Silver Creek Community Church: Position Document
Silver Creek Community Church, is a church in rural Minnesota, close to many park systems and local towns. Our community has easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul areas and all the amenities the large cities have to offer. Our church enjoys a rich history (125 years) in the community and in the Reformed Church of America. The pastoral candidate we are seeking should demonstrate their love of Jesus Christ through scriptural based worship services, studies and care of the congregation. They should also be able to demonstrate this commitment in the community through engagement and interactions.
- This is a Part Time position with the potential to become a Full Time position.
- The Church Profile is available upon request and tells our story. Get to know us!
- Send inquiries or cover letter and resume/profile to Gwen Johnson, jkgjohns@gmail.com, 763-218-3571
Position Description:
- Preaching and the Worship Experience: Provide strong, biblical messages. Demonstrate meaningful and applicable delivery of sermons, enhancing the full Worship Experience.
- Spiritual Leadership: Demonstrate spiritual leadership by the study of the Word of God and demonstrate it through daily living. Support biblical training reflecting the RCA theology. Lead and participate in Bible Studies that allow deep study, understanding and teaching of the Bible.
- Pastoral Calling: Be a shepherd to the congregation, eager to serve and support the church. Be available to the congregation during office hours and critical times. Actively demonstrate care of the members through conversation, visitation and involvement in church activities. Guide the church in ideas and growth that fit the needs of our community.
- Church Administration: Discern God’s vision with the congregation and help to develop action plans. Demonstrate the ability to partner and participate with the church board and committees. Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Motivate and encourage members.
- Leadership: Aptitude or experience in leading and guiding members through difficult issues. Examples being: conflict resolution, an aging church population and church growth. Understand and practice the RCA’s polity.
- Will collaborate with lay leaders and denominational representatives for sacramental and administrative functions, normally handled by a full-time pastor.
- Our small congregation size requires a pastoral role that is bi-vocational and community focused while still rooted in biblical teaching and pastoral care.
Ministry Type: RCA
Salary Range: Negotiable based on RCA guidelines.
Experience and Education:
Experience and Education:
- Graduate of a nationally recognized seminary with a Master of Divinity.
- Meet or exceed the requirements for ordination as a Minister or Commissioned Minister of the Word & Sacrament in the Reformed Church of America (RCA) or formulary of agreement denominations (PCUSA, ELCA, UCC).
- If you do not fully meet this background, please explain how you can minister fully in this role supporting the RCA denomination and theology.