supporting the members and council representatives all in the efforts of our church to lead our community in making disciples of Christ.
· Provide administrative leadership for the total church program.
· Maintain a regular program of study to enable himself/herself to plan and conduct meaningful worship services.
· Prepare for and conduct worship services; lead in the observance of the ordinances; and lead the church in proclaiming the gospel to the church and community.
· Prepare and deliver engaging and biblically grounded sermons that connect with the congregation’s understanding of Methodist theology, scripture and spiritual practices.
· Shepard the fiduciary blessings of the church and provide guidance to the congregation to make most efficient use of church resources.
· Equip and empower laity to share their gifts and encourage greater participation in the missions and needs of the church.
· Visit members and prospects and lead the membership in a visitation program.
· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the church, including managing the staff, budgeting and ensuring compliance and oversight.
· Perform wedding ceremonies and conduct funeral services.
· Work with church officers and committees in performing assigned responsibilities.
Be available to attend meetings as necessary and provide support, training and guidance towards the mission of the church.
· Serve as a representative of the church in civic matters.
· Serve as the leader in seeking to win the unsaved; lead the membership in soul-winning training and witness to our community.
· Insure that the needs of the church remain paramount and lead by example through participation, attendance, care and concern making no outside commitments which preclude emergency needs of the church and/or member support.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to individuals and families in need Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,500.
00 - $62,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Choose your own hours * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: * Commission pay * Signing bonus * Tips Ability to commute/relocate: * Ridgeland, MS 39157: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Are you able to meet all of the qualifications listed on the position description? Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * senior pastor: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: * ordination as a Wesleyan or Methodist Minister (Required) Work Location: In person