Candidate Profile

Senior Pastor – New Covenant EPC 

New Castle, PA.

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We design the profile to define who would be a good fit for this position based on seven broad criteria.

The profile assumes the qualifications for a pastor found in 1 Timothy and Titus. Because New Covenant is a multi-generational church of less than 100, the pastor is a generalist and will be required to perform a variety of tasks. Candidates should know that they have traditional and contemporary services.

We know, as does the search committee, that there might not be a pastor out there who could check all of the following boxes. If this call intrigues you and you feel that you are lacking in a few areas, then we strongly encourage you to have a conversation with David Zook. He is leading the search.

If there is a skill you lack, let us know. 12 months of post-placement advanced pastoral training will be provided. We will pick which skills that you would like to refine or develop so that you can get on with the mission of the church.

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CHARACTER

  • The candidate will be steady, patient, reliable, works hard, and a valuable member of community.
  • The candidate will be devoted to his family. 
  • The candidate will be marked with humilty. Even though he is the Lead Pastor he recognizes that he is the first among equals in relation to the Elders. 
  • The candidate will exhibit compassion and mercy to the congregation and community. 
  • The candidate will carry himself with confidence in capabilities. 

KNOWLEDGE

  • The candidate will possess sound theological training in line with ordination requirements.  
  • The candidate accepts that the life of the mind is integral to the life of faith.  
  • The candidate is convicted of the centrality of Christ as revealed in Scripture. 

SKILL

  • The candidate possesses the skill to effectively reach out to neighbors, and the community.
  • The candidate demonstrates the skill to preach, teach, and apply Scripture.  
  • The candidate knows how to assimilate people into the church. 
  • The candidate knows how to mobilize people based on their gifting, passion, and personality.  
  • The candidate comfortably connects across generations.  
  • The candidate demonstrates ability to reconcile conflict. 
  • The candidate can train people how to share their faith. 
  • The candidate creates an environment where people grow closer and more sensitive to God.  
  • The candidate develops spiritual and missional leaders.  
  • The candidate demonstrates ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) to the congregation. 

GIFT MIX

The candidate will possess the gift mix of leadership, exhortation, shepherding, and teaching.

We would like to emphasize that this is a mix that works together. They are not separated by silos. Some seasons of the life of the church might require shepherding to be emphasized, but you still need to lead and exhort the congregation.

We use Lifeway’s Spiritual Assessment Tools to identify the gift mix.

Shepherding – The gift of shepherding is manifested in persons who look out for the spiritual welfare of others. Although pastors, like shepherds, do care for members of the church, this gift is not limited to a pastor or staff member (Eph. 4:11).

Leadership – Leadership aids the body by leading and directing members to accomplish the goals and purposes of the church. Leadership motivates people to work together in unity toward common goals (Rom. 12:8).

Evangelism – God gifts his church with evangelists to lead others to Christ effectively and enthusiastically. This gift builds up the body by adding new members to its fellowship (Eph. 4:11)

Exhortation – Possessors of this gift encourage members to be involved in and enthusiastic about the work of the Lord. Members with this gift are good counselors and motivate others to service.

PASSION

  • The candidate has a heart for the community and a care for loved ones.  
  • The candidate loves God and others.
  • The candidate has a passion for building the Kingdom through the local church.

PERSONALITY

The candidate is a influencer and builder.

  • He can make things happen by turning thoughts into action.
  • He takes control of situations in a good way and will make decisions that are best for the group.
  • He will be a good communicator.
  • He likes to measure progress in healthy ways.
  • He will bring the best out in others.
  • He takes risks so long God is in those risks.
  • He is wired to make an impact on the congregation and community.
  • He loves to meet new people and win them over. 

STORY

The candidate’s life will be marked by getting things done to expand the Kingdom in God’s timing, not his. He will have several years of experience, with a track record of turning vision into action and equipping others to do the same. His positive influence will be evident through stories of how he shaped mindsets both within and beyond the church while building ministries in healthy ways.

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