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Pastoral Job Description:  Toccoa Presbyterian Church

105 E. Tugalo St., Toccoa, GA

706.886.3680

www.toccoapresbyterianchurch.org

Position:

Full Time or Transitional pastor to an average of 35-45 active members and attenders, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta, GA. Congregation is a member of ECO denomination (a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians).

Desired Characteristics:

• Stable, mature, and authentic Christian whose life is modeled after Jesus as evidenced by fruits of the ​Spirit.
• Effective communicator and Biblically-based teacher of the Word of God.
• Has a shepherding heart to include but not limited to the following:
  • Attends church events.
  • Listens well.
  • Lives in our community.
  • Is friendly and has a servant attitude.
  • Has high empathetic capacity.
  • Always considers others’ points of view.
  • Rooted in prayer and obedient to scripture.
• Encourages children and youth ministries as well as local and global missions.
• Shares our vision as a leader in our church and community of believers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engaging, biblically grounded sermons that inspire, challenge and encourage.
• Use spiritual gifts in the areas of apostleship, prophecy, evangelism, shepherding, and teaching (as stated in ​the ECO Constitution, 2.04).
• Nurture the spiritual health and maturity of the body of Christ in order to equip us to partner with God in His ​redemptive work (Also from the Constitution, 2.04).
• Adhere to the polity of the ECO Constitution as it relates to the session’s responsibilities.
• Shepherd the congregation through visitation, accessibility, posted office hours, counseling, and attending ​church functions.
• Work collegially and collaboratively with the staff and congregation.
• Communicate upcoming plans to staff in a timely manner, seeking consensus.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and ordinarily a master’s degree from an ​accredited theological seminary ​in biblical or theological studies (as stated in the ECO Constitution, 2.04).
• Already ordained in, or able to be ordained in, the ECO denomination.

Experience: Prefer to have some experience as associate or lead pastor, but not required.

Salary range: 45-55k with a total package including benefits to be + or – 75k.

Contact:  Email a cover letter, a resume, at least three recorded sermons via web links or attached files, and three or more references to: [email protected].

To learn more about Toccoa, Georgia, please visit these links:

www.cityoftoccoa.com

www.toccoagachamber.com