Mount Laurel Church (Boswell, PA) – Senior Pastor
The Big Picture
Mount Laurel Church is a welcoming Christian congregation in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who feels called to lead, teach, shepherd, and help the church grow into its next season of ministry. The congregation values both the traditions that have shaped the church and the need to reach new people, younger families, and future generations – they are looking for a pastor who can honor their history while helping them move confidently into the future. More than filling a position, Mount Laurel Church is seeking someone who feels called to build a life and ministry with them, and they welcome conversations with experienced pastors as well as gifted individuals entering a new season of ministry.
Job Profile
Full time (part-time or bi-vocational candidates would be considered if the candidate prefers such a position)
Serve as the primary spiritual leader of the church, providing leadership in worship, preaching, teaching, pastoral care, congregational development, and community outreach
Prepare and deliver thoughtful, biblically grounded sermons each week, helping worshippers understand Scripture in its historical, cultural, and theological context with meaningful application to contemporary life
Work with church leadership and worship participants to plan meaningful Sunday worship services
Lead or develop opportunities for Bible study, Christian education, discipleship, and spiritual growth
Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, and other significant services in the life of the church
Provide pastoral counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer, and support – visiting members who are hospitalized, homebound, grieving, or experiencing significant life challenges
Help create a church culture in which people feel known, valued, supported, and connected
Work collaboratively with church council, committees, ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers
Help the congregation develop and pursue a clear vision for the future, identifying opportunities for new ministries and greater community impact
Encourage and equip members to discover and use their gifts in service to God and others
Develop creative approaches to welcoming new people, with ministries meaningful to children, youth, young adults, families, older adults, and people who may not currently have a church home
Build relationships with community organizations, churches, schools, and local leaders – encouraging a culture of invitation, hospitality, service, and evangelism
Maintain regular office and ministry hours, participate in church council and leadership meetings, help plan the annual ministry calendar, and pursue continuing education and professional development
Qualifications
An ordained, licensed, commissioned, or otherwise appropriately credentialed Christian minister – or interested in beginning the path toward pastoral ministry through the church’s available program/mentorship
A strong personal Christian faith and commitment to following Jesus Christ
Strong knowledge of Scripture and a desire to continually deepen that knowledge – valuing serious biblical study including historical and cultural context (knowledge of biblical Greek and/or Hebrew is welcomed but not required)
An engaging and effective preacher and teacher
Warmth, compassion, integrity, humility, and emotional maturity, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Comfortable ministering to people from different generations, backgrounds, and life experiences
Willing to become involved in the broader community
A genuine desire to help a congregation grow spiritually, relationally, and numerically
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive full-time package built around a $50,000 annual cash compensation level, with additional employer-paid benefits – the final package will be structured in consultation with the selected candidate to make the best use of clergy compensation and tax provisions
Employer-paid housing allowance available if needed
Employer-paid medical insurance available if needed – family or dependent coverage may be negotiated
Employer-funded retirement contribution
Paid vacation, sick leave, personal and bereavement leave, and regular weekly days off
Accountable reimbursement for ministry expenses – mileage and travel, conferences and continuing education, books and ministry resources, professional expenses, and approved hospitality
The Process
Please look over this job description. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at Mount Laurel Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor of Mount Laurel Church?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of Mount Laurel Church?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to
Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com
A Biblical and prayerful approach that utilizes the wisdom of the search team combined with the unique insights pastor Jason brings to the search. He can jump in at any point during the pastor search process in order to recruit and screen candidates.
Initially, the pastoral profile is dispersed throughout a variety of venues and networks to get the word out. However, the goal is not to wait passively for resumes to come in, but the focus is to actively seek out candidates nationwide. After a narrowing of the candidate pool, your search team will conduct all final interviews and make the hiring decision.
