Commissioned Pastor / Commissioned Ruling Elder (No Experience/First Ordained Call) – Huntington – Indiana

Date Posted: July 24, 2025

Organization: First Presbyterian Church, Huntington IN

Job Type: part time

Position Type: Commissioned Pastor (CRE)

Presbytery: Wabash Valley Presbytery

Salary: $30,000.00

Salary Range: Minimum Effective Salary

Community Type: Small Town

Position Details:

Willing to walk beside us as we endeavor to “make heaven crowded”. The candidate will be tasked with communion, baptisms, funerals, weddings, pre-marital counseling, visiting shut-ins and other members, and all other duties as agreed upon between the Session and the pastor. A basic accounting of how time is spent is requested, as well to ensure that we are compensating appropriately. Be a part of our local group called Empowering Humanities (or similar group) ensures we have the latest information from non-profits in the area and where our services and resources could be used. Enthusiastic about collaborating with church members as well as other churches, the university and other local organizations. Experience in the use of social media to further the growth of a church is a must. Possess the ability to work with and feel appreciation for the team, as well as be an industrious self-starter. Have the heart of a servant, with exemplary faith, be affable, outgoing, youthful in spirit, open-minded and energetic, with the ability to inspire and encourage those around them. Be an organized coordinator and advocate. The candidate should be educated biblically and doctrinally and have training in Christian leadership.

We are a small group but emotionally sound with no drama involved. Our music director keeps services lively with outstanding piano, flute and vocal talents. We greet all attendees with open hearts and open minds, whether they come to worship with us, seek usage of our building for community functions or simply need assistance. Our Sunday services are mostly traditional but we also embrace contemporary.

Address: PO Box 5296, Huntington, Indiana 46750, US