Pastor
Coal Creek Church
609 Carlon Loop Rd, Longview, WA 98632 USA MAP
| Demographic: | Rural |
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| Statement Of Faith: | Coal Creek Church Statement of Faith We subscribe to the following Biblical statement of faith and doctrine. 1) The Holy Scriptures: We believe that the sixty-six books of the Bible are the inspired record of God’s revelation of Himself and of His will to mankind and that they are without error. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21; John 16:12-13) 2) The Godhead: We believe that there is one God who has existed eternally in three personalities – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – each having the same perfect qualities. (Deuteronomy 6:4, II Corinthians 13:14) 3) Jesus Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal and unique Son of God. He became a man through the virgin birth, but did not cease to be God. He came to earth to reveal God to man and to accomplish our redemption through His death on the Cross as our substitute and that He arose physically from the grave. He then ascended to heaven where He is our representative before the Father. (Romans 3:24-25; I Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; I Peter 1:3-5) 4) The Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead who convicts the world of sin and regenerates, baptizes, indwells, seals, and empowers the saved. (John 18:8-11; II Corinthians 3:6; I Corinthians 12:13; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13) 5) The Total Depravity of Man: We believe that man is totally depraved, and cannot save himself from his lost condition or in any way contribute to his salvation. (Romans 3:22-23; 5:2) 6) Salvation: We believe that salvation is the gift of God and cannot be earned or merited in any way. The human condition in justification is faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ, such faith being a gift from God. (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:12) 7) Security of Believers: We believe that salvation is an act of God and that a man who is saved cannot be lost. (John 10:27-30) 8) The Two Natures of the Believer: We believe that every Christian possesse |
Coal Creek Church Pastoral Expectations and Duties
A. Teaching
a. Exposition of passages on a book-by-book basis
b. Literal interpretation
c. Gracious application (no guilt or arm-twisting) trusting God to cause the growth through the Holy Spirit
d. Conforming to the Coal Creek Church Statement of Faith
e. Gracious treatment of those from other (non-heretical) doctrinal backgrounds
f. Sunday sermon plus at least one other class/meeting per week
B. Pastoral Care
a. Perform weddings including pre-marital counseling
b. Perform funerals including planning assistance and grief counseling
c. Counseling
i. Marriage
ii. Spiritual
iii. Discipline – per Matthew with assistance from Elder(s) when needed
d. Visitation of congregants or others by request
i. Shut-ins
ii. Hospitals
iii. Rest/retirement homes
iv. Absentees
v. Visitation may be by phone or in person
e. Discipleship
i. Meet with young believers to teach basic doctrines
ii. Meet to develop believers for specific ministries
C. Missions and Evangelism
a. Encourage individuals to support missionaries directly – both monetarily and in prayer
b. Encourage participation and evangelism in local ministries
c. Participate in one or more local ministries
d. Share the pulpit with visiting missionaries
e. Encourage congregants in personal evangelism. Provide training if necessary.
D. Government – Coal Creek Church is overseen by a plurality of elders who are ordained, not elected. There is nothing specific in the Constitution regarding the involvement of the Pastor on the Elder Board, however the following will be observed:
a. The Pastor will be a co-equal member of the Board of Elders
b. The Pastor will not serve as Chairman of the Board
E. Miscellaneous
a. General administrative duties necessary for the operation of the Church. These are to be determined depending on need and involvement by other Church Members.
b. Possible duties may include:
i. Opening the Church for meetings
ii. Making coffee
iii. Answering the Church phone
iv. Receiving and sorting mail
v. Printing bulletins
F. Parsonage
a. If living in the parsonage the pastor will be responsible for maintaining the home in a neat and clean condition.
b. Maintain the landscaping immediately around the parsonage.
A. Teaching
a. Exposition of passages on a book-by-book basis
b. Literal interpretation
c. Gracious application (no guilt or arm-twisting) trusting God to cause the growth through the Holy Spirit
d. Conforming to the Coal Creek Church Statement of Faith
e. Gracious treatment of those from other (non-heretical) doctrinal backgrounds
f. Sunday sermon plus at least one other class/meeting per week
B. Pastoral Care
a. Perform weddings including pre-marital counseling
b. Perform funerals including planning assistance and grief counseling
c. Counseling
i. Marriage
ii. Spiritual
iii. Discipline – per Matthew with assistance from Elder(s) when needed
d. Visitation of congregants or others by request
i. Shut-ins
ii. Hospitals
iii. Rest/retirement homes
iv. Absentees
v. Visitation may be by phone or in person
e. Discipleship
i. Meet with young believers to teach basic doctrines
ii. Meet to develop believers for specific ministries
C. Missions and Evangelism
a. Encourage individuals to support missionaries directly – both monetarily and in prayer
b. Encourage participation and evangelism in local ministries
c. Participate in one or more local ministries
d. Share the pulpit with visiting missionaries
e. Encourage congregants in personal evangelism. Provide training if necessary.
D. Government – Coal Creek Church is overseen by a plurality of elders who are ordained, not elected. There is nothing specific in the Constitution regarding the involvement of the Pastor on the Elder Board, however the following will be observed:
a. The Pastor will be a co-equal member of the Board of Elders
b. The Pastor will not serve as Chairman of the Board
E. Miscellaneous
a. General administrative duties necessary for the operation of the Church. These are to be determined depending on need and involvement by other Church Members.
b. Possible duties may include:
i. Opening the Church for meetings
ii. Making coffee
iii. Answering the Church phone
iv. Receiving and sorting mail
v. Printing bulletins
F. Parsonage
a. If living in the parsonage the pastor will be responsible for maintaining the home in a neat and clean condition.
b. Maintain the landscaping immediately around the parsonage.
| Date Posted: | Wed, Jun 12, 2024 (174 days ago) |
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Point of Contact:
Daryl Erickson
Elder
360-270-0858
KELSO, WA 98626
USA