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Church: Union Center Christian Church, Endicott, NY
Position: Senior Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: The following position description is a brief 'snapshot' of the senior pastor position at Union. For more information, view the complete job description.
1. Leadership: 40% - Eph 4:1-3
- Cast vision and inspire people to discern and live God’s
revealed vision for them personally and Union Center Christian Church
corporately
- In community with the executive pastor and the leadership team,
humbly seek God’s revelation of vision and the specific ministry
opportunities for our church to pursue and communicate this to the
church clearly and often
- Develop a redemptive, hope-filled atmosphere that is welcoming and safe, empowering others to act and instilling confidence
2. Preaching and Teaching: 40% - Hebrews 4:12-13
- Cultivate an atmosphere where the Word of God is deeply esteemed and gladly obeyed
- Be truth-filled, spirit-led and courageous, speaking the truth in love
- As the lead preacher and teacher, build and work with a preaching/teaching and worship team
3. Shepherding: 10% - Acts 20:28-30
- Foster a grace-filled community
- As lead shepherd under Christ, work with pastoral Soul Care staff
to ensure congregants are effectively shepherded, equipped, empowered,
and engaged
4. Missions: Local and Global Outreach: 10% - Matthew 28:18-20
- Work with the global missions team to promote congregational partnership for global outreach endeavors
- Work with the local missions team to promote congregational partnership for local outreach endeavors
- Meaningfully connect with other church leaders in the region for encouragement, development and accountability
Candidate Description:
1. Professional: I Timothy 3:6
- At least five years experience in a lead executive or associate pastor role preferred
- A Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary preferred
- Experience in a multiple staff setting and in collaboration with other staff and lay leaders
2. Personal:
- Personal beliefs consistent with Union Center Christian Church’s Constitution, Covenant Values, distinctives and aspirations
- A lifestyle of transparency and personal accountability (Eph 5:21)
- A life that models the ways of God and is formed by the person of Christ, as a servant leader (John 15:4)
- A high view of God, a passion for God and His truth, and a compassion for people (1 Cor 9:19-23)
- A personal calling to the role of senior pastor and to Union Center Christian Church (Eph 2:10)
- Understanding of the principle of being blessed to be a blessing;
devoted to the Kingdom of God in the “here-and-now” (2 Cor 2:14-17)
- Personal experience with emotional healing as described in our covenant value of Freedom in Christ (1 Pet 5:6-11)
- A passionate commitment to personal development and the development of others (Eph 4:11-16)
Contact: Search Advisory Team
Email: search@ministrytransitions.org
Web: www.unioncenter.org
Date Received: 8 January 2012
Also Listed As: New York
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Church: Winthrop Street Baptist Church, Taunton, MA
Position: Senior Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: The Senior Pastor is to carry out the mission of Winthrop Street Baptist Church (WSBC) of Taunton, Massachusetts. He is responsible for the spiritual welfare, worship services, and carrying out the long-term vision of WSBC. The Senior Pastor works through and reports to the Ministry Council.The Senior Pastor is responsible for proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encouraging the members to do so, for guiding the spiritual development of the congregation, for providing pastoral care in meeting the needs of persons in the church and community. The Senior Pastor may delegate certain responsibilities but he may not delegate his overall responsibility.
The list of responsibilities is as follows:
- Work directly with the Ministry Council.
Work directly with the Deacons.
- Identify and direct the Deacons in areas of service needing to be addressed.
- Mentor the Deacons.
- Pray together before the Worship Service and on other occasions.
- Plan for and provide leadership in the observance of the church ordinances.
Direct the Worship Service.
- Plan and deliver a well-prepared sermon that is Biblical, convicting, challenging, inspiring, and relevant to the congregation.
- Coordinate with the Music Team.
- Be available after the service to encourage attendees and identify newcomers.
- Facilitate special services (marriages, funerals, baptisms, Communion, child dedications).
- Facilitate a dynamic Sunday Service that increases spiritual and numerical growth.
- Direct the Mid-Week Prayer Meeting.
- Lead the staff and church members to become involved in missions support through prayer and missions offerings as well as personal involvement, when possible, through missions activities in the local community and state, as well as nationally and internationally.
- Be available to teach Bible classes at the request of the Christian Education Team. This will depend on the church's needs and the pastor's current commitments.
Provide pastoral care. Lead the staff and the church in a caring ministry for persons in the church and in the community.
- Counseling
- Visitation (Hospital and Homes)
- Prayer
- Discipleship
- Supervise the church's Administrative Assistant and other staff assigned to his supervision.
- Submit an Annual Report for the Annual Meeting.
- Serve on the Ministry Council and Christian Education Team and as a staff resource for church teams as needed.
- Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
Candidate Description: The requirements for candidacy include a Master of Divinity or the equivalent, five years of ministry experience, urban experience, and an evangelical Baptistic theology. The Pastor is the primary teaching pastor of the church. He should give considerable time to the study of the Word and teach the Scriptures to our church family by word and example. He should aim to feed the church family, and guard the church against the attack of the enemy so that we might fulfill our mission statement of "Know Christ, Grow in Christ, Serve Christ, Share Christ".
