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First Presbyterian Church – Bucyrus, Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Full-time lead pastor. This 74-member church will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2028 and is located in the City of Bucyrus which is approx. 65 miles directly north of the state capitol of Columbus and 45 miles south of Lake Erie one of our country’s Great Lakes. We are located approx. 110 miles southwest of Cleveland and 170 miles northeast of Cincinnati. We have been a member of E.P.C. since 2012 after previously being affiliated with PCUSA.

Mission Statement: Our mission statement is a reflection of what we feel to be the essential call of the church. We believe that these three maxims accurately reflect
the purpose of the Church, and we seek to live as God’s people in these ways:

• Exalting Christ.
• Denying Ourselves.
• Loving Our Neighbors.

Vision: To grow in obedience to God; to steward and care for the faithful; to reach
the lost.

Strategic Plan: We will update the Strategic Plan with the new Pastor.

Key Character Strengths desired:

Born again, spirit filled and follows leading of the Holy Spirit. Should have the preaching ability to allow the word of the Lord to come through. Student of the scripture with solid Biblical knowledge and the ability to share that knowledge. Be a person of prayer and personal spiritual practices. Should be even-tempered, patient, and mature. Have humility with a shepherd / servant heart. Life of integrity and consistency. Courageous with ability and willingness to lead people. A passion for seeing lost souls come to salvation. Administrative leader with ability to wisely delegate. Relational / Personable, with the passion to reach a younger generation

Gifts/Skills/Abilities

Would need to be detail-oriented and practice continuous learning. Prioritizes the family unit, both personal and church family. Wisdom to assess situations to determine when professional help/intervention is necessary. Willingness to become involved in the local Presbytery and community. Willingness to live locally and engage/participate in church events.

Primary Pastoral Duties:

• Solid Biblical knowledge with appropriate academic degrees.
• Sound in the Reformed Doctrine and also The Essentials (described by the EPC).
• Effectively communicates scripture with empathy and clarity in order to inspire the congregation to become more faithful witnesses of the Gospel.
• Strong commitment to the congregation with a heart for small city/church ministry.
• Strong evangelical basis with high moral/ethical behavior.
• Committed to God and belief that ministry is his/her calling.
• Strengths in communication, leadership, and team-building.
• Makes in-person visits to local hospitals, nursing homes and our home-bound.
• Continues to develop in faith, skills, and Christian education.
• Outreach to and involvement with the local community.

For more information regarding the position and our community, visit OH-Buchyrus-FirstPres-Pastor-07.31.2024.pdf (epc.org)