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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Head Shepherd who will serve as the spiritual leader of the congregation and oversee its overall direction. The Head Shepherd is responsible for the church's vision, spiritual growth, and community building. They serve as a role model in faith and lead both staff and volunteers toward shared goals.
The Head Shepherd's duties include preaching, teaching, and guiding the congregation according to the Bible. They are responsible for planning and conducting worship services and actively participating in prayer life and pastoral care. The Head Shepherd also acts as a liaison with other churches, organizations, and societal actors.
Success in this role requires a strong spiritual calling, theological education, and experience in church work. The Head Shepherd works closely with the church board, staff, and members. They must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to inspire and lead, and a desire to serve.
The Head Shepherd is also responsible for administrative tasks such as budgeting, human resources, and strategic development. They monitor the state of the congregation and develop activities to meet changing needs. The Head Shepherd represents the church publicly and acts in accordance with its values in all situations.
This position offers the opportunity to impact lives, build community, and advance the Kingdom of God. If you feel called to serve and lead, this may be the right role for you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the church's spiritual work
- Preach and teach according to the Bible
- Plan and conduct worship services
- Guide and support staff and volunteers
- Participate in pastoral care and prayer life
- Maintain connections with other churches and organizations
- Oversee church strategy and vision
- Prepare budgets and monitor finances
- Represent the church publicly
- Develop church activities and services
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Theological education (e.g., Master's degree)
- Previous experience in church work
- Strong spiritual calling and exemplary life
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Administrative competence
- Good knowledge of the Bible
- Commitment to the church's values and vision
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Fluency in Finnish, other languages are a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your spiritual calling for this role?
- What is your experience in church leadership?
- How do you approach preaching and teaching?
- How do you motivate and guide volunteers?
- How do you handle internal conflicts in the church?
- How would you develop church activities?
- How do you combine spiritual and administrative leadership?
- How do you maintain your own spiritual life?
- How do you collaborate with other churches?
- How do you respond to crises in the congregation?
