Stafford Springs Congregational Church

We are currently seeking a position for: Associate/Assistant Minister, Lay Minister, Licensed Minister

This position is an existing position within a Congregational Church and is a member of the National Association of Christian Congregational Church (NACCC).

The pastor shall, in accordance with the church's by-laws and under the guidance of the Deaconate, lead and
guide the congregation in their spiritual and emotional growth. The pastor shall offer counsel in times of
crisis and facilitate pastoral care. The pastor shall exercise a prayerful leadership role for church meetings
and functions and coordinate leadership for team effort for all church programs.The pastor shall promote
the church through community activities. More specifically the pastor shall:
Plan and conduct all worship services, including Communion, Baptisms, weddings, and funerals under the
guidance of the Deaconate and coordination with the organist and secetary.
Facilitate pastoral care with hospital and home visits. As well as, develop a visitation program for those
home from the hospital, nursing home, homebound and well visits to potential new members.
Attend Deaconate, Christian Education, and Cabinet meetings, others only when special need arises.
Coordinate Christian education with the Christian Education Board and Sunday School Superintendent
regarding Sunday School involvement in church services, teaching Bible study classes and Confirmation
classes.

Provide monthly pastoral reports to Deaconate, Cabinet and Treasurer. Give the church clerk information on
all baptisms, membership changes, weddings, and funerals.