Overlook Presbyterian Church

Overlook Presbyterian Church Overlook Presbyterian Church 5311 Overlook Road Mobile, Alabama 36618 Email: overlook.pastorsearch@gmail.com

Overlook Presbyterian Church is a family of believers who have been called together to worship God and serve our brothers and sisters in Christ. In 2013, Overlook joined A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, or ECO. We believe in the Sovereignty of God and the Authority of His Scripture. Our denomination adheres to the principles of Reformed theology and is governed by Presbyterian polity. We view the Church as a living organism that needs life-giving resources to help it grow, thrive, and multiply. As an ECO church, we are committed to cultivating a healthy, diverse, resource-rich ecosystem where pastors and congregations can flourish. We are, therefore, passionate about - and dedicated to - strengthening these ecosystems through a myriad of missionbased ministries and outreach programs.

We are seeking... a part-time Pastor who: Lives THE LIFE OF A DISCIPLE: The Pastor should have a love for Jesus which is not only evidenced in the pulpit on Sunday mornings but in everyday life. Provide the strong Bible knowledge and keen preaching abilities of a friendly servant leader with a sense of humor; one who understands and live out the scriptures daily. Be an energetic, passionate and compassionate person who engages with people of all generations and ethnicities. Serves as A WORSHIP LEADER: The Pastor should plan and conduct worship services that joyfully engage those gathered to glorify God; administer the Sacraments faithfully, provide biblically-based sermons with practical application points, proclaiming the Word of God with urgency and conviction. Displays LEADERSHIP: The Pastor should serve as a role model for Christian values and lifestyle, commending the love and joy of Christ to others. Provide a style of administrative leadership in accord with accepted Christian principles. Participate with Elders and Deacons in leadership meetings. Offers PASTORAL CARE: The Pastor should actively care for church staff and congregation; ensuring individual and collective spiritual development. Actively support Deacons in visitation and prayer ministry. In conjunction with the Deacons and others in Congregational Care, call or visit covenant members who are homebound, seriously ill or hospitalized. Has an EQUIPPING VISION/ADAPTIVE CHANGE: The Pastor should be excited about Overlook Presbyterian Church s transformational future centered in Jesus and enthusiastically guide our congregation in reaching out to the community and being involved in the community to share Christ s love. Ministers to the needs of those inside and outside of the church. Is passionate about EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS: The Pastor should share faith in Christ as a personal Savior in total lifestyle; seek to lead others within and outside and the church to accept Jesus Christ. Would seek to ensure that covenant members are informed, trained, and helped to establish effective evangelical mission programs for the church. Is an EDUCATOR: The Pastor should encourage life-longing learning: seek to equip the congregation to be mature, involved and effective witnesses for Jesus Christ in the world. Accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current events; provides instruction for church officers, educational leaders, and confirms new members. Displays MANAGEMENT SKILLS: The Pastor should provide on-going communication with staff, officers, and covenant partners, always working with respect, appreciation, and trust.

Overlook Presbyterian Church is located in Mobile, Alabama. We are a port city that sits on the Mobile River, at the head of Mobile Bay...which feeds into the Gulf of Mexico. Mobile s current population is around 200,000 (within the city s limits), and home to 3 major colleges - the University of South Alabama, The University of Mobile, and Springhill College. Mobile was founded 300 years ago, and is rich in culture and tradition. Our City of Six Flags reflects French, Spanish, and British influences, as well as the history-rich Republic of Alabama, the Confederal States of America, and the US flag. Due to our deep water access, manufacturing, transportation, and maritime industries are important components of our economy, as are several developing aerospace industries. Mobile Bay is the only place in the United States where jubilees consistently occur (worth a quick GOOGLE search!), and we are the birthplace of Mardi Gras - despite what some Louisiana natives may claim. Let the good times roll!

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Fellowship & Outreach at a Glance: Lunch on Us Annual Women s Brunch Table of Plenty Men s Grillers Portable Projects and Popcorn Operation Christmas Child Hurricane Relief Assistance Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Blessing of the School Children School Supply/Uniform Drive Christmas Caroling to the homebound Lunch Bunch Community Garden Annual Women s Retreat Lunch on the Grounds Annual Chili Cookoff and Soup Dispute IHN / Family Promise ROMEOS Retired Old Men Eating Out Santa Comes to Town Sanctuary Prayer Group Hanging of the Greens Secret Christmas Angels First Tuesday Fellowship/Book Study Community Easter Egg Hunt

Overlook Presbyterian Church is passionate about supporting local ministries, as well as those abroad... Home of Grace McKemie Place Eagle s Landing Egypt Initiative Missionaries Overseas We are also passionate about worshiping our Lord, and we find joy in celebrating His people!

Overlook Presbyterian Church Pastor Job Description Purpose Be a servant leader deeply devoted to the Word of God, prayer and relationships. To provide the leadership to our congregation that will lead the church in growing to its full potential in membership, in spiritual vitality and in evangelism. Areas of Responsibility Provide biblically based sermons each week that will attract people from a wide geographic area and that will lead to growth of the membership and that will encourage them to active outreach/ evangelism programs to their neighbors. Moderate monthly Session meetings (normally immediately following the Worship Service on the fourth Sunday of each month). Moderate called Congregational Meetings to conduct church business (normally immediately following the Worship Service 3-4 times a year). Provide pastoral services in conjunction with the Congregational Care Coordinator; understanding that the pastor will not be the primary provider of such care. Will be available for weddings, funerals and emergencies as requested by the Session. When available, will attend church functions and activities scheduled outside usual Worship Service times. Qualifications Bachelor s degree from accredited University. Completion of graduate program at an accredited theological seminary. Skilled in Biblically centered preaching and teaching and in relating to a multigenerational congregation.

Overlook Presbyterian Church Contact Information and References If you are interested in getting to know us better, please contact OPC S Pastor Search Team leader, Sissy Crowe @ ecrowe1256@yahoo.com We also encourage you to reach out to our references : The Reverend Joel Brantner joelbrantner@gmail.com Anna Kent annakatherinekent@gmail.com Thom Fultz path2c@comcast.net

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the Kingdom of Light. Colossians 1:9-12