Full-Time Sole Pastor at Grangeville CRC (Grangeville, ID)

Position: Sole Pastor
Reports to: Church Council
Oversees: The congregation and fellow office-bearers
Status: Exempt, Salaried position
Workweek: Primarily days; evenings, weekend work as needed (meetings, etc.)
Hours: Presence on site expected during work week
 

Grangeville CRC is seeking male candidates that are ordained, or qualified to be
ordained, in a Reformed denomination; committed to the Reformed faith as set forth in the
traditional creeds and confessions; committed to Christ-centered expository preaching; and able
to interact graciously and knowledgeably with those from a diversity of church backgrounds.
 

1. The primary tasks of the pastor will be:
   1. Preach the Word of God faithfully at least once per week on Sunday morning.
   2. Administer the sacraments.
   3. Provide a mid-week study/prayer meeting.
   4. Shepherd the congregation according to scripture and CRC Church Order.
   5. Lead worship services on other special days of the church calendar.
2. In collaboration with the Council, other tasks include:
   1. Encourage and model discipleship and mentoring among the congregation.
   2. Minister to the needs of the congregation including visitation, and providing counsel and
      care for members as needs arise.
   3. Attend all regular classis meetings.
   4. Conduct premarital counseling, perform weddings, and officiate funerals.
   5. Monitor the needs of discipline.
   6. Monitor membership status and provide membership classes as needed.
   7. Represent the church within the community at large.
   8. Assist in the development of an annual budget and ensure the financial affairs of the
      church are conducted in an orderly and responsible fashion.
   9. Ensure church facilities and grounds are maintained.