Job Description
Purpose of Position: The general purposes of the position are (i) to provide consistency in
pastoral leadership, (ii) to provide supervision, counsel, and guidance to the church staff, and
(iii) to facilitate continued progress in ministry development consistent with the church’s strategic
priorities during the period leading up to the call of a new senior pastor.
Job Requirements
Primary Responsibilities of the Interim Pastor:
1. Preaching. The interim pastor will preach 2-3 times per month, working with other
worship leaders to plan and prepare for Sunday worship services.
2. Supervision and coordination of church staff. The interim pastor will serve as the
supervisor of paid church staff, leading regular staff meetings and overseeing the work of
church staff as necessary.
3. Pastoral functions and Sacraments. The interim pastor will perform baptisms,
dedications, weddings, funerals, and communion services in ways consistent with
Covenant identity and the policies of Prairie Hills Covenant Church.
4. Participation in Church Leadership. The interim pastor will work as needed with the
leaders of various ministry groups. Where appropriate, this will include working with
leaders to further develop individual and collective leadership capacity.
5. Pastoral Care. The interim pastor will work with other staff and lay leaders to provide
essential pastoral care for those facing significant personal and family issues,
hospitalizations, etc. When need or circumstances require, the interim pastor will make
appropriate referrals to qualified professional counselors.
6. Reporting. The interim pastor will provide regular reports on ministry to church
leadership and to the congregation as necessary and appropriate. The interim pastor will
also work closely with the church chair to ensure effective and healthy communication
and coordination between church staff, the council, and lay leadership.
Hours and Schedule:
This is considered to be a part-time salaried position, with a typical work week being
approximately 20 hours.
The interim pastor will typically be at Prairie Hills Covenant Church on Sundays.
However, when circumstances or other responsibilities necessitate, flexibility will be
granted to the interim pastor in managing his schedule.