Senior Pastor or Associate Pastor

20 E. M-55
Tawas City, MI 48763

Tawas Methodist Church of Tawas City, Michigan is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor or a part-time Associate pastor to serve as the spiritual leader of our congregation. The Senior Pastor will faithfully preach and teach the Word of God and lead the church in spiritual growth, guide outreach, and community engagement, as well as create vision for the future. The Associate Pastor will be part of a transitional developmental phase to prepare a leader for placement as a Senior Pastor position. Tawas Methodist Church, which has disaffiliated from the United Methodist denomination, is located on the beautiful shores of Tawas Bay, Lake Huron, in Northeast Michigan. A parsonage is provided. Job Description and Key responsibilities are: Preach weekly sermons (Saturday is casual and Sunday is traditional) Are consistent with the Church's Mission Statement Are aligned with the Church's Statement of Faith Create opportunities for people to connect with God Support Christian education needs of all age groups and personally lead studies. Encourage lay servants to share leadership roles in worship. Provide regular opportunities to participate in Holy Communion during worship. Help coordinate ministry activities that reflect the Church's mission statement. Visit members, shut-ins, and visitors, as needed. Be available on days off for members major life events. Provide counseling as needed (pre-marital and otherwise) Take time with families in preparing funerals and do follow-up visitation. Be present at fellowship gatherings and activities of the church. Provide status reports to the leadership board with contacts, activities, concerns and needs. Schedule regular church office hours (subject to the approval of leadership board) Actively work with church leaders and membership to grow and expand our youth program. Be personally visible and active in the local community and seek to build community relationships. Participate in continuing professional education and study for ministry. Other duties as needed or assigned by leadership board.

Master's Degree