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