Job Description

Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Blue Earth, MN, is in search of our next Senior Pastor to lead and equip our church with authority from the Word of God and take the church where the gospel is calling in the community. We are looking for a leader to follow our vision “to be the life-giving church here in Blue Earth that cares for our community and guides people to the life-giving Savior.” As that is being lived out, the mission of “changing lives through God’s unchanging truth” will be fulfilled. Our next pastor should be willing to learn and embrace the pace and rhythms of living in a smaller town, but not lose sight of the calling of God in this place to move beyond the status quo.

Qualifications

Meets the scriptural qualifications for leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-8, Titus 1:6-10, 1 Peter 5:1-5)
Embodies God’s Word and is committed to the apostles’ teaching, prayer, discipling others, and fellowship and lives a spiritual and moral lifestyle
Is FULL of the Holy Spirit and grace and ready to live a life of service
Is a baptized (immersed) believer and agrees with the constitution and bylaws of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church
Will be a graduate of a Bible college and/or seminary with five years of faithfully demonstrated pastoral church ministry experience
Possesses strong skills in leadership, organization, administration and interpersonal relationships

Basic Responsibilities

Preaching: Consistently delivers engaging, relevant sermons based on sound biblical doctrine and gives practical understanding and application of God’s Word
Leadership/Development: Partners with and encourages leaders of ministry teams, small group leaders, and worship leaders and equips believers to serve in ministry
Community Involvement: Spends time and engages with other ministries and community organizations to further the mission of Cornerstone within the community
Spiritual Leader to congregation: Maintains strong connection to Holy Spirit through prayer. Holds baptismal services and, as time allows, performs hospital visits, counseling, weddings and funeral services.
Personal Growth/Development: Devotes time to prayer and develops one’s own spiritual, physical and mental health. Is open to receiving feedback/pursues feedback on a regular basis.

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