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The Senior Pastor, subject to the advice and consent of the Board of Deacons, shall have charge of the spiritual well-being of the church. Recognizing that the church is a priesthood of all believers, the Senior Pastor will encourage the congregation to grow in spiritual maturity and equip them for the work of their ministry as The Body of Christ (Ephesians 4: 11-16).

We are a member of the MACCC (Massachusetts Association of Congregational Christian Churches) and the CCCC (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference).

Pastor Duties

Prepare and lead all Sunday Services of Worship, as well as special services such as Advent and Lenten Worship, in conformance with Congregational Christian standards.

• Vision Integration – Educate and integrate any vision statement adopted by the church, with the objective that such vision be communicated through all ministries of the church.
• Administer the Sacraments and Special Rites – the Lord’s Supper; Baptism; Weddings and Funerals; membership classes for new members and baptism candidates.
• Encourage a culture of prayer – support prayer ministries such as Prayers of the People during Sunday worship, and other prayer ministries as established or needed.
• Provide pastoral care – be available for biblical and spiritual counseling such as personal, family, grief, funeral planning, crisis, premarital, pre-baptism, etc. Provide pastoral visits/phone calls/emails to home bound or hospitalized members.
• Life of the Church – attend meetings of the Diaconate and Church Council and present regular reports of pastoral activities. Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees at least quarterly. Attend additional Board and Committee meetings as needed. In conjunction with Deacons and Christian Education Committee, direct the work of all christian education opportunities in the church; guide and steer confirmation classes; teach bible studies and lead/attend other special groups or classes.
• Cultivate ministry leadership development – in conjunction with the Nominating Committee, identify potential leaders for boards and committees; informally mentor leaders toward biblically based leadership.
• Community Outreach – act as advisor as the church expands its role in the wider community; participate in local ministers groups as time permits.

Narrative
The Chiltonville Congregational Church is seeking a new long term pastor to lead our church. The church is located in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts and was first established in 1814 with a history tracing back to the Pilgrims. Nestled within the Chiltonville neighborhood with both a parsonage and country store across the street, we hope to find a candidate who will want to remain with our congregation in this quaint New England setting for the foreseeable future.
We seek a pastor who is committed to biblical principles based in conservative theology. We are looking for an individual who can preach the scriptures and provide sound biblical teaching that will inspire the spiritual growth of our congregation and attract new members, particularly young families. Ideally our pastor will be someone who will uphold our core beliefs and also foster a loving and supportive environment.

We seek an individual who will appreciate the historic significance of our community. This will assist in connection with our current members as well as attract new local members and families. We have a rich history leading back to the pilgrims and our pastor will honor this legacy while also remaining vigilant against modern cultural pressures which may attempt to challenge our beliefs. Through development of relationships and local community involvement, our pastor will attract new membership while encouraging a vibrant congregation.
Our ideal candidate will embody the traits of a compassionate leader who will make mentorship and pastoral care a priority. This will promote a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing fellowship among members while also supporting growth and outreach. With the right pastor we hope for our church to grow and thrive as it becomes an image of hope and faith to the community.