Pastor

Middleton Gospel Chapel is a small rural church in the Lakes Region of NH.  Average weekly attendance is around 30.  There are several Bible studies throughout the week for women and adults.

Job Description for Part Time Pastor

Qualifications

• The candidate shall be beyond reproach and generally able to meet all the qualifications defined in Titus 2 and 1 Timothy 3 for overseer or elder.
• He shall be ordained or seeking ordination
• Academically he shall have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Be able to ascribe to:
  • current church bylaws and statement of faith
    ▪ Note: In regard to the pastor the current bylaws only define a full time pastor. Some requirements will be relaxed for part time work. Available upon request.
  • The Nicene Creed
• Desire to reach the community of Middleton and surrounding area.

Duties

• Preach the Gospel
• Administer ordinances
• Generally preside over services of public worship
• Attend monthly business and deacon meeting

Remuneration

• A parsonage can be provided free of the following expenses: rent, heat, electricity, internet, lawn care, snow removal.
• In addition an expense allowance is provided.

Hours

• Sunday morning, one evening mid week, and office hours equivalent of 1 day per week.
• Occasional weddings, or funerals etc.
• Available for special social activities such as: suppers, concerts, holy days

References

• Two personal and one academic