Pastor - Hope Methodist Church (Hope, AR)

Job Description

Hope Methodist Church (Hope, AR)– Pastor

The Big Picture

Hope Methodist Church ( is seeking a full-time Pastor. We are a congregation of +/- 150 members with a median age of 55-60 years old. Our Methodist roots go back to 1874. More recently, we disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church in 2023 to become an independent Methodist congregation.

Requirements

The Church

Hope Methodist Church is described as a Methodist congregation with traditional Methodist values, beliefs, and practices. We uphold the authority of scripture and seek to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. The weekly Sunday morning worship service generally follows the Revised Common Lectionary in a liturgical format with traditional prayers, hymns, eucharist, and sermon. We have a strong Sunday school program for children, youth and adults. Our outreach serves the needs of individuals, schools, and agencies throughout the community.

The Candidate

As Pastor, we seek a seminary graduate from a Methodist or theologically conservative seminary, one who is ordained by a governing body and has ten years’ experience, preferably as senior pastor.

Benefits

The Compensation

The position offers a modern four-bedroom parsonage and a salary range of $65,000-$75,000.

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 of Hope Methodist Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Hope Methodist Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with Hope Methodist Church and Wesleyan theology?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to

Full-time