The Role
Lead a small rural church through pastoral transition and long-term revitalization. Responsibilities include expository biblical preaching, outreach to unchurched residents, discipleship, fellowship across generations, and spiritual leadership consistent with biblical pastoral qualifications. Full-time, part-time, and bi-vocational candidates may be considered.
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Osterhout Bible Church (Tunkhannock, PA) – Pastor
The Big Picture
Osterhout Bible Church (https://sites.google.com/view/osterhout-bible-church-pa/our-story) is seeking a faithful, biblically grounded Pastor to lead this rural congregation in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, through a season of transition and renewal. The church is looking for a shepherd who will provide sound, expository preaching that prioritizes the whole counsel of God, lead local outreach to the unchurched in the Tunkhannock community, and foster discipleship and fellowship across all generations.
After 25 years of faithful leadership, Osterhout's current pastor (68) has expressed his intent to retire but has committed to remain in ministry for as long as the search takes. The congregation is a firmly established, independent and autonomous body of fewer than 50 members, seeking a patient leader with a heart for rural ministry and a vision for long-term church revitalization.
Job Profile
- Lead local outreach to reach the lost and unchurched in the Tunkhannock community
- Provide sound, biblical preaching that prioritizes the “whole counsel of God” over modern trends
- Foster fellowship and spiritual growth across all generations, from seniors to families with children
- Meet the biblical qualifications of a Pastor as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Bring a heart for rural ministry and the patience to navigate a long-term pastoral transition
- Full time, part time, and bi-vocational candidates will all be considered, at the discretion of OBC's pulpit committee
Compensation & Benefits
- Negotiable salary range of $40,000–$50,000, with potential for a performance-based raise after twelve months
- Negotiable health insurance premium reimbursement and retirement contributions
- 14 days of standard PTO annually, plus 5 additional days for personal enrichment (e.g., Bible conferences or seminars)
- Hiring is contingent upon approved criminal history and child protective clearances
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
- Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Osterhout Bible Church?
- Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Osterhout Bible Church?
- In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the statement of faith of Osterhout Bible Church?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Meet the biblical qualifications of a pastor outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
- Provide sound, expository, biblical preaching prioritizing the whole counsel of God.
- Lead outreach to unchurched people in the Tunkhannock community.
- Foster fellowship and spiritual growth across all generations.
- Demonstrate a heart for rural ministry and patience for long-term pastoral transition.
- Pass approved criminal history and child protective clearances.
- Submit a resume, responses to application questions, and at least one online sermon link.
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