Lead Pastor

Middle Cove Bible Church
Duncannon, Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2025
Categories: Senior Pastor
Denominations: Non-Denominational
Church Size: under 50
Job Type: Part-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Name of Position: Lead Pastor

UPDATE: Applications are due Tuesday March 25th if interested in applying.

Middle Cove Bible Church in Duncannon, PA seeks a qualified individual to shepherd and pastor their congregation. This individual will serve part-time in this role to tend to the spiritual needs of God’s flock and lead them closer to Jesus.

Qualifications:

  • The Pastoral candidate will be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ who has fully trusted in Christ for the forgiveness of their sin debt.
  • The Pastoral candidate will meet the Biblical requirements of a Pastor as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
    • “Above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive…must not be a recent convert…well thought of by outsiders.” 1 Timothy 3:1-7
  • The Pastoral candidate will be an individual who is able to work with a variety of different people and be able to represent the church well at community events.

Responsibilities:

  • The primary responsibility of the Pastor is to attend to all spiritual needs within the congregation and direct people towards Jesus Christ.
  • The Pastor shall be responsible for leading a weekly worship service on Sundays. The Pastor will be responsible for leading the service, to include all aspects of it unless designated otherwise to other members of the church.
  • The Pastor shall be responsible for visiting several homebound community members throughout the year.
  • The Pastor will be responsible for attending several outreach and other church events throughout the year. (Approximately 1 a month)
  • The Pastor shall be accountable to the church board and the decisions they make regarding any additional responsibilities.

About the Church:

  • Middle Cove Bible Church has been called the “little church with a big heart.”
  • Middle Cove Bible Church has a weekly attendance averaging about 20-30 people.
  • Congregation is primarily older but with a vision to restore the multi-generational attendance it previously enjoyed.
  • The church is located in a rural area with a mix of people from farming and blue-collar backgrounds.
  • Church facilities include a church building consisting of a sanctuary and basement. There is also an enclosed pavilion frequently used for events and meetings.

Benefits:

  • The Pastor shall receive a weekly salary that is to be negotiated upon affirmation and appointment by the church board. (Minimum $100/week)
  • Pastor shall be given at least 5 vacation Sundays throughout the year. (Negotiable/details to be determined)
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About Middle Cove Bible Church

Middle Cove Bible Church is the little church with a big heart. The church is located right outside Duncannon, PA, in the village of Cove. An average Sunday attendance is between 20-30 people. We are a body focused on glorifying Jesus Christ and building our relationship with Him. Although the smaller Sunday attendance, the congregants are loyal, intentional in their serving, and inviting in nature.

The search committee is dedicated to finding the right candidate and leader to serve as a bi-vocational pastor. The role of the pastor at Middle Cove Bible Church includes shepherding the congregation and leading a weekly Sunday morning service. The Pastor should center their preaching on the gospel of Jesus Christ. While the church only conducts a Sunday service, there is an openess to growth of potential midweek bible studies. The congregation is open to other possiblities for growth, hopeful for the future status of the Middle Cove Bible church, and pursuing the plan God has for their congregation.

Congregants are used to a mix of hymns and contemporary worship music. Currently there is no worship leader, so the Pastor would be responsible for leading worship as well. It is not expected that they have a musical gift, but that they can provide some type of worship. (There is a TV and speaker system that can be used.)

The church is evangelical in nature and leans theologically conservative. The Bible is considered the final authority on all theological matters within the church. The church emphasizes practical application of scripture. Primary theological issues must hold to a traditional view. On secondary or tertiary issues, we are not overly concerned with the fine details of your theology, just so it aligns with a traditional theological thought within the non-denominational/evangelical church, and can be supported by scripture. If you have a concern, feel free to reach out.

The church is run by a board that consists of 6 members. The pastor shall be accountable to this board. The board looks forward to working with the right candidate to implement the supports they will need.

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