Bi-vocational Pastor

Mountain View Baptist Church, located in Union Grove, in Marshall County, Alabama is prayerfully seeking to fill the position of part-time senior pastor to lead and guide the church to the next level of ministry for our members and community. We are a Southern Baptist church, rooted in faith, fellowship, and the desire to expand our reach and impact within and beyond our community. We are a small congregation with an average of 50 to 60 people, with a great capacity to grow our children, youth, and young adult prospects.

Qualifications

Job Description:

• Must be a follower of Jesus capable of communicating a personal testimony of faith, with a devotion to daily Biblical study, personal spiritual growth, and daily
  
  

communion with the Father.

• Possess commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a deep understanding of the Bible, Christian theology, and the Southern Baptist tradition.
• Must meet Biblical guidelines for an overseer/pastor/elder as outlined in Scripture including, but not limited to, the qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4. Adhere to and align with the current Southern Baptist doctrine (Faith and Message).
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading ministry as a senior minister, associate pastor, or another complimentary role, with a proven history of effective leadership, ministry development, and community outreach.
• Have a minimum bachelor’s degree; master’s-level or higher seminary degree in theology or biblical studies from an evangelical Christian college preferred. The church may consider other training experiences which would qualify a person to pastor and administer a Southern Baptist church. While formal education and previous pastoral experience are preferred, Mountain View Baptist Church is first and foremost seeking a pastor who, like David the shepherd, is a man after God’s own heart.
• Possess strong communication skills, both in preaching and interpersonal relationships.
• Have a heart and a passion for community outreach, volunteer development, discipleship, and evangelism.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Proclaim the Word of God through Biblical-based sermons, in a regular pulpit ministry on Sunday morning worship and Wednesday nights Bible study to approximately fifty regular attendees, to inspire, equip, and disciple believers and that lead unbelievers to follow Christ.
• Work with the Body of Deacons, ministerial staff, support staff, and lay leaders in both formal and informal settings. Perform duties in accordance with the church’s by-laws. Provide direction for the church programs.
• Provide leadership and vision for the church. Direct strategic plans for ministry and church growth. Manage multiple priorities, organize events, and work effectively under pressure.
• Motivate, equip, and nurture the people of the church through example,
  
  

preaching and teaching God’s Word, and spiritual and scriptural counseling.

• Lead the church in prayer ministry.
• Conduct and aid the contact/visitation of hospitalized or grieving church members to provide compassionate and empathetic support in times of need.
• Officiate at weddings and funerals.
• Oversee church discipline and manage conflict in the church. Seek to
  
  

reconcile relationships and promote unity within the church.

• Participate in evangelism efforts through preaching and giving invitations
  
  

during worship services, revival or other special services, visitation, and other

outreach efforts.

• When possible, moderate all business meetings of the church.
• Work with various standing and special committees in accomplishing their
  
  

respective duties.

• Lead in observance of the church ordinances (baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
• Cooperate with local, state, and Southern Baptist leaders in matters of mutual
  
  

interest and concern; keep the church informed of Southern Baptist Convention developments; and represent the church in Southern Baptist Convention and civic matters.

Your application should provide a cover letter and resume, to include education, previous employment, contact information, and three references, as well as three sermon samples (audio files or internet links preferred).

If you believe God may be calling you to serve Him at Mountain View Baptist Church, please mail a copy of your cover letter, resume, references, and contact information to Pastor Search Committee Chairperson, Mountain View Baptist Church, PO Box 227, Union Grove, AL 35175. Resumes will be accepted until position fulfillment.