Pastor Job Description
Pastor
provides training and support to all staff, graduate interns, and leadership groups within the Office of the Campus Pastors related to appropriate pastoral care and counseling within their particular role.
Pastor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective pastor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included pastor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Lead or take youth on retreats for youth and mission opportunities as needed
Coordinate assimilation of guests, new members and members into the life of the church
Help foster an attitude of acceptance and understanding regarding new people by the present membership and attenders
Conduct hospital, assisted living and shut-in visits
Provide pastoral counseling to those directed by the senior pastor
Develop and offer connection opportunities for the faith community
Provide leadership for the administration of quality care and support initiatives
Lead and empower pastoral care volunteers as they provide pastoral care, visitation and hospitality
Oversee entry points for visitors and attenders to interact with the congregation
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor
Pastor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Pastor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pastor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Ministry, Counseling, Education, Management, Religion, Christian Education, Graduate, Seminary, Biblical Studies, Theology
Skills for Pastor
Desired skills for pastor include:
Procedures and theory in the field of spiritual care and pastoral counseling
Arrangement
Charting
Click & guide tracks
Curriculum resources
Issues facing young families
Loops/stems
Mission
Multitracks
Orchestration
Desired experience for pastor includes:
Ordained, commissioned, or similarly recognized by an appropriate religious authority according to the standard practice and policy of that authority
Experience working with Palliative Care/Hospice patients
Minimum 3 years pastoral care experience in a church setting
Strong biblical knowledge required
Demonstrated passion for making and growing disciples for Jesus Christ
Coordinate and Facilitate Mentor Training
Pastor Examples
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Pastor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a pastor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pastor
- Match each student participant with a mentor, based on application data and prayerful consideration
- Collaborates with Discipleship Ministries staff to develop the Senior Class Mentor Program
- Provide oversight for databases and budgets associated with this program
- Provide supervision for Graduate Assistants assigned to the program
- Facilitate an evaluation process at the end of each semester
- Performs other duties as required by the supervisor
- Communicate with children and youth as a caring Christian
- Communicate with parents and congregation with appropriate information through email and bulletin announcements
- Administer Sunday school and Confirmation programs utilizing Safe Sanctuary practices
- Collaborate with pastor, staff, and appropriate church committees as needed
Qualifications for pastor
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines with little supervision
- Possess a strong cross-cultural competence with the ability to minister to culturally diverse students
- A servant leader who feels called to ministry with college students and who possess gifts for relationship-building, organizational leadership, pastoral care, and student discipleship
- Bachelors degree, pursuing theological studies, and licensed or otherwise credentialed within the United Methodist Church or another Wesleyan theological tradition
- Ministry experience working with students and/or young adults
- Be a committed Christian
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of pastor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pastor
- Attend services on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Holy Week including Easter
- Providing opportunities for their spiritual growth and the identification/development of their spiritual gifts
- Assisting them in identifying needs and establishing goals for student ministry
- Being responsive to their questions regarding biblical truth and student behavior as related to Christian living, social interaction, human sexuality and discipleship
- Being aware of current developments in materials, curriculum, media, social media
- Encouraging them to attend conferences and other training opportunities for spiritual growth and development
- Clearly communicating your student ministry philosophy, teaching topics, goals, and coming activities frequently through regular meetings or electronic communication
- Being available for personal consultation
- Providing opportunity for training in parent/teen relationships
- Engage in intentional mentoring relationships with identified potential ministry candidates
Qualifications for pastor
- Ability to intimately understand and work cooperatively with all undergraduate students, faculty, staff, administrators, and parents of students as needs arise
- Have a faith that is consistent with United Methodist theology and practice
- Have a strong ethic of integrity which includes setting proper ministerial boundaries
- Be excited about serving in ministry, particularly with youth
- Want to serve in a cohesive team environment
- At least 6 years of Pastoral experience, handling all aspects of the office of a Pastor
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a pastor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pastor
- Lead students through curriculum provided by CVM
- Participate in mentoring staff meetings and wider CVM meetings as requested
- Participate in Faculty Staff Training Workshops
- Provide leadership for Ministry Workshops with student follow-up
- Participate in Vocare events for ministers-in-training as needed
- Serve as part of the church office team
- Continual professional growth and development
- Serve as point person for special projects
- Serve as back-up for database management
- A partner with Pastoral Staff, Congregational Care Coordinator and other laity who are part of the congregational care network for serving our congregation
Qualifications for pastor
- Must also have extensivebiblical counseling experience that is recent
- Strong writing skills - with prior experience writing articles/blogs
- Track record of continual learning and application of Biblical knowledge & counseling
- Certified by and in good standing with a nationally recognized program
- Or Certification eligible
- Enjoys a team environment and a job they can build, grow and evolve working independently to complete a variety of tasks
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a pastor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pastor
- Is in contact with and in prayer for those in distress, including acute distress (grief and other loss or change) and ongoing needs (chronic conditions leading to isolation and loneliness)
- Offers intensive, pastoral care for families and individuals as needed
- Makes Eucharistic visits, visits and phone calls to shut-ins and members and friends who are hospitalized or in care in coordination with Pastoral Staff and Coordinator of Congregational Care
- Follow up and assess continuing need for care, working with other staff and laity in providing ongoing support
- Supports and coaches Stephen Ministry and Stephen Ministers
- Participate in funerals and memorial services as needed
- With Pastoral Staff, plans and participates in Longest Night Service
- Liaises with the Circle of Care to understand needs for Pastoral Care
- Supports small groups as needed
- Builds relationships with congregants
Qualifications for pastor
- Able to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities without becoming frustrated
- High proficiency with Mac computer/devices and operating system Microsoft Office and Evernote
- Two (2) – Three (3) years of administrative experience preferred
- Positive and flexible attitude, excellent people skills and a strong work ethic
- Team builder who enjoys developing teams and working in a team environment
- High proficiency with Mac computer/devices and operating system Microsoft Office and Evernote, and ability to learn and master new software, programs, and apps quickly
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of pastor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pastor
- Attends Clergy and Staff Meetings in consultation with Lead Pastor
- Maintain Community Resource Lists
- Bachelor’s required (Christian Education or Bible major helpful, but not necessary)
- Demonstrate effectiveness as a disciple maker
- Have strong organizational/communication skills
- Possess spiritual giftedness in the areas of leadership and teaching
Qualifications for pastor
- Preference for United Methodist background
- Training and/or experience with children and youth ministries desired
- MDiv and/or MA from seminary theologically aligned with the UCC, UMC, or ELCA
- Minimum two years in church plant, start-up, or restart context
- Counseling and griefwork
- Cultural intelligence- the capability or skill to function effectively in any multicultural setting