Teaching Elder/Pastor: Grace Fellowship Evangelical Presbyterian Church

About the role

The Pastor of Grace Fellowship will be a devoted shepherd who understands, embraces, and cultivates true Christian community. Grounded in a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, he will heartily receive and adopt the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. He will enthusiastically model the EPC ethos of holding fast to the Essentials of Our Faith while extending liberty and charity in non-essentials. He must be a welcoming, compassionate, and emotionally mature leader who connects authentically with our congregation and the Marshall community. As an effective preacher and innovative worship leader, his expository teaching will consistently point believers to their absolute need for God. A protective and collaborative leader, he will work closely with our church staff, Session, and volunteers. He will utilize strong administrative skills to maintain biblical order and establish systems that ensure the congregation is well cared for. His ministry will focus on equipping the saints—helping members develop their spiritual gifts and apply Reformed faith to daily life. Finally, he will carry a deep heart for pastoral care, demonstrating readiness to minister to those in crisis, regularly visit the hospitalized and homebound, and intentionally pursue inactive members with Christ’s love.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a vibrant personal relationship with Christ, demonstrating a profound attentiveness to His Word, His mission, and His work within the church body.
• Equip the Congregation: Anchor the church in active participation with the mission of advancing Christ’s kingdom by equipping members through sound Biblical teaching, focused prayer, intentional discipleship, and corporate worship.
• Lead Corporate Worship: Oversee the planning and execution of all worship services and faithfully administer the Sacraments in accordance with the EPC Book of Order.
• Moderate the Session: Serve as Moderator of the Session, leading the Ruling Elders in prayerfully discerning God’s will within the collective wisdom of the Session.
• Support the Diaconate: Coordinate with and support the Board of Deacons as an advisory member in their ministry of mercy and