PASTOR - BAPTIST
Pastor - Baptist
Wilborne Baptist Church of Waverly, Virginia, through prayer and guidance, is seeking a (bi-vocational) Baptist Pastor to shepherd this congregation. This minister will lead our church body in new growth and equip us to share our faith.
The individual seeking this position should possess the following qualifications:
• Licensed and ordained in the Baptist denomination
• Strong teaching and preaching gifts
• Effective writing and verbal skills
• Able to minister, counsel, lead and demonstrate the ability to grow a congregation spiritually
• Embodies humility, caring, people oriented, trustworthy
• Proficient decision maker
• Degree from an accredited theological seminary, or currently enrolled and pursuing a degree from accredited seminary.
• At least 3 years serving as a senior pastor or a staff minister of a congregation.
• Demonstrated leadership service in the community or another capacity.
MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS:
• Prepare and deliver sermons using sound biblical principles
• Lead the congregation in fulfilling its purpose as the church of Jesus Christ
• Provide effective teaching through weekly Sunday school and bible study
• Lead and direct the affairs of the church
• Administer the ordinances of baptism and communion
• Exercise personal leadership in pastoral care and shepherding the church membership with special attention to the hospitalized, shut-in, distressed and bereaved
• Moderate and preside over church meetings, weddings, funerals and worship services
• Communicate effectively to the congregation and the community
INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE SUBMIT:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (with contact information: address, email, cell phone number)
- Clergy
- Layperson
- Personal
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