NEW PASTOR OPENING
We are a mid-western rural anabaptist church
in Southwest Minnesota with an average
attendance of 60-100 people. We have a
traditional worship style with some
contemporary elements. We are service-
minded and are setting new goals as we “Seek
the Spirit, Live like Jesus, and Proclaim the
Gospel” within our community. We are
committed to supporting and nurturing a
pastor who will encourage us and walk along
with us as we serve our community.
We are seeking a Full Time Lead Pastor
(approx 40-50 hours per week). We are
looking for an individual who loves people - a
“people person” who will be excited to visit,
build relationships and seek opportunities to
be active in the local community.
Requirements:
1. an understanding of and appreciation for
Anabaptist Theology and principles and a
willingness to lead and minister according to
the “Confession of Faith in a Mennonite
Perspective”
2. a Bachelor’s degree in ministry or
equivalent combination of education, training
and experience
Ministry Responsibilities:
1. Lead in cooperation with the Deacon Board
and will reflect and uphold Bethel Mennonite
Church’s values in relationship to Central
Plains Mennonite Conference of MCUSA
2. Work together with and encourage the
church secretary, committees and boards in
their respective work, ministry, and outreach.
3. Public tasks will include: visit and build
relationships with church members and
people in the community, preach most
Sundays, officiate congregational weddings
and funerals, conduct catechism classes,
participate in the local ministerial association,
support and participate in church and
community activities.
4. Personal tasks will include: prayer, bible
study, spiritual retreats, continuing education,
and professional development.
5. Once a year the Pastor Job description will
be reviewed together by pastor and deacon
board and may be modified as needed.