Primary Purpose: 
Port Republic Riverside Church (PRRC), having recently become an independent church, is seeking a God-serving pastor to guide the Church with strong Christian conviction and to cast a vision during this new season of ministry.  An ideal candidate will be trustworthy, engaging, humble, and consistently proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all through word, deed, and mission.  
 
Responsibilities and Expectations 
Vision: 
  • Work with the Board to establish a church vision, related goals, and action plans. 
  • Provide direction for church ministries in full agreement with the infallible Word of God and the PRRC Statement of Faith and Doctrine and identify opportunities to expand ministries. 
  • Attend monthly Board meetings to report on actions that support church vision and goals, relationship building, spiritual transformations, and upcoming activities. 
Shepherding: 
  • Guide, supervise and support Church leaders in this new season through mentoring and regular staff meetings.  
  • Identify and participate in opportunities that address the spiritual needs and relationship building of the congregation and community, with the intent to reach more people for Jesus. 
  • Provide counsel to members and families on how to live biblically faithful lives through personal and pre-marital counseling, conflict resolution, and mentorship (within the limits of the pastor’s credentials). 
  • Visit members of the congregation who are sick and shut-in to ensure ongoing ministry to the homebound and those in nursing homes. 
Preaching: 
  • Coordinate with worship leader(s) to plan creative worship services, special events, and music. 
  • Maintain an intimate relationship with Christ through personal prayer, study, and discipline in preparation for teaching and preaching opportunities.  
  • Administer the sacraments and conduct infant dedications, weddings, and funerals, according to the doctrinal commitment within PRRC’s Bylaws, Statement of Faith and Doctrine. 
  • Ensure worship experiences are planned and executed with excellence and faithfulness to God’s Word. 
  • In a temporary vacancy (illness, vacation, etc.), the Pastor and/or Board will invite speakers to conduct the service in accordance with PRRC’s Statement of Faith and Doctrine. 
 Discipleship: 
  • Serve as the Church’s spiritual leader through discipleship, stewardship, moral and ethical behavior. 
  • Teach Biblical knowledge and Christian doctrine to the congregation and to small groups.  
 Other Expectations: 
  • Attend educational courses and/or enrichment programs approved by the Board to facilitate pastoral growth and spiritual enrichment. 
  • Office hours will be determined with the Board. 
 
Required Skills and Qualifications 
  • A calling to impactful pastoral ministry and knowledge of theology, religious studies or related fields. 
  • Demonstrate leadership in the Church, cast a vision and unite the congregation around that vision. 
  • Speak the truth with genuine concern and integrity and deal wisely with conflict within the church and local community.  
  • Render strong administrative, organizational and time-management skills. 
  • Teach and preach in accordance with PRRC’s Statement of Faith and Doctrine. 
 
Compensation 
This is a salaried, professional position. The compensation package ranges from $55,000 - $75,000 based on the experience, expertise, education, and qualifications of the person selected for employment. 

To apply:  Click here to complete a brief questionnaire and to upload your resume(including references) as a Word document or PDF file.  (When you click on the link, you will be prompted to sign in using a Gmail address.  If you do not have a Gmail address, you will be given the option of setting up an account by creating a Gmail address or by using your current email address.)

Questions:  Contact the church office at [email protected].