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AspectMid Level Rural PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree and pastoral certificationSimilar credentials, often with additional specialization
Work EnvironmentRural church settings, community-focusedUrban or suburban churches, supporting senior pastors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in smaller or rural congregationsCommon in larger churches with multiple pastoral staff

The Mid Level Rural Pastor and Associate Pastor roles share similar educational requirements and are both integral to church operations. However, the Mid Level Rural Pastor typically serves in rural communities with a focus on community engagement, while the Associate Pastor often supports a senior pastor in larger, urban churches. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations within the pastoral industry.

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Pastor - New Hope (Whitwell, TN)

LancasterSearch

Whitwell, TN

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

New Hope (Whitwell, TN) – Pastor


The Big Picture

New Hope (https://www.facebook.com/nhcpc/) is searching for a full-time Pastor.



Requirements

SNAPSHOT OF THE CHURCH

Name and Address of Church: New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church

176 East Valley Road

Whitwell, TN 37397


Presbytery: Tennessee-Georgia Year Organized: January 31, 1874

Current Active Membership: 50 Active Membership 5 years ago: 55


Minister Information:

Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month

Manse or housing: Manse provided, $1800/month

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable

Insurance: Provided

Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable

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Attendance/Services

Average weekly attendance for Morning Worship in person: 45 Average weekly attendance for Worship via online services: 6 Evening Worship: Bible Study-20

Mid-Week Service: Bible Study- 15

Other regular services (list/describe):

Fellowship Breakfast- quarterly- 20


Organizations/Meetings in the church (Bible Study, CPWM, Youth, Men’s Fellowship, etc.):

Wednesday night Bible Study, Youth, Flamingo Flock, Young Adult Fellowship Group, Vacation Bible School, Ministry Teams

Church School (number in attendance): Total Enrollment of Church School: 25

Nursery: 3 Curriculum: Teacher K-6: 7 Curriculum: Teacher

Youth: 8 Curriculum: Teacher Adults: 7 Curriculum: Standard


Financial Statement for the last complete fiscal year (give year): 2025

Total Income: $103,100 Total Expenses: $115,900

Pledges: N/A Operating Expenses: $105,000

Offerings/Gifts: $103,100 Debt Payment: N/A

Benevolences: included below

Other fundraising/income: $12,800 Other such as Judicatories, Second Mile, Stott-Wallace, etc.: $9,700

*Our United Outreach (OUO): $1,200

Approved Budget for the Current Fiscal Year: Not completed until the end of January each year.

*In 1985, the General Assembly adopted a recommendation for congregational giving to Our United Outreach.

They agreed that a church would be asked to tithe or give 10% of their income to Our United Outreach.


SNAPSHOT OF THE COMMUNITY:

Total population of the city, town, or rural area in which the church is located: Sequatchie County, TN- approximately 18,000 people

City of Dunlap, TN – approximately 6,500 people

This church serves a community or neighborhood that encompasses an area within how many miles of the church? 5 miles

Indicate the kind of service area by checking any of the following that applies:

__Inner City __Urban (Downtown) __Urban (Residential) __Suburban _x_Town_x_Rural __College _x_Retirement __Recreational/Resort _x_Agricultural

According to the most recent census report, the city/town/rural area in which the church is located is (check one):

_x_Growing __Declining __Static

According to the most recent census report, the immediate community/neighborhood/parish served by the church is (check one):

_x_Growing __Declining __Static




Benefits

Minister Information:

Minimum cash salary: $3,750/month

Manse or housing: Manse provided, $1800/month

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time, negotiable

Insurance: Provided

Benefits: Retirement, utilities provided, negotiable

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The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:


Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor for New Hope?


Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at New Hope?


In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of New Hope.


Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@LancasterSearch.com