Contact: Holly Roderick
Phone: 508-884-9849
Email: info@wsbcpastoralsearch.org
Web: wsbcpastoralsearch.org
Date Received: 8 January 2012
Also Listed As: Massachusetts
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Church: First Baptist Church, Williamsburg, KY
Position: Senior Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: Serving God in a rapidly changing world requires creativity, innovative thinking, a daring heart, and a firm commitment to Jesus Christ. Who is not hearing the Word of God through actions as well as words? How do we reach those who will not darken the door of the sanctuary? These are questions First Baptist Church is asking and we are seeking to follow God's leadership in being His presence in our small town.
- Church member initiated and led programs such as an Outdoorsmen program, Center Shot Children's Ministries, Children's Church, Bereavement Care, Quilting Ministry, Food Pantry, Senior Adult/Nursing Home Care Ministries, and home repair ministries are part of who we are.
- We are seeking a pastor who is willing to serve alongside members seeking a deeper relationship with God and expressing that relationship to those outside the church.
- A willingness to be creative in worship style and in ministry and missions is an asset.
- First Baptist supports both SBC and CBF and is located a block away from University of the Cumberlands.
Resumes may be emailed to the contact listed below.
Candidate Description: Must have pastoral experience and have a completed M.Div. degree.
Contact: Norma Dunston
Email: fbcwoffice@gmail.com
Phone: 606-549-0280
Web: www.fbc-williamsburgky.org
Date Listed: 18 December 2011
Also Listed As: Kentucky
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Church: Grace Evangelical Church, Morton, IL
Position: Senior Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: The Senior Pastor is responsible for three primary duties which include:
- Preaching God's word
- Leading the church's vision and mission, lay leadership and pastoral staff
- Caring for the congregation in partnership with lay leadership and pastoral staff
He should perform these responsibilities in such a manner as to bring glory to God and fulfill the church's mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Key Relationships
- Grounded in God's Word
- Faithful to family
- Called by the membership of Grace Church
- Accountable to the Church Council and Deacons
- Mentor and coach the Pastoral staff
Responsibilities focus on three primary areas which can be split in general (percentages serve as guides and are not meant to be absolute):
- ~40% preaching
- ~40% leadership
- ~20% pastoral care
Candidate Description:
Foundational competencies are those characteristics that must be present before a person would even be considered for the Senior Pastor position (e.g. husband of one wife, agrees with FEC Articles of Faith).
- Maintain a close relationship with God through regular Bible study, meditation, and prayer. Provide evidence of this relationship by an obvious walk with the Lord in all aspects of life.
- Must be a I Timothy 3.1-7 man.
- Must possess a willingness to follow the example of Jesus, who did not come to be served, but to serve (Matt. 20.28).
- Possess the Gifts of Preaching and Leadership.
Education: Seminary Degree
Experience: Some time working in a secular position is instructive but not prerequisite. Prefer 5-10 years experience in a church of 200 or more and in a position that would prepare him for leadership of a multiple person staff and a congregation the size of Grace Church.
Differentiating competencies: Passion, Humility, Empathy, Leader
View our complete job description.
Contact: Phil Zobrist
Email: pastorsearch@gracemorton.org
Phone: 309-266-9281
Web: gracemorton.org
Date Listed: 18 December 2011
Also Listed As: Illinois
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Church: Faith Community Church, Waupaca, WI
Position: Lead Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: Faith Community Church, an Evangelical Free Church of America, is searching of our next lead pastor to take over the role of senior leader within our healthy and growing church family!
Objective: Provide senior leadership to Faith Community Church, overseeing the fulfillment of our purpose: Connected together as God's family, we are here to Reach Out to people with the truth of Jesus Christ, to Serve the needs around us, to Grow in Godliness and to Honor God above all.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- The Lead Pastor is to be a leader who is able to identify, equip and empower other leaders to fulfill the mission of Christ
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership that will boldly move the church toward a God-inspired vision
- Specifically the Lead Pastor oversees the fulfillment of the biblical purposes of outreach/evangelism and fellowship
- The Lead Pastor is to oversee the Men's Ministry, working with the leadership team to strategically develop a strong leadership pool of men within the church
- Oversee, evaluate and develop all paid staff positions
- Serve on the Elder Team, as an equal with the other elders in providing spiritual oversight and direction to the church as a whole
- Serve on the Church Council (financial stewardship board), and provide insight, wisdom, direction to the financial stewardship practices of Faith Community Church
- Serve as an ex officio member on all other church boards, providing strategic leadership and insight to each
2. Teaching and Preaching
- The Lead Pastor is responsible to ensure biblical preaching, both expository and topical, is communicated from the pulpit of Faith Community Church each week
- As a church, Faith Community Church values a dynamic and engaging preaching style that is biblical, relevant and applicable
- The Lead Pastor is also encouraged to teach in other venues outside of Sunday morning and evening messages, as the Lord leads
3. Shepherding
- The Lead Pastor is to have an approachable demeanor to the congregation at-large
- Oversee a healthy church system that ensures all people of Faith Community Church are shepherded in a loving and biblical manner
- The Lead Pastor is to oversee the pastoral, ministry, support staff providing for their personal and spiritual development, to ensure excellence in ministry, to maintain a healthy team environment, and to challenge each leader to develop his or her full potential in ministry.
