We seek an enthusiastic, compassionate and knowledgeable pastor who will lead our beloved 250 year old church into a new season of hope, growth and service.
Job responsibilities:

Give inspiring sermons, spiritual leadership, relate to real life issues.
Pastoral visitation; teaching, training, and promoting lay leadership; community interaction in faith with an entrepreneurial approach to promote our church and help us to spread our love and faith.
Be personable, connecting with all ages especially youth.
Administers the sacraments
Performs ceremonies of congregants (funerals, weddings, baptisms, confirmation, etc)

Exercises pastoral leadership and care for all, including visitation of members.
Officiates in community activities when appropriate
Works with leadership to create programs that teach and get everyone of all ages excited about the gospel.
Teaches Bible Study and Confirmation class

Have and embrace new ideas, be hands on.

Middletown is a diverse, dense suburban community centrally located in Connecticut. Its location offers easy access to cultural opportunities, higher education opportunities at respected institutions (home of Wesleyan University), a variety of outdoor activities and eclectic dining experiences. The church is located in a historic neighborhood on the western side of Middletown, just off Interstate 91, approximately two and a half hours from Boston and New York City.

We are looking for an energetic pastor with an entrepreneurial approach to join our church family. If you are a member of the National Association of Congregational Churches (NACCC), please visit https://www.naccc.org/secure-portal/open-pulpits/ for more information and to submit your MIF.

A newly renovated parsonage is available.

When submitting through Indeed, resume should include a summary statement of your theology including, but not limited to, your views on salvation, baptism, communion, church membership and scriptures; comment on the role of the church in addressing social issues; your understanding of Congregational polity; places of higher education and degrees obtained and, full work history, at a minimum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing is optional, following CDC and community recommendations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middletown, CT 06457: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to go through a background check

Experience:

• pastoring a church: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• M.Div. or MSA (Required)

Work Location: One location

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