First Presbyterian Church. Of Monett PH: (417) FX: (417) Sycamore Monett, MO fpcmonett.com

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1 First Presbyterian Church Of Monett PH: (417) FX: (417) fpcmonett.com 700 Sycamore Monett, MO 65708

2 Our Mission The mission of First Presbyterian Church of Monett is to follow the Good Shepherd; to share with all people the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. This statement constitutes both a call and a commitment to live lives that daily reflect the compassion of our Lord and Savior in creative and concrete ways. We, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, seek the individual God has called to join with us in this exciting opportunity to fulfill our stated mission. We are a congregation of professing Christians who, with our children, have been called together in Jesus Christ for the worship of God, for proclaiming the good news of Christ s gospel and for mutual encouragement in living in harmony with the Holy Scriptures.

3 Ministry opportunities We Seek... a pastor who will be excited with the opportunity to: minister alongside a dedicated congregation possessing a wide variety of gifts, skills, and experiences. Many of our members are well-educated, including teachers, doctors and other professionals. Many members hold positions of leadership in our community and have helped make Monett a wonderful community in which to live, work and raise a family. Historically, our congregation has provided both pastoral and lay leadership in Presbytery and Synod activities. lead in the revitalization, renewal, and possible redirection of a congregation anxious to move forward in God s work. We have just joined ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. We believe that ECO s emphasis on Missional Centrality will encourage and enable us to live out the mission to which God is calling our church family. Our congregation would benefit from education and training focused on mission projects and opportunities. We would also benefit from training in outreach and discipleship, as this would encourage the growth of our congregation in size, faith and witness. shepherd this flock and become a vital member of our church family. Our church family seeks a person who will help develop fellowship opportunities, and actively participate in those opportunities. We seek a person with a pastor s heart, who will happily provide hospital and emergency visitation, in-home visits and counseling to those in need.

4 assist an involved and welcoming church that continues to open its doors to the community. Our church sponsors and hosts the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program in Monett. We host a community-wide Lenten service every year, and we alternately host and conduct a summer Vacation Bible School program with other community churches. Our facility is the location for a community-wide weekly women s Bible study, DNA testing, bloodmobile visits and also serves as a polling place for county, state and national elections. join in various mission programs of our church, denomination, and programs sponsored by other local churches and organizations in the Monett area. Members of our congregation took major leadership roles in the organization of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, for which we continue to provide both leadership and financial support. Church members have also regularly served terms on the local Monett Crosslines board of directors, which receives monthly financial support through our board of Deacons. be a part of a loving, generous congregation who, in their commitment to giving, have freed us from financial debt, thus supplying us with the economic resources necessary to fulfill our mission.

5 Additionally, you could live and work in the thriving, unique, and progressive community of Monett, MO, in which our church is actively involved. Monett has a large and diverse industrial base, a moderate cost of living and a high quality of life, which includes excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. Learn About Monett OPTION 01 City of Monett OPTION Monett Chamber 02 of Commerce OPTION 03 Monett Area YMCA monett-area-ymca OPTION 04 Monett R-1 School District The City of Monett, with a population of 8,873 is located at the county line of Barry and Lawrence Counties. The City is 42 miles southwest of Springfield, Missouri and 39 miles southeast of Joplin, Missouri. PRIDE & PROGRESS

6 The Pastor Nominating Committee of First Presbyterian Church offers a unique opportunity for a solo pastor position, an opportunity for a divinely-chosen individual to shepherd our loving, eager congregation and to lead us as we seek to do God s work. We prayerfully seek the following candidate: a strong preacher with a scholarly understanding of Holy Scripture and a solid belief in the infallibility of God s Word. an effective teacher, able to lead our congregation in both our spiritual development and our mission to be and develop faithful disciples. a caring shepherd and a vital member of our church family. a forward-looking leader who has a vision for our small, traditional congregation as we consider our future in a new denomination with its emphasis on evangelism. an involved collaborator, willing to contribute both time and effort to the local Ministerial Association and various denominational bodies. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ordained by a reformed denomination and eligible for ECO ordination Master of Divinity (at a minimum) We prefer pastoral experience and demonstrated success in congregational leadership. However, we are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit to partner with applicants seeking their first ordained call. Compensation and Housing: Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Housing allowance provided. Additional benefits include vacation, mileage, and study leave. Pastors interested in applying to First Presbyterian Church of Monett are invited to submit an application and resume via to: fpcmonett@mo-net.com