Candidate Description:
Qualifications and Giftedness:
- Meets the qualifications of an elder
- Has a growing, healthy relationship with Jesus Christ
- Member of Faith Community Church who fully supports and endorses the vision, mission and distinctives of the church
- Posses gifts, as a minimum, in the area of leadership and preaching/teaching
- Good communicator who has an engaging speaking style
- The ability to be a team player
- Experience overseeing a staff and developing leaders
- Seminary training with at least five years of ministry leadership preferred
Working Relationships:
- The Lead Pastor is accountable to the elder team which carries the ultimate responsibility for the spiritual oversight of the church
- Serves as the staff liaison to the elders
Contact: Gary Strike
Phone: 715-258-8857 ex. 12
Email: FaithLeadPastor@gmail.com
Web: www.faithwaupaca.org
Date Received: 7 December 2011
Also Listed As: Wisconsin
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Church: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, Shelter Island, NY
Position: Rector
Open To: Men and Women
Candidate Description: Our Next Rector:
- Is committed to Anglican theology and tradition.
- Preaches with clarity, theological depth and makes the Gospel relevant to our daily lives.
- Supports and values our families.
- Participates in our daily lives.
- Visits and ministers to us in our times of crisis, sickness and grief.
- Shares in our joys and celebrations.
- Lives among us within our community.
- Is committed to Christian instruction for our young people and programs.
- Shares responsibilities with the vestry and lay leadership.
Contact: Mr. Howard Brandenstein
Phone: (631) 749-0770
Email: howardbr@aol.com
Web: stmarysshelterisland.org/Parish%5FProfile/
Date Received: 14 November 2011
Also Listed As: New York
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Church: Aplington Baptist Church, Aplington, IA
Position: Senior/Solo Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: Aplington Baptist Church of Aplington, Iowa currently has an opening for a Senior/Solo Pastor. We are looking for a Pastor who, with God's assistance, will help continue our 137 year commitment to Him and our community. Aplington is a community of 1128 people located in northeast Iowa. We are a church with 45 to 65 regular attendees and are actively involved in local ministries with our youth and seniors in our community.
Contact: John Koch
Phone: 319-240-4558
Email: search@aplingtonbaptistchurch.com
Web: www.aplingtonbaptistchurch.com
Date Received: 14 November 2011
Also Listed As: Iowa
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Church: St. James Episcopal Church, Hammondsport, NY
Position: Parish Priest
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description : We expect our priest to be a dependable counselor, active in home, hospital and nursing home visitations when necessary and to be a member of the local ministers group that meets once each month. We need a priest who will provide direction and guidance to our various activity groups and one who will continue to stimulate and facilitate our growing lay ministry. This position is 3/4 time.
Candidate Description:
- We are a conservative church in our beliefs but are progressive in our acceptance of the diverse community in which we live and thus would like a priest who shares those values.
- We need a priest who possesses a sense of humor, is skilled at counseling, and able to work with all age groups.
- It is important that our priest be able to communicate with all of us in order to help us continue to build in ourselves a deep spiritual nature.
Contact: Jim Grillo
Email: grillojj@alfredstate.edu
Phone: (607) 587-3466
Web: stjames14840.org
Date Received: 27 September 2011
Also Listed As: New York
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Church: Epikos Church, Milwaukee, WI
Position: Campus Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: Epikos Church is looking for a catalytic leader who can take a group of individuals and lead them in unified vision to make more and better disciples. He is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders at the new West Allis campus being launched Spring 2012. The campus pastor shepherds, oversees, and empowers leaders to carry out the ministry of the church.
Candidate Description:
- Informs and inspires for kingdom growth and impact in all forms of communication.
- Ensures Sunday worship service runs smoothly and glorifies Christ to our greatest ability.
- Identifies, Recruits and Develops each of the team leaders: greeting team, connections team, social team, Children’s ministry, prayer team, etc.
- Meets with new people who come to church.
- Follows up with people interested in serving in the church.
- Executes pastoral duties (weddings, funerals, child dedications, baptisms, pre-marital counseling, counseling triage, individual counseling, etc.).
- Helps develop and manage budget for the Campus.
- Develops and executes work plans to successfully achieve campus goals.
- Recognizes and leverages communication technology in ways that engage and create action outcomes.
- Explores and institutes ways to be a more welcoming community.
- Plans and executes large scale outreaches and social events.
- Works with Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship to ensure strong small group structure. Recruit/Refer small group leaders. Champion Small Groups!
- Designs multiple pathways for people to become and stay relationally connected.
- Facilitates special campaigns for volunteer recruitment.
- Follows up with people who leave the church or have decreased involvement.
- Works with the Overseers, staff, leaders, and volunteers from all campuses to accomplish overall vision and goals of the whole church
Email: epikosmke@gmail.com
Date Received: 3 August 2011
Also Listed As: Wisconsin
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