29 Sr Pastor/Church Positions jobs

Christ Community Church in Princeton, Illinois is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead our congregation into the next phase of God’s vision for our church. We are looking for a relationship and team builder who can partner with our church family to accomplish the plan that God has given us for doing His work. The ideal candidate should possess Christ-like character, be an effective communicator of God’s Word, have a shepherd-like heart, a gift-based ministry philosophy, and a passion for worship.   Qualifications: A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. Consistent spiritual and moral character and lifestyle Biblical leadership qualifications of an elder described in 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1 Competent in organization and interpersonal relationships Potential and desire to remain in a long-term ministry Competent in Bible teaching and preaching Successful ministry experience Adequate skill and education for the position Properly ordained   Responsibilities: Worship -Lead/Organize/Plan the weekly worship services -Preach/Teach the Word of God regularly -Provide leadership to community prayer Leadership -Join with the Elders in exercising spiritual oversight and vision setting -Team builder who can work with staff, lay leaders, and body to accomplish God’s vision for the church -Organize/Develop gift-based ministries to the body and community Administration -Partner with the elders, church officers, staff, and ministry leaders toward effective management of the church Training -Ensure the discipleship/training of ministry staff members, current/future elders of the church, and the church body Relationship Builder -Get to know and love the body at CCC through one on one interaction, church events, pastoral visits, and other activities -Be an advocate for Life Groups to strengthen the body and reach the unchurched in our community -Get to know and love the community we serve and identify ways to minister   To apply, send your resume and cover letter explaining why this position would fit your strengths, gifts, experiences, and passions to resume@cccprinceton.org   To ensure consideration, applicant’s materials must be received by February 12, 2020.

Seeking a Senior Pastor for Galilee Baptist Church in Loveland Colorado. GBC in a small congregation affiliated with Converge Rocky Mountain. This is a full-time position as the lead minister for a congregation of approximately 75 committed believers who have a great love for Jesus and a desire to transform generations through the life changing power of Jesus. For further information visit our website at www.galileebaptist.org.

Zoar Community Church located in Reddick, IL is looking to fill the position of Senior Pastor.  The responsibilities of the Senior Pastor are as follows. The Senior Pastor is to preach and/or teach in both the Sunday Morning, Holidays, and Special events . He should also lead the Wednesday Bible Study, though he may delegate the teaching portion of that study. The Senior Pastor is to work with the Worship Team leader in preparing appropriate worship services. These services should be well-prepared, honoring to the Lord, and in a form that is most suitable for our congregation. The Senior Pastor is to regularly lead the congregation in the Lord’s Supper or Communion. This should be done at least once per month. The pastor is to be available and willing to perform weddings, baptisms, hospital/home visits and funerals as needed. The Senior Pastor may be a member of all church committees and boards except where inappropriate (as in the Women’s committee). The pastor is to maintain contact with all supported church missionaries and missions. He is to see that the congregation is also involved in the lives and ministries of those missionaries and missions. The Pastor will delegate and oversee the planning of outreach activities in the surrounding neighborhoods. He will oversee the assimilation of new attendees and work toward creating an inviting environment in the congregation. The Pastor will participate in and oversee the Christian Education of all ages. This includes Sunday School classes, youth, and adult education. He will delegate many responsibilities to volunteers in the church. The pastor will provide short-term counseling as needed. He will be available and responsive to crisis situations. He will provide pastoral care through the most effective means possible. The pastor is expected to respect and abide by the bylaws of the church.   For additional questions concerning this position please email zoarcommunitychurch@gmail.com or call 815-694-0748 . 

