Solo Pastor – Part Time (19 hours)
We seek a pastor with a deep and joyful faith, someone who loves sharing God’s Word in ways that help our congregation and community grow in hope, service, and spiritual maturity. This is a hands‑on, heart‑forward role in a small church where every contribution matters. We’re looking for a self‑starter who brings encouragement, energy, and a willingness to step in wherever needed. The ideal pastor will be a motivator, a gentle change‑builder, and a thoughtful guide, able to set wise priorities for both today’s needs and tomorrow’s vision.
Strong, caring relationships are at the center of our ministry. We hope for a pastor who communicates clearly, listens well, and keeps staff, volunteers, and members moving together toward shared goals.
- Lead the total worship life of the congregation to include but not limited to Sunday morning worship, Easter Sunrise, Christmas Eve, Longest Night and other services as needed.
- Support and coordinate office and program staff.
- Conduct weekly chapel for preschool.
- Administer the sacraments, conduct marriages and funerals.
- Provide compassionate pastoral care by visiting members in homes, hospitals, and living centers; making follow‑up telephone calls to those on the prayer list; and responding promptlyto congregational needs and emergencies so that the spiritual and emotional well‑being of the church family is consistently supported.
- Work with clerk to prepare Session agenda; moderate Session meetings and moderate meetings of the congregation.
- Work with office administrator to prepare weekly bulletin, weekly email blast and monthly newsletter.
- Attend Presbytery meetings.
The Pastor applying for this position should have a minimum of two to five years’ experience as a Solo Pastor. The position will be compensated based on experience and relevant competencies with a starting range of $18,000 to $25,000 per year.
Applicants may apply online at INDEED.COM or
Submit the following information to NHPCApplicants@gmail.com
- Letter of Application. The letter should address work experiences as outlined in the position description.
- Current resume.
- Three Professional References. Please provide the name, address, phone numbers and email address for each of your references and your affiliation or association with them.
Director of Youth and Children
The DYC will organize and resource NHPC’s Christian Education programs, with an emphasis on children and youth, to include training church members for the task of teaching and leading Christian Education in a shared capacity. In working with children and youth, the DYC will foster faith formation and support their families.
This is initially a 10-hour per week position, hopefully increasing to a 20 hour per week position. It includes mandatory Sunday morning obligations (and others that arise) as well as participating in weekly staff meetings, creating and leading weekly program(s) for youth and children, and monthly Christian Education Committee (CEC) meetings.
The DYC shall have at minimum a high school diploma and sufficient training and experience necessary to assist in nurturing the life of the church. S/he shall have a passion for Christian Education and shall possess the characteristics and qualities necessary for working harmoniously, effectively, creatively, and confidentially with church members across all populations, the Pastor, and other church staff. Additionally, s/he must enjoy interacting with people and building relationships, be able to work with minimal direction, be dependable, be adaptable and flexible, and detail-oriented.
- Acquire and adapt curriculum to align with relevant Christian standards.
- Share in the leadership of worship, including participation in the children’s time.
- Plan and implement a short-term summer program for children, including recruiting and resourcing teachers.
- Plan and implement a weekly program(s) for children and youth
- Advise the Worship Committee regarding appropriate worship material for children.
- Serve as needed in teaching and education leadership roles.
- Coordinate special programming with the CEC.
- Coordinate youth activities.
- Prepare and submit an annual budget in collaboration with the Chair of the CEC and operate within its parameters. (This is to be done each August for the upcoming year.)
- Provide information for the bulletin, newsletter, and social media to communicate CE activities.
- Follow NHPC’s “Policy for the Protection of our Children and Youth”.
- Perform other duties from time to time as may be directed by the Pastor.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
ACCOUNTABILITY: The DYC will be supervised by the Pastor.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Pass both a reference and background check.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Will occur 90 days after employment and at least annually thereafter.
TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of Application and current resume to NHPCChildrenYouth@gmail.com.