Michigan

Last Entry posted February 9, 2013

Church: Calvary Bible Church of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, Engadine, MI 
Position: Pastoral Elder
Open To: Men  
Job Description: The duties of the pastoral elder (pastor) involves the following:

1. Give himself to prayer and the study of the Word of God;
   
2. Preach and expound the Word of God;
3. Administer the Ordinances in accordance with the Word of God;
4. Share in the pastoral care of the congregation along with the other Elders and members of the congregation;
5. Perform the marriage ceremony at his discretion in accordance with the laws of God;
6. Officiate at funerals of members of the church and nonmembers at his discretion;
7. Together with the other Elders maintain church discipline;
8. Participate in the installation of newly designated Elders;
9. Act as an ex-officio member of all committees and boards;
10. Perform other constitutional, Scriptural, and general pastoral duties. With oversight of the Council of Elders, the Pastor shall be free to accept invitations to preach the Word of God to other groups or organizations, provided such engagements do not interfere with the work of the church.  

Candidate Description: Pastoral profile:
Calvary Bible Church is seeking God's direction in choosing a pastoral elder. The church bases its authority in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Word of God. The council of elders, which includes the pastoral elder, works together in leading and directing this local church. With much prayer and consideration the pastoral search committee has put together a short profile of items deemed important in the selection of the pastoral elder (pastor) for Calvary Bible Church.
First of all, the pastor should be a committed, mature, approachable and obedient man of God, sound in the faith, able to lead and serve, and been baptized by immersion after salvation. Second, the pastor will be supported and helped by the elders of the church therefore the pastor needs to be able to work cooperatively with others. Third, a pastor must possess the qualifications of an elder described in the following scriptures: I Timothy 3:1-7, 5:19-25, II Timothy 2:24-25, Titus 1:5-9 and Acts 6:3-6. Fourth, the pastor needs to adhere to the doctrinal basis of this church. The pastor will be examined and approved by the elders and the church. 
Contact: Dale Moore 
Phone: (906)477-3047 
Email: cbceup@gmail.com
Date Received: 9 February 2013
Also Listed As: General Pastor