The Focus of the Minister:
To serve as minister, resource person, and equipper in the ministry of the Goshen Christian Church.
Responsibilities:
Preaching and Teaching
- To study, prepare and deliver sermons, Bible studies, and Bible school lessons
- To help the church family mature in Christ
- To encourage others to discover their gifts/abilities
- To help in the development of these gifts
- To direct and encourage people into new areas of ministry
- To be available to all ministry teams for consultation, resource, and support
Pastoral Leadership
- To call on visitors to the church and their families
- To call on those in the hospital and shut-ins
- To assist the church leaders in calling on members
- To be available for questions and counsel on Biblical questions
- To maintain awareness among the leadership of conditions and issues within the church
- To provide guidance for individuals’ needs (premarital, marital, bereaved, etc.) on a short-term basis.
Evangelism/Discipleship
- To balance evangelistic outreach with the nurture of discipleship in Goshen’s programming, ensuring the discipleship pathway is moving non-believers and believers to deep places of faith and service.
- To promote a multi-generational program for children, youth, and adults to be actively involved.
Administrative
- To establish and maintain regular office hours
- To regularly meet with the elders to report and discuss plans for the work of the church
- To oversee the work of the church office and volunteers
Authority of the Minister:
- To plan and execute a weekly schedule relative to the stated responsibilities as defined by the elders
Accountability for the Minister:
- Responsible to the elders.
- An annual appraisal and evaluation of performance will be conducted by the elders.
Extra-Congregational Functions:
- To act as a liaison between church leadership and other sister congregations and community functions.
- To actively support and participate in state and national ministries, (e.g., church camp, Bible college, ICOM, etc.)
Personal Growth:
- Develop a growing relationship with God through daily prayer and Bible reading
- Maintain a healthy marriage and family life
- Regularly pray for the church members and leaders
- Explore personal and professional growth and development through continuing education, conventions, and seminars
Rick Shonkwiler
Director, Christian Church Leadership Network's "Find Your Next Minister/Ministry" Service