Pastor

Immanuel Baptist Church (https://ibccares.org) is an independent Baptist church on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, seeking a new Pastor. We are a member of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (OARBC).  We are searching for God’s man to lead our congregation of 40-45 members.

PRIMARY MISSION: The lead pastor will serve as a shepherd of the church and will provide spiritual oversight of the members for the purpose of making disciples and equipping them to follow Jesus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The pastor: • will provide a pulpit and teaching ministry that incorporates the exposition of Scriptures in all doctrine, exhorting the congregation to act upon Scriptural teaching in their daily lives. • will give direction and accountability for the day-to-day operation of the church, giving vision to the various ministries • develop a ministry of outreach into the community. • will share the responsibility of disciple making process with others • will provide leadership and accountability to/with an elected board of deacons • give vision to the church and provide leadership in accomplishing the mission • will be responsible for administering the ordinance of baptism and communion at the scheduled services. • will be available for personal counseling of the members of the church and regularly visit those members unable to come to church. • must be a team builder as well as a team player, exhibiting a heart of service and compassion.

QUALIFICATIONS: The pastor: • Will meet the requirements for the office of pastor as described in 1 Timothy 3. • Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual disciplines • Hold a bachelor’s degree, with continuing education in Bible • Understand and be committed to the mission, and doctrinal statement of Immanuel Baptist Church • Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing • Have organizational and team working skills • Possess successful local church ministry experience.

Compensation Salary plus benefits

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 IBC? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of IBC? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of IBC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]