Senior Pastor

JOB PROFILE

DESIRED TRAITS, EXPERIENCES & SKILL SETS OF NEW PASTOR:

Preparation and Presentation of Sermons- Filled with scriptural wisdom and spiritual discernment with emphasis on teaching, nurturing, challenging, nourishing and holding the congregation obediently accountable to God’s Word. Using a variety of presentation styles including Expository (verse by verse), Exegetical (explaining verses as they were meant for the original audience) and Eisegesis (putting individual experiences/meanings into the verses), invoking humor, illustrations with strong biblical references.

Leadership & Management- Practical experience working with lay leadership and volunteer boards and committees. Emphasis on taking strategic initiatives and executing them operationally. Positive, encouraging problem-solver who can engage and expand leadership circles.

Congregational Spiritual Development- Ability to train and grow believers spiritually in the skill sets needed to make the church members and committees active, engaged and impactful disciples and servants of Christ.

NEW PASTOR DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Compelling Communication – Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups: Communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention. An understanding when communication requires strict confidentiality.

Cultivating Networks - Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with church and community members to advance “the Good News”

Energizing the Congregation - Motivating increased members effort by communicating a compelling view of our purpose in a way that helps others understand the importance of their contributions. Inspire passion and lead through vision and values.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The church board has approved a salary range of $35,000 to $45,000 based on experience. Position is expected to engage in duties 20-30 hours per week.

Church will make federal tax payment on pastors’ salary (estimate of $2,675 to $3443 annually based on salary)

Church will contribute $7,500 per year to a retirement account of pastor’s choosing.

The church has a small budget set aside for pastors’ materials, conferences, continuing education, or other church/job related expenses.

DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We believe in a God-called and God-placed ministry. We feel that God has a man appointed and qualified to lead us at this particular time in the ministry to which the church is called.

We believe that such a man would be a Christian gentleman whose record reflects moral character, academic and life training, and doctrinal stability that would prepare him to lead Osceola Community Church.

We further believe that he would have a pastor’s heart, a love for people, a soul-winner’s compassion, and a record of pastoral service indicative of spiritual insight and understanding.

We believe that God’s appointed leader will be found as we prayerfully and carefully seek the leadership of the Holy Spirit in calling His chosen pastor for our church. The ideal candidate will also be prayerfully seeking that same calling from the Holy Spirit.

Timeline

Records Meeting: Late March-Early April

In-person Interview: Mid-April

Preaching/Social Gatherings: Late April-Early May

Target Start Date/Location: June

The Founding of Osceola Community Church

Osceola Community Church’s history began in the late 1970’s, when God placed a burden on Jack and Leda Kiefer’s hearts to restore the old, abandoned Presbyterian church building in Osceola. With the help of friends, neighbors, and generous contributions, the building was repaired, cleaned, and rededicated for the Lord’s service on December 18, 1977. From its very beginning, OCC was established as a non-denominational church, warmly welcoming all who wished to join. The church has never incurred debt, relying instead on God’s provision and the faithful generosity of its people.

Growth and Ministry Expansion

As the congregation grew (we have 125 regularly attend Sunday worship), the church expanded its facilities, building additions in 1979 and 1985 to provide more space for fellowship and Sunday School. Osceola Community Church has always had a strong heart for missions, offering prayer, encouragement, and financial support to workers around the world.

Our Enduring Mission

Through both seasons of growth and times of loss, the mission of Osceola Community Church has remained unchanged: to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to welcome all who come, and to give God the glory in all things.