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About the Solo Pastor

The First Presbyterian Church of Ardmore, OK, is seeking a Solo Pastor to lead a congregation that values spiritual growth and all levels of mission work. We are a family called by God to expand Christ’s kingdom through service, stewardship and spiritual growth.

The Solo Pastor’s responsibilities include: 

The Pastor leads the congregation in life and worship supervising a small staff and moderating the Session with a focus on:

• Worship and Spiritual Development | As a Solo Pastor, lead our church in worship by delivering thought provoking sermons which motivate our members.
• Pastoral Care | In collaboration with the Session and Ministry Teams, participate in compassionate and empathetic pastoral care to all members.
• Strategic Leadership | Lead the congregation in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans.
• Administration | Supervise, develop and nurture positive working relationships with staff.
• Governance | Work with the Session in the administration of the church’s affairs as moderator of Session and maintaining relationships with the Indian Nations  Presbytery.
• Finance | Work with the Trustees and the Session to manage the church resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Church Life | Actively participate in the life of the church while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
• Work collaboratively with Session Elders in their respective ministries and encourage and facilitate leadership training