Job Overview
• Loraine Church is a vibrant church in rural Henry County.
• Newly affiliating congregation of the Evangelical Free Church of America.
• Seeking a full time lead/solo pastor to partner with us in ministry.
• Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch style home with attached garage and home study
   provided. 

Church Profile
• Disaffiliated from United Methodist church in May 2023.
• Family oriented church with a membership of 109 and average attendance 70-75 in
  weekly worship.
• Dynamic children’s ministry of Sunday School, Wednesday night BOOM kids, and
  junior/senior high youth group.
• Strong Sunday School program with 6 youth classes and 5 adult classes.
• Global and local mission support: Four missionary families supported ,
   monthly mission projects ,  Operation Christmas Child sending approximately 315 boxes annually.
• Reliance on prayer with two weekly prayer meetings. 

Job Responsibilities
• Preaching and leading worship, bringing biblical, practical messages to all ages that
  teach and convict those who are searching and challenge the spiritually mature.
• Partnering with members to ensure pastoral care for all members and attendees of our fellowship.
• Providing direction, support and assistance to ministry groups and leaders.
• Inspire, train, support and guide members to use their spiritual talents in ministries to the church and      community.
• Leading pre-marriage counseling, officiating weddings and funerals.
• Provide pastoral counseling, conflict resolution and referrals as needed.

Skills Needed
• A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced in daily life.• A passionate, heartfelt love    for people and a Christ-like concern for their spiritual,   physical, mental and emotional well-being.
• An excellent recruiter of gifted leaders and a strong encourager to all.
• An excellent preacher and communicator of Scripture.