Our commitment to our Senior Pastor:

• Full-time compensation with benefits packageTo proclaim the gospel of Christ and to teach the Bible in a way that communicates well.
• Prayer support and encouragementTo provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth.
• Care for our pastor’s familyWork and serve with the Leadership team in future endeavors and choosing of additional members of Adult/Youth Ministries.
• Support for healthy life and ministry rhythms
  
• A wonderful church to call home

Guiding Principles

Mission Principles

Defining the Outcomes of the Ministry of the church that the Lead pastor is tasked to achieve.

MP1.0 Comprehensive Mission Statement

Pennway Church of God exists to invite you into the Way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, worldtransforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The Way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the Way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.

Pastoral Call

• We recognize a pastor as someone who feels and is actively pursuing a calling.
• We believe God is preparing the person who will be our next pastor.
• We are seeking God’s leadership in guiding us to that person.
• We are seeking a full-time pastor who:
  
     - Willingly submits to spiritual guidance.
     - Is credentialed, or is willing to enter the process of being credentialed, by the Church of God Credentials Ministry.
     - Has or is seeking appropriate education in the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of ministry.
     - Understands the importance of technology to contemporary church worship and outreach.
• We are seeking a Pastor who understands the congregation's desire to actively participate in
  ministry and outreach, rather than relying solely on the Pastor to perform the work of the
  Church body.

Pastoral Character

• We believe that the character of a pastor is vital and must reflect scriptural guidelines.
• We are seeking a pastor who:
  
     - Biblically teaches with the capacity to engage the hearts and minds of those seeking God, and to educate and challenge toward spiritual growth.
     - Is a Holy Spirit disciple of Jesus who emphasizes prayer and biblical soundness.
     - Is a community-minded leader who actively engages in ministry inside and outside the church walls.
     - Is a listener who is able to provide congregational care.
     - Is able to see and respond to people with compassion, care, and sound instruction.
     - Is a good communicator.
     - Has emotional intelligence and a commitment to on-going personal growth and maturity.
     - Is genuine, nonjudgmental, and humble.
     - Provides visionary leadership and is willing to take risks and go where God leads.

Pastoral Benefits

• Sabbatical, continuing education assistance as well as others to be discussed further. Non-
  monetary benefits stem from a caring congregation (meal trains, cutting and delivering firewood,
  fall clean-up assistance, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities -

• To proclaim the gospel of Christ and to teach the Bible in a way that communicates well.
• To provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth.
• Work and serve with the Leadership team in future endeavors and choosing of additional members of Adult/Youth Ministries.
• To facilitate regular contact/visitation of church families.
  
• To officiate at weddings, funerals, and any other significant church events as well as serving as a representative of the church at significant community events.

• Work with our Senior Pastor to plan worship services.
• Lead worship services on Sunday mornings.
• Lead mid-week rehearsals on Wednesday evenings.Committed to living and serving consistent with scripture and the Church of God
• Develop a recruiting and training process for musicians and tech volunteers.
• Develop and manage an annual worship ministry budget.
• Provide oversight to the church livestream and tech team.Possess strong leadership and communication skills, necessary to identify, seek out and build relationships in the community, as needed, to enhance outreach efforts, partnerships and ministries.
• Attend all staff meetings and all church events.

Requirements:

• A lifestyle that demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus.
• 5+ years of worship leading experience.To provide leadership and cast vision joining together with the people of the church to develop plans and programs for forward growth.
• Ability to lead vocally as well as playing guitar or keys.
• Experience using worship software such as Planning Center, Proclaim, ProPresenter, etc.
  
• Experience with using backing tracks during worship utilizing resources such as Multitracks, Playback, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, etc.

• Be a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and mature in faith.
• Be a part of the regular attending community of Crossroads Church of God as described in our Voting Policy and Believer’s Covenant.
• Adhere to essential Christian doctrinal teachings in congruence with Church of God (Anderson, IN).
• Will create and/or purchase a standard curriculum to be used by all staff. This curriculum will be age appropriate. Curriculum for nursery is not required. All teaching materials will be approved by the Senior Pastor or designee.
• Provide leadership for and function as the primary staff person relating to the Children’s and Youth Ministries. Will function as the Chairperson of the respective Ministry Teams.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, of volunteers to work with nursery, preschool, elementary, middle and high school age children. The Family Pastor will supervise all staff, paid or unpaid, that serve in children’s/youth ministry. It is expected that the Family Pastor will lean heavily upon the assistance of volunteer staff in administrating these ministries.
• Plan and implement appropriate activities for children/families.
• Work with the Senior Pastor/Leadership Team in preparation of an annual budget.
• Coordinate fund-raising activities that support special youth activities and trips.
• Promote Christian service through age appropriate service projects.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Be in contact with office staff and provide a timely and accurate schedule of activities.
• Keep the congregation informed of youth events by coordinating the publicity for youth activities through the appropriate vehicles provided by the church (e.g. website, social media, etc.).
• Maintain frequent communications with children and parents/family. Meet with families, when requested, to answer questions or discuss concerns about the ministry.
• Provide a year-end report for the congregation for the annual business meeting.
• The Family Pastor will be responsible to be aware of any and all safety and security concerns within the church and will report those concerns to the Senior Pastor or Head of Security.
• The Family Pastor will be required to teach/preach/direct worship services at the request of, or in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
• Manage the disbursement of budgeted funds for Children’sYouth Ministries within the guidelines of the approved budget and in adherence with the by laws and policies of the church.
• Working remotely is permitted when appropriate.
• Adhere to Crossroads governing bylaws and policies and procedures.
• Will have an annual performance review with the Senior Pastor or designee.
• Minimum education required is completion of an accredited High School, or equivalent. Advanced degrees are preferred and will be considered as to their relevance and applicability to the position.
• Ministry Credentials, licensure or ordination, or the desire and ability to earn credentials from the Church of God (Anderson, IN), are preferred.

Compensation: