Community Church of Deep River, Iowa is prayerfully seeking a lead pastor. We are an independent, congregational rule, evangelical church. Our mission statement is to bring people into a right relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, serving our community through Christ- centered missions, and equipping our members to grow and share their faith following God's biblical plan. We are a rural church located in Southeast Iowa, that has approximately 30 active members who meet for Sunday School, Worship Service, Sunday Evening Bible Study, and Wednesday prayer meeting. The deacons do help with much of this.
Pastoral duties would include Sunday Worship, Sunday Evening, and any special services such as Christmas Eve and Thanksgiving. Some of the essential skills/duties are preach/teach the Word of God instructing the congregation in true Christian living and service, provide counseling and crisis ministry, lead the congregation in observance of church ordinances, and help manage the day-to-day affairs of the church. We may consider a part time of Bi-vocational candidate. We offer a 3-bedroom parsonage with a 2- car garage as part of our compensation package.