Pastor Search

We are a small Baptist Church in need of a pastor. We are seeking a pastor to lead our congregation into its next season of spiritual growth and community impact. The pastor must live out the values and teaching of Jesus Christ. He should demonstrate a pastoral heart that feeds, guides, and loves the congregation.

Pastor

Reports to: Board of Deacons

Qualifications & Requirements:

Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.
Has a personal spiritual life congruent with the biblical mandates for leaders found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Pastor should be called by God, spiritually mature, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Called to ministry and has a passion for outreach, both personally and at a ministry level.
Exhibits strong, visionary, and servant leadership.
Knowledge of the Bible. Rightly dividing the Word.
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. Always pointing people to Jesus.
Has a strong testimony of God’s faithfulness in his life.
Has and maintains growing relationships with spouse and family.
An example of a believer. He can say, “Follow me as I follow Christ.”
Able to counsel from the Bible and not man’s wisdom.
We use KJV based translations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, organization, and implementation of all corporate services, prepare and deliver messages and lead the church.
Work closely with deacons to provide spiritual direction of the church.
Serve as a spiritual resource and advisor to the leaders of church ministries and committees.
Coordinate the process of membership, termination of membership, and church discipline.
Coordinate member meetings and the annual meeting.
Provide specialized pastoral care when appropriate (funerals, weddings, hospital visits, etc.)
Provide individual counseling from scripture to as needed.
Support, encourage, uplift, visit, and help those in our church and the community.
Salary is $52,000 per year. 2 weeks vacation per year. No other benefits.
Pastor may need to be bi-vocational.

Please submit a Doctrinal Statement, your resume that includes educational history, personal history, ministry history, at least three references.