The United Church of Idaho Springs, Colorado
The Big Picture
The United Church of Idaho Springs, in affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA)/and the United Methodist Church, is a Christian family of faith that celebrates God’s presence. It is our mission to love and serve others with open hearts and minds.
The United Church is actively searching for our next part-time pastor. We are open to all interested Christian pastors applying.
Our small church is in the foothills west of Denver. It is close to the city and close to the mountains for skiing, hiking, and just enjoying the view. We invite you to live in a small mountain town where the pace of life is slower, natural wonders are closer
You can visit the website [https://unitedchurchofidahosprings.com] to learn more about our church and its location.
The Candidate
We are seeking a person with spiritual maturity reflecting the character of Christ in both their private and public life. A person with the God given abilities to communicate meaning and insight from Scripture in a way that connects with the congregation and effectively leads to learning, understanding, and application of biblical teachings. A person who will serve as support for the Church Council with the main responsibilities of the pulpit ministry, including; drafting and coordinating the preparation of the Sunday and Special Worship service bulletins, providing pastoral care, including home and hospital visits, community outreach support, available to officiate at weddings, funerals, baptisms and offer regular office hours.
The Qualifications
Possess a proficiency in biblical theology and the ability to convey biblical truth to all age groups.
Willingness to engage the local community and support of church’s ministries and missions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to reflectively listen.
Possess the ability to disciple, teach and shepherd members of the church community.
Maintain a healthy balance of personal growth in the Lord, family life, and ministry life.
The Compensation
Paid vacation, training allotment,
Annual mileage allotment provided
Salary range $26,000.00 annually for 20 hours per week.
The Process
For interested applicants, along with your resume please answer these questions in your cover letter:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at the United Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at United?
Any questions may be emailed to the Chair at the address below. To apply,
please send your resume and the answers to these questions to:
Vivian Simpson, Chair of Pastor Search committee.
PO Box 1912
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-9629
Email: kennvivsimpson@msn.com