Senior Pastor

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide spiritual vision and leadership to the Evangelical Covenant
Church of New London church family and community (see video of church profile here). The focus of his ministry shall be in the spirit of
Ephesians 4:11-16. These goals will be achieved by modeling God’s truth and through biblical
preaching and teaching.

Spiritual and Character Qualifications

1. Senior Pastor will demonstrate spiritual maturity. The Senior Pastor shall conduct himself to
   have the respect of the church and community.
2. Senior Pastor shall have a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. He shall be a man of
   prayer with a shepherd’s heart.
3. Senior Pastor shall demonstrate initiative, but also, the willingness to take direction and being
   held accountable to the other members of the church council.
4. Senior Pastor must maintain a strong commitment to the mission of the Evangelical Covenant
   Church of New London and to its ministry and operational staff.
5. The ability to maintain confidences is absolutely essential.
6. Senior Pastor shall agree with the articles and bylaws of the Evangelical Covenant Church of
   New London and denomination.

Training and Experience

1. Senior Pastor shall have at least 5 years of pastoral experience, including experience
   supervising staff.
2. Senior Pastor shall be ordained/licensed by the Evangelical Covenant Church and committed to
   the ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church and work with the conference.

Skills

Senior Pastor must have strong people skills: approachable, sensitive, and available. He shall be
skilled in various aspects of communication. He is expected to represent our Lord Jesus Christ and
Evangelical Covenant Church of New London in a Christ-honoring manner through all forms of
communication and personal contact. He will have the ability to work with and relate to people of
diverse backgrounds and needs. He will have strong organiza??onal skills and, yet, maintain flexibility
for accomplishing God’s work in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities of Senior Pastor

1. Shall share in the overall direction of Evangelical Covenant Church of New London. With the
   elder board, will develop a vision for our church.
2. Shall be responsible for preparing and presenting Bible-based sermons that are supportive to
   living the Christian life.
3. Will serve as a member of the church council with primary responsibilities of discipling our
   church commission chairman and helping each commission discover its part in the purpose and
   vision of our church.
4. Shall fulfill various pastoral responsibilities such as administering communion, baptisms,
   weddings, funerals, counseling, and visiting the sick.
5. Shall be the immediate supervisor of all full and part time ministry staff. Participate in all hiring
   decisions and provide direction and ongoing supervision of all full and part time ministry staff.
   Provide ongoing performance feedback to ministry staff with at least one written evaluation
   annually.
6. Shall be ex-officio member of all boards, committees, and teams.
7. Is encouraged to attend and participate in annual Northwest Conference and annual Evangelical
   Covenant Church meetings.
8. Is urged to participate in New London/Spicer ministerial fellowships and events sponsored by
   them.
9. In cooperation with the church council, shall develop a schedule that includes regular office
   hours, involvement in the life of the church ministries, community involvement and time off.
10. Is encouraged to enhance ministry skills through professional development.
11. Will allocate sufficient time for personal, spiritual health, and growth.