Visitation Minister
Position Title
Visitation Pastor (Part-time)
General Description
The Visitation Pastor is the principal assistant to the Pastor for delivering
spiritual outreach to the members and constituents of First United Methodist
Church and for helping with the Sunday Morning Services.
Responsibilities
and Duties
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To work with the Pastor and the Evangelism Committee in establishing an
effective visitation program.
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To maintain a regular schedule for visitations with the shut-ins.
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To visit members and constituents in the local hospital.
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To participate in activities such as “Theos” and “Merrymakers”
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To be on total call on the Pastor’s day off, vacation or out of town for other
church business.
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To assist the Pastor in conducting the Sunday Morning Service of worship,
including Holy Communion and occasional preaching.
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To plan and conduct Sunday Morning Worship when the Pastor is a way.
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To assist in the planning and the conducting of Funeral Services as requested.
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To perform other duties as directed by the Pastor.
Supervisory
Controls
The Visitation Pastor shall work under the direct supervision of the Pastor and
the Staff Parish Relations Committee as described in the “Basic Employment
Policy”.
Contract Hours
16 hours per week
Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary
Refer to Annual Budget
Travel
Reimbursement by voucher for travel as approved by the Pastor
Annual Vacation
Determined by number of years employeed
Sick Leave
2 hours per month
Position
Qualifications
A person dedicated to Christian Principles who has at least five years of
experience in ministry with an organized church.
A person who is an ordained minister with a Masters Degree of Divinity is
preferred.
This job description has been reviewed by the supervisor and employee.
The duties involved are described; the minimum skill and educational
requirements are valid.
Employee’s Signature
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