    TITLE :   Senior Pastor The Senior Pastor serves under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and works with the Elder Board.  The Senior Pastor will report directly to the Elders.  The Senior Pastor will provide updates to the church at business meetings.  OVERVIEW OF SENIOR PASTOR’S ROLE: Along with the Elder Board, the Pastor will have responsibility for the spiritual oversight and ministries of the Church. He will perform the responsibilities in the light of Scripture, as led by the Holy Spirit. These responsibilities will include but are not limited to: preaching, teaching, counseling and visiting. It will be the Pastor’s duty to oversee the regular services of the Church and the ordinances of the Church.  The Pastor is responsible for leading the church body in functioning as a New Testament Church  (I Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:20-21).  To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and become a “Great Commission” focused church. Believe and support Article 4 “What We Believe” as stated in the First Baptist Church Constitution and the Covenant. Evidence of a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of First Baptist Church. QUALIFICATIONS : The Pastor shall meet the New Testament requirements for office as described in Acts 20:28-32, I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. Personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ with a desire for ongoing personal spiritual growth. Master of Divinity preferred or Bachelor of Arts in Bible. Five years of experience in ministry preferred. REVIEW: Understanding the importance of the first year of ministry, the Elder Board is dedicated to working with and providing relevant feedback and ministry development.  An annual review will be performed by the Elders. DUTIES : Preach Effectively Plan and conduct worship services, preach from the Bible with both depth and breadth, effectively sharing God’s word in messages that are doctrinally rich, Gospel-centered, multi-generational and relevant. Good communication and listening skills that allow for the church to easily approach the Pastor. Evaluate Identify strengths and weaknesses. Work with the church to encourage spiritual growth to strengthen areas of weakness.    Discipleship Work with church leadership to develop and implement a plan for discipleship, and provide direction and oversight to the Spiritual Growth Ministries of First Baptist Church. Desire to learn/share God’s Word. Train, edify and encourage the believers. Teach Leads and demonstrates effective ways to witness and win the lost to salvation through Jesus Christ, and to make disciples. Model leadership, and secure and train lay leadership in developing and overseeing opportunities at all age levels to discover a relationship with Jesus Christ. Support a parent/adult ministry team to facilitate family, youth activities and programs.   Shepherding Conduct the symbols of the church, believers baptism and communion. Conduct counseling sessions, perform wedding ceremonies and funeral services. Work with the Elder and Deaconess Board in caring for the needs of the Church, involved in visiting members and attendees in accord with the First Baptist Church visitation plan. Oversees, along with the Elders, all church discipline matters and the management of conflict issues in the church. Communication Works with the Elders, Trustees and other key leadership to carry out the mission and purpose of the church. Serves to recommend and advise committees and teams as an Ad Hoc member. Adheres to the Church Constitution and Policies and Procedures adopted by the church. Participates as an Elder on the Elder Board. Participates in Church meetings and appropriate related committee meetings. Has good listening skills and should be easily approachable.     Personal Development Maintains a vital and wholesome personal relationship with the Lord through daily Bible study and prayer. Maintains proper priorities at home with his wife and children. Stays current with ministry trends via self education and/or attending approved conferences.   To apply, please send resumes to: searchdlfirstbaptistchurch@gmail.com

Cedar Creek Church, Hayfield, MN is accepting applications for a full-time solo pastor. As a bedroom- community centered between Rochester (home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic), Austin (also known as SPAMtown, USA recognizing Hormel Foods Corporation headquarters), and Owatonna (location of Federated Insurance and Viracon headquarters) highway accessibility provides the conveniences and attractions of city life. The Hayfield School District offers a newly renovated and updated building which houses Pre-K to grade 12 students with a small student teacher ratio. The Cedar Creek family of 100+ reflects the wide range of socio-economic backgrounds found within our community. Our family relies on strong relationships to encourage and support one another as we spread the Gospel message and prepare the next generation to follow Christ. We seek a team-builder who will invite participation, encourage collaboration and delegate as needed. Qualified candidates should possess a college degree with a minimum of 4 years pastoral experience. This position requires routine office hours as well as ministry participation. Major responsibilities associated with this position are preaching and teaching a biblical and life-applicable message is of utmost importance to us. Additionally, as individuals and a church body we are invested in our community. We are also committed to sharing the message of salvation beyond the walls of our church building and the boundaries of our rural community. We, therefore, seek and would be greatly encouraged by a pastor willing to join our ministry efforts with program oversight, some active ministry participation, and administrative leadership. We anticipate a schedule that combines and balances routine office hours and ministry participation. Our successful pastor will be a skilled communicator with the ability to preach to the congregation, teach a small group study and form personal relationships. He will be willing to invite participation, encourage collaboration and delegate as needed. As the only pastor for our church, he would establish a schedule to allow for appointments, ministry participation, bible studies and sermon preparation. A moderate degree of computer literacy would also be beneficial. Our church family will benefit from pastoral leadership modeled on a team approach with the pastor in the role of coach. Please indicate interest in applying for this position by contacting: Converge.org or by emailing Cedar Creek Church Search Committee at:  searchteam@cedarcreekchurch.org

