Pittsford Wesleyan Church is seeking an energetic pastor who connects naturally with people of all ages.
This person must be a strong leader, a vision caster, a solid bible teacher and a loving shepherd.
Pittsford Wesleyan Church has a long and fruitful history in the Pittsford community and is looking for a pastor to help capture a fresh vision for the future. We seek a leader who will generate a passion within our church to serve our everchanging community and to view PWC as the place for community members to grow in their understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. We are searching for a well-educated and faithful bible teacher who can bring God’s word to life both from the pulpit and through a variety of teaching events within the church. We desire a true shepherd who cares for the members and leads ministry leaders with love and grace. The pastor must be approachable and eager to serve.
PRIORITIES
- A person who focuses on preaching biblically faithful sermons that are relevant to people’s lives and produces spiritual growth
- A visionary leader who understands how to share a vision that strategically leads PWC into a fruitful and gospel-inspired future
- A person characterized by strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and personal humility
- A leader who empowers staff, encourages lay leadership, and leads from a place of love and care
- A soul-winner and disciple of Jesus who leads by example and whose personal walk with God is evident
- A well-prepared Bible teacher whose biblical teaching inspires people to become followers of Jesus and live lives faithful to the Gospel
- A person who is eager to serve the community of Pittsford
- A relationship builder who connects well with all generations
- A leader whose personality radiates authenticity, passion, and energy
- A shepherd who engages in pastoral counseling, visitation, and pastor care when needed
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent required; a doctoral degree in Bible or ministry highly preferred (DMin or PhD)
- Education should include Wesleyan connection
- Significant pastoral experience in a multi-staff church
- Understanding of Wesleyan ecclesiology and experience serving in a Wesleyan church that is part of a larger Wesleyan network
- Demonstrable leadership qualities evident from current and previous ministry positions
- Willingness to work as a team leader in a multi-staff context
- Commitment to serve within the church’s denomination and related) partnerships
- Commitment to evangelism and outreach in an increasingly diverse community
- A commitment to serve the church and its community as a first priority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An evident unequivocal calling to the ministry of a lead pastor
- A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 2 Tim. 2:1-3; 4:2; Titus 1:6-9)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide overall vision for the direction of the church
- Serve as the spiritual leader of the church
- Operate as the church’s primary Bible teacher and preacher, responsible for the regular Bible-teaching ministry of the church
- Work with the worship leader to plan the worship services of the church
- Meet regularly and consistently with the church staff for planning and vision casting
- Conduct weddings, funerals, and baptisms as needed in accordance with the doctrinal commitments of our church
- Officiate communion on a regular basis
- Spend an appropriate amount of time in study and prayer for personal growth and in preparation for preaching and teaching opportunities
- Lead as a role model in personal discipleship, stewardship, and evangelism
- Meet regularly with the church staff and other ministry leaders to disciple and train them in ministry
- Meet with the church’s board members and lay leaders on a regular basis to report on the spiritual, organizational, and financial health of the congregation
- Develop relationships with other churches and organizations in our community consistent with our church’s mission and values
- Provide spiritual counseling to church members/families when needed
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all church committees and teams
- Ensure an ongoing ministry to church members who are homebound or nursing home residents