National Head

Overview
As a pastor, you provide spiritual leadership to members of a church. Your duties include preparing weekly sermons, preaching and conducting worship services. It's your responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation. You also provide care and counselling to church members and assist them in crisis situations. In addition, working as a pastor may require you to officiate at special services, such as confirmations and dedication, baptisms, weddings and funerals. You collaborate with choir leaders to integrate music into church services. Job hours are a bit irregular, because you must divide your time between conducting worship services, attending social events at the church and completing administrative duties. Additional job responsibilities may include:
· Assisting in church financial matters
· Overseeing management of all areas of the congregation's ministry
· Supporting, overseeing and evaluating congregation staff
· Holding regular staff and leadership meetings to coordinate church administration
· Ensuring church facilities are functioning

Essential Knowledge and Skills
We see you as someone with comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and a strong religious conviction. Beneficial skills may include:
· Strong character
· Impartiality
· Public speaking
· Compassion for struggles and concerns of others
· Ability to communicate clearly

Other Requirements
· Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We see you as a member of the Church of Pentecost worldwide and share its values.