Lead Pastor/Head of Staff
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United Church of Cohoes seeks to call as its full-time Lead Pastor/Head of Staff with the following:
Attributes
To apply for the position of Lead Pastor/Head of Staff, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and statement of faith to the Pastoral Nominating Committee by email:
UCCPNC2024@gmail.com.
In your cover letter, please address your qualifications and your vision for ministry within the United Church of Cohoes context. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with a bi monthly review. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for interviews in the weeks that follow. Please be aware that a video of a recent sermon will be required as a candidate moves forward in the application process. A more detailed job description will be provided upon request.
Total compensation includes salary, housing, healthcare and insurance benefits, phone, travel and study allowance, and retirement as specified by ECO; A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. See link to Church Profile above for more details.
United Church of Cohoes seeks to call as its full-time Lead Pastor/Head of Staff with the following:
Attributes
- Follower of Jesus Christ, seeking Him in all aspects of life and reflecting His character in and beyond the walls of the Church.
- Spirit-led teaching, preaching the gospel with relevance and authenticity which reflect an in-depth understanding of God’s word, and contains real-life illustrations.
- Effective administrative skills to organize, energize, oversee, and delegate.
- Ready to provide visionary leadership, spiritual guidance, pastoral care and support to the congregation.
- Foster a culture of love, grace, and inclusivity while demonstrating empathy, compassion and confidentiality.
- Serve as an effective shepherd providing pastoral care to covenant partners and those hurting in the community.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Eager to foster collaboration with community leaders and pastors.
- Facilitate engaging educational opportunities, including bible studies, small groups, and workshops to deepen biblical understanding and theological reflection.
- Lead the church in scripture-founded financial growth through consistent tithing, offering, and stewardship, and explore opportunities for community-funded grants.
- Ordained minister with a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent theological education from an accredited institution.
- Committed to ECO’s essential tenets & polity
- Aligned with the theological traditions and values of our historic church, with a willingness to engage in ongoing dialogue and discernment.
- Committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, sharing it with the lost and teaching it to His disciples.
To apply for the position of Lead Pastor/Head of Staff, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and statement of faith to the Pastoral Nominating Committee by email:
UCCPNC2024@gmail.com.
In your cover letter, please address your qualifications and your vision for ministry within the United Church of Cohoes context. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with a bi monthly review. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for interviews in the weeks that follow. Please be aware that a video of a recent sermon will be required as a candidate moves forward in the application process. A more detailed job description will be provided upon request.
Total compensation includes salary, housing, healthcare and insurance benefits, phone, travel and study allowance, and retirement as specified by ECO; A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. See link to Church Profile above for more details.