2019   Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa is searching for a senior pastor. We are an unaffiliated Baptist Church looking to have an impact for Christ in the local area and worldwide. We are a mission-minded church of 116 members and an average Sunday Morning attendance in 2018 of 172. We are seeking a man with Biblical qualifications for being a  pastor. We have a board of 4 Elders, one full time associate pastor, and board of 4 deacons. We are looking for a gifted preacher and teacher but must also be a person able to shepherd and build relationships within the church and community. Send Current Resume to ssmit155 1@gmail.com .

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The duties of the Senior Pastor shall include the following responsibilities, and any others, which the Church and the Pastor shall agree upon: To preach the Word of God (1 Timothy 4:13); To administer the sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; To provide general leadership, oversight, and coordination of the overall operation, ministries, and activities of the Church (John 21:16; Hebrews 13:17); To meet on a regular basis with the Director of Music and other ministry leaders and to assist in their activities and responsibilities; To give direction on a day-to-day basis to the Church secretary; To oversee the preparation and conduct of the worship service of the Church, along with the Board of Deacons; To visit the sick in area hospitals, nursing homes, and in their homes providing comfort and spiritual help to them; To contact the members and friends of the congregation periodically in order to ascertain and help the Church meet their various needs; To attend, as needed, the various board and committee meetings of the Church so as to keep abreast of developments and decisions, and give spiritual direction to them; To be available to provide spiritual direction and help to those individuals who request it; To conduct: membership classes, installation services, baptisms, wedding ceremonies, and funerals for members of the Church; To conduct at his/her discretion, weddings and funerals for others who request them; To be faithful in prayer, study, and his/her own spiritual growth and development so as to be an effective spiritual leader for the congregation; To endeavor in all areas of life to conduct him/herself in a Christ-like manner so as to be a good example of Christian living to the Church and the community. CCRM Information Packet  

Are you a man of God seeking an opportunity to renew a ministry?  We are a warm, loving congregation of about 100, most of whom are senior saints.  We are seeking a full-time lead pastor for our Baptist church which takes a strong conservative theological stance.  We have a very significant emphasis on foreign missions.  But new we need a shepherd who will  enable us to do a better job with our Jerusalem.  Acts 1:8)  We are located in Fircrest, WA, which is nestled between the cities of Tacoma and University Place.  Facilities are located on 5 acres in a busy commercial district and in a building that can accommodate growth.  Finances are solid with little debt.  Property is adjacent to Tacoma Community College with an enrollment of 13,000 students.  If interested, please send resume and a letter of introduction telling us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in serving with us as Temple Baptist Church, Pastor Search Committee, 1108 Columbia Ave.,  Fircrest, WA  98466 Applications may also be sent to:  tbcfircrestwa@gmail.com

