Job Board

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching, Teaching, Leading the worship of God

• Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God through exegetical, expositional ministry.
• Be a man devoted to prayer.
• Guard the doctrinal integrity of the church.
• Order God’s worship according to the Holy Scriptures on the Lord’s Day.
• Administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
• Equip the saints for the work of ministry through teaching and discipleship.

Pastoral Shepherding

• Shepherd the congregation with wisdom, compassion, and spiritual oversight.
• Provide pastoral care for each member through personal, compassionate interaction: home visits, hospital visits, etc.
• Provide biblical counseling as needed.
• Pray regularly for the members of the church.
• Exercise church discipline in accordance with the Scriptures.
• Be an example to the flock in personal holiness, family leadership, and love for Christ’s church.

Leadership and Oversight

• Serve faithfully within a plurality-of-elders.
• Lead in a manner marked by humility, unity, and accountability.
• Work cooperatively with deacons and ministry leaders.
• Encourage the spiritual growth and unity of the congregation.
• Help develop future leaders and elders within the church.

Evangelism and Missions:

• Model and encourage personal and corporate evangelism.
• Promote the spread of the gospel locally and globally.
• Support the church’s involvement in missions and church planting.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the biblical qualifications for elders set forth in:

• 1 Timothy 3:1–7
• Titus 1:5–9
• 1 Peter 5:1–4

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:

• A credible profession of faith in Christ.
• A clear sense of a divine calling to pastoral ministry.
• A life marked by godly character, personal holiness, humility, and faithful leadership within his home.
• A demonstrated ability to preach and teach the Scriptures exegetically, expositionally, accurately, and pastorally.
• A commitment to the ordinary means of grace, including the centrality of preaching, prayer, the ordinances, and biblical church membership.
• Full subscription to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith as a faithful and comprehensive summary of biblical doctrine, without mental reservation.
• A willingness to teach and uphold the doctrines contained in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith in the life and ministry of the church.
• A commitment to shepherding the church in accordance with Scripture through pastoral oversight, discipleship, prayer, and biblical church discipline.
• The ability to labor peaceably and joyfully alongside fellow elders, deacons, and church members for the unity and edification of the body of Christ.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills characterized by gentleness, wisdom, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal theological education is preferred, though not required.
• Prior pastoral or elder experience is preferred.
• Experience in discipleship, counseling, and leadership development is beneficial.

Compensation and Support

Compensation package includes:

• Base Salary
• Housing Allowance
• Health Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Ministry Expense Reimbursement

The church desires to support its pastor in a manner consistent with biblical principles and the church’s financial ability.