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First Baptist Church
12 Brookside Drive
Danville, PA 17821
www.dfbc.life
570-275-1511
With the pending retirement of our Lead Pastor, we are beginning the search to fill his position. The man
chosen to fill this opening needs to be a solid Bible preacher and teacher and must be willing to share
the pulpit with our other pastoral staff. We also want someone who will live in Danville or the
surrounding area and be involved in the community. This person needs to have good people skills, be
self-motivated and be a humble servant of God. In our search for a Lead Pastor, we would prefer a
seminary graduate with 5 + years of pastoral experience but will consider a graduate of a Bible College
with equivalent experience. Most of all we are looking for a spiritually mature man who meets the
qualifications for an elder as outlined in the Scriptures (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4).
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
DANVILLE, PA
Job Description ~ Lead Pastor
I. Purpose:
To give professional full-time leadership to the congregation of First Baptist Church, its
ministries, administration and fellowship as stated in Article II of the Constitution and By-Laws
II. Objectives:
A. To provide pastoral leadership and care for the congregation
B. To provide leadership for the administrative tasks and needs of the church
C. To oversee, mentor, and direct the ministry staff of the church
III. Requirements:
A. Born-again and living a dedicated, separated Christian life
B. If married, his wife should be in full agreement with her husband’s desire to serve in this
capacity.
C. Adequate academic and practical ministry experience
D. Agreement with Church Constitution and By-Laws
E. In agreement and participation with Venture Church Network
IV. Authority:
A. The Lead Pastor shall have authority to perform his responsibilities in harmony with the
Constitution of the Church.
B. He shall be respected as one called of the Lord to his ministry, under the Lordship of Jesus
Christ.
V. Accountability:
The Lead Pastor is responsible to the Board of Elders and the Congregation. He maintains a
close working relationship with all boards in order to provide a smooth and harmonious
ministry for the Church.
VI. Work Tasks:
A. Teach and preach the Word of God to the congregation
B. Oversee all aspects of the public worship services
C. Oversee the provision of Pastoral Care for the congregation
D. Oversee funerals and weddings
E. Oversee the ordinances of baptism and communion
F. Attend various board and committee meetings as necessary
G. Preside over staff meetings
H. Chair all congregational meetings or appoint someone to moderate in his absence
J. Advance the First Baptist Church of Danville, PA vision statement of “A community in
Christ, Reaching our community for Christ”
If you feel led to apply for the position of Lead Pastor, please fill out our job application
and send it along with your doctrinal statement, resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Thank you for considering this position.
Lead Pastor Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the Lead Pastor position. Please complete the following
application thoroughly. At the end of this process, you will receive an email confirming
receipt of your materials.
I. Basic Information
• Full Name: ________________________________________________
• Address: _________________________________________________
• Phone Number: ___________________________________________
• Email Address: ___________________________________________
• Social Media Profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.):
____________________________________________________________
• Link to Online Sermons/Teaching Portfolio: _________________
II. Doctrinal Alignment & Affiliation
Note: Our church is a proud member of the Venture Church Network. We encourage
you to review our association’s mission and values at VentureChurchNetwork.org.
1. Doctrinal Statement: Please attach your personal doctrinal statement to this
application.
2. Review of Church Doctrine: Having reviewed our church’s Doctrinal Statement
(attached), is there any area where you feel uncomfortable or with which you
disagree? If so, please explain:
3. Association: Do you have any concerns regarding our affiliation with the
Venture Church Network?
III. Personal & Spiritual Journey
1. Spiritual Journey: Briefly describe your path to faith and your call to vocational
ministry.
2. Family: Tell us about your family and how they support or participate in your
ministry.
3. Development: How do you intentionally develop your personal, spiritual, and
professional life? (e.g., spiritual disciplines, coaching, or continuing education).
4. Reading List: What are the last five books you have read, and why did you
choose them?
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IV. Leadership & Philosophy of Ministry
1. Leadership Style: How would you describe your approach to leading staff and
volunteers?
2. Philosophy of Ministry: What is your core philosophy regarding how a church
should function and grow?
3. Defining Success: In a local church context, what does “success” look like to
you?
V. Role & Culture Alignment
Energy & Joy Scale: On a scale of 1–5, please rate how much joy/energy each of the
following tasks brings you.
(1 = Drains my energy; 5 = Most joyful/Energizes me)
Ministry Activity
Preaching (Sunday morning delivery)
Teaching (Small groups, mid-week, deep dives)
Staff Development (Mentoring and managing team)
Hospital Visitation (Acute care/Emergencies)
Visiting Shut-ins (Consistent care for the elderly)
Crisis Intervention (Counseling, immediate needs)
Community Involvement (Being a visible local presence)
VI. Work History
Please provide your ministry and professional history for at least the last 10 years and
attach a comprehensive CV/Resume.
• Organization Name | Location | Dates | Role
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VII. Submission Agreement
I certify that the information provided is true and complete. I understand that social
media presence and public teaching materials may be reviewed as part of the vetting
process.
Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________
ARTICLE III – DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
Each and every member, in order to become or remain a member of this church shall subscribe to the
following doctrinal statements:
1. We believe that the Bible, consisting of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, is the verbally
inspired Word of God (II Tim. 3:16, II Peter 1:20,21) written by men divinely and uniquely inspired,
and is therefore inerrant in the original writings (Matt. 5:18), and that it is the supreme and final
authority for faith and daily conduct (II Tim. 3:17).
2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deut. 6:4,
Isa. 45:5, Matt. 28:19,20, II Cor. 13:14), creator of heaven and earth (Gen. 1:1), perfect in holiness
(Lev. 11:44), infinite in wisdom and measureless in power (Rom. 11:33). We rejoice that He
concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears prayer and that He graciously saves
from sin and eternal death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ (Rom. 6:23).
3. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Begotten Son (John 3:16), pre-existent with the Father (John
8:58), conceived of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35), born of the Virgin Mary (Matt. 1:20-25), and sinless
in His life (Heb. 4:15). We believe in His substitutionary and atoning death on the cross (Eph. 1:7,
Col. 1:14), His bodily resurrection (Luke 24:39,40), His ascension into heaven (Acts 1:11), His high
priestly intercession for His people (Rom. 8:34, Heb. 9:11-16), His personal visible (Acts 1:11), and
pre-millennial return to the world according to His promise. (I Thess. 4:13-17, Rev. 20:1-6).
4. We believe in the Holy Spirit, that He is God (Acts 5:3,4, John 4:24); that He came forth from God to
convince the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:7-12); that He guides into all truth,
glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:13,14); that He regenerates believers by making them
children of God through the new birth (John 3:5, Rom. 8:16); that He joins them to the Body of Christ,
the Church (I Cor. 12:3,13); that He seals believers and assures them of Heaven (Eph. 4:30, Rom.
8:16,17), and by His indwelling enables believers to live godly lives (Gal. 5:16,22-25).
5. We believe that man was created in the image of God by His direct act, without sin, and not from
any previously existing form of life (Gen. 1:26-31, Heb. 11:3); that as a result of Satan’s work, man
sinned and incurred physical and spiritual death or separation from God (Gen. 3:1-24); and that
without God’s grace applied to one’s life, every man and woman is destined to hell for eternity (Eph.
2:1-3, John 3:36, Rev. 20:10-15); and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and
become sinners in thought, word, and deed (Ps. 51:5, Rom. 1:18, 3:10-23), but “God so loved the
world that He gave His only begotten Son that who-so-ever believeth in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
6. We believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to the scriptures
(I Cor. 15:1-5), and that He is our substitutionary sacrifice so that all who believe in Him are justified
on the ground of His shed blood (I Cor. 15:22,45, Col. 1:13-14, Heb. 9:11-14). We believe that all
who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior are born again (John 3:5), and
become children of God (John 1:12,13, Rom. 8:14-16), that they are saved by grace and not by
works (Eph. 2:8,9), are called to a life of good works and personal holiness (Eph. 2:10, Gal. 5:16
26), and that all who are truly born again are kept by the power of God and are incapable of losing
their salvation (John 6:37-44, 20:30,31, I John 5:13). We believe that those who accept Christ as
personal Lord and Savior will rejoice forever in God’s presence and those who refuse to accept
Christ as Lord and Savior will be forever separated from God (John 3:36).
7. We believe that Satan, or the Devil, is a person and the originator of sin (Gen. 3:1-5, Rev. 20:2,
I Thess. 3:5), that he will be eternally punished (Rev. 20:10), and that he can only be resisted by
believers protected by the power of God and the armor He provides (Eph. 6:10-17, I John 4:1-4).
8. We believe in the Church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head (Eph. 4:15), and of which
all regenerated, born-again believers are members (Rom. 12:4,5). We believe that a local church is
a company of regenerated, baptized believers, voluntarily associated together for the purpose of
worship, prayer, fellowship, and service (Acts 2:41,42). We believe that a local New Testament
church is autonomous and responsible alone to Jesus Christ its Savior (Acts 5:29). We believe that
the glorious mission of the church is evangelization of the world and making of disciples, and that
this mission merits the complete consecration of the time, talent and money of every Christian
(Acts 1:6-8, Matthew 28:19).
9. We believe in the two ordinances of baptism (Matt. 28:19,20), and the Lord’s supper (I Cor. 11:26).
We believe that baptism, by immersion in water, is only for those who have accepted Jesus Christ
as personal Lord and Savior (Rom. 6:4, Acts 18:8). We believe that the Lord’s Supper is a memorial
of the Lord’s death wherein the elements are bread and fruit of the vine (Luke 22:14-20, and that
those who have been saved through faith in His atoning sacrifice and are walking in fellowship with
Him ought to partake of it (I Cor. 11:23-32).
10. We believe that the local church is self-governing in function (Acts 6:5; 15:22) and must be free
from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority (Matt. 22:21). We further believe that
every human being is directly responsible to God in matters of faith and life (Acts 5:29; 17:28), and
that each should be free to worship God according to the dictates of his/her conscience (John
4:23,24).
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