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Full Time Pastors often juggle a variety of tasks, including sermon preparation, pastoral care, and community outreach, alongside administrative duties like managing church staff, overseeing budgets, and coordinating events. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, as administrative work may sometimes encroach on time reserved for spiritual growth and direct ministry. To address this, many pastors delegate tasks to capable staff or volunteers, prioritize effective time management, and establish clear boundaries for work-life balance. Regular communication with church leadership and ongoing professional development can also help maintain this balance and support both the pastor's well-being and the church's mission.

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Pastor - Danforth Community Chapel (Bruno, MN)

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Bruno, MN • On-site

Full-time

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Re-posted 23 days ago

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Danforth Community Chapel (Bruno, MN) - Pastor
The Big Picture
Danforth Community Chapel is seeking a full time Pastor. (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064709705029)
Requirements
The Church
Danforth Community Chapel is a non-denominational church located in a rural setting in east central Minnesota.We are seeking a full-time Pastor who will preach expository, Christ-centered sermons and help our church body grow.We celebrated our 100th year in ministry in 2016 and have a history of mission's involvement and a congregation that is committed to maturing in Christ.We believe God's Word to be the authority in our lives and desire to grow in knowing Him, His Son Jesus Christ and conforming to His image as directed by the Holy Spirit.Our Sunday morning attendance typically ranges between 40-70.
We are an elder board lead congregation, with the Pastor having the leadership role for speaking and teaching within that context.Our elder board consists of men who lead in worship as well as sharing the teaching ministry to the congregation.Other elected positions and open committees that are actively helping the elder board include a Sunday School Superintendent, Missions/Outreach Committee as well as a Hospitality Committee.
Our church is very involved in a local Bible Camp Ministry year-round and have active members in a local Christian School.
The Candidate
Responsibilities of the role as Pastor include:
• Preaching weekly expository sermons on Sunday mornings.
• Living the weekly sermons that are preached and exampling godliness as Paul instructed Timothy to do.
• Coordinate other church gatherings included Sunday Night Prayer Meetings and mid-week Bible Study.
• Pastoral care for members, counseling, discipleship, prayer, funerals, weddings, other as God provides opportunity.
• Visitation and Community Outreach for growth and obedience to Christ's command to make disciples.
Qualifications:
• Prior ministry experience preferred, but recent seminary graduates should apply.
• Education of a minimum bachelor's degree in Bible/Theology; a Master's degree from an accredited seminary preferred.
• Spiritual Gifts: Preaching, teaching, shepherding, leadership.
Benefits
The Compensation
• Salary depending on experience.
• A newly sided parsonage for residency within a quarter mile of the church.
• 2 weeks' vacation.
The Process
Please look over this job description. Along with your résumé, please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Danforth Community Chapel?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at Danforth Community Chapel?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of Danforth Community Chapel?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com

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