Lake Tomahawk Bible church is at an exciting crossroads and is in need of a full time Pastor with the ministry strengths centered around preaching and teaching, administrative leadership, casting vision for the future, evangelism, shepherding the people who gather here, and reaching out into the community with love.      The Purpose: The purpose of the Lake Tomahawk Bible Church is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ by seeking the lost, by strengthening believers to maturity, and by serving Christ in the church and in the world.    Ministry duties/Job description    Preaching, teaching and casting vision for the future  Leadership, evangelism, encouraging the saints, adult Christian education Shepherding people and leading various bible studies at a multi-generational church in a north woods rural setting.   Carry out the mission statement of LTBC  Working with the elders in a co-equal partnership.  Leads communion with the elders once per month Conduct weddings, funerals, various counseling needs of members.  Role of the pastor  The Pastor shall perform all the duties of his ministry in accordance with Ephesians 4:11-13 and shall have freedom of the pulpit. Generally, he shall preach, teach, counsel, disciple, administer the ordinances, and represent the church as stipulated in the “call” agreement. He shall be one of the church’s Elders.  A man who is committed to the veracity of the Scriptures, and is gifted with teaching and preaching. (1 Timothy 3:1-7 , Titus 1:5-9) Counsel members , disciple new believers, administer the ordinances, work with the Elders as co-equal and decide how to best determine how the resources and responsibilities of the church are to be allocated.    Ministry qualities desired for this position A man above reproach who loves God’s Word. Leadership, wisdom, discernment, empathy, humility, compassion, teacher of the Word Is devoted to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ Is disciplined in practices and takes time for personal devotions and preparing for Sunday worship services. Be a man devoted to prayer who leads by example. Is a mature believer who is able to relate to a rural, multi-generational growing body of believers who are diverse, yet united in Christ.  Apply at www.laketombiblechurch.com  click on the pastoral search tab and follow all of the instructions. Lake Tomahawk Bible Church     Who we are   Multi-generational body ; young families, big families, seniors, singles Rural north woods setting.  People from many different communities within a 60 mile radius.  Relational  Biblical, authentic Attendance between 90 -100 people on Sundays Lake Tomahawk, WI. the only church in town Christ-oriented Growing, fresh dynamic ministry Sunday school, adults and children People who have been transformed, and are being made new Gracious, loving, compassionate, desiring to serve Giving sacrificially Leaving a legacy for Jesus Independent evangelical church Elder led Hymns and chorus, acoustic guitars, piano, keyboards, voices Small group home fellowships Growing children’s ministry, Awana started 2018 with 40 students Familial, loving atmosphere

