Comments on: Job Description: Assistant Pastor

By: brent(inWorship)

brent(inWorship) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:38:58 +0000

Holy crap!

I think I now have an ulcer.

brent(inWorship)s last blog post..Church and Culture…Are They Opposed?

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:17:02 +0000

That job description is exactly why I am so hesitant to work for another church. SHESH! not to mention you have to work holidays!

Peters last blog post..Real Community

By: Danny B

Danny B — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:43:11 +0000

Okay… here is the funniest story to piggy back on your very cool story… please remember this is from a very light side of things on a pastor’s job descriptions:
The First Presbyterian Church of Warrington, South Carolina is again seeking a senior pastor. We are a congregation of about 100 active members established in 1875. Duties include all preaching and teaching responsibilities for Sunday morning and Sunday nights with exegetical sermons an average length of 45 minutes. Pastor will also be responsible for all teachings on Wednesday nights and the adult Sunday School class. In addition we are currently without a youth pastor, so the pastor will also be temporarily responsible for all youth activities, Bible studies and fellowships. Pastor is also responsible for all hospital/shut-in/sick visitation of members, former members, close friends of either as well as any family of the stated by a relationship of 4th cousin twice removed or better.

The pastor will be expected to plan an lead an annual missions trip and coordinate all fund raising activities for the trip.

We believe it is the call of a pastor to be in touch with his people. The pastor should be available 24/7 to talk with any member of the congregation or the above stated persons either face to face or on the phone. Furthermore, the pastor will be held personally directly responsible for the spiritual well-being of every member of the congregation.

We also believe it is important for the pastor to make himself known throughout the community at large as a means of outreach for our church. The pastor will be expected to attend all special sporting events of the youth of the church including all homecoming events, chaperoning the high school dance, prom night, playoffs, and any cheer leading competitions and or functions. Furthermore we highly encourage and anticipate ministry to persons in the community at large above and beyond ministry within the church so far as it does not interfere with the immediate responsibilities to the above stated persons associated with our congregation.

The Pastor will also be present at all Session meetings, Diaconate meetings, and all committee meetings including Women in the Church.

The pastor’s wife will be expected to teach children’s Sunday School and head up the Christian Education committee as well as plan all Summer VBS functions, and hold a ladies’ Bible study without compensation.

The pastor will also be available for all funerals and weddings of any of the above stated persons regardless of when it occurs or what personal circumstances might be going on in his life of the life of his family.

Duties are expected to take approximately 40 hours per week, with two weeks of vacation per year. A manse is provided, but needs some work. You might want to investigate purchasing your own house. Annual salary will be $35,000 if you pay for your own health policy. You must have your own cell phone and reliable vehicle. It is expected that the Pastor’s wife will work also to supplement income.

Inquiries may be made to Ruling Elder Dave Wellington Sr., Ruling Elder, Dave Wellington Jr., or Ruling Elder, Dave Wellington III. Further questions may also be address to either Deacon Everett Wellington Sr. or Deacon Everett Wellington Jr.

By: James McLean

James McLean — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:04 +0000

ugggh. sounds like a corporation. Paul would be shocked!

James McLeans last blog post..I don’t really know what I’m doing

By: Jeff T.

Jeff T. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:33:54 +0000

I linked your post to my blog - this job is guaranteed to result in a nervous breakdown, which is probably what happened to the last guy!

Jeff T.s last blog post..How To Go Crazy In Ministry

By: How To Go Crazy In Ministry « Blogsology

How To Go Crazy In Ministry « Blogsology — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:31:44 +0000

[...] 22, 2008 at 8:31 am (Church Management, Humor) (job listing description worst) Alex McLean spotted the most terrifying job listing on churchstaffing.com that I’ve ever seen. The church seems to have deicded they could save a ton of cash by getting one Assistant Pastor to [...]

By: Billy Chia

Billy Chia — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:47 +0000

Beautiful man - I LOVE the concept of a one sentence job description.

Billy Chias last blog post..Do These Guys Offend You?

By: Scott Fillmer

Scott Fillmer — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:29:25 +0000

LOL… I would hate to see the detailed version of that job description, nothing like overloading a new person before you hire him.

By: Will Young

Will Young — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:08:36 +0000

I like the idea A.Mc L. How is it working though, have you seen the results?

I honestly think that if I had to put my job description in one sentence it would probably equate to a new Guinness world record: World’s largest run-on sentence. :-/ Do any of your staff feel the same way?

Will Youngs last blog post..Anne is at it again

By: Rich Kirkpatrick

Rich Kirkpatrick — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:04:49 +0000

perfect sentence and description

Rich Kirkpatricks last blog post..Worship Recap & Setlist: July 20