North Scott Baptist Church (northscottbaptist.com) is seeking a Pastor who will preach the Word of God and shepherd the Body of Christ. Theology of Ministry The theme of ministering is throughout the Scriptures. There are functional differences between apostles, prophets, teachers, pastors and the general body of disciples, but the concept of the one body was and is the important image of the church. There is the call of God to the individual to be “set apart” as a pastor, and there is the validating corporate call of a specific church to the individual to serve in that designated position to and with that congregation. Following the Biblical pattern from Timothy, Titus and 1Peter, pastors are preachers, teachers, overseers, leaders, under-shepherds and servants for our Lord Jesus Christ. The North Scott Baptist Church believes that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inerrant Word of God, and we accept them and them only as final authority in all matters of private morals, church government and religious belief and practice. With these thoughts in mind, the following are our expectations regarding the duties of our pastor.
The pastor shall be responsible for: Worship Service: 1. Preaching 2. Worship leadership (in conjunction with lay assistance) 3. Administering the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper 4. Officiating at weddings and funerals of church members Teaching Role: 1. Serve with the Elders as guardians of the truth as revealed in God’s Word, helping to watch over the spiritual welfare of the church. 2. Teaching (i.e. Bible study, membership classes and SS) 3. Participate with the Elders in training leaders (i.e. associate pastor, youth leader, deacons) 4. Training related to evangelism, discipleship and the Biblical response to moral/ social concerns Pastoral Care: 1. Counseling (marital, premarital, etc.) 2. Visitation (evangelism, homes, hospital, nursing homes) 3. Ministry to the bereaved Administration: The minister is the point of contact for administration of the total church program, although many of the duties of administration are delegated to lay leadership. The minister shall assist officers, boards and committees with long/short term planning. Minimum Qualifications 1. Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college or seminary. 2. Previous experience in effective pastoral leadership is desirable but not required. 3. Be ordained, or eligible to be ordained, by an acceptable church or ecclesiastical group.
Compensation: $50,000 Total Package
The Process: Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at North Scott Baptist Church? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at North Scott Baptist Church? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of North Scott Baptist Church.
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]