 Forest Park Baptist Church (FPBC) exists to glorify God, encouraging everyone to know and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.  As a church we are committed to the authority of God’s Word, to being an ethnically diverse congregation and to prayer.   We believe the Bible provides the necessary foundation for Christian faith and conduct, in the importance of worshipping with people from various ethnicities, and in making prayer a priority.   We have a blended worship style, recognizing the rich heritage of traditional hymns while also singing a “new song” to the Lord through contemporary worship choruses.  With a focus on building one another up in the faith, we are committed to people, not programs.   Forest Park Baptist Church is affiliated with the  North American Baptist Conference (NAB). Our Beliefs The Bible is God’s Word given by divine inspiration, the record of God’s revelation of Himself to humanity. There is one living and true God, perfect in wisdom, sovereignty, holiness, justice, mercy and love. God created an order of spiritual beings called angels to serve Him and do His will. God created man in His own image to have fellowship with Himself and to be steward over His creation. Salvation is redemption by Christ of the whole person from sin and death. The Church is the body of which Christ is the head and all who believe in Him are members. Religious liberty, rooted in Scripture, is the inalienable right of all individuals to freedom of conscience with ultimate accountability to God. Christians, individually and collectively, are salt and light in society. God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring all things to their appropriate end and establish the new heaven and the new earth.  Key Responsibilities A member of the Elder team, the Pastor provides spiritual leadership to the congregation.  The key responsibilities as described below will be carried out in conjunction with the Elders, Ministry Staff and Ministry Leaders to further the mission and vision of FPBC.   These key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preaching, Prayer & Worship Church Leadership Pastoral Care Evangelism & Church Growth Inter-Church and Community Involvement   Preaching, Prayer & Worship Responsible for the faithful, regular proclamation of the Word of God, the oversight of the church’s pulpit ministry and worship planning. Communicate biblical truth through teaching God’s Word faithfully, according to sound doctrine and in a manner that is relevant, authentic and personally applicable. Communicate preaching series to ministry staff, leaders and Elders in order to coordinate their respective responsibilities. Supervise the administration of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Be a clear and articulate speaker who is easily understood by our diverse congregation. Listen to God and set the pace in Kingdom-focused prayer, leading the way in praying consistently and reverently. Provide discipleship to others in prayer at the individual, family, and group levels. Plan and lead the order of worship in collaboration with ministry leaders.   Church Leadership In conjunction with the Elder team, establish and communicate the church’s ministry objectives. Constantly assess the church’s culture to ensure alignment with FPBC’s mission and vision. Humbly shepherd the FPBC congregation by providing spiritual and operations oversight for the Church family and its leadership. Work with the other Elders to oversee management of all areas of the church, including ministries, finances and facilities. Conduct regular meetings with the ministry staff, both individually and jointly, and work to assist and equip the ministry staff in achieving ministry objectives. Work with the other Elders to coordinate and execute the church strategy, set the annual budget, develop Pastor goals, and review/align on ministry objectives. Develop the next generation of leaders to help support and execute the church’s mission and vision. Carry out all duties biblically in accordance with the mission, purpose and vision of the North American Baptist Convention, with accountability to the elected Elders and NAB Regional Minister. Meet annually with the FPBC Elders and the NAB Upper Mississippi Regional Minister to review performance, understanding strengths and opportunities.  Pastoral Care Nurture the mental, spiritual and emotional health of the ministry staff and leaders. Exercise pastoral care of individuals, couples, families, and groups as opportunities arise. Provide care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations. Officiate at special services, such as confirmations, baptisms, weddings and funerals.   Evangelism & Church Growth Lead the church disciple-making efforts through prayer, faithful exposition of Scripture and other equipping efforts by instilling in the congregation a biblical vision for loving and serving God and people. Demonstrate a lifestyle of personal discipleship and oversee its application in congregational life. Support and evaluate existing outreach ministries and encourage creativity in the development of new outreach ministries. Lead others (believers and non-believers) to Jesus Christ and His will for them. Equip and encourage members of the congregation to use their gifts to build the church. Inter-Church and Community Involvement Follow Jesus Christ, practicing what He preaches, while showing relational vulnerability within the church. Connect and build relationships with key community leaders, maintaining an awareness of what is happening outside the church. Collaborate with local churches and organizations committed to demonstrating Christ’s love through service. Be sensitive and exhibit a caring disposition in working with believers within the FPBC family of various ages, race/ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds.  Qualifications and Attributes A godly, growing disciple who demonstrates spiritual maturity and a strong commitment to Christ. Exhibit love and reverence for God. Exhibit love, kindness, and compassion for all humankind. Committed to prayer and the Word. Doctrinally compatible with the NAB’s Statement of Faith and FPBC’s core values. Experience that demonstrates possession of spiritual, intellectual, practical, and life-skill competencies for the pastoral care of the congregation. Capable of leading the church in worship and prayer. Demonstrate giftedness in preaching and teaching. Ability to function as a liaison when working with others in our local Christian community. Ability to interact and collaborate with other church leaders. Work with the church staff, the congregation and the community at-large in a positive consensus building manner. Ability to analyze problems and create/implement solutions in a team environment.   Education and Experience Licensed and holds (or in active pursuit of) a Master of Divinity/Theology. Demonstrated leadership ability preferred. Experience working with multi-ethnic congregations and/or groups considered a significant plus.  Interested applicants should forward resume and/or credentials to: info@forestparkbaptist.com