PORTMORE LANE
COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
16 PORTMORE
AVENUE, PORTMORE GARDENS
PORTMORE, ST.
CATHERINE
INVITES
APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS FOR THE POST OF
PASTOR
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Job
Purpose
The Pastor will be responsible for providing day to
day pastoral care to the church and to help in guiding the church in executing
its mission statement. The role will also involve preaching, teaching,
providing leadership to Ministry Heads, Cell Group Leaders, liaising with the
surrounding communities and maintaining relationships with associated churches
and ministries. The post is Full Time.
Minimum Requirements
Evangelical/Charismatic-
Believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, the authority of the word of God
and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. A born-again
Christian for at least ten (10) years, water baptized and with a clear
verifiable testimony. Blameless, if married,
must be to someone of the
opposite sex. Self-controlled, sober-minded, of good behaviour, hospitable,
able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but
gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having
his children in submission with all reverence. Must not be a novice, and have a
good testimony among those who are outside. Should be able to exhort and convict
those who contradict, using sound doctrine.
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At least five [5] years experience
in Christian leadership in a church or Christian organization.
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Proven ability in effective Outreach and Evangelism
activities
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Proven ability in handling conflict resolution issues
Key Responsibilities
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Provides leadership,
support and guidance to all staff to ensure that they function effectively.
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Lead the implementation
of the church’s strategic plan
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Liaise with and
coordinate the functioning and activities of the various ministries and
resources.
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Conduct the weekly
Bible Study, Preaching, Teaching, and Counselling [i.e. General, Grief,
Premarital, Marriage and Family]
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Facilitating Corporate Prayer and Fasting
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Conducting Water
Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings and Baby Blessings
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Visitation and
follow-up of: Registered Members, Absent/Sick Members, First Time Visitors, New
Converts and Back Sliders.
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Providing monthly
reports to the Board of Elders regarding all pastoral duties.
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Providing leadership, accountability and training for
other Ministry Leaders
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Excellent leadership skills
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Excellent preaching and teaching abilities
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Excellent time management, planning and organizational
skills
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Excellent human relations skills with the ability to lead
and motivate
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent decision making skills
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A servant attitude and
willing to be accountable
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Confidential
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Ability to work in a team
