Pastor accepts appropriate planning and administrative responsibilities in a climate of delegated tasks and shared leadership with lay members or ministry team. Facilitates the development and implementation of vision, mission and goals for the congregation.
Christian Education
Pastor and congregation identify the educational needs of persons of all ages and backgrounds, developing programs to meet needs. Educational goals are in agreement with the total mission of the church.
Community Activities
Pastor has concern for identifying problems and needs in the community, and for working with both church and community groups. Encourages members to become informed and involved. Works with local ecumenical and interfaith efforts.
District/Conference Involvements
Pastor is involved in conference/denomination, which the church can perceive as a valid and valued extension of its outreach and influence.
Counseling
Pastor initiates counseling ministry for assisting those within and outside the church, and makes appropriate referrals when needed.
Evangelism/Church Growth
Pastor and congregation work at goals intended to bring people to faith and to result in the growth of the local congegation. Church may also share in planting new congregations in the area.
Dedications, Marriages, Funerals
Pastor gives priority to important transition rituals in the lives of individuals and families; plans activities to make such times as meaningful as possible.
Music/Worship
Pastor supports an active music program within the congregation. Pastor and congregation work to develop a creative and meaningful worship life, educating the members to active participation.
Preaching
Pastor places high priority on sermon preparation, content, style and delivery. Pastor seeks feedback from congregation.
Peace/Social Concerns
Pastor emphasizes the application of the Christian gospel to issues of the contemporary world, planning with the congregation for appropriate strategies for witness and action.
Stewardship and Finances
Pastor and congregation work together to develop a planned stewardship program and a positive means of reporting church finances. Pastor assists in developing policies to support both congregational concerns and the world mission of the church and its related institutions.
Teaching
Pastor accepts an active teaching role beyond that involved in worship and preaching. Teaching of the Scriptures, theology, and the history of the church; providing instruction for church leaders, in catechism, and for new members.
Congregational Visitation
Pastor gives priority to developing and carrying out a plan for visitation of the entire congregation. Special attention to visitation of prospective members.
Crisis and High Need Visitation
Pastor visits those in hospitals or emergency situations regularly; network is developed to keep pastor and others informed of crisis situations; needs of ill or bereaved are met.
Work with Small Groups
Pastor places emphasis on developing fellowship, helping members to know one another; groups which give members the opportunity to love and support one another are encouraged.
Spirituality
Pastor models and teaches disciplines of spirituality, sharing with members in the joys and struggles to develop an authentic spiritual life.
Mission/Evangelism
Pastor understands and has a vision for the church's missional theology; brings people to faith, encourages financial and prayer support, and challenges members to hear and heed the call of God to spread God's mercy across the street and around the world.
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
Pastor encourages two-way communication; gathers and shares information that will assist problem-solving and decision-making. Varying opinions are elicited and all are encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.
Youth/Young Adults
Pastor gives priority to mentoring persons in this key life transition time, with the goal of assisting persons' involvement in and commitment to the church and its faith. Helps to promote a culture of calling to pastoral ministry.
Developing the Ministry of the Laity
Pastor perceives that effective leadership of a congregation is a shared leadership and therefore works actively to develop, support, and encourage effective lay leadership. Seeks to equip members to release their spiritual gifts in lay ministries within and beyond the congregation. Encourages mentoring and promotes a culture of calling new leaders.