Commissioned Ruling Elder – Camden – Indiana

Date Posted - February 24, 2026

F/T or P/T - full time

Salary - $51,816.00

Position Type - Other

Invitation to Serve - We are the hands / feet of Christ. Our faith & the way we live shall reflect the teachings of Christ

Housing Option - Manse

Job Description -

Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position;
- They are expected to fill the pulpit with enthusiasm for Christ and preach the Word of God. Prepare sermons to lead worship from the pulpit and the administration of sacraments once a month and on special religious events (Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy week), with support from the Worship Ministry Team.  The call needs to have perception and discernment to guide us toward a renewed life in Christ by delivering Scripturally based sermons, which communicate the Word of God to all generations and all intellectual levels.
-  Lead bible study with laity. Promote growth of our relationship with Christ through Scripture, study, service, and fellowship.
- To officiate weddings (with premarital counseling), baptisms, celebration of life, and funerals (meet with the family, pray for guidance, plan the service, ensure the service honors the deceased and comforts the grieving, while also considering the elements like Scripture readings, hymns, a eulogy or remembrance.)
- Providing Pastoral care, counseling & visitation; be a good listener and keep confidentiality.
- With our Elders, serve communion to shut-ins at home, hospitalized, and extended care settings, monthly or as requested.
- Lead and assist the congregation in church growth and evangelism efforts, including young adults and youth.
- Assist the Elders, Deacons, & congregation in every aspect of the church ministries by providing support and consultation for all ministries and ensuring that visitors are contacted. This call will need to moderate Session, Deacons, and other ministry teams with discernment. They need to be an effective motivator and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to demonstrate dynamic and enthusiastic leadership characteristics.
- Serve as a resource for Christian Education ministry, educating members and the larger community in Scripture.
- Supervise paid church employees: secretary, treasurer, custodian.
- Compile information for bulletins, newsletters and church and community events.

The call should be:

- Trusting, encouraging, and approachable.
- Committed to a future of hope and growth.
- Mission focused.
- Believe in and encourage shared leadership.
- Honest and empathetic.
- Attuned to world events.
- Empower the Laity.
- Positive, patient, available, and have a good sense of humor.
- We seek one whose sermons are beneficial and relevant to our daily lives for life application and teach us how to enhance our ability to share Christ with others.
- Show enthusiasm for activities at our church, as well as a genuine passion for preaching The Word of God.
- A compassionate, friendly person who is comfortable with doing hospital and emergency visitations is also essential.
- Skillful in the desire to rebuild our youth ministry.
- Continued personal spiritual growth and lead by example. Have a close relationship with the Lord and for this to be evident through their words and actions.

We strive to follow our mission statement in several ways:

  • The past 20 years we have hosted a monthly community breakfast with freewill offerings totaling $500,000.  12-15 dedicated volunteers prepare and serve breakfast to an average 150-250 guests monthly. We are handicap accessible. Our monthly breakfasts benefit communities in need, whether medically, physically, spiritually or financially (pay medical bills, or fuel cards for transportation.)
  • We serve an average of 250 guests with a free Christmas Day dinner for anyone who wishes to celebrate as a larger family, to experience the gift of the Christ Child.
  • We put together Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes for families, aside from the Christmas Dinner we host.
  • Our Angel Tree provides Christmas clothing and other needs for the children in Carroll County.
  • Our deacons help school-age children in need by a mission called the Buddy backpacks to take food home for the weekend.

Our vision for the future is to always extend care, hospitality, and to make people feel welcome. Our church has a tightly knit family atmosphere. We come together because we are broken and need reconciliation. We encourage spiritual growth. We want to increase love for Jesus and build a closer relationship with Him. The church is our spiritual hospital where we receive encouragement, healing, and edification. We believe the Lord speaks to us through Worship and the care we receive from our church family. We allow the Holy Spirt to lead us.

We are a rural community with vocations that include agriculture, education, health care, manufacturing, accounting and administration. We have a great variety of spiritual gifts and talents. Many of our church leaders also volunteer and contribute as leaders in our community’s life (4-H, religious education, mentoring youth, Great Banquet, etc.)

Denomination - PC(USA)

Administrative Body - Presbytery of Wabash Valley - PC(USA)

Organization - Deer Creek Presbyterian Church

Organization's Address - 4450 N SR 29, Camden, Indiana 46917-9409, US

Organization's Website - https://www.deercreekpc.org

Organization's Facebook - https://facebook.com/DCPCIN

Organization's YouTube - https://youtube.com/@deercreekpresbyterianchurch?si=u--_DHtGdSaJgTUf

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