MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH
13266 Taylorstown Road, Leesburg, Virginia 540-822-5513 mtpleasant1878@gmail.com
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Welcome to Mount Pleasant Church
Established in 1878, Mount Pleasant is a non-denominational church located in Taylorstown, Virginia, an hour west of Washington DC. We invite you to join us for Sunday school, worship services, and other activities during the week. Sunday services are streamed on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@MountPleasantChurchTaylorstown
Sunday Come worship with us
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Worship Service
Youth time during service followed by
Sunday School and concludes at the
close of the worship service. No Sunday
School on first Sundays.
Tuesday
10:00 am Women's Bible study, Jan Fearing's home
(no bible study in July)
6:00 pm Choir Practice (no choir for the summer)
Wednesday
7:00 am Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
7:00 pm Prayer
First Sunday each month: Communion Sunday.
As announced: Small group studies. Check the weekly bulletin and the church website for more information.
Third Sunday: (1) food closet donations; bring hygiene products such as shampoo, bar soap, lotions, feminine products, first aid supplies and those items that can provide safety and cleanliness to the body and home. These donations will go directly to our local food closet. (2) Rise Against Hunger special offering; and (3) potluck brunch following traditional worship service.
Mt. Pleasant Church Pastor Position Open
Mt. Pleasant Church seeks a candidate for full-time* pastor who subscribes to the Statement of Faith and bylaw provisions of the church and whose life aligns with the qualifications of a pastor as described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. The statement of faith and bylaw provisions will be provided to interested candidates upon receipt of resume.
Mt. Pleasant Church is a congregation of believers nestled in the Furnace Mountain community of Taylorstown, near Leesburg, Virginia. We are a small, conservative, Bible believing, traditional country church, involved in our area community. We are comprised of a strong network of volunteers actively seeking to grow in Christ and to enrich our community.
We are a loving, caring church that is seeking an enthusiastic pastor who is committed to guide and nurture us in Christ’s love. The church is open to a Bible centered pastor, led by the holy spirit to teach the scriptures, and walk in faith and prayer with the community.
Who we are:
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Average weekly attendance 50
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Number of members 110
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Average member age is 55.
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Formerly Mt. Pleasant UMC
List of ministries include: VBS, Rise Against Hunger, Compassion International, food bank and local meal deliveries, strong mission outreach, local school kits, frequent potluck, holiday outreach. New International Ministry, Weimar, Ben Seidl, Regional Director Germany; Japan karaoke ministry, Josh Curl and UMC University, Sierra Leone and Dr. Tendaj Paul Manyeza.
Essential Functions of the Job (EFJs):
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Deliver a clear and compelling message, possess strong teaching skills, and, can lead and inspire. Be well spoken.
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Lead scheduled Bible study groups.
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Congregant and community visitation.
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Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
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Lead weekly adult Sunday school.
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Attends called meetings that include monthly administrative council meeting, bi-monthly trustee meeting, and special committee meetings when called upon.
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Selects temporary service leader in event of vacation or scheduled absence.
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Be in agreement with Mt. Pleasant Church’s Statement of Faith.
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Agrees to background check that includes financial, criminal, and previous job experiences.
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Serve an initial probation period that includes an annual review.
Background:
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Education minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry and/or Bible theology or equivalent experience. As an example: public speaking, church leadership, have a calling to serve, evangelism.
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Licensing experience – candidate will list active licenses obtained and include the renewal date due.
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Provide condensed list previous positions held, job functions and a ministry philosophy statement.
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Submits a previous recorded sermon with resume.
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Submits a condensed list of examples of communication and people skills, counseling, and compassion.
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Example: led Bible study or Sunday School, conducted certain counsel groups.
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Possess computer skills including Microsoft Office and, have ability to conduct virtual meetings and/or sermons.
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Agrees to background check acknowledged through signed forms.
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The above is meaningless without the applicant having a true relationship with Christ and a solid grasp of the scripture.
*This position is exempt. Other variations of the full-time description will be considered. Includes bivocation, dual churches and/or less than full-time. Benefits negotiable.
Submit resumes, list of previous positions and job functions, philosophy statement, and recorded sermon to: mpchurchemploy@yahoo.com