Full-Time Senior Pastor
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First Presbyterian Church of Goshen
Goshen, NY 10924
E-mail: marypkopec@gmail.com
About the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen
We are a congregation of all ages and diverse gifts, united by faith in Jesus Christ and committed to living out the Good News of his love in word and action.
Our Mission:
We strive to be a welcoming, loving church family united by our faith and committed service in Christ.
Our Vision:
We support mission programs locally and globally. We seek to foster a multi-generational church family where every age can expand relationships, grow in faith, and serve others.
Requirement:
We seek a full- time minister who will demonstrate spiritual maturity in mentoring the church community. Someone who will make the church relevant in all lives, by creating a balance between the needs of both young and older members of the church. A minister that has demonstrated an ability to manage healthy conflict resolution would be an asset.
Duties:
- Prepare sermons and liturgy, administer sacraments, officiate weddings and funerals.
- Work with committee to plan special worship events,
- Expand or develop worship and music service to a more “blended” worship experience, holding to our traditional service and adding/blending for an alternative service experience.
- Pastoral Care: Visiting members in the hospital, nursing home, homebound or in crisis.
- Moderate and lead Session/Council in its responsibilities
- Serve as Head of Staff, supervisor of church office,
- Represent the church and encourage good communication within the community.
- Mission Study: Lead exploration with the committee to renew and move forward with mission trips to serve distant communities.
- Teach:
- Conduct leader training, assist with Christian Education and expand Christian studies.
- Personal Growth in Faith:
- Seek continued professional and spiritual growth,
- Participate in continuing education.
- Support Stewardship, Outreach, and the Financial health of the church.
- Hold regular office hours.
- Develop an active relationship with Hudson River Presbytery.
Qualifications:
- Masters of Divinity
- Crisis Management Training, preferred, not required.
Benefits:
Include, but not limited to:
- Competitive compensation
- Housing Allowance
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Funding