An Enduring Gift at the Heart of Ministry: How One Church Honored Their Longtime Pastor
Dec 4, 2024
Interlaken Reformed Church
WORK LOCATION
On-SiteJOB TYPE
Full TimeSALARY
Determined Upon HireLANGUAGE
EnglishMINISTRY AREA
PreachingDENOMINATION
Reformed (Other)Interlaken Reformed Church is a small Bible based church in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, a beacon for our Lord in our community. This active congregation ranges in age from small children to several blessed members in their later 90’s. The church itself is 193 years old with a beautiful pipe organ in the Sanctuary, a Fellowship Hall, Children’s Church room, library, full kitchen and dining room, Pastor’s office, meeting room, and Church Secretary office. We have an active choir, Bible study groups, and the area’s largest food pantry for the needy. Currently, our worship service is a mixture of traditional and modern with praise music and beloved hymns, use of overhead projection and internet. We broadcast our Sunday services over Face Book and Youtube. Many congregational members have active roles in the service, singing, leading prayers, etc.
The Candidate: We are looking for a full or part time pastor – a leader in faith, truth, prayer and the Word – to care for the congregation spiritually and personally, and who can provide Christian support for the local community.
The Compensation: We offer a modern parsonage and a competitive salary/benefits package.
The Process: Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit for IRC? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of IRC? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of IRC? Please send your resume and the answers to these questions to [email protected]